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The city where
everyone belongs

Beautiful, clean and vibrant with a diverse, welcoming community, there’s a lot to love about life in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
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Why Perth?

Safe, affordable and friendly

Perth is a city where the only thing brighter than the sunshine is the opportunities available for students. With its lower cost of living and expansive job prospects compared to other major cities, students from all over the world are choosing this warm and wonderful city to live, study and work.

Lifestyle

Laid-back, fun and free, Perth is all about slowing down and enjoying life with world-famous beaches, expansive open spaces and vibrant culture.

Culture

Diverse, warm and inclusive, Perth is a melting pot of cultures, welcoming people from more than 200 different countries.

Employment

Take advantage of WA's thriving economy with a diverse range of exciting employment opportunities available to international students.

Student stories

Listen to what students from all over the world love most about living and studying in Perth.

Muhammad
"Perth has given me safety, opportunity, and a sense of belonging."
Abby
"I prefer quieter cities with more natural features, so Perth is best for me."
Gabriella
"I feel confident about getting a job due to the knowledge and experience I have gained."

Cottesloe Beach
Perth's most popular beach for swimming, snorkelling and surfing

Study in Perth

A beautiful place to live, Perth is also a wonderful place to study thanks to its internationally accredited universities and colleges, exceptional English language institutions, hands-on vocational education colleges, reputable schools and university pathway providers.

With countless courses available, learn from industry-leading lecturers and researchers in an environment that will help you shine.

Making the move to Perth even easier

The WA Government understands the cost involved in living and studying abroad as an international student. To make setting up home in Western Australia easier, financial assistance is now available through a number of unique new student incentives and scholarships.