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Overview

Founded in 1911, The University of Western Australia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium town of Crawley (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Western Australia (UWA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 113-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of Western Australia's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Western Australia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Western Australia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

The University of Western Australia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UWA
Founded 1911
Motto Seek Wisdom
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University Location

Address 35 Stirling Highway
Crawley
6009 Western Australia
Australia
The University of Western Australia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of Western Australia Phone Number +61 (0)8 6488 6000
The University of Western Australia Fax Number +61 (0)8 6488 1380

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of Western Australia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Western Australia's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of Western Australia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of Western Australia's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of Western Australia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of Western Australia.

The University of Western Australia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on The University of Western Australia's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of Western Australia's admission information.

The University of Western Australia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of Western Australia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of Western Australia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Western Australia's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


The University of Western Australia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

The University of Western Australia has more than 5100 international students.

The University of Western Australia's Admission Office Admission Office

35 Stirling Highway
Crawley 6009
(0)8 6488 2477


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact The University of Western Australia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of Western Australia.

The University of Western Australia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Western Australia has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


The University of Western Australia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of Western Australia's Control Type Control Type

The University of Western Australia is a public higher education institution.


The University of Western Australia's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Western Australia is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of Western Australia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


The University of Western Australia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of Western Australia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Western Australia's main facilities:


The University of Western Australia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit The University of Western Australia's Library


The University of Western Australia's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


The University of Western Australia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Western Australia's main services:


The University of Western Australia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The University of Western Australia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The University of Western Australia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


The University of Western Australia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

The University of Western Australia's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of Western Australia's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The University of Western Australia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Western Australia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Western Australia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
  • National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize The University of Western Australia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Western Australia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
  • Australian National Business Schools

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some The University of Western Australia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

The University of Western Australia's Facebook page The University of Western Australia's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

The University of Western Australia's X (formerly Twitter) page The University of Western Australia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

The University of Western Australia's YouTube channel The University of Western Australia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

The University of Western Australia's Instagram page The University of Western Australia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

The University of Western Australia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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