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The University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
About
Why study at The University of Western Australia?
The University of Western Australia is a public research university in Perth, established in 1911 as the state's first university and a member of the Group of Eight. Its main campus at Crawley sits on the Swan River about five kilometres from the city centre. UWA is known for its work in mining and earth sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine and marine science.
At a glance
The University of Western Australia in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1911Founded
- #77QS World Ranking 2027
- #173THE World Ranking 2027
- 28,000Students
Rankings
How it ranks
#77
QS World University Rankings 2027
#173
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
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Where you'll study
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Crawley
There’s much more to our campus than iconic Winthrop Tower greeting you from Stirling Highway. UWA Perth provides a mix of high-tech facilities, studios, labs, tutorial spaces, lecture and performance theatres, in addition to uni essentials like libraries, cafés, shops, health services, sporting venues and more. With a lively cultural scene, including a museum, gallery and seasonal open-air theatre, UWA is like its own vibrant city.
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UWA Albany
Sitting along the town’s café strip just a five-hour drive from Perth is our southwest campus, UWA Albany. Studying in Albany can be an excellent transition year for country school leavers who want to start their studies without the stress and expense of moving to the city.
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UWA Health Campus
Located on the grounds on the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, this training site includes two major public hospitals and is home to internationally renowned organisations. UWA academics and students feature throughout these organisations, where they engage in world-leading research and clinical teaching.
Somewhere to live
Student accommodation at The University of Western Australia
St Catherine's College
A fully catered College Row residence opposite the Crawley campus with academic support and career readiness programs; 2026 published rates range from AUD 613.64 to AUD 737.49 per week including meals, utilities and internet. · Crawley
St George's College
UWA's smallest residential college, fully furnished and catered with three daily meals and weekly cleaning; 2026 published rate is AUD 698.75 per week. · Crawley
St Thomas More College
A catered College Row residence housing around 399 students with a strong community outreach program; 2026 published rates range from AUD 603 to AUD 648 per week on 40 to 52 week leases. · Crawley
Trinity Residential College
An all-inclusive catered College Row residence on the edge of the Crawley campus with academic and wellbeing support; 2026 published rates range from AUD 555 to AUD 640 per week on 19 to 40 week leases. · Crawley
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University Hall
The only residential college owned and operated by UWA, a short walk from the Crawley campus, with catered rooms and postgraduate one-bedroom apartments; 2026 published rates range from AUD 490 to AUD 590 per week including meals, utilities and internet. · Crawley
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Global Excellence Scholarship
- International Student Award
- UWA Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
- Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship
- Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
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