UWA Foundation Program

The University Of Western Australia

Designed specifically for international students like you, the UWA Foundation program will help improve your subject knowledge and English language skills so you can progress to Year 1 of any undergraduate degree at The University of Western Australia (UWA) upon successful completion to the required level.

Flexible course lengths tailored to your academic and language level, with a choice of three start dates.

Key Information

  • Choose from hundreds of progression degree options in subjects including arts, business, computer science, engineering, environmental science, psychology and many more.
  • Progress to UWA, highly-ranked in many subjects including world top 50 for Mineral and Mining Engineering; world top 125 for Environmental Sciences; and world top 150 for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
  • Science, engineering and maths students will study at EZONE, UWA's world-class tech hub. EZONE is designed for collaborative learning and industry interaction.
  • Case studies used to enhance theoretical learning.
  • Opportunity to practise presentation and exam skills through regular assessment, and take part in lively debates about topics of national interest.
  • Prepare for classes by reviewing articles and videos uploaded to the online learning environment.

Course Details

UWA Foundation Program

The University Of Western Australia

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Completion of Year 11 with good grades, or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Class size

20

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

9 June 2025

6 October 2025

End Date

30 January 2026

29 May 2026

Length

8 Months

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

A$ 35,300.00

Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)

A$ 15,600.00 - 34,320.00

Administration fee

A$ 350.00

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

A$ 346.50

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee

A$ 460.65 - 691.00

Learning resources

A$ 250.00 - 450.00

Lab fee

A$ 100.00 - 300.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

A$ 70.00 - 135.00

Approximate cost

A$ 52,477.15 - 71,892.50

For 2025 fees and prices, coming into effect from 1 November 2024, please click here. All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 October 2024 will pay the 2024 price as per their existing offer letter. From 1 November 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be re-issued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025 pricing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Human Sciences and Data Analytics-Bachelor of Human Sciences

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 66% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 108367E

Enterprise and Innovation-Bachelor of Business

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 102866A

Humanities in Health and Medicine-Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 66% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 095001B

Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage-Bachelor of Arts

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 003005D

Environmental Management-Bachelor of Science

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 068914G

Environmental Science and Management / Arts Anthropology and Sociology-Combined Bachelor's of

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 70% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 107579A

Environmental Science and Management / Commerce Marketing-Combined Bachelor's of

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 72% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 107580H

Environmental Science and Management / Science Agricultural Technology-Combined Bachelor's of

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 70% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 107581G

Environmental Science and Management-Bachelor of Environmental Science

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 66% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 107578B

Korean Studies-Bachelor of Arts

Final level %: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of SKLX0002 with a pass mark of 50% or more.
CRICOS Code: 003005D

CRICOS Provider Code

Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G

TEQSA Provider Identification

PRV12169, Australian University

CRICOS Course Code

108651A