The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia is one of the top performing universities in the Oceania region.

Based in Perth, Australia, The University of Australia (UWA) is a global top 100 university with a reputation for teaching excellence, employability and an industry-rich learning experience that takes students beyond the classroom.  

 This global top 100 university, according to QS World University Rankings 2022, is part of the elite Group of Eight (Go8) Australian universities that lead the way in research and teaching excellence. UWA is ranked 1st in Western Australia for employability by QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022, offering more than 4,500 global industry connections and partnerships.  

 Perth is the state capital and cultural hub of Western Australia. Its unique geographical position has earned it the nickname ‘The Gateway to Asia’ due to its proximity to major Asian cities, as well as its cultural diversity. Known for year-round sunshine and a relatively low cost of living compared to other major Australian cities, Perth is ranked 6th in the world for liveability by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Index 2021.  

Programs

UWA College’s programs have been developed in close partnership between INTO and The University of Western Australia. They offer a range of core and elective units designed to ensure breadth of study and to provide students with the opportunity to study a wide range of majors – providing streams into the Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science and Computing.  

 UWA College provides a range of programs, with varying lengths and entry points in the academic year.   

UWA College Programs:

UWA Foundation Program  Provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills, and English language competence to progress to the first year of a range of Bachelor’s degrees at the University of Western Australia)  

 Diploma in Commerce  Provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills, and English language competence they need to progress to the second year of a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business degree at UWA)  

 Diploma in Science  Provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills, and English language competence they need to progress to the second year of a Science-related degree at UWA) 

Diploma in Computer and Data Science Provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills, and English language competence they need to progress to the second year of a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Data Science.

Diploma in Engineering  Provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills, and English language competence they need to progress to the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in one of 9 majors.

Academic programs typically last between 8 and 14 months.  

Also available:   

Specially designed English language courses are available for international students requiring English tuition for the purposes of academic study at UWA or UWA College through the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT).  

Students

Counselors

Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA)

UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth

CRICOS 00126G, PRV12169, Australian University

INTO Perth Pty Ltd is an approved third-party provider of The University of Western Australia and will provide the course on its behalf.

Career Outcomes

UWA's industry partnerships open up many incredible opportunities for students including:  

• more than 4,500 global industry partners working on real-world challenges  
• work placements and internships on select degrees  
• for-credit volunteering offering key experience in student’s chosen field  
• direct connections to commerce through UWA's industry-led university boards and councils.  
• potential eligibility for Australia's  post-study work visa