History, Affiliations, Rankings

UWA College is a pathway institution that prepares international students for a smooth transition to the challenging curriculums at the University of Western Australia. The University established the College in partnership with INTO, which is a global organization providing pathway programs and foundation years for international students to study at top universities across the United States, United Kingdom, China and Australia. Studying at UWA College, international students will get a guaranteed place in a preferred course at UWA, which is a top 100 world university and among the prestigious research-intensive Group of Eight universities in Australia. Known for its world-class education, research excellence, and graduate outcomes, UWA ranks at #401-600 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings and #90 in QS World University Rankings for the year 2023. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

Classes for the UWA College take place on a modern, purpose-built student hub at the heart of UWA’s main Perth campus.  The College is situated at the centre of the spectacular campus overlooking the Oaks Village and near the Golds Village. By studying on a University campus, students get to immerse themselves in student life at the University from the beginning of their pathway. At UWA College, students will closely work with experienced teachers and personal mentors. The short programs prepare the students for plenty of intensive self-study and collaborative activities with peers. Among the diverse range of courses that UWA College offers, there are foundation programs and an English Language pathway in Language and Essentials of Communication. The College also offers a Diploma of Commerce and a Diploma of Science through which international students get direct entry into the second year of the respective undergraduate programs at the University of Western Australia. 

Accomplishments and Alumni

The University of Western Australia falls among the top 1% of universities worldwide and is a global leader in research and teaching. It also holds a 5-star rating for student demand, student/teacher ratio and teaching quality. Further, UWA also has the highest number of subjects ranking in the world’s top 1% among other Australian universities. The University of Western Australia has an impressive community of 130,000 alumni, including Nobel Laureates and Prime Ministers  Among its notable alumni, are personalities such as Dorothy Hewett (Playwright), Tim Minchin (Australian Actor and Comedian), Bob Hawke (Former Prime Minister of Australia), Matt Price (Australian Journalist) and others. 

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

UWA College offers a multicultural environment and a wealth of exposure and perspective through a community that consists of students from multiple countries. International students studying pathways at UWA College can fully access the resources and facilities available to full-time students of UWA. They will also be eligible to become members of the Student Guild and join the various student clubs and societies and connect with other UWA students. Typically, graduates from UWA College go on to pursue full-time Bachelor’s programs at the University. After graduation, students from the University of Western Australia are known to work at Rio Tinto, EY, Deloitte, Woodside Energy, KPMG Australia, PwC, Amazon, Google and Microsoft.