UWA International Student Award (The University of Western Australia (UWA, 西澳大学))
The UWA International Student Award (西澳大学国际学生奖学金) is a tuition-fee discount of 10% offered by The University of Western Australia (UWA, 西澳大学) to eligible international students. It covers courses commencing in 2027, runs under scholarship terms file F22/120, and requires no separate application.
Provider and basic details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award name | UWA International Student Award |
| Provider | The University of Western Australia (UWA, 西澳大学) |
| CRICOS | 00126G |
| Scholarship terms file | F22/120 |
| First offered | 2022 |
| Funding period | 2027–2029 |
| Value | 10% discount on tuition fees |
| Intake covered | Courses commencing in 2027 |
The award is automatically assessed when you apply for admission; if granted, it appears in your offer letter.
Who is eligible
You must hold citizenship of one of the following 27 countries:
Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Venezuela.
In addition to citizenship, you must:
- Be an international student on a subclass 500 visa (or another visa that carries study rights).
- Apply to an eligible AQF undergraduate, combined, or postgraduate coursework course listed in the UWA Handbook.
- Enrol full-time (exceptions apply for medical or family circumstances).
- Not have discontinued an equivalent-level course with an immediate break.
Holders of Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passports are not separately addressed in the terms; confirm your eligibility directly with the university.
Courses that are excluded
The award does not apply to:
- Doctor of Medicine (91850)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)
- Doctor of Optometry (91590)
- Juris Doctor (20820)
- Undergraduate offers that include an assured pathway to Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Dental Medicine
Other specific exclusions may apply; the UWA Handbook and the offer letter state the definitive course list for each applicant.
How it is selected and awarded
Selection is based on academic achievement, measured by an equivalent ATAR or WAM as determined by UWA (predicted ATAR only in exceptional cases). The number of awards each year is set by UWA Admissions.
There is no separate scholarship application. UWA assesses you automatically from your admission application, and the award is shown in your offer letter. You must accept the offer within 30 days of receiving it.
How long the discount lasts
The discount applies for the standard full-time duration of the accepted course. Specific rules adjust the covered period:
- Undergraduate course with an assured pathway to postgraduate study → undergraduate component only.
- Combined bachelor + master course → the whole combined course.
- Approved reduced load → extended by up to 2 extra semesters.
- Course transfer → the shorter of the original or new course duration.
- End-on Honours added → included.
The standard depends on the enrolled course's full-time length, not a fixed number of years.
Keeping the award each semester
To continue receiving the discount you must:
- Meet the enrolment eligibility requirements.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Maintain a WAM of 60.
- Confirm your eligibility twice a year.
If you need to pause study, suspension is only allowed after the first result release, for a maximum of 2 semesters, and requires committee approval.
Combining with other scholarships
The award generally cannot be held together with another UWA tuition-fee reduction or academic scholarship. The exception is the UWA English Language Award.
If you also qualify for the UWA Global Excellence Scholarship, the UWA ASEAN Scholarship, or another UWA scholarship, UWA awards the higher-value one rather than stacking both.
Conditions may change
UWA states that award conditions may change. Treat the figures and rules above as current to the 2026-09-22 reading of the official pages and terms file F22/120; always confirm the live details on the UWA website and in your individual offer letter before relying on them.
Sources
- UWA International Student Award page: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/scholarships-and-fees/scholarships/international-scholarships/international-student-award
- UWA International Student Award terms (F22/120): https://www.assethub.uwa.edu.au/api/public/content/11afe090e6ac43eeab161b9b748b5d40?v=4354ce0e
- UWA Global Excellence Scholarship: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/scholarships-and-fees/scholarships/international-scholarships/global-excellence-scholarship