NCUK University Partner
The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities, known for research-intensive programmes and a beautiful Perth campus. It is a member of the Group of Eight, Australia's research-intensive universities, and runs more than 75 research and training centres, including the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre and the Oceans Institute.
UWA offers specialist or comprehensive bachelor's degrees with mix-and-match majors and minors, including combined degrees completed in four years, across more than 180 courses searchable through NCUK's International Foundation Year, International Art & Design Foundation, International Year One and Master's Preparation pathways. Perth is one of Australia's sunniest and most vibrant capitals, offering arts, beaches, festivals and an outdoor lifestyle year-round, and shares a time zone with around 60% of the world's population.
7th
Australia (QS World University Rankings 2027)
77th
World, joint (QS World University Rankings 2027)
10
Subjects in the world's top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
75+
Research and training centres
Global Excellence Scholarship
Up to AUD$48,000 over 4 years for undergraduate study on eligible courses (or up to AUD$36,000 over 3 years); postgraduate students can receive up to AUD$24,000 over 2 years. Awarded automatically to students meeting ATAR/WAM requirements; course restrictions apply.
Student life
UWA has more than 160 clubs and societies, covering interests from anime to zoology, alongside dedicated support services to help international students transition into Australian university life.
Careers support
The Careers Centre offers career guidance and internship opportunities, the Career Mentor Link programme pairs students with industry professionals, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) provides placements across private and public sector organisations.
Student support
Students have access to study skills workshops, health services, counselling for mental health, and an International Student Support team that assists from pre-departure through to graduation.
Accommodation
On-campus residential colleges include St Catherine’s College and University Hall, offering a mix of traditional and modern rooms at varying price points, with gyms, recreation spaces and quiet study areas; Crawley Village, owned and operated by UWA, offers houses, units and studio apartments near campus, alongside recommended private providers in the city centre.
Facilities
Facilities include the Bayliss Building’s advanced science labs, Reid Library, the Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room, and UWA Sports Park.
Sports and societies
Teams compete in rugby, netball and rowing through the UWA Sports Department, and societies include the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Club and the French Club.
Sustainability
UWA has set a target of a carbon-neutral campus and has an Environmental Sustainability Policy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
City life
Perth offers beaches, Rottnest Island’s quokkas, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and the Swan Valley (Western Australia’s oldest wine region, just outside the city), with living costs generally more affordable than Melbourne or Sydney.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to The University of Western Australia, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.