The University of Western Australia was established in 1911 as the state’s first University.
UWA is the only university in Western Australia to belong to the Group of Eight - a coalition of the top research intensive universities in Australia and is also one of only two Australian members of the Worldwide Universities Network - a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, Africa, the America's and Asia Pacific.
UWA is recognised around the world as a leading research-intensive university.
The University attracts researchers of international standing, many of whom work in the numerous research centres at the University. These academic leaders, including Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall, pass on their knowledge and excite students to learn.
UWA is a medium sized university with around 25,000 students. Of this total student population, there are over 4,000 international students. These students come from over 100 different countries from around the world.
UWA has more than 4500 Global Industry partnerships, and is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for graduate employability.