Established in 1911, The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. UWA is a World Top 100 university and is a part of the Group of Eight - a coalition of the top research universities in the country. The beautiful Perth campus sits adjacent to the Swan River and is among the most picturesque in the nation. The campus is also just 10 minutes from the city centre and offers a range of cafes, bookshops, banks, a vibrant cultural precinct, social clubs and societies, a supportive Student Guild, and on- and off-campus accommodation options.