UWA Programmes

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program

This is a course for students from specific countries and enables them to undertake university study at anyone of four universities in Western Australia.
The minimum entry requirements vary according to the course and some subjects have prerequisites.

Foundation Programmes: UWA Foundation Year

This course is delivered by Taylors College Perth and prepares students for entry to university at UWA or throughout Australia. This course is offered to those who are unable to meet the minimum entry requirements for university admission. It also serves as a bridging course for students who are from another country and are unfamiliar with the Australian education system and its requirements.

Entry to university study is based on academic performance and English language competency. The minimum entry requirements vary for courses and some have prerequisites.

Student Exchange

This programme enables international students to study for one semester or a year at UWA and enrich their studies, meet interesting friends and learn more about the world they live in.

Offshore programmes: Singapore

Course offerings include :

• MBA and DBA programmes through the PSB Academy
• Bachelor of Science (majors in genetics, biomedical science, molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical science
• Master of Education and Doctor of Education through the Graduate School of Education

Offshore programmes: China

• Key collaboration with Nanjing University in areas including education, business, commercial law, earth sciences & IT
• Doctor of Arts in Australian Literary Studies offered through Tianjin Foreign Studies University (includes exit courses such as Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts)

Offshore programmes: UK

• An agreement with the Open University for flexible and on-line course delivery

Offshore programmes: Hong Kong

• Master of Education, Master of Educational Studies and Doctor of Education offered through Hong Kong Baptist University
• Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) offered through University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education

Offshore programmes: Malaysia

• Credit transfer agreements with several private colleges in Malaysia for first year studies in Commerce, Economics and Computer Science with the remaining to be completed at UWA

Australian Government Scholarships

International students from select developing countries may apply for scholarships under this category.

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