The University of Western Australia (UWA) - INTO

Overview

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a prestigious and globally-ranked university that has provided an outstanding learning experience since 1911, making it one of Australia's oldest institutions. Its pictureseque campus is located in the centre of Perth, known as the gateway to Asia due to its unique global position. Sharing a time zone with 60% of the world's population, it's the ideal location for students to build connections and careers. From June 2022, UWA College - our new campus-based international pathway center - will provide university preparation programs for international students looking to progress to UWA. They'll study an academic pathway program and build their language skills to the level required by their chosen degree. 92nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021). 1st in Western Australia for employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2020). 5 stars for teaching quality (Good Universities Guide 2021). A member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities. 43 subjects in the world top 1% (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).

Facilities

Canteen/Cafeteria Facility Course and career counselling services International student clubs and associations Library on Campus Off campus accommodation On campus medical facilities Parking Religious facilities - Combined facilities Social activities Sporting facilities Sporting facilities - Gym Sporting facilities - Swimming pool Sporting facilities - Team sports Sporting facilities - Variety of clubs Wifi

Scholarships

Global Excellence Scholarship - The University of Western Australia is offering scholarships to high achieving students across the globe. This significant scholarship will be awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University. Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship - The University of Western Australia is offering sporting scholarships to high-performing athletes, coaches and officials from across the globe who study with us. Postgraduate scholarships for Mexican students - UWA provides some postgraduate scholarships to Mexican students who are recipients of scholarships or funding from CONACYT and FIDERH. Postgraduate scholarships for Colombian students - UWA has a number of agreements with funding agencies in Colombia, including COLFUTURO, ICETEX and COLCIENCIAS, to provide a 25% tuition discount to scholarship recipients. Postgraduate - Research - There are two major scholarship schemes for postgraduate students interested in research courses. These include the International Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships. English Language Course Scholarship for International PhD Students - The UWA English Language Bridging Scholarship is a 10-week pre-course English language program, offered free of charge to selected students who have been offered a PhD place at UWA and have not quite achieved the UWA English entry requirement. International Loyalty Program - UWA offers reduced fees to the third and subsequent siblings of international students who have studied or are currently studying at the University.

Accommodation

On-campus residential colleges - Just a short walk from UWA College, you'll find College Row - a welcoming student community of five residential colleges. Living on campus, you'll only be a few minutes from your classes. Homestay - You can choose to live in a university-endorsed homestay during your studies. Staying with a family, you'll have a private room with shared living spaces and meals. It's the ideal introduction to life in Australia. Perth city student accommodation - If you're looking for a more independent living experience, you can choose to live off campus during your studies. These modern student apartments are located in Northbridge, right in the heart of the city's cultural hub.

Special Services

Disability Services, Inclusion and diversity Services, Financial Support Services, Legal Services, Childcare Services