THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public university located in Perth, Western Australia. UWA was established in 1911 and is the sixth-oldest university in Australia. UWA is classed one of the "sandstone universities", also belonging to the Group of Eight and the Matariki Network of Universities.
UWA graduates go on to positively impact society – from Nobel Prize-winning scientists such as Professor Barry Marshall, to entrepreneurs like Mecca Cosmetica founder Jo Horgan and politicians such as former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
UWA is also home to Fields Medal winner Professor Akshay Venkatesh; Decjuba CEO/owner Tania Austin; comedian, writer and musician Tim Minchin; and Academy Award winner Shaun Tan.
Schools
Rankings
#93 in the World, QS World University Rankings 2022
#96 in the World, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021
#132 in the World, Times World University Rankings 2022
Rankings by Subject
QS World University Rankings 2021
No 13 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Accounting and Finance No 2 in Australia and 26th in the World for Anatomy and Physiology
No 8 in Australia and 101-120th in the World for Anthropology
No 9 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Archaeology
No 10 in Australia and 168th in the World for Arts and Humanities
No 7 in Australia and 111th in the World for Biological Sciences
No 8 in Australia and 150th in the World for Business and Management
No 13 in Australia and 251-300th in the World for Chemistry
No 15 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Communication & Media Studies
No 14 in Australia and 251-300th in the World for Computer Science and Information Systems
No 2 in Australia and 37th in the World for Earth & Marine Sciences
No 12 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Economics
No 14 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Education & Training
No 9 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for Chemical Engineering
No 6 in Australia and 47th in the World for Civil & Structural Engineering
No 13 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Electrical & Electronic Engineering
No 10 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
No 4 in Australia and 6th in the World for Mineral & Mining Engineering
No 5 in Australia and 51-100th in the World for Petroleum Engineering
No 11 in Australia and 163rd in the World for Engineering & Technology
No 9 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for English Language and Literature
No 8 in Australia and 99th in the World for Environmental Sciences
No 10 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Geography
No 2 in Australia and 36th in the World for Geology
No 4 in Australia and 45th in the World for Geophysics
No 9 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for History
No 12 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Law & Legal Studies
No 7 in Australia and 100th in the World for Life Sciences & Medicine
No 9 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Linguistics
No 10 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Mathematics
No 8 in Australia and 127th in the World for Medicine
No 9 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for Modern Languages
No 8 in Australia and 147th in the World for Natural Sciences
No 9 in Australia and 51-100th in the World for Performing Arts
No 7 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Pharmacy & Pharmacology
No 11 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Philosophy
No 9 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for Physics & Astronomy
No 6 in Australia and 41st in the World for Psychology
No 7 in Australia and 166th in the World for Social Sciences & Management
No 11 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Sociology
No 6 in Australia and 28th in the World for Sports Related Subjects
Campuses
UWA’s main campus is home to 25,000 students, with more than 4,000 international students hailing from 100 countries. They also have an Albany campus in the heart of the South West (a five-hour drive from Perth), and UWA Health Campus at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, along with additional facilities in Claremont and Nedlands.
UWA Perth
There’s much more to UWA’s campus than iconic Winthrop Tower greeting you from Stirling Highway. UWA Perth provides a mix of high-tech facilities, studios, labs, tutorial spaces, lecture and performance theatres, in addition to uni essentials like libraries, cafés, shops, health services, sporting venues and more. With a lively cultural scene, including a museum, gallery and seasonal open-air theatre, UWA is like its own vibrant city.
Set against a backdrop of lush gardens, our campus celebrates heritage-listed buildings alongside striking new facilities. The beloved sandstone pillars and arches that adorn our grounds also attract visitors year-round. From campus, it’s an easy walk, cycle or drive to significant, treasured landmarks such as Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, Fremantle, and more.
UWA Health Campus
Located on the grounds on the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, this training site includes two major public hospitals and is home to internationally renowned organisations. UWA academics and students feature throughout these organisations, where they engage in world-leading research and clinical teaching.
UWA Albany
Sitting along the town’s café strip just a five-hour drive from Perth is UWA’s southwest campus, UWA Albany. Studying in Albany can be an excellent transition year for country school leavers who want to start their studies without the stress and expense of moving to the city.
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