About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as Western Australia’s first university.  Today, it is one of Australia’s most prestigious educational institutions.

UWA’s degrees are recognised by other universities, governments and employers throughout the world.

Taylors College Perth offers The University of Western Australia Foundation Program (UWAFP) which guarantees you entry to the University of Western Australia upon meeting the entry requirements*.

Why choose The University of Western Australia

1. 5-Star University

The foremost non-government publication on Australian universities for 2009, The Good Universities Guide, gave the University five-star ratings in the areas of research grants, research intensity, staff/student ratios, academic services and electronic support, confirming UWA's continuing status as Western Australia's flagship university.

2. Reputation

UWA is the only Western Australian university which belongs to the prestigious Group of Eight. UWA win five times more research funding than any other Western Australian university and on a per capita basis, ranks third in Australia.

3. Ground-breaking research

UWA has an exceptionally strong research culture in areas such as spinal cord injury repair, the detection of skin cancer, and asthma treatment for children.

4. Follow in the footsteps of great people

Professor Barry Marshall – a UWA graduate and staff member – was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology in 2005 for his research on the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

5. The quality of our undergraduate programs

UWA has been ranked first or second in Australia for the quality of undergraduate programs, based on staff-student ratio, progression rates, continuation to higher studies and student evaluations. (Source: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, International Standing of Australian Universities, 2006.)

UWA's pass rates are amongst the highest nationally and the University consistently attracts over 83% of the top 5% school-leavers in Western Australia.

6. Graduate outcomes

UWA graduates are consistently the best at gaining full time employment when compared with graduates from other Western Australian universities, and in many fields, are more successful than graduates from other Australian universities as well.

7. Our graduates go places and make a difference

Notable graduates include 93 Rhode Scholars, a former Prime Minister of Australia, the current Premier of Western Australia and the past five Australian Ambassadors to China! * Source: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, International Standing of Australian Universities, 2006.

8. Excellent facilities

UWA has recently opened a molecular and chemical sciences building which is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Western Australia, and in 2008 we constructed a new environmentally sustainable building for our Business School.

9. A beautiful campus in a great location

UWA campus is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful in Australia. UWA is nestled on the tranquil Swan River, only minutes from the city centre and just 20 minutes from sandy white beaches.

10. A great place to live and a great place to study

As a great place to study UWA has five residential colleges on campus, providing a safe and secure environment in which to live with your friends, some of whom you’ll keep for life!