How to apply
My first degree as an international student
Great choice! We're excited to welcome you to our sunny city and vibrant campus. Check out your applications options below.
If you're applying to study at UWA as an independent Study Abroad student for one or two semesters only, you can go straight to applying at the bottom of this page.
Your entry requirements
Select from the below to find out if your high school qualifications can help you join us at UWA. It's also worth noting that some majors have certain prerequisites which must be met before you can receive an offer. Check individual major pages for more information.
My completed qualifications are from:
- Asia
- Australia
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If you are completing or have completed Year 12 at WACE level, or the equivalent in another Australian state, you can use your ATAR results to apply to UWA.
This includes:
- Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate - Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) - New South Wales
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) - Northern Territory
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) - Queensland
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) - South Australia
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) - Tasmania
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - Victoria
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) - Western Australia
- United States or Canada
- Europe
- South Africa
- Other
Other entry options
UWA Foundation Program
WA Universities' Foundation Program
Group of Eight universities foundation programs
UWA CELT bridging courses
International Foundation Course in University Studies
Canning College Diploma of Commerce
UWA College diploma program
Northern Consortium United Kingdom's International Foundation Year
Did you know!
By submitting an application for your chosen course, you will be automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship.
Important dates
Applications open two years prior to your start date.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the deadline for submitting my application?
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This will depend on the course you select and how you apply. See ‘Important dates’ above for more information.
- When will I hear about my application?
- Please allow 10 business days for us to process your application.
- How do I respond to my offer?
- Congratulations on getting an offer! We hope you'll join us soon. To read up on responding to your offer, visit our askUWA page.
- I’ve received an offer to study at UWA, what’s next?
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Congratulations on your UWA offer! We can’t wait to welcome you on campus. Your offer letter will contain your new student number and important course details like course code, study mode and more.
Your next steps are:
- Accept your offer
- Activate your Pheme Account
- Use your Pheme login details to access your Careers and Employability Package
- What if my application is declined?
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You’ll be notified of your application outcome via email. If there are other entry pathways available to you, these will be detailed in your email.
- How do I make the switch to UWA?
- We offer numerous ways for you to make the move to UWA.
Start my application
When you're ready, you can apply direct to us.
If you're an international student, you may wish to apply through an agent.
Contact us
View our extended opening hours over the holiday period
Phone
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8.30am to 5.00pm (Western Standard Time)
+61 8 6488 1000