University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is Western Australia’s flagship university and a member of the Group of Eight. Its main campus at Crawley sits on the Swan River, about 5 km from the Perth CBD, and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most attractive sandstone campuses.

Why students choose UWA

• Group of Eight research-intensive university.
• Strong programs in business, law, medicine, mining engineering, and the sciences.
• Perth’s regional designation supports post-study migration pathways.
• Smaller, more selective international cohort than the eastern Group of Eight universities.

What students say

Strong graduate outcomes come up often in reviews, with UWA graduates commonly reporting solid starting salaries relative to the national average. Some students describe the social scene and undergraduate community as smaller and more insular than at the larger eastern-state universities; that suits those who prefer a quieter campus, though others say it takes more effort to break into. Experiences vary a good deal by faculty and college.