About the University of Western Australia

• Founded in 1911, the university is the oldest in Western Australia. It was also the first free university in the British Empire, actively promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.
• Located three miles west of the Perth Central Business District on the banks of the Swan River and about four miles from the Indian Ocean, the self-contained campus is widely renowned for the beauty of its traditional architecture and lush gardens. With cafés, libraries, sporting facilities, an art gallery, museums and a range of shops, UWA feels like a small town with an electric social atmosphere.
• UWA is serviced well by buses to local beaches and the city center and is just a 25-minute ride to the port city of Fremantle.
• Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world, and seventh in Australia, by the QS World University Rankings, the university is also ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for agriculture, earth and marine science, psychology, sociology and education based on the QS World University subject rankings.
• Additionally, the Academic Ranking of World Universities places UWA 14th in the world for Life and Agricultural Sciences, the highest ranking in Australia.
• Study abroad students at UWA have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the Arts Practicum (internship) which allows students to undertake an internship providing real world experience. In the past, students have been placed in a variety of organizations including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), West Australian Newspapers, the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the Environmental Protection Authority, to name a few.

Location

The University of Western Australia is a traditional campus, located three miles west of the Perth Central Business District. Visit the google map link below to see the campus location.

Courses

Courses are available in the below disciplines. For detailed instructions on how to find and select courses, and a list of popular courses see our course selection instructions. Students enroll in 3 – 4 courses per semester (between 20 and 24 UWA credits), which usually transfers as 12 – 16 U.S. semester credits.

Academic Departments and Schools at UWA are divided into nine academic divisions: Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts; Arts; Business; Education; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; Law; medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; Indigenous Studies and Science.

ELIGIBILITY

• 2.5 GPA but students below this GPA are encouraged to apply. 
• Students attending a two-year institution may be considered on a case by case basis.

Activities / Immersion

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. In addition, if you have a specific interest or hobby, your Perth-based TEAN Resident Director will be able to point you in the right direction. Below are examples of previous activities arranged for students. Note that activities change each semester.

Along with the TEAN-organized events, to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, our local staff send out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Perth. Ranging from community events to music festivals, we tap you into the local culture right from the start.

TOUR OF PERTH AND FREMANTLE

Get to know your new home with this tour highlighting all the local haunts in Perth and “Freo,” as well as providing historical background to the region.

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL MATCH

While the Australian Rules Football League originated in Victoria, Western Australia was the first state outside of Melbourne to have two teams in the national competition – West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers. We join the vocal locals to cheer on one of these teams against an east coast rival.

LEARN TO SURF

Australians love the beach – being an island nation with beautiful coastlines and 85% of the population living within an hour of a beach, it’s not surprising. Surfing is the favorite pastime of Aussie beachgoers so we introduce you to this sport early on in the semester with a lesson to get you started riding the waves.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications, and from January for Fall applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Spring 2019

• Tuition and program fees: $12,300*
• Housing (on campus): $5,310 to $7,300

*Tuition for 4 courses. Students have the option of taking 3 courses for a discount of up to $1,960 – pending approval from their home university.

Fall 2018

• Tuition and program fees: $12,300*
• Housing (on campus): $5,310 to $7,300

*Students have the option of taking 3 courses (opposed to 4) for a discount of up to $2,060 – pending approval from their home university.

What’s Included

• Full tuition (4 courses)
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged, on-campus student housing
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Five-day Orientation Program with some meals, excursions, accommodations and transportation
• Cultural events scheduled throughout the semester
• Wireless internet access in all housing
• Access to pre-arranged and affordable cell phone packages
• Access to unique and exciting optional excursions which may include New Zealand, Thailand and other places
• Access to competitive airfares and pre-arranged flight itineraries 
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Help with student visa preparation
• Financial aid transfer planning
• Airport pickup and reception in Perth
• Arrival Welcome packet containing important local contact details and information
• Perth Farewell Dinner at conclusion of program
• Host university orientation

What’s Not Included

• International airfare ($2,000)
• Domestic airfare in US ($500)
• Student visa ($450)
• Books ($365)
• Meals during the semester ($2,000)
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.