The University’s mission is to provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities. Our vision is to create the next generation of global leaders through experience-rich education and world- leading, trustworthy research.
Top reasons to study here
- 5 stars for student-teacher ratio, student demand, undergraduate teaching quality and postgraduate learner engagement (Good Universities Guide, 2021).
- The University of Western Australia works in partnership with three domestic and international university networks.
- UWA is a research-intensive university and one of the internationally recognised Australian Group of Eight Universities.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (8)
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Population Health Studies
- Master Public Health - Coursework
- Postgraduate Certificate Rural and Remote Medicine
- Master Rural and Remote Medicine
Education & Training (4)
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Professions Education
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Population Health Studies
Social Sciences (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Commerce
About
History
The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as the State's first university. It was also the first free university in the British Empire, actively promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.
Education
Set yourself apart with a globally recognised degree from a world top 100 university that takes education beyond the books. With experience-rich, industry-connected learning, you’ll graduate equipped to succeed in local, national and international careers.
CRICOS Code: 00126G
Research
As the only Western Australian university in the Group of Eight, UWA is a research-intensive institution and home to globally recognised scholars such as Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. We have more than 75 research and training centres and receive about 80 per cent of all research funding to WA universities annually.
Services
Housing services
The suburb of Crawley, just 10 minutes from the Perth central business district, is home to the main campus of The University of Western Australia.The University has smaller centres at Claremont and Albany.
Library services
The Library aims to provide innovative and relevant Library services to support The University of Western Australia to be a leading global institution. We envisage the Library not just being a place where information is gathered and accessed, but where ideas are formed, inspired and shared through innovative and engaging physical and digital spaces.
ICT services
Staff and students can access UWA's networks, systems and research resources with IT Support Staff ready to help at any stage.
Student Life
Campus life
UWA’s distinctive mix of heritage architecture and contemporary buildings contain state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, lecture and performance theatres, tutorial spaces, studios and subject-specific laboratories, creating the perfect learning environment.
Situated on the Swan River in Crawley, UWA is one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses. At UWA you are surrounded by leafy green spaces with open courtyards and plenty of room to study, catch up with friends or relax outdoors in Perth’s moderate climate.
Sports facilities
Whether you’re out to experience something new or pursue sport at its highest level, UWA sports clubs provide first-class equipment and sporting facilities for athletes at any level.
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