The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #77
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is located in Perth, Western Australia, with its main Crawley campus on the banks of the Swan River on Whadjuk Noongar land. Its campus combines gardens and heritage architecture with contemporary teaching spaces, laboratories, studios and performance venues. Additional campus locations identified by the university include Claremont and Albany.
UWA offers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degrees by research across architecture and design, business, computing, education, engineering, health, humanities, law, arts, sciences and psychology. It is a research-intensive member of Australia's Group of Eight and reports a global position of 77 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Students have access to industry-connected learning, clubs, sports and accommodation support. Housing options include residential colleges, university-managed accommodation and university-endorsed off-campus providers. Scholarships recognise academic achievement and leadership and support students facing financial or educational disadvantage.
Fields of study
- Architecture and Design
- Business and Commerce
- Data and Computer Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law
- Music and Fine Arts
- Natural and Physical Sciences
- Psychology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Semester 1 2026, Semester 2 2026, Semester 1 2027, Semester 2 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
A$25,000 – A$45,000
From about $16,500 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Domestic undergraduate places are Commonwealth-supported; limited postgraduate Commonwealth-supported places are available. Contributions depend on the units taken and eligibility. International tuition depends on course and enrolment, is reviewed annually and may increase; consult the offer contract and fee calculator. Statements are issued per semester or teaching period. Compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fees and international Overseas Student Health Cover are additional considerations. International direct/agent applications incur a non-refundable $150 processing fee. The supplied calculator's 2022 contribution bands and selected 2026 domestic unit rates do not establish a complete current domestic or international tuition range.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
Information last verified Sep 28, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.