University profile
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
About
Why study at The University of Western Australia?
The University of Western Australia is a public research university in Perth, established in 1911 as the state's first university and a member of the Group of Eight. Its main campus at Crawley sits on the Swan River about five kilometres from the city centre. UWA is known for its work in mining and earth sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine and marine science.
At a glance
The University of Western Australia in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1911Founded
- #77QS World Ranking 2027
- #153THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#77
QS World University Rankings 2027
#153
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
Crawley
UWA's main campus on the Swan River at Crawley, about five kilometres from the Perth CBD, home to most teaching, the libraries, Winthrop Hall and the adjoining residential colleges.
Visit websiteUWA Albany
A small regional campus on the café strip in Albany in the state's south west, roughly a five-hour drive from Perth, often used as a transition year by country students.
Visit websiteUWA Health Campus
Clinical teaching and research facilities at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre in Nedlands, next to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital.
UWA Claremont
Additional university facilities about five kilometres west of the Crawley campus, acquired from Edith Cowan University in 2005.
Somewhere to live
Student accommodation at The University of Western Australia
St Catherine's College
A fully catered College Row residence opposite the Crawley campus with academic support and career readiness programs; 2026 published rates range from AUD 613.64 to AUD 737.49 per week including meals, utilities and internet. · Crawley
St George's College
UWA's smallest residential college, fully furnished and catered with three daily meals and weekly cleaning; 2026 published rate is AUD 698.75 per week. · Crawley
St Thomas More College
A catered College Row residence housing around 399 students with a strong community outreach program; 2026 published rates range from AUD 603 to AUD 648 per week on 40 to 52 week leases. · Crawley
Trinity Residential College
An all-inclusive catered College Row residence on the edge of the Crawley campus with academic and wellbeing support; 2026 published rates range from AUD 555 to AUD 640 per week on 19 to 40 week leases. · Crawley
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University Hall
The only residential college owned and operated by UWA, a short walk from the Crawley campus, with catered rooms and postgraduate one-bedroom apartments; 2026 published rates range from AUD 490 to AUD 590 per week including meals, utilities and internet. · Crawley
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Global Excellence Scholarship - annual tuition fee discount of AUD 6,000, AUD 10,000 or AUD 12,000 per year depending on equivalent ATAR or weighted average mark, worth up to AUD 48,000 over four years for undergraduates and up to AUD 24,000 over two years for postgraduates
- International Student Award - tuition fee reduction of AUD 5,000 per year for international students from a range of selected countries, worth up to AUD 20,000 over four years of undergraduate study or AUD 10,000 over two years of postgraduate study
- UWA Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships - 50 percent or 100 percent tuition fee reduction for exceptional international students from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, or international WACE graduates, entering selected degrees
- Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship - AUD 12,000 per year towards selected undergraduate courses for students who have completed a diploma at a Singapore Polytechnic
- Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships - package valued at more than AUD 50,000 for outstanding international PhD students, including a stipend, accommodation at Forrest Hall and a research and travel allowance
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarships - package covering international tuition fees, Overseas Student Health Cover and a living allowance stipend for research candidates
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