Western Australia may be far away from the eastern capitals but it certainly has a great deal to offer students in the way of quality higher education, great lifestyle opportunities and stunning coastline.

Western Australia is Australia's largest state and is home to 30 higher education campuses and centres, a third outside the metropolitan area. Campuses in Kalgoorlie in WA's Goldfields and Broome on the north-west coast must surely be the farthest flung in Australia. However, most campuses are clustered around Perth and Fremantle.

What does Western Australia have to offer?

Where can you study?
Number of universities: 5
Other higher education providers: 4
Western Australia's student population is around 110,000. Of these around 4 per cent of students are from interstate, and a further 32 per cent are from overseas (DEEWR, 2008).

Your study options
Undergraduate degrees are available across a broad range of subject areas. In WA you could find yourself studying petroleum engineering, science education, ecotourism, veterinary science, viticulture, geographic information science, journalism, dance, or library and information studies.

Student life

Metropolitan Perth, the capital of WA, is only a very small part of what this state has to offer. Go south and you will find the glorious coastal expanse of Esperance, and on the way, maybe a glass or two of Margaret River's best wine. Broome guards the north of WA's tourist trail, and heading east from there you'll find yourself in the breathtaking Kimberley region.

Western Australia is also home to some unique attractions including the rich gold mines of Kalgoorlie, the furry marsupial quokkas of Rottnest Island, and natural wonders including The Pinnacles and Wave Rock.

On top of that, there is a diverse range of great places to visit in and around Perth. The city itself is nestled beside the meandering Swan River and offers a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, fine dining, great shopping and historic buildings. And with over 80km of Australia's best beaches there's plenty of opportunity for fun in the sun and surf. Free buses operate around the CBD and take interested visitors to attractions like the Perth Mint, Swan Bells Tower and the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

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