Universities in Western Australia (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 Western Australia

The top five universities in Western Australia, based on Australian rankings, are the University of Western Australia (UWA), Curtin University, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University (ECU), and the University of Notre Dame Australia. UWA ranks highest in WA, holding 7th place nationally and belonging to the Group of Eight.

Curtin University is the largest university in WA, with over 52,000 students, primarily at its Bentley campus in Perth’s south. This Bentley campus is also the largest university campus in Perth, hosting around 36,500 students. ECU follows with nearly 30,000 students across its Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses.

UWA is centrally based in Crawley along the Swan River. ECU’s main campuses are in Joondalup to the north and Mount Lawley near the city centre. Murdoch’s campus is located in the southern suburbs. Notre Dame is in Fremantle, southwest of Perth, providing a heritage campus experience close to the coast.