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University of Western Australia (UWA)

#206 QS World RankingAustraliaPublic
  • QS ranking#206
  • Acceptance rate≈75%
  • Typical GPAATAR 85+ / GPA 3.3+
  • Tuition / year$33,000–47,000

Overview

About University of Western Australia (UWA)

Perth base with direct mining industry connections; beautiful campus; strong in marine sciences; affordable vs Melbourne/Sydney; 2032 resources boom environment

  • International environmentModerately international; ~30% intl UG; Perth city
  • Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; practical in mining/engineering

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Mining Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Medicine
  • Marine Biology
  • Law

Best for

  • Mining
  • resources
  • marine science
  • agriculture
  • medicine students; those wanting affordable Australia

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: ATAR 85+ / GPA 3.3+
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79+
  • No SAT/ACT
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Acceptance rate: ~75% overall
  • Deadline: UG: Dec 20 | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

Housing available; Perth affordable vs east coast

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)33,000–47,000 (intl UG AUD) ≈ $22,000–31,000 USD
  • Living cost (USD)15,000–19,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsUWA International Excellence Scholarship; Faculty scholarships

  • Forrest Research Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Western Australia 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    Australia19 Oct 2025
    Official link

  • International Student Award at University of Western Australia 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, công dân: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

    AustraliaKhông tìm thấy
    Official link

  • Global Excellence Scholarship at University of Western Australia 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    AustraliaKhông tìm thấy
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsBHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside, Fortescue, Chevron; resources sector
  • InternshipsMining co-op; engineering placements; business internship support
  • EmployabilityStrong for mining, marine, agriculture; Perth resources industry direct links

The honest view

Why students choose University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • UWA International Excellence Scholarship; Faculty scholarships
  • Employability: Strong for mining, marine, agriculture; Perth resources industry direct links

Worth knowing

Perth is geographically isolated; resources sector cyclical; less corporate diversity

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: UWA is Australia's oldest university in WA and primary feeder for Pilbara mining industry. INSIGHT: Perth's resources boom has made UWA mining engineering graduates some of Australia's highest earners.

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