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The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognised internationally as a leading university. UWA’s ground-breaking research, quality academic staff and state-of-the-art facilities combine to offer a vibrant student experience. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, UWA is the oldest university in Western Australia, the 6 th oldest in Australia and is one of the most picturesque in Australia with its sandstone and terracotta buildings set amo read more

Institution name

University of Western Australia

Institution type

University

CRICOS provider code

00126G

Open day information

15-Aug-10 10.00 - 16.00

Contact address for international enquiries

35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY 6009

Telephone

+61 (0) 8 6488 3939

EFL telephone number

+61 (0) 8 6488 3539

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

University of Western Australia

Address

35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY
Western Australia
6009

Venue description

University of Western Australia consistently ranks in the top 120 international universities and in the top 10-18 universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, the UWA Crawley Campus is the oldest in Western Australia and among the most picturesque in the nation with its grand sandstone and terracotta buildings sitting among elegant heritage-listed gardens. The crawley campus, just 10 minutes from the Perth central business district, is home to the main campus of The University of Western Australia. The University's strong foundation in research and teaching creates a scholarly environment which promotes the pursuit and rigorous critical interpretation of new information as well as the acquisition of knowledge. Apart from regular delivery of information (lectures, tutorials, supervised research, field trips and student placements), the University also provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge on collaborative projects with business, industry, government and the wider community.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 8 6488 2477

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

The residential colleges Currie Hall, St Catherine's College, St George's College, St Thomas More College and Trinity are close-knit communities full of support, friendship and activity and they offer the unique opportunity of a collegial experience. It is the interaction between peers, senior students, academic and support staff in a collegiate environment combined with the array of academic, cultural and social experiences and programs, which characterise the colleges and makes them distinctive educational settings. There are approximately 1150 college students currently on campus along college row. The five colleges are either owned or affiliated with UWA and are all united in providing a rewarding college experience for students. As centres of living and learning, the colleges are all-inclusive communities, full of opportunity, interaction and diversity.

Distance from international airport

20.5km from Perth International Airport