Study at UWA
Everything you need to know to study overseas at The University of Western Australia (UWA), a world top 100 university located in Perth, Australia. (QS, 2020)
Seek world-leading education
Studying at UWA will set you up for a career with infinite potential. Learning alongside industry thought leaders tackling globally relevant challenges, you’ll gain real-world experience. Plus, you’ll have access to internships, volunteer opportunities and work placements, achieving the skills, knowledge and connections you’ll need to get started in your dream career.
Why choose to study at UWA?
Member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s best research-intensive universities
7 subjects in the world’s Top 50
(QS, 2020)
World top 100 university
(QS, 2020)
Scholarships for international students
75+ research and training centres
5 stars for student:teacher ratio and student demand
(Good Universities Guide, 2018)
Seek out more
A journey of a thousand miles to UWA starts with a single step. Take your first step now by signing up for more information.
Why choose to study in Perth?
Welcome to the sunniest capital city in Australia, with more than eight hours of sunshine per day.
(ThinkPerth 2019)
Top 10 healthiest cities in the world
(Spotahome Healthiest Cities Index, 2018)
One of the most exciting travel destinations in the world
(National Geographic, 2019)
Perfectly positioned with same timezone as approximately 60% of the world’s population
(Plus or minus 2 hours)
Enabling career opportunities with Australia’s largest number of companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
One of Australia’s most affordable capital cities
(Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019, Economist Intelligence Unit)
Seek a new cultural experience
Studying internationally at UWA will give you much more than a degree. Supported by an inclusive community, you’ll develop lifelong friends, seek new experiences, find your passion in a diverse range of student clubs and societies, and get the cultural campus experience you’ve been searching for.
Meet some of our International Students
Follow our international students, Chai and Rohan, as they show you what it’s like to study at UWA.
Meet international student Chai as he chats to his sister back home in India and explains the benefits of living and studying in Perth, Australia.
Meet international student Rohan as he explores Perth, visiting Matilda Bay and Kings Park which are right on the doorstep of the UWA Perth campus.
Learn about our courses
Humanities and Social Sciences
Explore the humanities and social sciences and gain the skills to power lifelong career success in any field, with enduring skills in critical thinking, communicating and influencing.
Business and Law
If you have a curious mind and a passion for inspiring those around you, study at a world Top 100 university and gain real-world experience, hands-on learning and industry networks to give you the edge in your business or law career.
Engineering
Are you keen to tackle global challenges through engineering innovation? Embark on an engineering pathway and gain the skills needed to meet future global needs – from creating some of the world's biggest buildings – to designing minuscule electronic devices to make a large impact.
Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible pace. Join us and tackle global, regional and local issues to make the world a better place.
Data and Computer Science
Are you interested in developing, creating and improving our everyday lives by interpreting the data and IT behind technological advances? Join us and gain the knowledge you need for an exciting career in the information and technology world.
Education
Help young people achieve their full potential. Join a university at the forefront of teacher education and ignite your passion to educate and inspire a love of learning in others.
Health and Biomedical Sciences
If you’re passionate about advancing the health and wellbeing of communities, join a university which plays an important role in delivering knowledge and discoveries to guarantee our healthy futures.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
If you’re a natural problem-solver, develop your skills to tackle the fast-paced challenges in today’s world. Gain the knowledge you need for complicated problem-solving and prepare yourself for an interesting and rewarding career in fields such as astronomy, medical physics and statistics.
Architecture, Design and Planning
Be part of a collaboration of creative thinkers and creators and be inspired to navigate knowledge, cultures, habitats and landscapes for the benefit of communities and environments.
Music and Fine Arts
Join one of the world’s leading universities and release your full creative potential.
Architecture, Design and Planning
Tackle some of the pressing issues facing global cities. Learn how to create livable environments. Make your mark on infrastructure projects. Develop socially engaged and responsible heritage practices.
Health and Biomedical Sciences
If you’re passionate about advancing the health and wellbeing of communities, join a university that plays an important role in delivering knowledge and discoveries to guarantee our healthy futures. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Business and Law
Data and Computer Science
Are you interested in developing, creating and improving our everyday lives by interpreting the data and IT behind technological advances? Gain the knowledge you need for an exciting career in the information and technology world. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Education
Ignite your passion to educate and inspire a love of learning in others. Help young people achieve their full potential and join a university at the forefront of teacher education. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Engineering
Are you keen to tackle global challenges and make an impact through engineering innovation? Embark on an engineering pathway and gain the skills needed to meet future global needs – from creating some of the world's biggest buildings, to designing minuscule electronic devices.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Explore the humanities and social sciences and gain transferable skills in critical thinking, communicating and influencing to power lifelong career success in your field.
Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible pace. Join us and tackle global, regional and local issues from food security to restoring and maintaining balance in our natural environment. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Music and Fine Arts
Join a world-leading university and release your full creative potential. Learn from leading practitioners and academics in their field. UWA’s suite of music and fine arts postgraduate courses provide you with the skills, knowledge and industry connections you need to pursue your career.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
If you’re a natural problem-solver, develop your skills to tackle the fast-paced challenges of today’s world. Gain the knowledge you need and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in fields such as astronomy, medical physics and statistics. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Seek out more
A journey of a thousand miles to UWA starts with a single step. Take your first step now by signing up for more information.
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Your guide to UWA funded scholarships
If you’re looking for a bit of financial assistance to support you through your studies at UWA, you might want to consider applying for one of our scholarships, which encourage you to pursue excellence during your time in Perth.
10 reasons to study in Perth
If you’re looking for a city that offers (near) year-round sunshine, world-class education and a thriving arts and culture scene, you’ll fall quickly in love with Perth.
Student story: studying STEM in Perth
If there’s anything Tina Yang knows a lot about, it’s hard work. Originally from China, Tina has lived, worked and studied in Perth for the last five years, juggling not only her studies but plenty of extracurricular activities, jobs and academic prizes too.
Behind the scenes with Dr Laura Johnston
Laura had no idea what she wanted to do when she was younger, until a chance temp job fueled her passion for medicine.
Next generation leaders kickstarted by UWA
Meet four inspiring UWA graduates who have achieved great success and created global career opportunities while studying at UWA.
Contact us
Web chat
Chat with a Future Students Adviser, 8.30am–5.00pm (WST) Monday to Friday