Established
1911
Country
Australia
City
Perth
Campus Address
35 Stirling Highway, Perth , Australia , Perth
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university established in 1911, located in Perth, Western Australia. It occupies a picturesque main campus in Crawley along the Swan River, complemented by additional campus sites including Albany and Claremont. UWA is renowned for its commitment to excellence across teaching, research, and community engagement. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across disciplines including sciences, engineering, humanities, business, and health. The university places strong emphasis on high-impact research and maintains global, national, and regional partnerships to address pressing challenges such as sustainability, Indigenous advancement, and innovation. UWA holds strong rankings: in the QS 2025 ranking it is placed 77th globally, making it the only university in Western Australia in the top 100. It also has multiple subjects ranked among the top 50 worldwide. UWA supports students with scholarships, wellbeing services, modern facilities, and a vibrant campus life. Its heritage and tradition are balanced with modern research infrastructure and international outlook. UWA plays a major role in Western Australia’s cultural, economic and technological development, attracting students from around Australia and the world.