"Shaping the next generation of global leaders"
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading Australian research university and has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and enterprise. A member of the Australian 'Group of Eight' research universities, it is also among Australia's leading research universities. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, the UWA Perth campus is the oldest in Western Australia and among the most picturesque in the nation with its grand limestone and terracotta buildings sitting among elegant heritage-listed gardens.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2027). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
Our history
For more than 100 years, we have contributed to the intellectual, cultural and economic development of Western Australia, the nation and our world.
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Rankings and reputation
Our valued industry connections, innovative courses, commitment to our student experience and high-impact research place us as world top 100 university – the only one in WA.
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Leadership, strategy and governance
Our people are committed to unleashing the potential of UWA students as next generation leaders.
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2030 Strategy - Purpose into action
Purpose guides the actions we take to make a difference for Western Australia and the world.
Mission: To provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities.
Vision: Creating the next generation of global leaders through experience-rich education and world-leading, impactful research.
Motto: Seek wisdom.
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