La University of Western Australia fomenta la creatividad y la innovación con estándares internacionales y tiene una reputación por su excelencia y su iniciativa. La excelencia internacional es el foco de la visión universitaria y la proporción de los egresados de la University of Western Australia que consiguen empleos de tiempo completo y son más exitosos es una de las más altas en Australia. Esta reconocida universidad hace parte del “Grupo de las 8” universidades más sobresalientes de Australia.
La experiencia en la University of Western Australia es más que un piso de entrenamiento para el empleo. Apenas a 5 minutos del centro de la ciudad de Perth, los estudiantes disfrutan de facilidades académicas, deportivas y culturales en un campus reconocido por su vida social.
UWA está segunda en los rankings por la calidad de sus programas de pregrado y segunda en los rankings por investigación en Australia. Los estudiantes de esta universidad se benefician de la gran experiencia del staff de profesores, la mayoría de ellos con una sustancial experiencia internacional.
La base investigativa y de enseñanza de UWA promueve la interpretación crítica rigurosa de nueva información así como la adquisición de conocimiento.
El Campus Crawley de la UWA es el más antiguo de la región de Western Australia y uno de los más pintorescos del país. La comunidad en la University of Western Australia es altamente multicultural con más de 3,000 estudiantes internacionales de 80 países, donde se promueve el respeto y la igualdad.
UWA tiene cursos en 9 facultades:
Artes, Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales; Ciencias Naturales y Agricultura; Ciencias Físicas y de la Vida; Arquitectura, Paisajismo y Artes Visuales; Leyes; Economía y Comercio; Educación; Ingeniería, Computación y Matemáticas; y Medicina y Odontología.
Visit: www.uwa.edu.au
Overview
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognised internationally as a leading university.
UWA’s ground-breaking research, quality academic staff and state-of-the-art facilities combine to offer a vibrant student experience.
Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, UWA is the oldest university in Western Australia, the 6th oldest in Australia and is one of the most picturesque in Australia with its sandstone and terracotta buildings set amongst heritage-listed gardens.
In 2013 UWA celebrates its centenary, reflecting on its beginnings in 1913 when it opened its doors to 184 students. Today UWA has a student body of over 23,000 students from all corners of the globe.
UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the 'Group of Eight' – a coalition of the top research universities in Australia, and it is one of only two Australian universities to belong to the Worldwide Universities Network, a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, North America, North Asia and Australia.
In 2010, The University of Western Australia became a foundation member of a new international network of high-quality universities across seven nations, known as the Matariki Network of Universities. These leading research-intensive universities, which pride themselves on the quality of the university experience, are among some of the oldest institutions in their respective countries.
The University of Western Australia consistently ranks in the top 120 international universities and in the top 10-18 universities in the Asia-Pacific region, as ranked by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
In 2012, UWA introduced the greatest change to the University’s curriculum in its 100-year history. All the University’s undergraduate courses have been reshaped to ensure UWA graduates continue to be equipped for success in today’s rapidly changing world.
Voted as one of the top ten cities in the world , Perth attracts international students with its relaxed lifestyle and rich culture. It holds an international appeal with its cultural diversity and urban sophistication. The city is blessed with a sunny Mediterranean climate that permits sports and other outdoor activities all year round. Travel on Perth transport system is subsidised for international students and the main UWA campus, situated in Crawley, is just 10 minutes away from Perth’s main shopping and business district.
For further information, contact:
International Centre
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia 6009
Tel: (61 8) 6488 3939
Fax: (61 8) 9382 4071
Online enquiries: www.ask.uwa.edu.au
Web: www.international.uwa.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G
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