Which city is the best choice for studying in Australia? 4 reasons to choose Perth!
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Many parents or students often think of Sydney or Melbourne first when considering studying in Australia, whilePerth, as Australia's 4th largest city,is home to over 38,000 international students, ranking 4th in Australia for international student population.
Compared to Sydney and Melbourne, the cost of living here is lower,closer to China with no time difference, safe and livable, with vast employment opportunities and top 1% global universities...Perth,is becoming the preferred city for more and more international students to study in Australia.
Superior location·No time difference
Perth's time zone is in the East 8th zone, the same as China time,with zero time difference throughout the year, allowing more time to spend with family and friends. Students don't have to worry about calling when family and friends back home are still asleep, and families don't have to worry about contacting their children when they have already rested.
Perth is also the closest major Australian city to China,with direct flights resuming, it's only a 7.5-hour flight from Guangzhou to Perth.
Comfortable climate·Safe and livable
Perth was rankedamong the top 6 most livable cities globallyin the 2021 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report.Perth has a typical Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine, dry summers, average temperaturesaround33℃, mild and rainy winters, with maximum temperatures of 18-20℃.
As a city that has been listed onNational Geographic's Best Travel Destinations, it boasts stunning natural landscapes, pristine sandy beaches, the Swan River, pink lakes, national parks, 'smiling' quokkas, and more, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Perthhasa lower cost of living compared to Sydney and Melbourne, with less daily expenses on food, clothing, housing, and transportation,a developed public transportation system, including buses, trains, ferries, with special discounts for students,and free city buses for all passengers.
Industry advantages·Broad employment opportunities
Perth is the economic and commercial center of Western Australia, focusing on mining, agriculture, tourism, and service industries.
Here, there are thriving industries, where you can explore broader career prospects, opportunitiesthat are hard to find elsewhere in Australia——taking mining as an example,Western Australia is the mining center of Australia,with about one-third of the mines coming from here.
There are over 60 medium and large Chinese enterprises in Western Australia, including: Sinosteel, Baosteel, MCC, Sinopec, CNOOC, Ansteel, etc.In recent years, with the increasing cooperation between Perth and China in trade, culture, education, technology, and tourism,many job opportunities have been created,attracting more and more Chinese students to further their studies in Perth.
Quality education·Focus on practice
Perth is also the educational and cultural center of Western Australia, home to several innovative and practical higher education institutions, among which,Curtin University, ranked in the top 1% globally (2023 ARWU), is located here.
Curtin University has 9 campuses in 5 countries globally, inthe 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings,Mineral and Mining Engineering has been ranked2nd globally and 1st in Australia for 8 consecutive years,with multiple subjects consistently rankedin the global top 50, and subjects such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Nursing, Education, Business Administration ranked1st in Western Australia.
Curtin University emphasizes practice,offering various programs to help students with employment, with course designs closely aligned with industry needs, immersive learning environments that enhance students' professional skills through simulating real work scenarios.Curtin graduates' employer satisfaction (2022 QILT) ranks 1st in Australia, marking the first time a Western Australian university has received this honor since the inception of the award in 2016.
If you are still considering which city to choose as your destination for studying in Australia, Perth will be your best choice! Choosing a university that focuses on practice, allows you to start cultivating the skills employers need while still in school, and embark on your career immediately after graduation!
Alumni says
Phuc Hau NguyenBachelor of Applied Science
I researched all the universities in Western Australia, and Curtin University's quality facilities, teaching, and courses left a deep impression on me. Curtin University is also the highest-ranked university in Western Australia for Architecture and Built Environment.
On my first day at Curtin's Perth campus, I couldn't believe my eyes—the learning environment here is so exciting, giving me great motivation. I know that as a student of Curtin University, I can fully realize my potential.
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