With an enviable lifestyle and globally esteemed universities, it’s little surprise that Perth has one of the world’s most internationally diverse student bodies, as well as a relatively high proportion of students relative to its population. Ranked 38th in the Best Student Cities 2015, Perth is the capital of Western Australia, and Australia’s fourth largest city.
Lying way out on the western coast of the country – more than 2,000 miles from the likes of Sydneyand Melbourne – Perth has also been described as one of the world’s most isolated cities. It’s a good job, then, that it is also one of the world’s most desirable places to live, getting high scores for “desirability” (a measure looking at overall quality of life) and “student mix” (measuring diversity and social inclusion). With all of the cultural, culinary and recreational attractions that you would expect of a state capital with a population of over 1.5 million, Perth also offers an idyllic climate and access to some of the most stunning beaches and parkland you will ever see.
The downside to Perth’s isolation comes in a lower score than other Australian cities for “employer activity”, perhaps reflecting the sheer distance that separates it from many of the country’s graduate recruiters. However, as a living environment in which to spend three or four years as a student, Perth takes some beating.
Three universities in Perth are featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2014/15, the highest ranked of which is The University of Western Australia (UWA) at 89th in the world. You can also search for business-related programs at universities in Perth using QSCourses.com.au.
QS ranked universities
The University of Western Australia (UWA) ; Curtin University ; Murdoch University
More about Perth
Number of universities ranked by QS | 3 |
Top ranked institution | UWA (89th in the world) |
Population | 1,970,000 |
Students (% of total population) | 3.1% (based on ranked institutions) |
International students | 28.0% (of students at ranked institutions) |
Average tuition fees | US$27,000 |
Global Liveability Ranking | 9th (out of 140) |
Mercer Cost of Living rank | 37th (out of 214) |
Cost of a Big Mac | US$4.81 |
Cost of an iPad | US$561.66 |
Numbeo safety rank | 190th (out of 372) |
Numbeo pollution rank | 276th (out of 299) |
Transparency International score | 9th (out of 177) |
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