Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Western Australia. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 11 | See → | |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | See → | |
| Natural sciences | 9 | See → | |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | See → | |
| Business & management | 8 | See → | |
| Psychology | 8 | See → | |
| Education & teaching | 6 | See → | |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | See → | |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | See → | |
| Social sciences | 6 | See → | |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | See → | |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $25,181 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | See → | |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | See → | |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $22,299 | See → |
Costs and entry
23 courses mention scholarships. 13 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Western Australia
The job market for the University of Western Australia's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Western Australia cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,740 a year; half of the University of Western Australia's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $23,020 and $24,461. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $25,181, environment, sustainability & agriculture $22,299.
How is the University of Western Australia ranked?
The University of Western Australia is ranked #77 by QS (2026), #153 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #38 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#13) and Anatomy & Physiology (#30).
What IELTS score does the University of Western Australia need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (58 of the 90 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Western Australia offer?
98 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (11), law, politics & governance (9) and natural sciences (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Western Australia's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.