Since 1911, the University of Western Australia has helped shape the careers of over 100,000 graduates.

Over the years the University has acquired an international reputation for excellence and enterprise. It is regarded as one of Australia's top research institutions, attracting researchers of world standing across the range of disciplines, with international leaders in many diverse fields.

UWA is proud to rank 72 in the Top 100 of Universities around the world (QS 2023). As one of the world?s elite, research-intensive universities, we are focused on being a trusted source of open and accessible research and driving excellence through world-leading collaboration.

Research Impact Series

At UWA our world-leading researchers tackle global, national and regional issues to make the world a better place. Discover more about our research impact through our Research Impact Series.

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