Universities in Western Australia
Western Australia has welcomed international students for decades, and is one of the leading Australian destinations for students attending universities. In any given year over 30,000 international students from 75 countries are enrolled in Western Australian courses. Asian, African, American, Middle Eastern and European students join with their Australian hosts, forming life-long relationships.
International recognition - Western Australia's educational institutions and courses are world-class. They provide certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and doctorates internationally recognised for quality, consistency, affordability, portability and high standards. Clearly defined pathways to enable students to continue their education, cover English language to postgraduate university courses and all points in between. All institutions are licensed to recruit international students and are Government registered and accredited.
Universities - There are five universities in Western Australia.
The oldest is The University of Western Australia (UWA), established in 1911.
Curtin University of Technology can trace its origins to 1900 as an Institute of Technology, receiving university status in 1986.
Murdoch University was Western Australia's second university, opening in 1975.
Edith Cowan University (ECU), can also trace its origins, which go back to 1904, becoming a multi-campus university in 1991.
The only private university, Notre Dame, opened in Fremantle in 1991, and has strong links to its United States parent, campus.
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