Why choose UWA

Explore our campus facilities, get to know the history of our State's oldest university and discover why a UWA degree sets you up for the careers of the future.

Our rankings

Five stars for Teaching Quality, Student Demand, Student Teacher Ratio (Good Universities Guide, 2021)

43 subjects in the world's top 1% (ARWU 2020, QS 2021)

Ranked 90th in the world top 100 universities (QS 2023)

As the only Western Australian university in the Group of Eight, UWA is a research-intensive institution and home to globally recognised scholars such as Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. We have more than 75 research and training centres and receive about 80 per cent of all research funding to WA universities annually.

Spend a semester on exchange

Broaden your degree by travelling overseas and studying at one of our 150+ internationally renowned partner institutions such as University College London, National University of Singapore or Tsinghua University. You could choose to undertake Science in Singapore, Finance in France or Business in Britain – it’s up to you.

Study abroad and exchange

Our main campus offers cafés, bookshops, banks, a vibrant cultural precinct and medical centre, along with more than 100 clubs and societies. University colleges and residential apartments are also within walking distance.

Learn about student life and amenities

Perth has a warm, sunny climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Considered one of the world’s most liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit) and located in the same time zone as 30 per cent of the world’s population, Perth has international appeal with strong cultural diversity and urban sophistication.

Perth’s cost of living is the envy of Australia. It’s one of the most affordable capital cities and more affordable than Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane (Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2021). International students in Perth receive a Western Australian government-sponsored 40 per cent discount on all public transport. The city also offers free WiFi, and free buses called CATS operate around the central business district.