University profile

University of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Founded in 1911, University of Western Australia is a university in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. It enrols approximately 29,495 students, a member of Group of Eight. The institution is ranked #77 globally by QS and #154 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
40%
Median earnings 10 yrs out
A$42,250
Founded
1911
QS World Rank
#77
QS 2026 · Score 73.7
THE World Rank
#154
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students
Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 89 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00126G.
A$51,242 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'The University of Western Australia'.
29,495
Graduates in work (or further study)
Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Western Australia' = 66.1 (62.5, 69.4) (90% CI).
66.1%
Graduate median salary
Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Western Australia' = 74,000 (72,300, 75,600) (90% CI).
A$74,000 / year

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Australian Research Data Commons, Group of Eight, Matariki Network of Universities, ORCID, Inc., Open Access Australasia (+2 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Western Australia?

University of Western Australia has an admission rate of approximately 40.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Western Australia founded?

University of Western Australia was founded in 1911.

How many students attend University of Western Australia?

University of Western Australia enrols approximately 29,495 students.

How much is tuition at University of Western Australia for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Western Australia is about A$51,242 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Western Australia?

University of Western Australia is ranked #77 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Western Australia rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Western Australia is ranked #154 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Western Australia?

The official website of University of Western Australia is uwa.edu.au.

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