History
The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as the State's first university. UWA has contributed to the intellectual, economic and cultural development of Western Australia, our country and our world for over 100 years.
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% of all research funding to WA universities annually.
Career
UWA is #1 in Western Australia for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022). Our innovative courses consistently have high satisfaction levels to meet employer demands and our students become highly employable to experience long and successful careers.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (11)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
- Master Master of Public Health
- Master Rural and Remote Medicine
- Certificate Sleep Devices
Computer Science & IT (6)
- Certificate Coding Boot Camp
- Certificate Cybersecurity Boot Camp
- Certificate Data Analytics Boot Camp
- Postgraduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling
Business & Management (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management
Education & Training (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Postgraduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling
Humanities (3)
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
- M.Phil. Master of Philosophy
- Master Rural and Remote Medicine
Social Sciences (3)
- Certificate Australia and the Indo-Pacific
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management
- Certificate Understanding Environmental DNA
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Master Master of Oceanography
Student services
UWA offers student support services dedicated to helping international students reach their full potential. These services include academic support, personal support for wellbeing, career and employability services and financial assistance. Our support services aim to assist our students with successful learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
Housing services
International students can make the most of their time at UWA and enjoy an amazing, fully inclusive lifestyle. Our five residential colleges are located directly opposite UWA with guaranteed accommodation offered to full-time students. Living at UWA means students can easily walk to uni, cafes and shops, and be a short bus ride to the city and Perth's best beaches.
Library services
We aim to provide innovative and relevant Library services to support UWA to be a leading global institution. We believe the Library is not just a place where information is gathered and accessed, but where ideas are formed, inspired and shared. We have six campus libraries to ensure our students have access to conveniently located services and a range of places to study and meet up on campus.
ICT services
Staff and students can access UWA's networks, systems and research resources with IT Support Staff ready to help at any stage.
Medical services
The University Medical Centre is a fully equipped and accredited service supporting the UWA community with high-quality safe and confidential care. This includes UWA students, staff and members of their immediate family (including children and legal partners for international students).
Campus life
The University of Western Australia is a vibrant place to live, work and study. UWA’s main campus is located on the picturesque banks of the Swan River and just minutes from Perth City. Featuring expansive green spaces, cafés and shops, as well as a multitude of modern teaching and research facilities, our campus provides you with a world-class learning environment.
Sports facilities
Whether you’re looking to join the gym, try out a new social sport or compete in a sport competitively, UWA Sport provides first-class equipment and facilities for students at any level. The UWA Sport facilities and teams are the perfect way for students to take a break from their studies and meet new people in Perth, all while getting fit and having fun.
Student clubs
At UWA, there are over 160 clubs and societies registered through the Student Guild covering religion, spirituality, culture, faculties, professions and special interests. The International Students Department exists to support all international students on campus in Perth, by organising events, activities, sports and trips for students throughout the year, making it the perfect way for international students to meet new people.
At UWA, we have a team of award-winning academics and educators that are continuously recognised for their dedication and passion for student learning. We are awarded 5 stars for our teaching quality, student demand and student-teacher ratio (Good Universities Guide 2021) and have 43 subjects ranked in the world’s top 1% (ARWU 2020, QS 2021).