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University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia
Fall, Spring, Summer
Perth, Australia (Map)
May 25, 2025, 11:59pm PT

General 

Exchange Student Information

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Eligibility 
Undergraduate, Graduate
Students in all SFU disciplines
A minimum CGPA of 2.67 is required

Available Exchange Terms 
UWA Semester 2
July - November
UWA Semester 1
February - June

Academics 
English
Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication, Computing Science, Contemporary Arts, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering Science, English, Environment and Environmental Science, French, Geography, German, Global Asia, Greek, Health Science, Hellenic Studies, History, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Labour Studies, Linguistics, Marine Science, Mathematics, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Resource and Environmental Management, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Urban Studies, World Literature

Exchanges: The names of the subject areas may be different at the partner. The above does not guarantee availability in a specific term or language, nor how courses taken on exchange will transfer back to SFU. This list may be subject to change. Use the above list as a guideline for exploring academic options at the partner.

Unit (course) Information / Syllabi

All students should enrol in 24 points credit points per
semester. Most units (courses) have a value of 6 credit points

  • the term "course" at UWA refers to the degree program e.g. Bachelor of Science
  • the term "unit" at UWA refers to an individual class e.g. ENVT2250 Ecology
  • Undergraduate Units: Those commencing with a 1, 2 or 3. (e.g., BIOL1130)
  • Postgraduate Units: Those commencing with a 4 or 5. (e.g., MGMT5511)

Students will be asked and assessed for their unit selection prior to arrival. Enrolment can be finalised pre-departure and the last day for unit changes if Friday of Week 1 of Classes.

Academic Restrictions

Units in the Medical and Dentistry Schools and Postgraduate units in the School of Psychological Sciences are not available to exchange and Study Abroad students. Postgraduate units (JD, Master) in the School of Law and undergraduate units in the School of Psychological Sciences are strictly limited to students meeting unit pre-requisites.

Students may apply to take any other unit in a standard course that they meet the prerequisites for. A few units may be (quota) restricted.

Estimated cost of living.

 
1 Credit = 0.625 SFU Units (Host Credit x .625 = SFU Units) *This ratio is subject to change without prior notice

See past exchange credit history

Accommodation 

Please note the below reflects the standard accommodation options at this institution, but is subject to change.
University residence / dorms (on-campus), University residence / dorms (off-campus, throughout city), apply first come first serve
University housing limited, apply first come first serve

Costs and Funding 

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Term Apply
2026 Spring
Type:
Exchange

Program Provider

SFU

Host Institution

University of Western Australia