- Located on the banks of the Swan River in Perth
- On the banks of the Swan River and not far from the #blueboathouse, UWA’s two main campuses are 5km from the Central Business District, easily accessed by walkways and bike paths
- Widely acknowledged as one of Australia's most beautiful university campuses
- A world top 100 university and also a member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s best research-intensive universities
- Academic strengths include Agriculture and Forestry, Anatomy and Physiology, Earth and Marine Sciences, Geology, Geophysics, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Psychology and Sports-related Subjects
- 25,000+ students across 3 campuses
- UWA is committed to being a welcoming and safe university for LQBTIQA+ students and staff
- UWA is sponsor and co-host of the Perth International Arts Festival, the oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the southern hemisphere
- Exchange students can choose to study at UWA’s Albany campus, which is just a five-hour drive from Perth; the campus provides a great opportunity for environmental studies, as well as a close academic community
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Partner university’s areas of study
- English is the primary language of instruction
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Law: When applying to Go Global, UBC-V Law students must select 'University of Western Australia-LAW' on their Go Global application
Term Dates
- Semester 1: End of February to End of June
- Semester 2: Mid-July to End of November
Timing
What term to list on your Go Global Application:
- Term 1: if planning to take UWA's semester 2
- Term 2: if planning to take UWA's semester 1
- Full year: if planning to take UWA's semester 2 and then take UWA's Semester 1
- Split year: if planning to take UWA's semester 1 and then take UWA's semester 2
Credits
Summer programs
Not applicable
Course equivalency formula
- 6 UWA points = 4 UBC credits
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- Final grades will be based on a combination of oral/written assignments and tests, project work, participation in tutorials and laboratories and final examinations
- Multi-choice assessment is not a common method of assessment at UWA
- Although specific unit requirements will vary, generally there is a greater emphasis placed on the final examination than you may be used to
- At the end of your period of study, an official academic transcript recording the units you enrolled in and the grades you obtained will be available
- 80 - 100% = HD (Higher Distinction)
- 70 - 79% = D (Distinction)
- 60 - 69% = CR (Credit Pass)
- 50 - 59% = P (Pass)
- 45 - 49% = N+ (Fail)
- 0 - 44% = N (Fail)
- UP (Ungraded Pass) P (Pass Conditional)
- UF (Ungraded Fail)
Passing grade
50 - 59% = P (Pass)Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Students will be requested to seek unit approval upon application submission
- Units with pre-requisites will be assessed case-by-case by the relevant Student Advising Office and Academic Advisors
- An Approved Study List will then be emailed to the students prior to departure
- Pre-enrolment is available a few weeks before semester commencements
- Formal enrolment takes place during Orientation; students can change their enrolment during the first week of classes
Full course load information
- Standard academic load per semester: 18 to 24 points
- Most units (courses) have a value of 6 credit points
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
- Some exceptions may apply
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Additional Fees
Not applicable
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- Demand for both on- and off-campus accommodation has risen in recent years and housing is not guaranteed
- UWA has five UWA on-campus residential colleges - commonly referred to as College Row – and room include meals, Wi-Fi, all utilities and a great community of friends
- There are three private housing providers in Perth’s CBD, that host students from other Perth universities
- Students who intend to look for off-campus accommodation should plan to arrive well in advance of the semester to allow time to look for accommodation, however are encouraged to start researching before coming to Perth. The housing market is extremely tight and there have been cases of false advertising in the past. It would be in your best interest to physically view accommodation before you pay a deposit or sign a lease
- Airport Reception: For newly commencing students, a 24 hour airport pick-up service is available free of charge for a few weeks leading up to Orientation, if you are staying in one of the University Residential Colleges, or if your final destination on arrival is within the university precinct (Nedlands, Crawley, Subiaco, Shenton Park or the Perth CBD)