The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia's motto, Seek Wisdom, is
at the heart of what they do. Since their beginning more than 110 years
ago, they have inspired change to shape next-generation leaders with
infinite potential. As Western Australia’s leading university, UWA has
actively led the conversation, bringing passion, energy, and insight -
generating remarkable, life-changing outcomes.

Today, more than 28,000 students from over 100 countries call UWA
home. UWA students join a community of passionate, intelligent and
resourceful leaders who drive innovation and change. They connect and work with leaders in education, research and industry and follow in the footsteps of more than 150,000 graduates.

The global impact of UWA's research and education places them as a world top 100 university (QS 2027). They are also a proud member of the Group of Eight, an association of eight Australian research-intensive universities.

Australian universities are ranked by independent ranking organisations that collect and compare university performance data. Click the link below to discover an up-to-date list of UWA's global rankings.

Looking at the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, UWA ranks in the top 100 for the following subjects:

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Archaology
• Earth and Marine Sciences
• Engineering - Civil and Structural
• Engineering - Mineral and Mining
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Life Sciences and Medicine
• Sports-related Subjects

The University of Western Australia is also a member of the Group of Eight, an association of eight Australian research-intensive universities.