AustraliaQS #77PerthPublic UniversityTaught in EnglishPartially FundedTuition from A$33,000 per yearThe University of Western Australia
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth, a member of Australia's Group of Eight, offers international students merit scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, usually as tuition-fee reductions, alongside research scholarships for PhD students. Many merit awards are considered automatically on admission. Details are available through the scholarships search tool on the university's website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
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UWA Global Excellence Scholarship 2027
Bachelor, MasterPartially Funded56 majorsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
Perth · Australia
Life and living
Perth · Australia
Living in Perth
Capital of Western Australia on the Indian Ocean — sunnier, calmer and cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne, home to UWA and Curtin University.
Student housing
According to Curtin University (May 2026): on-campus housing from AUD 250 a week, a room in a share house AUD 250–400, a one-bedroom unit about AUD 650 a week.
Transport for students
The Tertiary SmartRider is available to full-time university students, domestic or international (AUD 10 for the card); unlimited travel for 3 hours costs AUD 2.80.
Top landmarks
Kings Park
Rottnest Island
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Cottesloe Beach
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Fremantle
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Australian Bureau of StatisticsCurtin University – Cost of living in PerthInsider Guides – Student transport discounts in Australia
Studying and living in Australia
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.
Working while studying
Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
22 faculties · 60 programmes
Faculties and programmes
22 faculties · 60 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor, Master
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance· Bachelor, Master
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing· Bachelor, Master
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Law School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
School of Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, PhD
Conservatorium of Music
BachelorPhDENEnglish- Music
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
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School of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Archaeology· Bachelor, PhD
- Digital Media· Bachelor
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Public Relations· Master
School of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- History· Bachelor, PhD
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, PhD
- Philosophy· Bachelor, PhD
- Translation· Master
Graduate School of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
School of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering· Master
Oceans Graduate School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Astronomy· PhD
- Computer Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- Mathematics· Bachelor, PhD
- Physics
- Statistics· Bachelor
School of Biological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
School of Molecular Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry· Bachelor, PhD
School of Earth Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geology
UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography· Bachelor, PhD
School of Psychological Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology
Medical School
MasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
Dental School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
School of Health and Clinical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing· Bachelor
- Pharmacy· Master, PhD
School of Population and Global Health
MasterPhDENEnglish- Public Health
School of Biomedical Sciences
MasterPhDENEnglish- Medical Laboratory Sciences
School of Human Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Bachelor, PhD
- Sports Science· Bachelor, Master
School of Allied Health
MasterENEnglish- Social Work
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 10% or 20% tuition reduction.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Course application, Final transcripts.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uwa.edu.au. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#77
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