Universities in Perth, WA | Australian Universities

Curtin University

Curtin University is generally ranked among the top dozen universities in Australia, and is rated the 2nd-best uni in Perth behind UWA.

Edith Cowan University

ECU closely competes with Murdoch University in world uni rankings. They trail the UWA and Curtin University in research reputation.

Murdoch University

Among Perth universities, Murdoch University ranks behind UWA and Curtin University, while competing closely with Edith Cowan University.

University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame Australia has a low ranking due to a lack of size. Notre Dame is a private Roman Catholic university based in WA.

University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia (UWA) is a prestigious university in Perth. It's a sought-after study destination for local school leavers.

The 5 Universities in Perth

The largest of the five universities in Perth is Curtin University, with over 52,000 students. Around 36,500 study at its main Bentley campus, located in the city’s southern suburbs. Edith Cowan University (ECU) follows, with nearly 30,000 students across campuses in Joondalup to the north and Mount Lawley near the city centre.

The campuses of Perth universities extend from northern suburbs to southern districts. UWA, located near the Swan River in Crawley, has around 27,000 students. Murdoch University, with about 24,000 students, is based in the south and provides a nature-filled campus environment.

The newest university in Perth is the University of Notre Dame Australia, established in 1989 and located in Fremantle, southwest of the city. With 11,000 students, it offers a heritage campus setting and smaller classes.