The University of Western Australia (UWA)

University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight, and one of the state’s oldest universities. It ranks 1st in Western Australia and is one of the top 100 universities worldwide.

UWA’s main campus lies on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, and is home to more than 22,000 students. The perfect student town, it has amenities and resources, ranging from green spaces, libraries, and galleries to sports facilities, research facilities, studios and laboratories.

The University’s Albany campus is located on the south coast of Western Australia in a town with a rich history. Like the main campus, it offers access to an excellent in-person learning experience and access to state-of-the-art technology.

UWA has produced two Nobel Laureates, Professors Barry Marshall and Robin Warren, and its researchers invest their time in major research projects that have a positive impact on the world. The University collaborates with organisations engaged in high-quality research in a number of fields, including radio astronomy and supercomputing, offshore engineering, natural-gas management, plant genetics and marine science.

UWA students can choose to study at the following faculties: Arts, Business, Law and Education; Engineering and Mathematical Sciences; Health and Medical Sciences; and Science.

The University organises a wide variety of events and festivals, and has often been used as a location for shooting major advertisements, commercials, short films and other projects.

UWA offers study options through its faculties and schools.

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (FABLE) brings together disciplines that focus on understanding and enhancing human societies, cultures and institutions. The faculty offers world-leading expertise in a number of fields of academic scholarship, including business, design, education, humanities, law, music and social sciences.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences offers courses, training and research opportunities in a wide range of scientific and clinical disciplines, to significantly benefit the health of Australian and international communities.

Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

This faculty has talented teaching and research staff committed to innovation in their fields, and courses designed to meet real-world challenges. Well-established links between the faculty and industry ensure graduates enjoy excellent career prospects.

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science equips students with the skills needed in a competitive employment market, and encourages research of global significance by collaborating with industry partners.

Graduate Research School

This school offers higher-degree research programs in a range of disciplines including space science, classical physics, geology, genetics, oceanography, sociology and many more.

UWA is the only Western Australian institution in the Group of Eight. With more than 75 research and training centres, UWA receives 80 per cent of university research funding in WA.

UWA graduates consistently exceed the national average starting salaries and employment rates for graduates within Western Australia. They go on to impact society in positive ways, with world-class alumni including Nobel Prize-winning scientist Professor Barry Marshall, founder of Mecca Cosmetica Jo Horgan, and former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

Industry connections

Some degrees, such as medicine, engineering and architecture, require students to complete professional placements or internships, but it is a good idea for any student to gain work experience that will be valuable for their future career. With its well-established industry partnerships, UWA helps place students in their chosen industries, where they can put theory into practice in a real-world environment. This hands-on learning approach is highly valued by employers and ensures students are career-ready.

Career Centre

The Career Centre provides students with a range of services to develop skills, and build self-awareness of work interests and preferences, decision making and career planning. CareerHub at UWA provides career advice, employment opportunities and resources. Recent graduates are given the opportunity to use CareerHub for three years after graduation. This gives them access to online resources, career events and job listings. Career Mentor Link provides an opportunity for students to benefit from the industry knowledge and career experience of professional mentors.