Surprisingly Perth

When you are choosing a study destination, life-changing, career-shaping decisions must be made. The opportunity to gain a world-class qualification within a nurturing environment where you can receive the highest standard of excellence in teaching and research support are just a couple of the factors that should be considered. Beyond this, setting yourself up for a global career with an international network of opportunity is critical in the increasingly competitive globalized market.

Enter Perth – the capital of Western Australia. Perth is growing strongly as an education destination of choice for international students. A cosmopolitan city of 1.6 million people, it plays host to over 52,000 international students from over 140 countries worldwide. Every year, more and more students are discovering why Perth is the ideal place to study.

The Lifestyle

Famous for its friendly people and relaxed atmosphere, Perth embodies the true Australian lifestyle. Recently Lonely Planet voted it as one of the world’s “top 10 future cities” and for the past seven years the Economist has voted it as one of the world’s top three “most liveable” cities.

You’ll be amazed at how much time West Australians spend outdoors, and it won’t take you long to realise that this is one of the best ways to enjoy what Perth has to offer. Its natural environment and Mediterranean climate make Perth the ultimate lifestyle location.

WA offers international students a 40% discounts on any type of public transport. When you do the math, it works out to be a saving of over £550 per year.

When you arrive, you will probably hope to find a part-time job. The booming WA economy has created strong demand for skilled staff, which means an abundance of part-time work for students, and, looking beyond study, practical and relevant industry work experience that you can take away with you as you develop your global career.

The Success

Perth has a tradition of punching above its weight. Who would expect a young city of this size to produce Nobel Prize winners in Medicine (2005), who would’ve guessed that the revolutionary tissue engineering technology, otherwise known as “spray-on skin” was developed right here in Perth, and that the southern hemisphere’s largest eye institute, leading the world in its field, is also located here. WA universities are experts in oil and gas engineering, sports science and veterinary science, just to name a few and its vocational education colleges give students the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s ever changing and dynamic world.