1. Perth offers a world-class education

Whatever career you want to pursue, in Perth you’ll find the right course to prepare you for an exciting and successful future. 

Through UWA, you can choose from a range of internationally recognised degrees, many of which place highly in various world rankings. As a whole, UWA ranks 86th in the top 100 universities around the world and seven of our subjects are ranked in the world’s Top 50, including Agriculture and Forestry, Anatomy and Physiology, Civil and Structural Engineering, Earth and Marine Sciences, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Psychology and Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2019).

2. Perth is a safe place to live

Safety is top of mind in Perth, and the city has a low crime rate. Perth is well lit throughout the inner city, offers a reliable and safe public transport network, and has a local population that is friendly and community-minded. You can rest assured that when you’re living in Perth, you’ll feel safe, secure and well-supported.

3. There are lots of employment opportunities

There are lots of employment opportunities in Perth, which is the corporate headquarters of more than 30 per cent of businesses on the Australian Stock Exchange and six of the world’s top 10 energy companies (ThinkPerth 2019). The top five industries seeing the most job growth are mining, resources and energy; government and defence; education and training; community services; and manufacturing, transport and logistics. There’s also increasing demand in the healthcare industry and a growing number of tech start-ups, making it a great time to start your career in Perth.