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The University of Western Australia

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world rank  277

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Founded in 1911, The University of Western Australia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium town of Crawley (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Western Australia (UWA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 112-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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public
Control Type

Entity

non-profit
Entity Type

Size

large-sized
Total Enrollment

Selectivity

moderately selective
Acceptance rate

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University Identity

Name
Acronym UWA
Founded 1911
Motto Seek Wisdom

University Location

Address 35 Stirling Highway
Crawley
6009 Western Australia
Australia
Tel +61 (0)8 6488 6000
Fax +61 (0)8 6488 1380

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities?

Generalist universities offer a broad range of subjects and courses that allow students to explore different fields of study, or study areas, before choosing a major. They also provide students with a well-rounded education that can be applied to many different careers. On the other hand, specialized universities focus on a specific field of study and offer more in-depth courses and training in that field. This can be beneficial for students who know exactly what they want to do and want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
Most higher education institutions offer a range of degree levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees. However, some universities may offer more degree levels than others. In particular, larger-sized universities usually offer a wider selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree types and levels.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This uniRank table aims to help quickly identify the The University of Western Australia's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and courses

Introduction

What are University programs and courses?

University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.


Programs and courses

uniRank publishes the following list of The University of Western Australia 's programs and courses or, if not available, the main fields of study for each level and type of degree offered; feel free to submit any missing course or program.

Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Management
  • Bachelor of Dental Science
  • Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Environmental Design
  • Bachelor of Exercise Rehabilitation Science
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Medical Science
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Molecular Biology
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Doctor of Architecture (Design)
  • Doctor of Arts
  • Doctor of Business Administration
  • Doctor of Clinical Podiatry
  • Doctor of Education
  • Doctor of Engineering in Information Communication Technology
  • Doctor of Juridicial Science
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Commerce)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Human and Behavioural)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Laws)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Physical and Biological)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
  • Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  • Doctor of Psychology
  • Doctor of Social Work
  • PhD (Human and Social Geography)
  • Graduate Diploma in Accounting
  • Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work
  • Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Anthropology
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Maritime Archaeology
  • Graduate Diploma in Arts
  • Graduate Diploma in Australian Literary Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Australian Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance Law
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Economics
  • Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology
  • Graduate Diploma in Commerce
  • Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Resources Law
  • Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer and Mathematical Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
  • Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Leadership
  • Graduate Diploma in Dental Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Dental Public and Primary Health
  • Graduate Diploma in Dental Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Dentistry
  • Graduate Diploma in Earth Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Economics
  • Graduate Diploma in Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Education Management
  • Graduate Diploma in Education Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Engineering
  • Graduate Diploma in Finance
  • Graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics
  • Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
  • Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Human Resources and Industrial Relations
  • Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases
  • Graduate Diploma in Information Management
  • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
  • Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Language and Literacy
  • Graduate Diploma in Law
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Graduate Diploma in Manual Therapy
  • Graduate Diploma in Marketing
  • Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistical Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Management Policy and Planning
  • Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering
  • Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Psychiatry
  • Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care
  • Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Public Health
  • Graduate Diploma in Regional Development
  • Graduate Diploma in Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology
  • Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
  • Graduate Diploma in Sports Manual Therapy
  • Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy
  • Graduate Diploma in Transport Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
  • Master of Accounting
  • Master of Anatomical Sciences
  • Master of Applied Maritime Archaeology
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Banking and Finance Law
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Information Management
  • Master of Business Innovation
  • Master of Business Leadership
  • Master of Business Research
  • Master of Business Strategy
  • Master of Civil Engineering
  • Master of Clinical Audiology
  • Master of Clinical Epidemiology
  • Master of Clinical Research
  • Master of Commerce
  • Master of Commercial and Resources Law
  • Master of Communication Studies
  • Master of Computer Science
  • Master of Criminal Justice
  • Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
  • Master of Dental Science
  • Master of Economics
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Education in TESOL
  • Master of Electronic Business
  • Master of Electronic Marketing and Information Management
  • Master of Emergency Medicine
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Finance
  • Master of Financial Mathematics
  • Master of Forensic Science
  • Master of Health Professional Education
  • Master of Human Biology
  • Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations
  • Master of Infectious Diseases
  • Master of Information Management
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Integrated Human Studies
  • Master of International Business
  • Master of Japanese Studies
  • Master of Laboratory Medicine
  • Master of Laws
  • Master of Manual Therapy
  • Master of Marketing
  • Master of Mathematical and Statistical Science
  • Master of Medical Engineering
  • Master of Medieval and Early Modern Studies
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing Science
  • Master of Oil and Gas Engineering
  • Master of Pharmacy
  • Master of Podiatric Medicine
  • Master of Primary Health Care
  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Master of Psychology
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Regional Development
  • Master of Rural and Remote Medicine
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science and Technology
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Surgery
  • Master of Teaching
  • Master of Transport Studies
  • Master of Urban Design
  • Yearly Tuition

    Introduction

    Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study...

    However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the The University of Western Australia's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on Australia's cost of living.


    Yearly Tuition Range Matrix

    This uniRank Tuition Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students (local and international students) and 2 degree levels (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at the The University of Western Australia.

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    Admissions Info

    Introduction

    Admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer...

    Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.


    Admission Info and stats

    uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the The University of Western Australia's admission policy and statistics.


    Admission Info

    uniRank publishes below some basic admission information for the The University of Western Australia.

    Admission Gender

    This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


    Admission Selection

    Has the The University of Western Australia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


    Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

    The University of Western Australia's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


    International Admissions

    International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


    Admission Office Admission Office

    35 Stirling Highway
    Crawley 6009
    (0)8 6488 2477


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    Size and Profile

    Introduction

    University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why...

    • Resources: a larger university may have more resources available to its students, including research facilities, libraries, and extracurricular activities. However, a smaller university may offer a more personalized experience and smaller class sizes.
    • Diversity: the size and profile of a university can impact the diversity of its student body, faculty and curriculum. Larger universities may attract more international students and offer a wider range of academic programs, while smaller universities may have a more homogenous population.
    • Networking: a larger university may offer more opportunities for networking and building connections with other students and professionals in your field, but smaller universities may offer a tighter-knit community and more personalized networking opportunities.
    • Quality of Education: a university with a lower student-staff ratio typically means that students will receive more personalized attention from their instructors. This can lead to more individualized instruction, more opportunities for feedback and guidance and a better learning experience overall.
    • Location: campus setting can have an impact on students' access to resources, cost of living, transportation, social life and safety.
    • Religious affiliation: while it may not be the most important factor for everyone, understanding the religious affiliation of a university can help students determine if it aligns with their personal beliefs and provide a unique academic and spiritual experience.

    Overall, the importance of university size and profile can vary depending on the student's individual goals, beliefs and priorities. It is important to consider these factors along with other important criteria, such as academic programs, location, cost and university culture.


    Size and Profile

    uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for the The University of Western Australia.

    Student Enrollment

    The University of Western Australia has a student enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 making it a large-sized institution.


    Academic Staff

    This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


    Control Type Control Type

    The University of Western Australia is a public higher education institution.


    Entity Type

    The University of Western Australia is a non-profit higher education institution.


    Academic Calendar

    This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


    Campus Setting Campus Setting

    This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


    Religious Affiliation

    The The University of Western Australia does not have any religious affiliation.


    Facilities and Services

    Introduction

    What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the The University of Western Australia offer?

    University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.


    Facilities and Services

    uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the The University of Western Australia.


    Library

    This institution has a physical Library for its students. Go to the The University of Western Australia's Library


    Housing

    This higher education institution provides on-campus residences or dormitories and/or off-campus accommodation to its students.


    Sport Facilities

    This institution has sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


    Financial Aids

    This higher education institution offers one or more types of financial aid (i.e. scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid, etc.) for eligible students.


    Study Abroad

    This institution provides study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.


    Distance Learning

    Not reported


    Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

    This institution provides students with guidance and support in their academic pursuits.


    Career Services Career Services

    This higher education institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.



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    Recognition and Accreditation

    Introduction

    There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system...

    • Institutional legal recognition: institutional legal recognition of a University refers to the formal recognition of the university's legal status by the government of a country. Legally recognized higher education institutions are chartered, registered and/or licensed by government bodies to be legal entities authorized to teach at the tertiary level.
    • Institutional accreditation: institutional accreditation is a type of additional quality assessment that evaluates the overall quality of an institution as a whole. Institutional accrediting bodies assess a University's overall mission, governance, leadership, faculty qualifications, student support services, financial stability and academic offering. Institutional accreditation is a concept that mainly exists in the US higher education system and a few other countries. So if you plan to study in the United States make sure that the University you choose is not only registered or licensed but officially accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the US uniRank only includes accredited institutions.
    • Programmatic or specialized accreditation: programmatic or specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is a type of accreditation that evaluates and accredits specific academic programs within a University. Programmatic accreditation, granted by specialized national or international accrediting bodies, assesses the quality and rigor of a program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes and resources and is focused on ensuring that a specific program or course meets industry standards and requirements.

    uniRank provides, for each University, the name of the organization that has officially granted institutional legal recognition or accreditation. For some Universities uniRank also provides a list of programmatic or specialized accreditations that, however, might be not complete or up-to-date.


    Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

    The The University of Western Australia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia



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    Online Courses

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