University of Western Australia (Perth)

 

University of Western Australia (Perth) is a universitywide partner in Perth, Australia.

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Academic calendar

Semester I: last week of February - 3rd week of June
Semester II: 4th week of July - 2nd week of November

Orientation generally commences the 3rd week of February for Semester I and the 3rd week of July for Semester II.

Exams take place from the last week of May until the 2nd week of June for semester I and from the last week of October until the 2nd week of November for Semester II.

Requirements

GPA (Average Grade)

There are no GPA requirements for this destination.

English Language Requirement

A grade of 8 or higher in final year English VWO or
An IELTS or Cambridge test.

Students enrolled in a fully English taught Bachelor or Master programme (for example UCU), can provide a letter attesting to the fact that their degree is taught and assessed entirely in English. 
The language requirements must be met at the moment of application to the host university.

Please check the most recent language requirements on the website of the host university.

Areas of study open to exchange students

All areas open except for:

  • Medicine and dentistry

This information is subject to change. Ask the international office for the most up-to-date information.

Courses at Master’s level

Courses are available, except clinical units in Medicine, Dentistry and Psychology.

This information is subject to change. Ask the international office for the most up-to-date information.

Language of instruction

English (except for foreign language subjects)

Housing assistance

Student housing at the 5 colleges is in VERY high demand at the moment, and cannot be guaranteed. Apply early, even before you receive an offer of admission. Also explore the other housing options on the website.

Contact information for the housing office

General information on accommodation

Estimated living costs per month

The average living costs per month for a student living on campus are 1,800 AUD. (Estimate from 2019)

You can find a more detailed breakdown of the living costs here.

Credits

You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table

Number of places available

2 places per year. 

Selection

Selection was necessary in the past few years.

You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice.

                

Contact

If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:

Asia & Latin America

Name: Ms. Clim Gorissen
E-mail: region1@uu.nl

North America & UK

Name: Ms. Cathelijne van Weelden
E-mail: region2@uu.nl

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Spain*

Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
E-mail: region3@uu.nl

* Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universitat de Barcelona

Europe & Middle East

Name: Ms. Mandy van den Houten
E-mail: region4@uu.nl

General exchange questions

Names: Tamar Oderwald and Patrick Chan
Email: exchange@uu.nl

Erasmus+ grant questions

The International Office can only help you with questions related to the content of your Learning Agreement and with signing documents on behalf of the Sending Institution.

For all other Erasmus+ grant related questions, please refer to the Erasmus+ grants for Studies page (scroll down to “Contact the Erasmus Office” to make an appointment) or send an e-mail to erasmus@uu.nl

For questions about faculty programmes and internships, contact the Faculty International Offices.

Phone availability

Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Monday and Thursday, 13:30-15:00

Make an appointment via Teams

We are available for appointments via Teams. If you have a question, use the calendar below to make an appointment.

If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.