Location:
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most populous city in Australia, with a population of 2,022,044 living in Greater Perth. Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with the majority of the metropolitan area located on the Swan Coastal Plain, a narrow strip between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp. The first areas settled were on the Swan River at Guildford, with the city’s central business district and port (Fremantle) both later founded downriver.
Perth is divided into 30 local government areas and 250 suburbs, stretching from Two Rocks in the north to Singleton in the south, and east inland to The Lakes. Outside of the main CBD, important urban centers within Perth include Fremantle and Joondalup. Most of those were originally established as separate settlements and retained a distinct identity after being subsumed into the wider metropolitan area. Mandurah, Western Australia’s second-largest city, has in recent years formed a conurbation with Perth along the coast, though for most purposes it is still considered a separate city.
Why Perth:
In 2017, Perth was ranked in the top 10 of the most livable cities in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit).
Perth has one of the lowest costs of living in all Australian cities. It has an efficient public transportation system as well as inexpensive accommodation options and food. International students who choose to study in Perth will study in a cosmopolitan environment at a lower cost than they would pay to study elsewhere in Australia.
Thousands of tourists are drawn to Perth’s characteristic landscapes and unique plants and animals each year. In Perth, you can swim with dolphins, go whale watching, watch coral spawning, explore prehistoric caves, and walk in the treetops of an ancient forest. Clearly, students who study here will have no shortage of things to do.
Perth is known as the Sunset Coast, and its beaches are some of the best in Australia. International students who study in Perth will have access to crystal clear water, as well as good surf spots if they want to try their hand at surfing.
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Top Universities in Perth:
- Curtin University of Technology
- Edith Cowan University
- Murdoch University
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Western Australia
Description: Following are some of the scholarships offered by the University, details of all the scholarships can be found on the university website.
Details of fees structure for undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, short courses, diploma courses, doctoral courses, Ph.D. and etc. can be found on the link provided.
University Name: Curtin University of Technology
Website: https://www.curtin.edu.au/
Courses offered In following Domain
- Agriculture, environment, and sustainability
- Architecture and construction
- Arts and creative industries
- Business, management, and law
- Culture, language, and Indigenous
- Education
- Health
- IT and computing
- Physical sciences and mathematics
Scholarships
- Perron Institute Scholarship
- CSIRO Curtin University Digital Agriculture Scholarships
- The Australian Minerals Industry Ph.D. and Post-doctoral Scholarships
- Don Watts High Achiever Scholarship
- New Colombo Plan Scholarship
- Rhodes Scholarship
- John Monash Scholarship
- Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships
- Fulbright Scholarship
https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/search#/
Fee Structure
University Name: Edith Cowan University
Website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/
Courses offered In following Domain
- Arts & Humanities
- Business & Law
- Engineering & Technology
- Medical & Health Sciences
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Science
- Teacher Education
- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Scholarships
- The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
- Bette Allison Memorial Scholarship
- The Kurongkurl Katitjin Student Success Scholarship
- Early Acceptance Scholarship
- IEEE Computer Society Computer Science Scholarship
- ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarships
- Overseas Partner Scholarship 2019
- Australian Alumni International Scholarship 2019
Fee Structure
University Name: Murdoch University
Website: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/
Courses offered In following Domain
- Business & Law
- Science
- Social & Cultural Studies
- Health
- Technology
- Creative Arts
- Engineering
- Teaching
Scholarships
- Charlie Bell
- Fulbright
- The Advanced Leadership Program
- Society for Underwater Technology Scholarship
- Gravity Discovery Centre Scholarship
- Bendi Lango Initiative Scholarship
- Australian Defence Force Sponsored Graduate Scholarship
Fee Structure
University Name: University of Notre Dame
Website: https://www.notredame.edu.au/
Courses offered In following Domain
- Arts & Sciences
- Business
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Philosophy & Theology
- Physiotherapy
Scholarships
- Academic Merit Scholarships
- Postgraduate and Research Scholarships
https://www.notredame.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/scholarships
Fee Structure
University Name: University of Western Australia
Website: https://www.uwa.edu.au/
Courses offered In following Domain
- Architecture and Design
- Computing, Maths and Engineering
- Education and Teaching
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Business
- Media
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Scholarships
- International postgraduate scholarships for high-achieving international students
- Science International Postgraduate Merit Awards
- Science International Postgraduate Merit Awards
- English Language Course Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students
- International Loyalty Program scholarships
- Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Mexican students
Fee Structure
Accommodation and other necessary costs
It’s important to note that tuition fees are not your only expense. You may need to find accommodation, travel to and from university, buy books, pens and paper, and think about food, entertainment and socializing, such as joining clubs or societies.
The annual cost of living depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you choose, but AUD$450 per week is generally sufficient for most students to live comfortably. This does not include tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks or any airfares.
The following comparative table is a guide only. It gives an indication of the type of expenses and average costs you will need to meet. Students with a family (spouse and one child) should budget a minimum of $1000 per week (AUD$52,000 per year) for living expenses.
| ON-CAMPUS | OFF-CAMPUS SHARED | OFF-CAMPUS FULL BOARD | |||||||
| WEEKLY COSTS | WEEK | YEAR | WEEK | YEAR | WEEK | YEAR | |||
| Rent/ Board (average per academic year) |
$435* | $16,965 | $200 | $10,400 | $245 | $12,250 | |||
| Food | n/a | n/a | $150 | $7800 | n/a | n/a | |||
| Public transport | $20 | $780 | $50 | $2600 | $50 | $2500 | |||
| Utilities & mobile phone etc (gas/ electricity/ phone/ internet) |
$10 | $390 | $40 | $2080 | $10 | $500 | |||
| Spending money (medical/ clothing/ entertainment etc) |
$100 | $3900 | $100 | $5200 | $100 | $5000 | |||
| Total | $565 | $22,035 | $540 | $28,080 | $405 | $20,250 | |||
| ON-CAMPUS | OFF-CAMPUS SHARED | OFF-CAMPUS FULL BOARD | |||||||
| MISCELLANEOUS COSTS | WEEK | YEAR | WEEK | YEAR | WEEK | YEAR | |||
| Expenses for holidays | $430 | $5590 | n/a | n/a | $320 | $640 | |||
| ON-CAMPUS | OFF-CAMPUS SHARED | OFF-CAMPUS FULL BOARD | |
| Grand Total, per year (all costs combined) |
$30,540 | $31,638 | $22,520 |
Average salary
A student working 20 hours straight can earn up to $251.74 per week after necessary tax deductions.
