UWA Foundation Program

Program Overview

UWA Foundation Program

Overview

The UWA Foundation Program is designed specifically for international students to improve their subject knowledge and English language skills, enabling them to progress to Year 1 of any undergraduate degree at The University of Western Australia (UWA) upon successful completion to the required level.

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 15 for Mineral and Mining Engineering; world top 110 for Environmental Sciences; and world top 150 for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
• 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

• Duration: 8 Months, 12 Months

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 17 years old

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 students

Important Dates

Start Date

• 9 June 2025
• 6 October 2025

End Date

• 30 January 2026
• 29 May 2026

Length

• 8 Months

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: A$ 35,300.00
• 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$ 36,877.15 - 37,572.50

Units

Core Units

• EAP Part 2 (Critical Thinking and Communication): 6 Credit Units
• EAP Part 1 (Academic Skills for Foundation Studies): 6 Credit Units
• Contemporary World Issues: 6 Credit Units
• Australian Society: 6 Credit Units

Specialist Units

• Foundation Chemistry: 6 Credit Units
• Information, Technology and Systems: 6 Credit Units
• Foundation Computing: 6 Credit Units
• Mathematics Foundations: Specialist: 6 Credit Units
• Mathematics Foundations: Methods: 6 Credit Units
• Introduction to Economics: 6 Credit Units
• Foundation Physics: 6 Credit Units
• Foundation Biology: 6 Credit Units
• Management and Organisations: 6 Credit Units
• Mathematics Fundamentals: 6 Credit Units
• Media and Communication: 6 Credit Units
• Introduction to Business and Accounting: 6 Credit Units

Progression

• Agribusiness-Bachelor of: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 66% or higher.
• Classics and Ancient History-Bachelor of Arts: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Communication and Media Studies-Bachelor of Arts: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Computer Science-Bachelor of Science: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Conservation Biology-Bachelor of Science: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Criminology-Bachelor of Arts: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Cybersecurity-Bachelor of Science: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Data Science-Bachelor of Science: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 61% or higher.
• Geochemistry-Bachelor of Earth Sciences: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 66% or higher.
• Economics / Economics-Combined Bachelor and Master of: Successful completion of the UWA Foundation Program with a grade average of 74% or higher.

CRICOS Codes

• CRICOS Provider Code: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
• TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12169, Australian University
• CRICOS Course Code: A