University of Western Australia (UWA) is the Australia’s one of the leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.
It is a dynamic and progressive university, UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight partnership of leading research-intensive Australian universities.
UWA was Western Australia’s first university, enrolling its first students in the year 1913. It now has more than 24,000 students enrolled across nine faculties.
The University of Western Australia has introduced a new streamlined and flexible curriculum, preparing the graduates for challenges of a changing world. The model of the broad undergraduate studies followed by a postgraduate professional qualification is designed to produce well-rounded graduates, as well as gives additional entry opportunities for a wider range of students.
UWA graduates posses communication and critical thinking skills at the highest international standards, and a broad, global perspective – all of which are vital in order to excel in a range of professions.
The University’s longer-term aim is to be counted among the top 50 universities in the world by 2050, progressing to play a vital role in scholarship and discovery of the global significance. At present ranked at 110th in the world on the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), UWA is ranked 33rd in the world (and highest in Australia) in Life and Agricultural Sciences.
UWA is one of only two Australian universities to belong to the Worldwide Universities Network, having partnership of the 18 research led universities from North Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. The University is the member of Matariki Network of Universities, which satisfies them on the quality of the student experience.
In the year 2011, The Good Universities Guide gave UWA five-star ratings for graduate star ting salaries, student/staff ratio, positive graduate outcomes, research intensity, staff qualifications, research grants and student demand, putting it equal first in Australia on these measures.
With an international reputation for excellence and enterprise, UWA’s powerful research culture sees it attract high levels of competitive research funding and outstanding staff. Good quality teaching and research ensure UWA remains the University of Preference for Western Australia’s highest achieving school leavers, as well as attracting good caliber undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the nation and overseas. The University’s exceptional teaching staff gives a learning environment which stimulates creativity and innovation.
Situated on the Swan River five kilometers from the centre of Per th, UWA is broadly acclaimed for its national-heritage listed grounds. The campus is well known for its vibrant cultural, social, and sporting life as well as its environmental beauty.
Contact Details
Stirling Highway
Crawley WA 6009
Campus Location
Perth
Western Asutralia
Majors Courses Offered
Computer and Information Sciences,Geophysics and Seismology, Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Astrophysics, Planetary Astronomy and Science,Philosophy of Science and Technology.Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Geochemistry, Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science and Government,
Minors Courses Offered
Philosophy,Aerospace,Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Engineering, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Philosophy of Science and Technology