🏅 QS World Rank #77
The University of Western Australia (UWA) — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A Group of Eight member on Australia’s west coast — QS World Rankings 2027 (joint #77)
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Perth and a member of Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8). In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is joint 77th in the world. This guide covers programmes, admission, fees, the Global Excellence Scholarship, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most.
UWA Overview
UWA is the oldest university in Western Australia, established by an Act of 1911 and opened in 1913. Its main campus is at Crawley, beside the Swan River in Perth.
It belongs to the Group of Eight, the coalition of Australia’s research-intensive universities. It is widely associated with medicine and health, engineering, mining and resources, agriculture and marine science. Perth is one of Australia’s most isolated major cities, but it shares a time zone with much of Asia.
UWA Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
UWA is joint 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
UWA is known for:
- Medicine and health sciences
- Engineering, including mining and resources
- Marine and environmental science, helped by Western Australia’s coastline
- Agriculture and life sciences
- Business and law
- A green riverside campus in the centre of Perth
This page does not quote subject ranks. Check the current QS subject tables for exact positions.
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Admission Requirements
International applicants apply through UWA’s international admissions process. Confirm every step on the official pages.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Online application with academic transcripts, identification and English evidence |
| Undergraduate entry | Assessed from your final school results. UWA converts international qualifications to an equivalent ATAR |
| Postgraduate entry | Assessed from your previous degree results and the programme requirements |
| English | IELTS, TOEFL or another accepted test unless exempt. Check the course page |
| Visa | Student visa required. UWA’s international pages explain the process |
| Application fee | Check the current UWA page. We could not confirm one on the pages we read |
UWA Acceptance Rate
UWA does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants, so this page does not quote one. Entry depends on the course and your results.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on UWA’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
UWA’s fee pages we could read did not show a fixed fee, because international tuition depends on the course and year. UWA provides an official fee calculator at fees.uwa.edu.au/Calculator. This page therefore does not quote a figure.
Source: UWA international fees and scholarships. Fees, dates and rules change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Global Excellence Scholarship (2027 start): UWA lists up to 20% off tuition for the normal duration of an eligible course, open to international students from all countries. Undergraduates need a minimum ATAR of 85.00 for 10% or 90.00 for 20%. Postgraduates need a minimum WAM of 65.00 for 10% or 75.00 for 20%. It is awarded automatically once UWA assesses your final transcript. The old “up to 50%” wording does not match UWA’s current page.
- Exclusions and limits: some courses (for example the Juris Doctor and Doctor of Medicine) are excluded, and it cannot be held with another UWA tuition reduction. If you also qualify for the International Student Award, UWA awards the higher value.
- Other funding: see our guide to fully funded scholarships for 2027 and check UWA’s scholarship listing.
Source: UWA Global Excellence Scholarship. Terms change each year.
UWA for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the standard international process:
- Results: UWA assesses Pakistani and international qualifications. Check the entry page for your board and level
- English: prepare IELTS or TOEFL. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Money: budget for tuition and Perth living costs, and look at the Global Excellence Scholarship
- Visa: an Australian student visa is required
Campus & Student Life
- The Crawley campus sits beside the Swan River, close to Perth city and Kings Park
- Perth is in the Australian Western Standard Time zone, which is close to many Asian time zones
- Large student community with many clubs and sports
- Perth has a warm climate with many sunny days
Research & Career Opportunities
- UWA is research-intensive, with strong ties to medicine, engineering and resources
- Western Australia’s economy is closely linked to mining, energy and agriculture
- Graduates also work in health, education, law and finance
- UWA does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Bob Hawke, Australia’s 23rd Prime Minister, studied at UWA
- Barry Marshall, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2005, is widely reported as a UWA medical graduate. Verify on UWA’s alumni pages
- Check UWA’s alumni pages for current notable alumni
Contact & Location
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth WA 6009, Australia
Official website: uwa.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Western Australia is joint 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Yes. UWA is a member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s coalition of research-intensive universities.
The main campus is at Crawley, beside the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia.
UWA is best known for medicine and health, engineering, mining and resources, agriculture and marine science.
UWA lists up to 20% off tuition for international students starting in 2027, based on ATAR for undergraduates or WAM for postgraduates, awarded automatically.
Yes. Pakistani applicants apply as international students with their results, an English test if required, and the documents listed by UWA.
International tuition depends on the course. UWA provides an official fee calculator, so check it for your course instead of relying on a general figure.
UWA does not publish a single acceptance rate for international applicants, so we do not quote one.
UWA accepts IELTS, TOEFL and other tests listed on its English requirements page. Check the course page for the score you need.
Check UWA’s official pages at uwa.edu.au. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, UWA’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.