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University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia
Fall, Spring, Summer
Perth, Australia (Map)
January 10, 2025, 11:59pm PT

General 

Exchange Student Information

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Study in Perth

See reports from past exchange students

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

NOTE: the term "course" at UWA refers to the degree program e.g. Bachelor of Science
NOTE: the term "unit" at UWA refers to an individual class e.g. BIOL1130 Core Concepts in Biology
Undergraduate Units: Those commencing with a 1, 2 or 3.
Postgraduate Units: Those commencing with a 4 or 5.
Students should have generally completed a three year bachelor degree to be eligible for postgraduate units.
Class Format: Lectures, tutorials, labs, practicals.
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)
Exchange students have guaranteed university housing when they apply by the deadline.

Costs and Funding 

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2025 Summer
2025 Summer and 2026 Spring
2026 Spring
Type:
Exchange

Program Provider

SFU

Host Institution

University of Western Australia