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University of Western Australia

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  • The University of Western Australia crest and logo, with the text “CRICOS 00126G” below.
  • Aerial view of a university campus featuring a historic clock tower, red-roofed buildings, gardens and the river beyond.
  • Modern university student hub with a geometric metal façade, glass walls and a shaded pedestrian entrance.
  • Historic sandstone university building with a clock tower, reflecting pool and students on a green lawn.
  • Close-up of a heritage sandstone university entrance with tall arched windows, decorative artwork and two square towers.
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Location
WA
School Address
35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
School Type
Public
Popular Majors
Architecture and Design, Business and Commerce, Data and Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law
Website
School Size
Approximately 30,000 students and around 3,800 staff members

Why choose University of Western Australia

  • 77th in world universities (based on QS Ranking 2027)

  • #1 in Western Australia Qswur 2026

  • 10 Subjects Ranked in the World’s Top 50 (QS 2026 And Gras 2025)

  • Over 1,500 Active Scholarships Awarded to UWA Students (Staffconnect Report Sch0010, 2024)

  • UWA Research in the World Top 1% (5,081 Research Outputs, UWA Annual Report)

  • 35% of ASX-listed companies have Perth headquarters

About the school

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities and a top choice for education in Perth. Ranked 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, UWA is recognised for academic excellence, innovative research and industry engagement. As a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight, the university delivers high-quality teaching, research-led learning and career-focused degree programmes.

 

Students who study at the University of Western Australia gain access to advanced facilities, technology and respected courses across many disciplines. UWA graduates develop practical skills, professional networks and a global outlook through industry connections and work-integrated learning. The university’s main campus is in Perth, with additional locations in Albany, Nedlands and Claremont. Through partnerships with more than 250 institutions worldwide and over 130 student exchange partners, students can explore overseas study, internships and global research opportunities.

 

UWA also operates UWA College, a dedicated university pathway provider. Through UWA College Diploma programmes, eligible international students can strengthen their academic and English-language skills and progress into the second year of selected UWA bachelor’s degrees, subject to entry and course requirements.

Recommended programmes

  • Architecture and Design

  • Business and Commerce

  • Data and Computer Science

  • Mining & Mineral Engineering

  • Education

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Health and Biomedical Sciences

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Law

  • Music and Fine Arts

  • Natural and Physical Sciences

  • Psychology

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Agriculture & Forestry

  • Earth & Marine Sciences

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