The University of Western Australia (UWA) Admission

The University of Western Australia Fees

At The University of Western Australia, tuition charges for Indian students change according to the program and discipline you choose. For exact and up-to-date fee details, it’s recommended to review the information provided on the university’s official website.

The University of Western Australia Entry Requirements

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  For undergraduate programs, applicants must satisfy the university’s academic standards by completing a recognised senior secondary qualification (or equivalent) and meet any subject prerequisites for their chosen course.
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  For postgraduate coursework degrees, candidates generally must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, and may also need to satisfy specific disciplinary/major-based prerequisites.
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  For research degrees (higher degrees by research), applicants usually need a strong honours or master’s qualification in a relevant area, and must submit a viable research proposal aligned with one of UWA’s research-focus areas.

English Language Requirements:

International students are obliged to fulfill the English requirement of UWA that usually consists of an IELTS Academic total of 6.5 (with no band under 6.0) or the equivalent score of TOEFL iBT 82 / PTE 58.

The University of Western Australia Application Process

The international students application procedure at UWA is a multi-step process that seeks to ensure the qualification and documentation. To apply as an international student, one has to fill out an online application using UWA Application Portal. The major steps that can be followed are outlined below:

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  Step 1: Submit the non-refundable application fee AUD 150 (that is, approximately INR 6,900) until the payment is completed they will not process any applications.
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  Step 2: Register your account with the UWA Application Portal and submit all the necessary documents such as academic transcripts, passport copy, evidence of English proficiency, etc.
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  Step 3: Provide your English language test results, when necessary based on your course and program level chosen.
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  Step 4: Await the outcome of the university decision since you will be notified of a full or conditional offer through e-mail. The UWA admissions has its goal of processing as soon as all the documents are in.

The University of Western Australia Scholarships for International Students

Global Excellence Scholarship:

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  Receive up to AUD $ 48,000 over four years (undergraduate) or up to AUD $ 24,000 over two years (postgraduate) for eligible international students commencing in 2026.
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  Eligible for international students from all countries.
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  Automatically assessed with admission application and no separate scholarship application required.

International Student Award:

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  Fee reduction of AUD $ 5,000 per year for eligible international students from selected countries; up to AUD $ 20,000 over four years (undergraduate) or up to AUD 10,000 over two years (postgraduate) for 2026 intake.
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  Automatically assessed during application to UWA (no separate application required).

Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship:

One-off payment of AUD $ 50,000 to high-performing international students commencing full-time on-shore studies at UWA in Semester 1 2026.

Applicants must be international fee-paying students from specified countries and meet visa and enrolment criteria.

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