The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA)‚founded in 1911‚Äîis Perth‚ premier research institution. Set on the banks of the Swan River, UWA combines historic sandstone buildings with state-of-the-art facilities to support more than 25,000 students across 17 academic disciplines.

UWA is known for its world-leading programs in earth sciences, marine biology and veterinary medicine. Its research strengths include agriculture, mineral and energy resource engineering, and precision health, supported by purpose-built labs and field stations.

Sport at UWA centres on the sprawling UWA Sports Park in Mt Claremont, featuring Olympic-sized pools, athletics tracks, tennis courts and rugby fields. The UWA Fitness Centre and Aquatic Centre host group classes and state teams, while more than 40 student-run clubs cater to everything from rowing to ultimate frisbee.