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.
Albany Campus of UWA
The University of Western Australia’s Albany Campus, in the Great Southern region, is a hub for environmental and regional studies. The location is close to the rich biodiversity of WA’s southern coast. Key research areas include natural resource management and marine energy, with the campus housing the Centre of Natural Resource Management (CNRM) and Marine Energy Research Australia (MERA).
UWA Albany provides a supportive community with small class sizes and access to field-based learning experiences. Courses are available in fields such as Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Conservation Biology, with students encouraged to engage in local research and community projects.
Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology, Criminology, Indigenous Knowledge), Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology), Honours and postgraduate research degrees in Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Universities in Western Australia
Most universities in Western Australia are based in Perth, about 400 kilometres north of Albany. While Albany offers specialised study options, Perth provides a wider variety of programs and resources.
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.