University of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia
Public-University

Overview

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in the Australian state of Western Australia. The university’s main campus is  in Crawley, a suburb located in the City of Perth local government area.  UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia. UWA is the oldest university in Western Australia (WA) and the sixth-oldest in Australia.

Undergraduate degrees at UWA offers students a broad range of options and a high degree of flexibility, allowing students to combine subjects in a way that matches their career and personal interests. UWA’s undergraduate degree structure requires students to complete at least one major, as well as a number of general units. The university also offers a range of study abroad and student exchange opportunities for undergraduate students.

UWA welcomes applications from school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. Academic performance is the main criterion in the university’s selection process. Alternative entry schemes are also available for students who don’t meet the requirements.

To support the growing population of overseas students, the University of Western Australia has created a strong set of support services for their students. UWA helps international students organize their arrival in Australia by giving them important information on the necessary preparations they have to make. The university even offers free airport pick-up to take students to their accommodation. With the on and off campus accommodation options, UWA provides advice and support on housing options to help students decide where to live while at the University.

Upon arrival, students may immediately seek for assistance as UWA offers a readily available International Centre. Orientations, mentoring programs, social programs, personal safety advice and academic support are all available in UWA as well. Aside from all these, international student scholarships and other forms of financial assistance are also offered.

UWA offers scholarships in a range of disciplines as part of its commitment to attracting high-achieving students while maintaining equity and access. Eligibility varies, depending on the scholarship being sought. The university provides a range of scholarships and awards to high school leavers and other commencing students in partnership with the Fogarty Foundation. There are also scholarships for rural and regional and disadvantaged students.

Australian and international students can apply for research scholarships to undertake postgraduate study in all disciplines across the university. For students to be awarded these scholarships, they need to meet eligibility requirements and pass a screening.

#7th in Australia by QS National Rankings
Type Public University
Size Large
19,360 Students
Location
Perth
Western Australia

Learning

Courses Available

Diploma
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Natural Sciences
Bachelor
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Arts
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Business and Economics
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Health and Nursing
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences

Applying

How to Apply?

Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

6.5 Minimum IELTS Score
TOEFL, PTE, CAE, CPE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jun
03
Semester 2 Application Closing Date (2024)
Jan
06
Semester 1 Application Closing Date (2025)
Jun
02
Semester 2 Application Closing Date (2025)

Cost and Scholarships

AUD 38,100
Median Tuition Fee

Types of Scholarships Available

Financial
Departmental
Accomodation

Scholarships

UWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARD
Total Worth $20,000
Eligibility and Requirements You will need to: a) Be a citizen from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Vietnam b) Apply to The University of Western Australia as an international student on an Australian student visa c) Study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course offered by the University and published in the UWA Handbook d) Be enrolled to study a full-time course load
Application Deadline August 31
Other Details UWA's International Student Award is a fee reduction of $5000 per year for students from a range of select countries. The Award helps foster a diverse student community and enables more students from different nationalities to pursue their study and career goals with UWA. Scholarship offered -100 Application Opens-August 1
UWA Humanitarian Swans Scholarship
Total Worth $44,000.00
Eligibility and Requirements (a) hold, or have applied for and be eligible to hold a— (i) Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785) or (ii) Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790) and (b) be experiencing financial hardship (c) be a school leaver applicant to the University and (d) be enrolled, or eligible to enrol (i) full-time and (ii) in an undergraduate degree course.
Application Deadline --
Other Details The University of Western Australia ('the University') provides the UWA Humanitarian SWANS Scholarship to encourage and assist students from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to engage in tertiary education and undertake an undergraduate degree course at the University.
WESLEY (UCIC) MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Total Worth $1,500
Eligibility and Requirements To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, a candidate must— (a) be enrolled in an undergraduate degree course or a postgraduate course in the School of Music at The University of Western Australia; and (b) if enrolled in an undergraduate degree course, have completed units to the value of at least 36 points in the Bachelor of Music degree course or the Bachelor of Music Education degree course in the School of Music or an undergraduate degree course with a major in Specialist Music Studies.
Application Deadline --
Other Details Wesley Uniting Church, with its history of commitment to the community and to fine music, has established a scholarship programme to provide opportunities for students to pursue their musical development.