University of Western Australia

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altIn a recent survey Perth was ranked as the fifth most liveable city behind Vancouver and Vienna.

Perth is the western most city in Australia and is approx five hours by plance from Sydney. It has more hours of sunshine than any other city, its also the fastest growing city in Australia - mianly due to the mining and oil boom

 University highlights

  • Member of the prestigious Group of Eight, Australia’s leading research universities
  • One of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for academic excellence.
  • A friendly, beautiful campus with open courtyards and Mediterranean-style architecture.
  • Located on the banks of the Swan River, about three miles from the city center.
  • Well-equipped teaching, research and computing facilities, including the main Reid Library and 14 branch and departmental libraries.
  • Arts venues that accommodate some of the city's most celebrated cultural events.
  • On-campus health service, dining areas, banks, post office, pharmacy, optometrist, dentist, hair stylist, bookstore and gift shop.
  • An active students guild that runs on-campus food and drink outlets, organizes student entertainment and supports a full range of social, cultural and athletic clubs and societies.
  • Great facilities for sports and recreation, including a gymnasium, fitness center, two swimming pools, and courts for squash and tennis.
Location:   Perth
City population: 1.2 million
Enrollment: 20,000
Required GPA: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
Dates of program:

Semester 1 (Feb-Jun)

Semester 2 (July-Nov)

Academic year (July-June)

Calendar year  (Feb-Nov)
Application deadlines:

March 15 for semester 2 and academic year;

November 15 for semester 1 and calendar year

Housing

Housing is in five residential colleges adjacent to the campus, each a small community with a full schedule of social, musical and athletic activities. Housing is on a bus route 10 minutes from the city and 10 minutes from the nearest beach. Residential colleges have mandatory meal plans.

Subjects to consider

  • Music
  • Fine Arts
  • Archealogy
  • Anthropology
  • Engineering
  • Zoology

More Information

  • Program Dates
  • Program Fees
  • Program Advisor: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Email the Local Office
  • Download a Application form, Apply online *

*Applications only available to US or Canadian higher education students