Academic Calendar:                                

• First Semester: Late February to Late June
• Second Semester: Mid-July to Late November

University’s faculties/schools:
The courses at the University are taught at the faculties of Architecture Landscape and Visual Arts; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Economics and Commerce; Education; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; Law; Life and Physical Sciences; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; and Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
(http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/)

All units will have a credit value of 6 points, though some units may have a value of 12 points. Student Exchange students are expected to enrol in a full academic load of 24 points per semester.  This generally works out to four units (subjects) per semester. 

http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/housing

On-campus accommodation:
There are five residential colleges affiliated with UWA. Some of them have relations to certain churches but applications are considered irrespective of religion. Fees are about AUD$1200 per month.

Off-campus accommodation:
The University's Housing Office can provide information on other accommodation options for students. Fees cost about AUD$950 per month, excluding bond fees of about 5 weeks rent.

Estimated living costs (including housing): AUD$1550 per month
(http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/financial/cost_of_living)

Insurance:
All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. Depending on the insurance firm you buy your OSHC policy from, an OSHC policy would generally cost:
AUD$185 – 6 months
AUD$370 – 12 months
For more information about OSHC, please refer to http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/sesa/visas

Visa matters:
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and 'Letter of Acceptance' are needed to apply for a Student Visa.  You should not leave your home country without first securing an Australian Student Visa. Exchange students are classified as a non-award student (Student visa sub class 575). Students from assessment level 3 and 4 countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, need to be aware that they may be required to provide an IELTS test and this may lengthen the visa process.

The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61-8) 6488 6000
Fax: (61-8) 6488 1380
Email: general.enquiries@uwa.edu.au