The University of Western Australia

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About The University of Western Australia

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (UWA) is one of Australia’s leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. A dynamic and progressive university, UWA is also a member of the prestigious Group of Eight partnership.

In 2013, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked UWA 91st in the world and the 2014 Good Universities Guide gave UWA five-star ratings for graduate starting salaries, positive outcomes, research intensity, research grants, full-time employment prospects and student demand.

According to the Federal Government’s annual Graduate Destination Surveys, UWA graduates consistently rank as the most employable in Western Australia and are employed at a greater rate than any other university graduates in the State. Visit us at uwa.edu.au

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Notable UWA Graduates

Some of UWA’s graduates include former Prime Minister, the Hon. Bob Hawke, Australian Ambassador to the United States and former Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Kim Beazley, Nobel Prize winner Professor Barry Marshall, renowned comedian and performer, Tim Minchin and Academy Award winner Shaun Tan.

Awards and Scholarships

UWA offers a range of scholarships to ensure that financial needs, remoteness from the University, disability, and educational disadvantage are not barriers to student enrolment.

You can also apply for scholarships on the basis of academic performance or to take advantage of educational or research opportunities.

For more information call us on +61 8 6488 2807 or visit scholarships.uwa.edu.au

Additional Links

For more information on the courses and admission requirements relevant to you, choose from one of the links below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study a double degree at UWA?
Although you can’t study a double degree at UWA, your degree will allow you to complete a major in two areas so that you will be able to obtain two specialisations. You can combine different majors together to make your degree suited to what you’re passionate about. There are over 400 different major combinations!
Can I study overseas?
Most definitely! All UWA students are encouraged to study abroad and UWA has formal agreements with over 90 universities worldwide. Most students are also eligible for a scholarship to help them during their time overseas.
How many hours per week am I expected to be at uni?
This would depend on how many units (subjects) you are studying a semester. A full-time student usually studies four units a semester or eight units in a year. For each unit you would probably have about 3-4 hours in class, although some units would require more time on campus (such as some Engineering or Science units).
Can I study a language if I've never studied it before?
Yes, all languages at UWA have a beginner stream for people who have never studied the language before. UWA offers language courses in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. You can also study a few units in Latin and Ancient Greek if you like.
What if I don't know what I want to study yet?
That’s perfectly okay! At UWA we won’t ask you to specialise in an area until the end of your first year of study. So that means that you have your whole first year of university to try out different areas that you might be interested in.

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Academic Calendar / Key Dates

Semester 1 2014

Monday 24 February: Classes Begin
Monday 21 April - Friday 25 April: Study-break
Friday 30 April: Classes End

Semester 2 2014

Monday 28 July: Classes Begin
Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October: Study-break
Friday 31 October: Classes End