The University of Western Australia
Location: Perth
Student population: Around 24,000
CRICOS: 00126G
TEQSA: PRV12169
Adjacent to the Swan River, our Perth campus is among the most picturesque in Australia with iconic sandstone buildings sitting among heritage-listed gardens. We’re just 10 minutes from Perth’s main shopping and business district and close to many of the city’s stunning beaches. Perth has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It is the sunniest capital city in Australia with clear blue skies an incredible 70% of the year! Our warm weather and clean air allow us to enjoy a year-round outdoor lifestyle and we make the most of our state’s natural beauty including our treasured coastline of white sandy beaches.
The top-ranked university in the state, UWA is recognised as a world top 100 university in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is a proud member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, similar to the UK Russell Group.
Everything you need to know
Campus and student life
UWA’s campus is one of the most picturesque in Australia with iconic sandstone buildings in heritage listed gardens with abundant wildlife. It is just 10 minutes from the centre of Perth and close to many of the city’s stunning beaches.
On campus are a range of amenities, including libraries, a supermarket, cafés, a medical centre, bookshops, a vibrant cultural precinct and tonnes of student clubs and societies. UWA has a strong focus on sport and students can play competitive and social sports and enjoy our fully equipped gym and fitness classes, as well as our brand new reformer pilates studio. We also have a long history of supporting athletes competing at the highest level.
The UWA Student Athlete Development Programme is home to some of Australia’s Olympians and World Champions. UWA Sport is proud to have the highest number of student-athletes in the state, with the programme helping athletes, coaches and officials to achieve success in all their aspirations.
UWA courses
UWA graduates are equipped with communication and critical thinking skills to the highest international standards, and are taught to have a broad, global perspective – all of which are vital in order to excel in a range of professions.
UWA offers a broad range of undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and higher degrees by research. Explore our courses through our various study areas.
Employability
Your UWA degree is an investment in your future. UWA graduates consistently exceed the national average starting salaries and state graduate employment rates. We celebrate strong industry partnerships, offering our students practical, real-world experiences and professional networking opportunities. Such initiatives include work integrated learning and placements, as well as UWA Career Mentor Link, a programme that matches industry professionals with UWA students.
Students can seek advice and information about their direction and goals, while mentors share their industry skills and insights and take an active interest in the career development of the student. This hands-on learning approach is highly valued by employers and ensures our students graduate career-ready.
Those who study in Perth also benefit from an additional year on the post study work visa, so our graduates can stay and work for up to three years after completing.
Scholarships
Our significant Global Excellence Scholarships will be automatically awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, for most courses on offer. In 2024, these are valued at up to $AUD 12,000 per year, for every year that you study with us.
