The University of Western Australia
Location
Perth, Australia
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Student Population
25,000
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Year Established
1911
Fun Fact:Â UWA is home to breakthrough medical researchers like Professor Barry Marshall, a Nobel Laureate who famously swallowed Helicobacter pylori bacteria to prove it caused stomach ulcers.
World-Class Ranking
UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight and consistently ranks in the top 100 universities globally for academic excellence and research impact.
Innovative Course Structure
The UWA undergraduate structure allows students to explore multiple interests across disciplines, ensuring a well-rounded education tailored to global career demands.
Stunning River-Side Campus
Located on the banks of the Swan River, UWA’s iconic sandstone buildings and heritage-listed gardens are widely considered Australia’s most beautiful learning environment.
Vibrant Perth Lifestyle
Situated between the city center and Perth's pristine beaches, students enjoy a relaxed Mediterranean climate and a thriving arts and culture scene in Western Australia’s sun-drenched capital.
FEatured Programs
Marine Science Undergraduate and Marine Biology Masters
Western Australia’s unique marine environment has led UWA to identify the understanding the oceans and marine environment as one of its grand challenges, and UWA's 4-year combined degree provides students with the knowledge required to develop solutions to the threats facing marine and coastal environments.
Master of Agricultural Science
UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia for Agriculture (QS, 2026). This course prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science, as world populations and economies are increasing their demands for food and fiber.
Master of Renewable and Future Energy
With research expertise in both traditional and renewable energy, this course takes advantage of the growing trend of renewables in remote and small communities of Western Australia, leveraging strong connections with local industry partners working in the energy sector.
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Other Popular Degrees
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The only undergraduate human rights degree in WA, combining legal, historical, and philosophical perspectives on social justice.
Bachelor of Human Rights
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Study 50,000 year-old Aboriginal sites in WA. Develop practical skills through labs and fieldwork, with three field schools held each year.Â
Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
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Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
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Master of Mining and Energy Law
This program fuses environmental science, policy, indigenous studies, and anthropology for hands-on ecological problem-solving.
This course is designed to give legal and non-legal professionals the expertise to pursue careers in the mining and energy industries.
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The only course of its kind in Australia, it leverages WA's position on the Indian Ocean and unique marine and coastal environment.
Master of Oceanography
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Create your own degree; select a unique combination of graduate classes to achieve your academic, professional, and/or personal goals.Â
Master of Studies
Discover Perth, Western Australia
Life in Perth is all about sunshine, safety, and endless white-sand beaches. As a UWA student, you will enjoy a relaxed outdoor lifestyle on one of the most beautiful campuses in the world in one of the world's best-kept secrets. It's the perfect home base for your studies and adventures.