University of Western Australia Foundation Program
- The pathway program designed for International student and leads them to the first year of undergraduate study at UWA.
- Campus Address: 6010, 65 Princess Rd, Claremont WA 6010, Claremont campus, University of Western Australia.
About UWA
Foundation Program
The University of Western Australia Foundation Program is a pre-university program exclusively created to international students. It provides the academic and English language preparation for students who seeking entry to first-year undergraduate studies at UWA. It is also equivalent to an Australia year 12 qualification.
The program is conducted by Taylor College Perth and based in UWA’s Claremont Campus. It offers advanced, standard and extended options to suit students with a different academic level. The choice of subjects will depend on the student’s chosen degree program at the University of Western Australia.
Conducted Exclusively at UWA’s Claremont Campus
The UWA Foundation Program is conducted exclusively and taught at UWA’s Claremont Campus. It gives students the advantage of having access to the university facilities such as libraries and sports centres, as well as health and housing services, and student clubs activities.
Why Study the UWA Foundation Program?
The program designed by UWA
This program is designed by UWA’s academic expertise and delivered at Taylors College Perth. It is a specialized university preparation program for International students who wish to enter a UWA undergraduate degree.
Guaranteed progression to UWA
As a UWA foundation student, you will also receive an offer of a place in the UWA undergraduate course which you have chosen. Successful completion and achieve the required grades of the foundation program will guarantee your entry to an undergraduate degree at UWA (subject to quotas and degree requirements).
Flexible intakes throughout the year
The UWA foundation program offers multiple start dates to suit your academic level and degree choices. The program has 3 formates run from 30 weeks to 60 weeks to prepare student’s progression onto the undergraduate degree year one.
UWA at a Glance
Top 100 Globally
Ranked 92th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2021.
World’s top 50
Six of subject areas ranked in the world’s top 50 – Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking by Subjects 2020.
Member of Group of Eight
One of the eight Australia’s leading research-intensive universities (Group of Eight).
5 Stars Rating
Achieved 5 Stars Rating in Student Demand, Student:Teacher Ratio, and Teaching Quality by Good University Guide 2020.
Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
| Course | Advanced Foundation | Standard Foundation | Extended Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11th (75% in relevant subjects) | 11th (70% in relevant subjects) | 11th (60% in relevant subjects) |
| Indonesia | SMA 2 - 80%-85% in 4 academic subjects | SMA 2 - 70%-75% in 4 academic subjects | SMA 2 - 65% in 4 academic subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects | SPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 20 or less across 5 academic subjects | SPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 30 or less across 5 academic subjects |
| Thailand | Matayom 5 GPA 3.0 in academic subjects | Matayom 5 GPA 2.5 in academic subjects | Matayom 5 GPA 2.2 in academic subjects |
| UK | O Level / IGCSE - B grades in four relevant academic subjects | O Level / IGCSE - 2 B grades and 2 C grades | O Level / IGCSE - 2 C grades and 2 D grades |
| Vietnam | Year 11 - GPA of 8.0 | Year 11 - GPA of 7.5 | Year 11 - GPA of 7.0 |
English Language Entry Requirements
| Course | Advanced Foundation | Standard Foundation | Extended Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 (No band less than 5.5) | 5.5 (No band less than 5.0) | 5.0 (No band less than 5.0) |
| TOEFL IBT | 58 (W20 R14 S19 L17) | 58 (W18 R12 S16 L12) | 45 (W18 R12 S16 L12) |
Fees and Intakes
| Course | Advanced Foundation | Standard Foundation | Extended Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 30 Weeks | 40 Weeks | 60 Weeks |
| Fees (AUS$) | $25,500 | $25,500 | $35,274 |
| Intakes | April, October | January, July | January, July |
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