The University of Western Australia: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at UWA
- Global Excellence Scholarship ↗No application needed10% or 20% off tuition each yearBachelor’s and master’s · ATAR 85 for 10% or 90 for 20%; for master's, a 65 or 75 average.
With the 10% scholarship (needs ATAR 85 or a 65 average): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$45,630 a year instead of A$50,700; typical master’s tuition about A$46,575 a year instead of A$51,750.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on UWA's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 60 | A$42,500 | A$46,569 |
| 🔬 Science | 59 | A$52,400 | A$53,500 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 27 | A$51,400 | A$69,384 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 22 | A$50,700 | A$52,300 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 21 | A$52,700 | A$52,300 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 16 | A$52,867 | A$51,700 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 14 | A$53,550 | A$52,600 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 14 | A$42,500 | A$50,300 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 12 | A$51,700 | A$50,700 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 12 | A$42,500 | A$43,000 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 12 | A$42,000 | A$47,700 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 7 | A$38,900 | A$52,400 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 4 | A$52,000 | A$52,000 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 4 | n/a | A$51,858 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 3 | n/a | A$51,850 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 1 | A$45,300 | n/a |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at UWA
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Commerce - 12 months CRICOS 107425H | Diploma | Perth | 1 | A$43,370 | A$43,370 |
| Diploma in Commerce - 8 months CRICOS 107429D | Diploma | Perth | 0.7 | A$41,500 | A$41,500 |
| Diploma in Computer and Data Science - 12 months CRICOS 111079J | Diploma | Perth | 1 | A$46,700 | A$46,700 |
| Diploma in Computer and Data Science 8 Months CRICOS 111078K | Diploma | Perth | 0.7 | A$44,830 | A$44,830 |
| Diploma in Engineering - 10 Months CRICOS 112406B | Diploma | Perth | 0.9 | A$44,900 | A$44,900 |
| Diploma in Engineering - 14 months CRICOS 112405C | Diploma | Perth | 1.3 | A$42,581 | A$54,045 |
| Diploma in Science - 12 months CRICOS 107427F | Diploma | Perth | 1 | A$44,901 | A$44,901 |
| Diploma in Science - 8 months CRICOS 107426G | Diploma | Perth | 0.7 | A$43,100 | A$43,100 |
| Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching (Secondary) CRICOS 116858H | Masters | Perth | 4 | A$46,238 | A$184,950 |
| Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science CRICOS 114454M | Masters | Perth | 4 | A$52,300 | A$209,200 |
Common questions
Does The University of Western Australia offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Global Excellence Scholarship: 10% or 20% off tuition each year (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does The University of Western Australia cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at The University of Western Australia is A$50,700 for undergraduate courses and A$51,750 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at The University of Western Australia?
The University of Western Australia has 311 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (121 undergraduate, 118 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at The University of Western Australia?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Education (Coursework and Dissertation) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among UWA’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$39,300 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with The University of Western Australia.