University of Western Australia

About us

Location Perth, Australia Funding Type Public
No of Students 25000 Establishment University
Founded In 1911 Estimated Cost of Living 24505 AUD
Address 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia

Our Story

Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.

We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.

Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.

The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.

 

Why?

Why choose UWA

Explore our campus facilities, get to know the history of our State's oldest university and discover why a UWA degree sets you up for the careers of the future.

  • Leading the world in 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.

  • Live and study in one of the world’s most liveable cities

Perth has a warm, sunny climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Considered one of the world’s most liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit) and located in the same time zone as 30 per cent of the world’s population, Perth has international appeal with strong cultural diversity and urban sophistication.

  • Vibrant and diverse student community

Our main campus offer cafes, bookshops, banks, a vibrant cultural precinct and medical centre, along with more than 100 clubs and societies. University college and residential apartments are also within distance.

  • Spend a semester on exchange

Broaden your degree by travelling overseas and studying at one of our 150+ internationally renowned partner institutions such as University College London, National University of Singapore or Tsinghua University. You could choose to undertake Science in Singapore, Finance in France or Business in Britain – it’s up to you.