The Complete Guide To the University of Western Australia (UWA)

1. Introduction To The University Of Western Australia (UWA)

1.1 Background

“Kaya Wanju. Hello and Welcome to the University of Western Australia!”

For over 100 years, the University upholds the motto of Seeking Wisdom from experience. UWA makes learning more engaging and fulfilling to shape a better you!

First, it offers fluid pathways to amp up your future employability. There are 5 types of undergraduate degrees and 65 majors to choose from.

Next, UWA is painted with dynamic co-curricular activities that broaden your horizons, including

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Over 160 Clubs and Societies (C&S)

Third, it fortifies ironclad relationships with over 4,000 industry leaders and 140 global institutions. These collaborations grant you the ticket to study or intern abroad.

Total student population	25,000 +
% of international students	30% coming from over 100 different countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:19
Graduate employability rate	#1 in Western Australia according to the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Ranking

1.2 The University of Western Australia’s Rankings 2025

According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, UWA ranks #77 globally. It also received 5 Stars for Student Demand, Student-teacher ratio, Learner Engagement, and Learning Resources. (Good Universities Guide 2022).

In this list, we bring you the UWA’s courses that are in the Top 100 of the  QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Engineering – Mineral and Mining	#13
Anatomy and Physiology	#30
Sports-Related Subjects	#32
Agriculture and Forestry	#37
Geology	#49
Archaeology	#51 – 100
Geophysics	#51 – 100
Earth and Marine Sciences	#51 – 100
Engineering – Civil and Structural	#51 – 100
Dentistry	#51 – 120
Classics and Ancient History	#51 – 150

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1  The University of Western Australia’s Campus

UWA is a feast for the senses and the soul. Its main campuses live among the youthful Perth and the breath-taking Albany. Thus, your life beyond the books will inflate with colourful leisure activities.

Furthermore, the frequent bus services allow you to go places. To date, 8 active bus routes run between the cities and campuses. (Even on the weekends.)

Pro tip: Whenever you need fresh air, go for a walk or a cycle. Beautiful beaches, bustling skyscrapers, and rugged granite outcrops are just around the corner.   

Perth Campus

Key Highlights

• One of the university’s main “nests” with over 100 years of history.
• Lush green gardens, heritage-listed buildings, and modern facilities fill the parameters.
• The campus has several locations, including Crawley, Claremont, and Nedlands.
• It sits among many treasured landmarks, including King’s Park, Cottesloe Beach, and Fremantle. 

How To Get Around?
🗺️10 minutes away from Perth

• Easy place for a walk, a cycle, or a drive.
• Frequent buses also travel from the city, Subiaco, Morley, and along the Stirling Highway.

Albany Campus

Key Highlights

• The other main “nest” of UWA.
• Easy travel away from dazzling terrains and modern amenities. 
• Thus, you can take up various leisure activities, like hiking, biking, shopping, and cafe-hopping. (You can visit wineries and get fresh goods from the area too!🤤🤤)
• Classes come in small capacities for a closer connection with your peers, tutors, and lessons.
  

How To Get Around?
🗺️ 400km from Perth (4 hours drive)
🗺️ Near Western Australia’s south coastline

• A drive along the gorgeous beaches is a good way to relax.
• Daily planes and buses can take you around (or so a little bird told us.)

Student Diversity: As Australia’s 4th largest city, Perth is a multicultural canvas, with 37% of its citizens born overseas. Hence, you can find your home among the vast student body. Today, the University of Western Australia has over 4,000 international students from 100 countries under its wings.

2.2 Learning Resources

Wanna make healthy progress in your studies? Then, make full use of the learning resources around you. For example, the Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room has 50 financial terminals and over 4 million GB of data. At the Archaeology Lab, you get to study artefacts, botanical and faunal specimens, and other materials from excavation sites.

Go on. Get up from your desk, stretch, and stroll around the campus grounds.

2.3 Recreational Facilities

Ah, the section for all the hidden athletes, scientists, and artists to spread their wings. UWA has many places for you to groove and move.

2.4 Student Activities

Student Life At the University of Western Australia
Are you the next UWA’s Got Talent? Or perhaps the next Stephen King? No matter who you are, this Australian university supports you wholeheartedly with many leisure activities.

It has over 160 clubs and societies, including a Bubble Tea Society and a Harry Potter Society! 

For the bright musicians, you can grace the audience with your music at its Lunch Concerts. Wordsmiths can show off their craft by submitting a written work to UWA Publishing.

If you are looking for something to upskill yourself, why not try these out:

• Volunteering projects
• Enterprise challenges
• Start-up programmes
• Digital industry projects
• Self-paced online courses
• Forage Virtual Work Experience Program

2.5 Student Services  

We all need a helping hand for our first steps. Throughout your studies, it is all about making this your community.

Here, many services will guide and aid you whenever you are in a pinch, such as

• International Student Support
• Accommodation Service
• Health and Wellbeing
• UniStart (new student support)
• UWA Student Guild
• Study Support
• Mental Health Support
• Disability Support
• Career Support
• UniMentor

2.6 The University of Western Australia Student Accommodation

Finding your place matters. Thus, this Australian university ensures that where you live is 

• Safe and secure
• Welcomed by enriching activities
• Near the campuses
• Managed by the university itself!

From on-campus to student-to-student housing, browse the list below for a suitable home.

Accommodation Costs:

Perth City

Off-campus

Yugo (Perth City) 🗺️Central of Perth’s social and cultural district 🗺️500m from a tram station Cost:  Not Shown

The Switch  🗺️Across Yugen Square 🗺️Footsteps away from transport network (including the shuttle bus to the campus) Cost:  Not Shown

Campus Perth 🗺️Cost:  AUD 224 – AUD 770/ week (For studio, twodio and single rooms.)  *Purpose-built student accommodation

UWA Rental Partners 🗺️Soco Reality:  AUD 450 – AUD 1,000/ week 🗺️Rent Choice:  AUD 375 – AUD 2,000/ week (For 1- 4 rooms.) *Purpose-built student accommodation

Other options🗺️ – Hostels: Hostel G, Beatty Lodge (🗺️ 3km from Perth City)Student-to-student Housing: Connects with other students who are looking for rooms.

*There are also on-campus and university hosted accommodations too. Ask our Study Abroad Consultant to find a fitting option.

Albany

Off-campus:

Advance Housing (Private Rental) 🗺️Heart of Albany Cost:  *Not shown  *The cost will differ based on availability and eligibility.

*For other accommodation inquiries, you can ask our Study Abroad Consultant!

Living Cost: AUD 266 −AUD 740 per week covers your weekly expenses, including your car (if you have one). Remember to attach a financial record of at least AUD 24,505 a year when you apply for your visa.

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At The University of Western Australia

UWA has many specialised courses for you to seek wisdom. Here are some Foundation, Diploma, and Degree courses dedicated to various interests.

Fields Of Studies	Courses
Foundation	Foundation Studies (Standard and Accelerated)
Architecture and Design	Fields Of Study
Business and Commerce	Business; Accounting; Enterprise and Innovation; Work and Employment Relations
Data and Computer Science	Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Computing and Data Science
Education	Primary; Science and Master’s of Teaching
Engineering	Automation and Robotics; Biomedical; Civil;  Software; Electrical and Electronic
Health and Biomedical Sciences	Anatomy and Human Biology; Exercise and Health; Medical Studies; Molecular Life Sciences; Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences	Anthropology; Archaeology; Gender Studies; Political and International Studies; Science and Technology in Societies
Law	Criminology; Law; Law and Society (and more)
Music and Fine Arts	Electronics Music and Sound Design; Fine Arts; Music General Studies
Natural and Physical Sciences	Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics; Plant Biology; Biodiversity and Evolution; Wildlife Conservation; Geographical Sciences
Psychology	Psychological and Behavioral Sciences; Philosophy; Psychology

3.2 Course Fees At The University of Western Australia

We have also saved you the hassle and compiled the full list of UWA’s detailed course fees into one article below. Check it out and share it!

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3.3 University of Western Australia Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by UWA to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

Global Excellence Scholarship	Value: Up to AUD 48,000 for 4 years For commencing students with good academic results.
Global Sporting Excellence	Value: Up to AUD 48,000 for 4 years For high-performing athletes who represent UWA and have good academic results.
International Student Award	Value: Up to AUD 20,000 for 4 years For international students studying full-time. check if your country is on the eligible list.

3.4 Popular Courses At The University of Western Australia

Health and Biomedical Courses

They say ‘Health Comes First’. Therefore, we want to start this section with its Health and Biomedical Courses. 

The institution creates wholesome learning experiences with specialised courses, skilled teachers, and (chef’s kiss👌👌) top-notch facilities, including

• UWA Health Campus
• Biomedical Sciences Laboratories
• Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre
• Pathology Museum
• Podiatry Clinic
• The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia

For that effort, we are proud to celebrate the milestones it achieved. One, it ranks QS #22 for Anatomy, Physiology and Sports-related subjects. Two, its students even won awards, like

• Australian Pharmacy Student of the Year
• Australian Intern Pharmacist of The Year
• Australian Dental Graduate of The Year
• Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s WA Intern of the Year

(Round of applause to the University of Western Australia family.)

Natural and Physical Science Courses

If studying Health and Biomedical is not your cup of tea, you might find your calling within its Natural and Physical Sciences. There are over 100 (yes, it is not a drill) units to choose from! These exciting courses range from

• Biomedicine
• Earth and Ocean
• Agriculture and Environment
• Biology and Chemistry
• Physics and Mathematics

Among these subjects, 4 of them comfortably took the Top 100 spot on the QS Subject Ranking.

Should you choose this pathway, your degree will come with accreditations to boost your employability. Among these recognitions are those from

• Australian Institute of Physics
• the Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute

(Oh and remember to check out EZONE. It is a student favourite for learning and worth a visit.)

Engineering Courses

Hi-ho, hi-ho. To the top of QS, we go for:

• Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS#7)
• Petroleum Engineering (QS #43)

With accreditations from Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord, UWA’s engineering courses open more opportunities to become an engineer back in Malaysia. Moreover, they offer work-integrated learning programmes (WIL), like Future Tails, to encourage practising what you have learned. At Rio Tinto, Jayden had the chance to visit mine sites, work with industrial equipment, analyse data, and work with other aspects of the business.

On top of that, it has 15 student-run engineering clubs to fuel your interest with exciting activities. For example, Engineer Without Borders hosts volunteer work and collaborative events. (Don’t miss future opportunities to attempt challenges or attend panel talks and training programmes 😉)

Psychology Courses

When you think about it, Psychology is essential to improve our wellbeing. At QS #30, the University of Western Australia covers more than Clinical Psychology, it also offers

• Neuropsychology
• Perception
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Science (or Neuroscience)
• Developmental Psychology
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology

On campus, the Robin Winkler Clinic is the training ground for students to sharpen their craft. There, they conduct assessments and treatment for the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners. As you familiarise yourself with the field, you can extend your exploration into other subjects, like

• Human Resource Management
• Criminology
• Data Science

After all, the mind, body and soul are connected, right?

3.5 Industry Partners

Using insects to reduce agriculture waste? Creating an AI detector for heart diseases? That is this Australian university’s brilliant collaboration for ya.

The institution goes beyond to set you up for success. By working with industry leaders, its researchers and students gain irreplaceable experiences that enrich their worldviews. While here, you can join as a volunteer or student ambassador for some of these collaborations.

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1  The University of Western Australia Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for a Diploma:

• Complete Year 12 or equivalent

Minimum entry requirements for a Foundation:

• Complete Year 11 or equivalent

Minimum entry requirements for a Degree:

• UEC – 14 points (Best of 4 subjects)
• STPM or Matrikulasi – 10/ BCC Grade (Best of 3 subjects)
• A-levels – 8 (CCC Grade)
• IB Diploma – 24 points 
• SACE/WACE –  ATAR 75
• Foundation Programme–  *Varies depending on the college 
  • UWA College Foundation Program & Non-Go8 Foundation: 61%
• Canadian Programme (OSSD) –  68%

Minimum English requirement (IELTS)

• *Diploma: 6.0 (8 months) | 5.5 (12 months course)
• *Foundation: 5.5 (8 months course) | 6.0 (12 months course)
• Degree: 6.5

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications.

4.2 The University of Western Australia Intake Periods For 2025

If you are planning to apply, these are important periods to note.

• Foundation: June, September
• Diploma: June, September
• Degree: February, July
• Postgraduate: February, July (*Main Intakes)

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3  Admission Process To Australia

Studying in Australia can be tedious especially when applying to various universities before their application deadlines and ensuring proper documents are submitted to procure your student visa.

Here are some more helpful articles to help you navigate:

• Your Essential Study In Australia Guide For Malaysian Students
• Education Consultants And The 8 Steps To Study Abroad
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant

5. Student Testimonials & Alumni

Hear from these top achieving graduates of UWA and their unforgettable experiences:

6. Conclusion

“Stronger when unified,” a concept the University of Western Australia holds dear when seeking wisdom. From WIL to mentorships, you will grow under the guidance of skilled lecturers and peers. Then, it breathes life into your learning experiences with flexible courses and immersive leisure activities.

Remember, the path to success is not absolute and does not have to be lonely. The University offers various ways to reach the top. All you have to do is follow your path and take the first dive by enrolling with Uni Enrol today!

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