UWA Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

According to a Student Experience Officer and a student at UWA, the following mistakes are committed by students:

• Thinking university is just about getting the job: Make sure to enjoy every second at UWA because the university will give students an amazing experience, friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime
• Learn first-hand from the teachers: Try to attend all your lectures as much as possible. Talk to the unit coordinator and ask them questions about the course
• Make the most of clubs and societies: Be involved with club and societies on the campus
• Ask for help if you feel overburdened: If students are struggling with grades, finances, mental and physical health, ask for help at UWA. There are many departments within Student Life at UWA that will help students

The University of Western Australia acceptance rate is 38%. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that the university is quite competitive when it comes to admissions. The applicants with an outstanding academic record of getting admission to the university. Furthermore, the applicants are required to meet the academic and English language proficiency requirements. The general requirements needed at the time of UWA admissions are having a Class 12 qualification for bachelor’s courses. For admission to master’s courses, a bachelor’s degree is required.

Admissions Team at The University of Western Australia aims to process all applications in a timely manner. It might take 10 business days for the university to process the application. During this time, the applicants can track the progress of their application from UWA application portal. The applicants will get a notification once the admissions team has completed the assessment of the application. If the applicants will receive an offer letter, it will provide the accepted students with further instructions on how to accept and enroll.

UWA Australia admission requirements vary as per the course levels. For international students, below-given are the undergraduate and postgraduate admission requirements:

• Undergraduate: The applicants are required to have Class 12 qualification. All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) and Indian School Certificate (CISCE) are accepted. To know the exact minimum admission requirements, refer to UWA’s official website
• Postgraduate: A bachelor’s degree is required at a minimum to get admission to UWA postgraduate courses

Also Read: What are the Requirements to Study in Australia for International Students?

The University of Western Australia fees for international students for some of the courses can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Perth depends on the students’ lifestyle and type of accommodation. However, per week, AUD 450 is usually sufficient for most single students to live comfortably (which does not include tuition fees or medical cover). Also, students may require extra funds to cover various items such as textbooks. Ancillary fees may also be applied to the course.

Also Read: Cost of Living in Australia for International Students 

The applicants can apply to UWA either via the university-concerned online portal or agent. The details steps to apply to UWA are given below:

• First of all, choose UWA course in which admission has to be taken
• Then, check the entry requirements and important dates. See what are the academic and English language requirements. Also, check whether there are any additional requirements needed or not
• Next, prepare the supporting documents and finances. The supporting documents that are required are academic transcripts, a copy of passport, English language proficiency test results
• Then, apply online or via agent
• Next, accept the offer
• Lastly, get enrolled in your course

Also Read: How to Apply to UG & PG Courses in Australia?

The University of Western Australia has been ranked at #72 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Furthermore, it is a member of the Group of Eight (Australia’s best research intensive universities). The university’s courses are ranked among some of the best in the world, with 43 subjects in the world top 1% (QS 2022, ARWU 2020). Furthermore, UWA offers a range of scholarships to international students. Some of the other reasons to choose UWA are:

• 5-star rating for teaching quality – As per Good Universities Guide 2022
• Located in one of Australia’s most affordable capital cities – As per Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2021, Economics Intelligence Unit. In short, Perth is one of the city which is a perfect base to live, work and study

Also Read: UWA Rankings 

Yes, The University of Western Australia offers a range of scholarships to international students. Students who apply to UWA will be automatically assessed for the scholarships, so a separate application is not required. The details of UWA scholarships are given below:

•  Global Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students across the globe. Via this scholarship, students can get up to AUD 48,000 over 4 years on eligible UG courses and AUD 24,000 over 2 years on eligible postgraduate courses
• Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to high-performing athletes, coaches, and officials from across the globe. Via this scholarship, students can get up to AUD 48,000 over 4 years on eligible UG courses and AUD 24,000 over 2 years on eligible postgraduate courses
• International Student Award: Via this scholarship, eligible students could receive a fee reduction of AUD 5,000 per year. Meaning, undergraduate students can get up to AUD 20,000 off course over a 4-year degree or AUD 15,000 for 3 years. Postgraduate students can receive up to AUD 10,000 over two years on eligible courses

Also Read: Top Australia Scholarships for International Students 

To be considered for The University of Western Master of Business Analytics, the following admission requirements have to be met:

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of Statistics or having quantitative component as recognised by UWA; and either:

• The equivalent of UWA weighted average mark of at least 50% OR
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant occupation

OR

• The applicants must have completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at UWA

IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 is also required

UWA application fee for undergraduate international students applying directly to the university is AUD 125 (Around INR 7,000). Along with the application, the applicants are required to pay the documents such as academic transcripts, English language proficiency test scores, a copy of the passport, any additional document, etc. International applicants can apply to UWA via online portal or agent.

In order to be eligible for UWA undergraduate and postgraduate courses admission, the applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements. The minimum scores that are required in ELPs are:

As per student reviews on an unofficial source, UWA students can do the following things over the weekends:

• Take a drive down to South West and enjoy olives and cheeses and high quality wines
• Students can do a little caving or surfing at Geographe Bay
• Stay in Perth and go to an Australian Rules football match, play tennis, go for Wine dining or yachting on Swan river or Mountain bike riding

The University of Western Australia admissions requirements for Master of Data Science are:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
• Average mark of at least 65%
• Completed ATAR Mathematics Methods or equivalent as recognised by UWA
• Overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0

The documents that are needed to apply are:

• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency scores
• Passport or any other proof of citizenship
• Certification of Finance
• Any other additional document as required by course