University of Western Australia application deadlines 2027
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Western Australia for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 28, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
How University of Western Australia handles application dates
UWA closing date for international applications for Semester 1 2027, for citizens of higher visa-scrutiny countries (India, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and others on UWA's list). Applicants from all other countries have until 11 January 2027. Some courses close earlier; dates can change.
UWA closing date for international postgraduate coursework applications for Semester 1 2027, for citizens of higher visa-scrutiny countries; applicants from all other countries have until 11 January 2027. Some courses (for example the MBA and health programs) set their own dates.
UWA closing date for international applications for Semester 2 2027, for citizens of higher visa-scrutiny countries; applicants from all other countries have until 7 June 2027. Not every course has a mid-year intake, and some close earlier.
UWA closing date for international postgraduate coursework applications for Semester 2 2027, for citizens of higher visa-scrutiny countries; applicants from all other countries have until 7 June 2027. Confirm the date on your course page.
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on University of Western Australia’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
University of Western Australia deadlines: common questions
When is the University of Western Australia application deadline for international students?
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Western Australia for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 28, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
Can I apply to University of Western Australia after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian universities rarely enforce a single hard cut-off. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does University of Western Australia have?
University of Western Australia takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to University of Western Australia?
Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Applying early also means an earlier offer, which helps with scholarships and accommodation.