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University of Western Australia (UWA)

University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth, WA 6907, Australia
4.28 / 5 based on 66 reviews.
Description:
Established in 1911, UWA was Western Australia's first university, and is one of Australia's most prestigious. Renowned for its impressive Romanesque architecture and resplendent gardens, the UWA campus and adjacent residential colleges/halls are spread over some 65 hectares in a superb natural environment alongside the Swan River.


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93% of students recommend
66 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (66)
Student life
4.9/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
4.6/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.5/5
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Overall
4.6/5
 1 star (0)
“Perth is a good base for travelling and a really nice place to live and study. You should not miss out the South-West and the North-West.” Read Review
h0152792, Austria

5 4-star reviews of University of Western Australia

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Review by Robert, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? On Campus accommodation is still more expensive. However, meals are included. Moreover on campus is nice for party but quite annoying if you are into serious studying.
Personal comments:
The university housing office offers some support for people who are looking for off campus accommodation. It is important to start searching as early as possible. At the beginning of the semester most accomodations are already taken. Housing is relatively expensive.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The most clubs and bars are located in Northbridge. However, in my opinion, its not very good for going out. I prefer Subiaco where the crowd is a little bit older and the clubs and cafes have more style. Also popular are Leederville (Hippie Club on Tuesday) and Cottesloe (Sunday session in the Cot Hotel).
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Awesome. Australia has totally fullfilled my expectations. Interacting with local students and people, institutions, writing essays, academic discussions and also travelling have all improved my English skills.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you have enough time it is useful to compare the prices of accommodations because there are significant differences in quality for the same price.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The workload during the semester is quite high. However, the effort for the final exams is not.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is useful to arrive two or three weeks before the semester starts to ease accomodation search. Travelling during the semester is only possible during the Easter break.



FINAL COMMENTS

Perth is a good base for travelling and a really nice place to live and study. You should not miss out the South-West and the North-West.
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