Established in 1911, UWA is Western Australia 's premier university and one of Australia 's most prestigious educational institutions. UWA has achieved five-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide for 2002 , consistently attracts the State's top school-leavers, and has one of the highest allocations of research funds for the nation.

The University owes its foundation to the determined efforts of Sir John Winthrop Hackett, the University's first chancellor and main benefactor, who worked tirelessly for the establishment of a university of quality and prestige in Western Australia .

First-time visitors to the campus will find UWA's impressive Romanesque architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens breath-taking. Set in a superb natural environment, this serene location provides an idyllic campus life. Students have access to libraries, an extensive range of campus services, and excellent sports and recreational facilities to balance the demands of study. Activities include sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball and aerobics, general interest clubs and societies, cafes, theatres and museums.

Performance
The University of Western Australia has achieved top ratings in the Good Universities Guide for 2002, consistently attracts the State's top school-leavers, and has received one of the highest allocations of research funds for the nation.

In 2001, UWA enrolled 80% of the State's top 5% of school leavers and 69% of the top 10% of school leavers who enrolled at universities in Western Australia.

UWA's pass rates are amongst the highest nationally. The latest national figures (Commonwealth Government, 1996) showed UWA had the highest retention rate of all universities.

The University is also highly rated in:
Numbers of international students, cultural diversity, student-staff ratios, proportion of graduates getting a job, academic services, student support and leisure facilities.

SPECIAL SERVICES
UWA has a wide range of administrative, counselling and support services which are available to all international students. Some of these include:

• International Student Adviser
• Learning Skills Centre
• University Medical Centre
• Counselling Services
• Comprehensive Orientation Programmes
• Airport Reception
• Ongoing welfare support
• Social programmes
• Liaison with international student societies.
• Student Housing Information
• Disability Officer
• Careers Centre
• English Language Support
• Religious facilities

Agriculture
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture, Animal Science, Horticulture and Viticulture, Landscape Management, Natural Resources Management)

Architecture and Fine Arts
Bachelor of Environmental Design/Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Arts
Arts, Asian Studies, Communication Studies, European Studies, Social Work.

Computer Science and Software Engineering
Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (BCM), Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering.

Economics and Commerce
Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Commerce.

Education
Combined degrees with Commerce, Economics, Science, Arts and Music.

Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, combined degrees with Arts, Asian Studies, Commerce & Science

Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science, combined degrees with Commerce and Economics

Law
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Law (Combined Courses).

Medicine and Dentistry
Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science.

Music
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education.

Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Psychology.

Science
Biomedical, Biophysical, Cognitive, Earth, Environmental, European Language, Exercise & Health, Human Science, Industrial Chemistry, Informatics, Marine, Mathematical Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physical, Plant Biology, Vision Science.

ACCOMMODATION
There are five residential colleges affiliated with the University providing housing for nearly 1000 students. The colleges are conveniently located adjacent to the University campus and offer a range of facilities.

The Housing Service offers a free and confidential service to enrolled students of the University. They provide advice and referral on housing issues. The Housing Service maintains a listing of both shared and vacant properties available close to the campus; assist in dealing with agents and landlords; offer information on legal rights and responsibilities; assist in planning a budget; offer advice on moving and costs involved in establishing a household. The Housing Service does not arrange either college or off campus accommodation, but can assist in finding the right type of accommodation.

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