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.
It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across nine faculties. A model of broad undergraduate studies followed by postgraduate professional qualifications is designed to produce well-rounded graduates, as well as provide additional entry opportunities for a wider range of students.
As Western Australia's premier university, UWA was equal first overall in Australia based on key measures in the Good Universities Guide 2014 including student demand, graduate outcomes, graduate starting salaries, getting a full-time job and research grants.
The University aims to be counted among the top 50 universities in the world by 2050, and is currently ranked88th on the Shanghai Jiao-Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Location & Facilities
The suburb of Crawley, just 10 minutes from the Perth central business district, is home to the main campus of The University of Western Australia.
The University has smaller centres at Claremont and Albany.
- Crawley Campus
- UWA Claremont
- UWA Albany
Crawley Campus
From its extensive art collections and theatre venues to its wealth of sporting, cultural, alumni and social groups, the University is a leading intellectual and creative resource to the communities it serves.
The University's affiliated residential colleges lie north of the campus. You can explore the campus through the UWA Virtual Universe or the campus map.
Situated on the Swan River in Crawley, UWA is one of Australia's most picturesque campuses. At UWA you are surrounded by leafy green spaces with open courtyards and plenty of room to study, catch up with friends or relax outdoors in Perth’s moderate climate.
UWA Claremont
Just a few minutes from the main Crawley Campus is the University's Claremont site.
UWA Claremont is home to:
- The Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB)
- Confucius Institute
- Centre for Muslim States and Societies
- International Skills and Training Institute in Health
- Centre for English Language Teaching
UWA Albany
UWA has a regional campus in the south-coast town of Albany - a four-and-half-hour drive from Perth
The friendly and close-knit UWA Albany community includes the: