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)
merit
Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.
International Student Award at University of Western Australia 2026
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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