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Mission and Vision Statement
Mission:
To advance, transmit and sustain knowledge and understanding, through the conduct of teaching, research, and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of the international and national communities and the State of Western Australia.
Vision:
In the 21st Century, The University of Western Australia will be recognised internationally as an excellent research-intensive university and a leading intellectual and creative resource to the communities it serves.
It will provide a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, sciences, and the professions at internationally recognised standards. It will be characterised by a strong research and postgraduate emphasis across the full range of its disciplines and it will be noted for concentrations of particular research excellence in selected areas of strength, opportunity and importance.
The University's research and postgraduate strength will be linked to and sustained by a high quality undergraduate programme in which teaching and learning takes place in an atmosphere of research and scholarship. The University will foster an international focus for all its activities and standards as an integral part of its overriding commitment to excellence and high quality. It will be valued above all, for its enduring commitment to improving society through learning and discovery.
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Significant Facts
- The University of Western Australia, the State’s first university, was established in 1911 and opened with 184 students in three faculties: Arts, Engineering and Science. Today the university enrols over 14,000 students, in 8 faculties: Agriculture, Arts, Economics & Commerce, Education, Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, Law, Medicine & Dentistry and Science.
- The University consistently attracts high calibre students. In 1999, UWA enrolled 75.6% of the State’s top 5% of school-leavers and 63.1% of the top 10% of school leavers who were seeking admission to WA universities.
- UWA has proportionally the highest intake of school-leavers nationally. School-leavers represented 66% of its local commencing undergraduate students in 1998, while the national average was 42%.
- The Good Universities Guide for 2000 awarded a five-star rating to UWA stating 'UWA has more young, bright full-timers than any other university in the country. It is at the top of the WA academic totem pole'.
- In 1999 11.6% of UWA’s enrolments were in higher degree research compared with a national average of 5.3%. The University’s higher degree research enrolments have increased over the past ten years by more than 40%. The latest national figures show that in 1998, UWA had the second highest proportion of higher degree research enrolments nationally.
- UWA recorded 3.3 higher degree by research completions per 10 academic staff FTE in 1997; significantly higher than the national average of 2.3.
- The quality of the University’s teaching and research in higher education has been recognised by the Committee for Quality Assurance which has given the University top ratings in each of the three quality assurance rounds.
- The latest published figures show that UWA obtained nationally the second highest per capita allocation of total research funds..
- The 65-hectare Crawley campus is widely acclaimed for the beauty of its setting beside the Swan River and for its grounds and buildings, which are listed in the Register of the Australian National Estate. There are over 200 species of plants and trees whose exotic variety and rich profusion enhance the tranquillity and beauty of the grounds, and support over 55 species of birds.
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Statistical Summary
| Student Enrolments 1999 |
14,536 |
| Student Load (EFTSU) 1999 |
12.349 |
| Commencing Students 1999 |
5,149 |
| Postgraduate Enrolments 1999 |
3,175 |
| Total Staff (FTE) 1999 |
2,365 |
| Academic Staff (FTE) 1999 |
997 |
| Course Completions 1998 |
3,575 |
| Research Income 1998 ($’000) |
53,672 |
| Weighted Research Quantum Publications 1998 |
1,296 |
| Operating Revenue 1998 ($’000) |
307,396 |
| Operating Expenses 1998 ($’000) |
276,444 |
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Student Enrolments (as at 31 March)
| |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
| Total Number of Enrolments |
14,536 |
14,100 |
14,114 |
| Total Student Load (EFTSU) |
12,349 |
12,053 |
12,154 |
| Commencing Enrolments |
5,149 |
4,821 |
4,832 |
| |
|
|
|
| Full-Time Enrolments (No.) |
11,135 |
10,829 |
10,976 |
| % Full-Time (of total) |
77% |
77% |
78% |
| |
|
|
|
| Postgraduate Enrolments (No.) |
3,175 |
2,945 |
2,910 |
| % Postgraduate (of total) |
22% |
21% |
21% |
| |
|
|
|
| Higher Degree Research Enrolments (No.) |
1,687 |
1,614 |
1,623 |
| % Higher Degree Research (of total) |
12% |
11% |
11% |
| |
|
|
|
| Fee-Paying Overseas Enrolments (No.) |
1,723 |
1,620 |
1,628 |
| % Fee-Paying Overseas (of total) |
12% |
11% |
12% |
| |
|
|
|
| Fee-Paying Non-Overseas Enrolments (No.) |
611 |
506 |
445 |
| % Fee-Paying Non-Overseas (of total) |
4% |
4% |
3% |
| |
|
|
|
| Female Enrolments (No.) |
7,384 |
7,161 |
7,045 |
| % Female (of total) |
51% |
51% |
50% |
| |
|
|
|
| Total Operating Grant Load (EFTSU) |
10,741 |
10,443 |
10,483 |
| Commencing Operating Grant Load (EFTSU) |
3,813 |
3,624 |
3,597 |
| |
|
|
|
| School Leavers (Op. Grant No.) |
2,169 |
2,120 |
2,140 |
| School Leavers % of UG Com. (Op. Grant No.) |
68% |
70% |
68% |
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Student Load (EFTSU) by Faculty and Course Type Group, 2001
| |
Higher
Degree-
Research |
Masters
Coursework |
Other
Postgraduate |
Undergraduate |
Total Load |
| Agriculture |
124.0 |
|
3.1 |
196.1 |
323.2 |
| Arts |
220.2 |
8.6 |
27.7 |
2,249.1 |
2,505.6 |
| Econ & Com, Edu & Law |
197.7 |
402.8 |
263.9 |
2,598.4 |
3,462.9 |
| Eng. & Math Sciences |
174.8 |
29.0 |
9.6 |
1,901.8 |
2,115.2 |
| Medicine & Dentistry |
253.8 |
35.2 |
13.3 |
1,086.1 |
1,388.4 |
| Science |
320.5 |
47.1 |
50.2 |
2,117.1 |
2,534.7 |
| Other |
|
|
|
18.5 |
18.5 |
| Total (a) |
1,291.0 |
522.8 |
367.8 |
10,167.0 |
12,348.6 |
(a) Discrepancies between the sums of component items and totals are due to rounding
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Course Completions
| |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
| Higher Doctorate |
4 |
2 |
1 |
| Doctorate |
183 |
147 |
144 |
| Master’s by Research |
73 |
65 |
69 |
| Master’s by Coursework |
263 |
227 |
198 |
| Higher Degree Qualifying |
25 |
16 |
27 |
| Postgraduate Diploma |
311 |
262 |
258 |
| Graduate Certificate |
36 |
28 |
13 |
| Graduate Entry Bachelor’s |
90 |
103 |
84 |
| Bachelor’s Honours |
746 |
670 |
632 |
| Bachelor’s Pass |
1,834 |
1,734 |
1,697 |
| Diploma |
10 |
8 |
|
| Total |
3,575 |
3,262 |
3,123 |
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Graduate Destinations
(as at 30 April 1998, bachelor degrees and undergraduate diplomas completed in 1997)
| Full-time study |
41% |
| Full-time work |
39% |
| Unemployed seeking full-time work |
4% |
| Part-time seeking full-time work |
5% |
| Working part-time or seeking part-time work only |
5% |
| Unavailable for full-time study or work |
6% |
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Staff (a)
(Full-time equivalence of staff, excluding casual staff as at 31 March)
| |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
| |
FTE |
% |
FTE |
FTE |
| Academic |
|
|
|
|
| Teaching & Research |
705 |
30% |
705 |
703 |
| Research Only |
291 |
12% |
281 |
273 |
| Total |
997 |
42% |
987 |
976 |
| Non-Academic |
|
|
|
|
| Research Only |
190 |
8% |
220 |
241 |
| Other |
1,177 |
50% |
1,172 |
1,195 |
| Total |
1,368 |
58% |
1,392 |
1,437 |
| Total Staff |
2,365 |
100% |
2,379 |
2,413 |
| % Female Academic (of total Academic) |
30% |
30% |
29% |
| % Female Non-Academic (of total Non-Academic) |
57% |
58% |
56% |
(a) Discrepancies between the sums of component items and totals are due to rounding
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Research Income ($’000) (a)
| |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
| Agriculture |
National Competitive Grants |
6,957 |
6,605 |
5,191 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
750 |
450 |
365 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
936 |
976 |
684 |
| |
Total |
8,643 |
8,032 |
6,242 |
| Arts |
National Competitive Grants |
613 |
793 |
635 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
128 |
92 |
260 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
247 |
213 |
1,227 |
| |
Total |
989 |
1,100 |
2,122 |
| Econ & Com, Ed & Law |
National Competitive Grants |
779 |
994 |
2,119 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
1,049 |
591 |
400 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
215 |
203 |
559 |
| |
Total |
2,044 |
1,789 |
3,079 |
| Engin & Math Sciences |
National Competitive Grants |
4,715 |
3,899 |
4,024 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
511 |
1,165 |
793 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
3,000 |
2,785 |
3,178 |
| |
Total |
8,228 |
7,850 |
7,995 |
| Medicine & Dentistry |
National Competitive Grants |
12,760 |
12,076 |
10,674 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
4,042 |
3,357 |
3,701 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
7,061 |
8,037 |
7,074 |
| |
Total |
23,864 |
23,471 |
21,450 |
| Science |
National Competitive Grants |
6,417 |
7,016 |
5,243 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
1,420 |
1,380 |
677 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
2,028 |
2,289 |
1,603 |
| |
Total |
9,865 |
10,685 |
7,524 |
| Grand Total (b) |
National Competitive Grants |
32,266 |
31,390 |
27,896 |
| |
Other Public Sector Funding |
7,903 |
7,038 |
6,198 |
| |
Industry and Other Funding |
13,503 |
14,531 |
15,178 |
| |
Total |
53,672 |
52,960 |
49,273 |
(a) As reported in the DETYA Financial & Publications Research Data Collection
(b) Grand Total includes Unspecified Research Income
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Research Publications (a)
| |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
| Books – Authored Research |
21 |
19 |
18 |
| Book Chapters |
128 |
108 |
115 |
| Articles in Scholarly Refereed Journals |
974 |
932 |
730 |
| Full Written Conference Paper – Refereed Proceedings |
172 |
175 |
176 |
| Weighted Total (b) |
1,296 |
1,313 |
1,112 |
(a) As reported in the DETYA Financial & Publications Research Data Collection
(b) Weighted using a ratio of 5:1:1:1
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Finance ($’000) (a)
| |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
| Operating Revenue |
|
|
|
| Commonwealth Government Grants |
122,900 |
124,884 |
128,985 |
| Higher Education Contribution Scheme |
31,560 |
29,541 |
20,883 |
| Western Australian Government Grants |
8,334 |
7,511 |
8,363 |
| Other Research Grants & Contracts |
32,716 |
32,365 |
27,589 |
| Scholarships & Prizes |
169 |
189 |
105 |
| Donations & Bequests |
8,294 |
7,487 |
5,397 |
| Investment Income |
50,316 |
45,109 |
48,048 |
| Fees & Charges |
33,304 |
33,451 |
30,897 |
| Trading Income |
|
4,797 |
4,353 |
| Other |
19,803 |
20,394 |
19,307 |
| Total Operating Revenue |
307,396 |
305,728 |
293,927 |
| Operating Expenses |
|
|
|
| Academic Activities |
184,662 |
178,240 |
178,559 |
| Libraries |
11,896 |
11,890 |
13,450 |
| Other Academic Support Services |
2,304 |
6,286 |
6,403 |
| Student Services |
15,616 |
14,640 |
3,972 |
| Public Services |
12,109 |
11,374 |
12,061 |
| Admin. & Other General Institutional Services |
35,550 |
32,873 |
22,981 |
| Buildings & Grounds |
12,245 |
10,494 |
15,783 |
| Other |
2,062 |
2,338 |
1,056 |
| Total Operating Expenses |
276,444 |
268,135 |
254,265 |
| Assets |
|
|
|
| Current Assets |
52,885 |
75,499 |
65,656 |
| Non-Current Assets |
1,081,001 |
1,023,471 |
994,717 |
| Total Assets |
1,133,886 |
1,098,970 |
1,060,373 |
| Liabilities |
|
|
|
| Current Liabilities |
58,203 |
54,239 |
50,669 |
| Non-Current Liabilities |
20,380 |
20,692 |
19,771 |
| Total Liabilities |
78,583 |
74,931 |
70,440 |
| Net Assets |
1,055,303 |
1,024,039 |
989,933 |
(a) Figures from 1997 and 1998 Annual Reports
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Comparative Statistics
| |
Total
Enrolment
1998 (b) |
%
Postgrad.
1998 (c) |
%
Overseas
1998 (d) |
% Higher
Degree
Research
1998 (e) |
% Comm.
School
Leavers
1998 (f) |
($) Research
Income (g)
per Acad.
FTE (h) 1997 |
HD Research
Completed
per 10
Academic
FTE (h) 1997 |
| UWA |
12,979 |
17.5% |
10.9% |
11.4% |
76.7% |
$72,220 |
3.3 |
| ANU |
9,361 |
23.9% |
8.8% |
13.8% |
57.0% |
$25,670 (i)
| 3.4 |
| Sydney |
33,587 |
23.2% |
8.0% |
9.8% |
59.5% |
$45,530 |
2.8 |
| UNSW |
28,323 |
30.0% |
17.7% |
7.9% |
58.0% |
$52,753 |
4.2 |
| Melbourne |
32,543 |
25.9% |
9.5% |
9.5% |
66.8% |
$62,523 |
3.3 |
| Monash |
39,742 |
19.8% |
15.8% |
6.3% |
48.3% |
$34,272 |
2.9 |
| U Queensland |
28,431 |
20.3% |
6.3% |
10.2% |
63.6% |
$73,991 |
4.1 |
| Adelaide |
13,605 |
19.3% |
8.7% |
9.2% |
60.7% |
$70,661 |
3.4 |
| Curtin |
23,542 |
18.3% |
23.3% |
4.7% |
40.6% |
$17,904 |
1.6 |
| Edith Cowan |
19,055 |
14.9% |
8.1% |
3.1% |
28.4% |
$6,103 |
1.2 |
| Murdoch |
10,081 |
16.5% |
13.0% |
5.6% |
37.7% |
$31,935 |
2.0 |
| Australia |
671,853 |
20.3% |
10.7% |
5.3% |
44.6% |
$33,476 |
2.3 |
(a) For the Group of 8 leading Australian research universities and Western Australian universities
Source: DETYA Selected Higher Education Statistics, unless otherwise indicated
(b) DETYA total enrolment data exclude time-limit students and various other categories
(c) All postgraduate enrolments as a % of total enrolments
(d) Number of Overseas student enrolments as a % of total enrolments
(e) Number of Doctorate and Masters by research enrolments as a % of total enrolments
(f) Number of commencing undergrad school leaver enrolments as a % of commencing undergrad enrolments,
excluding cross-institutional enrolments
(g) Source: Higher Education Funding Report, table 8.16
(h) Full-time equivalence of academic staff, with a level B or above appointment, excluding casual staff
(i) ANU Research Income excludes the Institute of Advanced Studies
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