The University of Western Australia is the premier university in the State of Western Australia, currently ranked #96 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016. Established in 1911, UWA has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. A member of the prestigious 'Group of Eight', it is regarded as one of Australia's top research institutions and attracts researchers of world standing across the wide range of disciplines it offers. Responsible for almost 70% of the university-based research and development in Western Australia, UWA is committed to the achievement of the highest quality research and scholarship by international standards. UWA has developed strong links and collaborative partnerships with industry, government and other universities both in Australia and overseas, to ensure the development of new technologies and strategies that benefit the global community. Located 5km from the Perth CBD, the 65-hectare Crawley campus is widely acclaimed for the beauty of its setting beside the Swan River and for its grounds and buildings. The University also has campuses in Claremont (a suburb only 5 minutes from Crawley) and the UWA Albany Centre (a regional centre located in the south west of the State of Western Australia).

UWA has several study areas ranked in the top 100 of the QS World Rankings 2016. They include: #25 – Life and Agricultural Sciences #30 – Earth and Marine Sciences #33 – Mining Engineering #34 – Psychology #45 – Civil Engineering #47 – Anthropology #51-100 – Education, Finance, Law, Medicine UWA is also well-known for its Master of Professional Engineering in Oil & Gas.

Students should apply as soon as possible for on-campus housing: http://www.accommodation.uwa.edu.au/

http://www.accommodation.uwa.edu.au/

UWA offers a free airport pickup service to all international students when they first arrive in Perth! Students will then have a 1-week orientation program that will guide students through course advice and the enrolment process, provide an overview of the facilities and services available, inform students of the Student Visa and Overseas Student Health Cover requirements and acquaint them with other international students and staff. Students can check out the UniStart website for full details of the orientation week program (http://www.unistart.uwa.edu.au/crawley/orientation).

The UWA Careers Centre helps students to discover jobs and opportunities, seek careers advice with a professional careers adviser, attend workshops and events to introduce students to employers and join a mentoring program. More information is available on the website: http://www.careers.uwa.edu.au/students

UWA has more than 100 student clubs within the Guild, with a club for almost every interest including music, dance, languages, volunteering, sports and more. For the full list, check out the UWA Guild website: https://myuwastudentguild.com/clubs-societies

UWA has more than 180 partner universities around the world: http://www.globalstudio.uwa.edu.au/

In addition to its many partner universities and research collaborations around the world, UWA is engaged with local and international communities through its membership in the Group of 8 (Australia's leading research universities), World Universities Network (WUN) and Matiriki Network of Universities (MNU).

Want to do a campus tour but can't travel to Perth? Check out the interactive campus tour here: http://www.web.uwa.edu.au/campus-tour