UNDERGRADUATE

My first degree as an international student

We're excited to welcome you to our sunny city and vibrant campus for your first degree as an undergraduate, international student with us. Find out all about your application options and entry requirements below, as well as important dates and FAQs.

If you're applying to study at UWA as an independent Study Abroad student for one or two semesters only, you can start your application now.

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You may be eligible for a scholarship

By submitting an application with UWA for your chosen course, you'll automatically be considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. This significant scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University.

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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

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

South African National Senior Certificate

Other

Other entry options

UWA Foundation Program

Run by UWA College, this program guarantees you entry to one of our undergraduate degrees following successful completion (subject to quotas and degree requirements).

WA Universities' Foundation Program

Gain guaranteed entry through successful completion of this program at Canning College or St George's Anglican Grammar School.

Group of Eight universities foundation programs

You can complete a foundation program at other Go8 universities for entry to an undergraduate degree, subject to meeting our entry requirements.

UWA CELT bridging courses

If you don’t meet the required level of English language proficiency, you can complete two courses at the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching.

International Foundation Course in University Studies

We accept students who have successfully completed this course at the following Chinese universities: Shanghai Normal University; Peking University, School of Foreign Languages; Sichuan International Studies University; or Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics.

UWA College Diploma program

Secure your entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Commerce or Science degree by successfully completing a Diploma program with UWA College.

Canning College Diploma of Commerce

This diploma allows students to articulate into the second year of our Bachelor of Commerce.

Northern Consortium United Kingdom's International Foundation Year

We welcome applications from students who have completed and been awarded the Northern Consortium United Kingdom Foundation Year qualification.

Important dates

Applications open two years prior to your start date.

Some courses are not available to international students. Check your relevant course page for more information.

Frequently asked questions

What's the deadline for submitting my application?

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?

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?

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.

Apply direct to UWA

If you're an international student, you may wish to apply through an agent.

Apply via an agent

Get in touch with us

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Our Future Students Centre is ready to answer all your questions.

askUWA: View FAQs or ask your own question

Phone – Domestic students: 131 UWA (131 892)
8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday
Phone – International students: +61 8 6488 1000
8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday