UWA is one of Australia's Group of Eight research universities, founded in 1911. It ranks consistently in the global top 100 and is strongest in agriculture, environmental science, and medicine. Students gain access to major mining and resources employers concentrated in Perth.
Perth, Australia
Top 100 globally (#72)
Group of Eight — Australia's leading research universities
Top 50 globally for Agriculture & Forestry (QS 2025)
Top 100 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings
Rated 'well above world standard' in 18 fields — ERA 2023
Master of Professional Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Master of Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 82
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Group of Eight member — one of eight universities driving the majority of Australia's research.
Top 50 globally for Agriculture & Forestry — backed by strong links to WA's agricultural sector.
EQUIS-accredited Business School — places graduates directly with mining and resources multinationals.
Perth campus borders the Swan River — walking distance from Kings Park and the CBD.
Engineering graduates enter WA's mining sector with employers like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Woodside.
Business graduates report median salaries above AU$80,000 within two years of completing their degree.
Health and science graduates access research roles at Sir Charles Gairdner and Fiona Stanley hospitals.
Data Science alumni move into analytics roles across government, finance, and the resources industry.
Undergrad
31 October (prior year)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
31 March
UWA's main campus sits on the Swan River in Crawley, 4 km from the Perth CBD. The grounds are compact and walkable, with most faculties close together.
Perth offers over 300 sunny days a year and a lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne. The city's mining economy means graduate job density is high for engineering and science students.
Enrolled in a registered CRICOS course
Proof of funds: ~AU$24,505 per year
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Valid passport for full course duration
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
English test results: IELTS or equivalent
