Bachelor's
UWA Global Excellence Scholarship
10% (ATAR 85) or 20% (ATAR 90) off
University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
"Western Australia's oldest university and a Group of Eight member"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#77 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) was founded in 1911 and is the oldest university in Western Australia. It is a Group of Eight member with its main campus at Crawley on the Swan River in Perth, plus sites in Albany and Claremont. UWA is known for medicine, mining and engineering, agriculture, business and science, and Nobel laureate Barry Marshall is an alumnus.
Rankings & Recognition
#77
Ranked #=77 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#77 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
Group of Eight (Go8)
Universitas 21
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Western Australia's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
69.0#
Employer Reputation
56.5#
Faculty / Student
15.1#
Citations / Faculty
99.2#
Intl. Faculty
100.0#
Intl. Students
100.0#
Intl. Research Network
93.2#
Employment Outcomes
82.6#
Sustainability
83.7#
#
Key Facts
1911
Founded
29,426
Total Students (2023)
3,795
Staff (2023)
#=77
QS 2027
Group of Eight
Group
Popular Programs
Medicine
Engineering
Commerce
Agriculture
Information Technology
Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online via UWA international
Application Fee
AUD 150 (approx.)
Intakes
Semester 1 and 2
IELTS
6.5 (no band < 6.0)
Duolingo
125 overall
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT
|
82 (S/W 20, L/R 17) |
|
PTE Academic
|
64 (no band below 60) |
|
Cambridge C1 / C2
|
170 (S/W 175, L/R 165) |
|
Duolingo
|
125 (S 115, W 125, R 115, L 110) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
AUD 150 (approx.)
Avg Scholarship
10-20% off tuition
Career Outcomes
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff (2023) — 1,702
Admin Staff (2023) — 2,093
—
Notable Alumni
Bob Hawke (23rd PM of Australia)
Barry Marshall (Nobel Medicine)
Fiona Stanley (Australian of the Year)
Andrew Forrest (mining)
Campus & Location
UWA's main campus is at Crawley on the Swan River in Perth, with sites at Albany and Claremont.
Campus Details
Crawley
+ Albany + Claremont
3795
staff
Campus Forecast
Crawley
Swan River
Albany
Claremont
Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residential colleges near the Crawley campus
Dining
Campus Guild food outlets and Nedlands / Subiaco cafes
Health & Wellness
OSHC health cover required; on-campus health and counselling
Activities & Clubs
UWA Student Guild clubs
river and beach sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (2023)
29,426
Undergraduate
18,792
Postgraduate
10,634
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor Tuition (approx.)
AUD 38,100-49,300 / year
MD Tuition (approx.)
AUD 92,900 / year
Living Cost (Govt minimum)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Most courses start in Semester 1 (February) or Semester 2 (July).
Scholarships at University of Western Australia
2 scholarships available
Master's
UWA Global Excellence Scholarship (PG)
10% (WAM 65) or 20% (WAM 75) off
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Year 12 equivalent (e.g. ATAR 80 for Commerce); IELTS 6.5.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree (UWA WAM 65 for IT); IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT
82 (S/W 20, L/R 17)PTE Academic
64 (no band below 60)Cambridge C1 / C2
170 (S/W 175, L/R 165)Duolingo
125 (S 115, W 125, R 115, L 110)Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Year 12 or degree certificate
English test result (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Statement of purpose (Genuine Student)
CV (postgraduate)
Financial capacity evidence
OSHC health cover
Application Process
1
Choose course
Pick a course on uwa.edu.au and check its entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply directly or through an authorised agent and upload your documents.
3
Get your offer
Receive a conditional or full offer letter.
4
Accept & pay
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and buy OSHC to receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE and Genuine Student statement.
6
Arrive & enrol
Arrive in Australia, attend orientation and finish enrolment.
Campus & Location
UWA's main campus is at Crawley on the Swan River in Perth, with sites at Albany and Claremont.
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