As a student at the University of Western Australia, yolocatiu will become part of a community of forwardthinking people determined to explore the unknown and make things happen. You will learn from experts who are leaders in their field, gain practical and hands-on experience, and develop problemsolving, communication and analytical thinking skills, all critical in today's global environment. The interactions you have with UWA students, graduates, friends and industry partners will help you build future professional networks, which will benefit you in your career. You will attain the ability to work anywhere in the world and be able to adapt to the needs of your chosen industry, ensuring you graduate as a competitive player in the international workforce. Whatever your impossible dream may be, UWA can help you pursue it.
LOCATIONS UWA's Crawley campus is alongside the Swan River and 10 minutes from Perth city. The university also has campuses in Nedlands and Claremont. The Albany centre is in the state's South-West, a region recognised as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.
COURSES UWA's courses will prepare you for the challenges of a changing world by sharpening your creative and analytical skills, and promoting a global perspective. UWA offers courses in Arts, Commerce, Design and Science, as well as a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Degree. You can choose your own specialised areas of study from more than 70 majors available such as Engineering Science, Psychology, Languages, Management and Integrated Design. You also have the option to pursue professional degrees in fields such as Architecture, Engineering, Law, Medicine and many others at a postgraduate level.
SPECIAL FEATURES The most recent Academic Ranking of World Universities placed UWA 88th across the globe. The same ranking has UWA 24th in the world for Life and Agricultural Sciences, the highest ranking in Australia. UWA's degrees of Psychology, Education, and Earth and Marine Sciences were placed in the world's top 40 institutions in 2014, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE As well as gaining the career benefits from a UWA degree, you will also be able to enjoy an amazing student experience on UWA's beautiful campuses. As a student you can take part in exciting sporting, social and cultural activities and enjoy opportunities for overseas study, volunteering, and join societies, clubs and more. UWA's on-campus cultural precinct gives you the opportunity to enjoy the arts through its many galleries, museums and theatres.
ACCOMMODATION Adding to the vibrant student experience is the option to live on-campus. There are nearly 2000 students who live in the five residential colleges affiliated with or owned by the university. UWA's Housing Office provides advice on off-campus accommodation.
SPECIAL ENTRY UWA welcomes all students and offers alternative entry pathways for admission. These allow students to be considered for entry into UWA if their results in one of the university's standard entry pathways are not sufficient for them to gain admission to a course. These entry pathways encourage students with the potential to study at tertiary level to do so and include Uway, Broadway, Fairway, Indigenous, mature-age and special consideration.
FUTURE STUDENT INFORMATIONCourses and majors available: studyat.uwa.edu.au Accommodation: uwa.edu.au/accommodation Alternative entry pathways: uwa.edu.au/ pathways Scholarships available: scholarships.uwa.edu.au General enquiries about studying at UWA: studyat. uwa.edu.au Contact or phone: (08) 6488 2477