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Set yourself apart with a globally recognised degree from a world top 100 university that takes education beyond the books. With industry-connected learning, you’ll graduate equipped to succeed in local, national and international careers.
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Sign up to hear from us5 stars for Student Demand, Student: Teacher Ratio and International Student Progression Score (Good Universities Guide Undergraduate Ratings 2024)
UWA is in the same time zone as 60% of the world’s population (+/- 2.5 hours)
in the world (QS World University Ranking 2025)
27,000+ students and 8,000+ international students (UWA student enrolment 2024)
Group of Eight member (Australia's best research-intensive universities)
Perth is the 15th most liveable city in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit 2024)
17 subjects ranked in the world’s top 50 (QS 2024 and ARWU 2023)
Make connections with more than 160 clubs and societies
Scholarships for international students
At UWA, we offer a range of scholarships to international students from across the globe, to encourage you to pursue excellence in your studies and assist with the costs along the way.
With our Global Excellence Scholarship, high-achieving undergraduate students can receive up to $48,000* over four years on eligible undergraduate courses and up to $24,000* over two years on eligible postgraduate courses. We also offer scholarships to students from a wide range of countries, to continue to foster a diverse student community at UWA.
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Perth is a city of opportunity
By choosing to study at UWA, you’re also choosing to live in a welcoming, multicultural city that offers a great lifestyle. Thanks to Perth’s warm, sunny weather, you can enjoy an extensive range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, allowing you to experience life-changing moments while in Perth.
Perth also provides the perfect base to launch your career. The city is home to more than 30% of businesses listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and six of the world’s top 10 energy companies (WA State Government). Along with a low unemployment rate (ThinkPerth 2024), Perth provides career opportunities for UWA graduates.
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