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Living in Perth - Australia
With its warm climate, friendly residents and relaxed lifestyle, Perth isn’t just a great place to study – it’s also a great place to live.
Perth is a modern and vibrant capital city, boasting a desirable lifestyle, great geographic location and attractive investment opportunities.
Perth is regularly ranked in the top 10 most liveable, friendly and attractive cities in the world.
As the capital city of one of the world’s most significant mining regions, Perth is rapidly growing in lifestyle, population and economic prosperity. The strength of our economy, especially our capabilities in the resource sector, ensures that both the city and the state are competitively placed for future investment and growth.
Cost of living
Perth’s low cost of living is among the many reasons why Perth has been rated one of the top ten most liveable cities in the world for over 15 years.
You’ll find that day-to-day living costs in Perth for international students are lower than in other major cities in Australia (and worldwide), making it one of the most affordable destinations to study in.
To get a better idea, check out the Cost of the Living calculator from Study Perth.
Student Accommodation
International student accommodation is as varied as the requirements of students themselves! Perth has many options available to suit your needs.
You can choose to live in a homestay or a shared rental house/apartment with other students or friends. You may even choose to stay at one of Perth’s newest dedicated student accommodation providers: Campus Perth, The Boulevard (managed by The Student Housing Company) or The Switch.
NIT partners with two major student accommodation providers in Perth, which are located in close proximity to our campus and Perth city. These accommodations are reliable, safe, close to the buzzing city life and just a 5-minute walking distance from our campus. If you would like us to help you arrange your accommodation with them, please inform us on your application form.
Student Accommodation
International student accommodation is as varied as the requirements of students themselves! Perth has many options available to suit your needs.
You can choose to live in a homestay or a shared rental house/apartment with other students or friends. You may even choose to stay at one of Perth’s newest dedicated student accommodation providers: Campus Perth, The Boulevard (managed by The Student Housing Company) or The Switch.
NIT partners with two major student accommodation providers in Perth, which are located in close proximity to our campus and Perth city. These accommodations are reliable, safe, close to the buzzing city life and just a 5-minute walking distance from our campus. If you would like us to help you arrange your accommodation with them, please inform us on your application form.
Climate
Perth has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It is the sunniest capital city in Australia with clear blue skies an incredible 70% of the year! Our warm weather and clean air allow us to enjoy a year-round outdoor lifestyle as we make the most of our state’s natural beauty.
Our treasured coastline of white sandy beaches makes the ocean and the Swan River a big part of our lives and culture, and we work hard to maintain Western Australia’s unique national parks and gardens.
Studying in Perth lets you take advantage of our ideal climate while earning a qualification for your future. Your weekends and holidays can be spent enjoying the outdoors at barbecues with friends, swimming in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or even stand-up paddle boarding on the Swan River.
Transport
Our public transport system is always expanding. In some areas, students travel cheaply or for free! All Central Area Transit (CAT) buses within the Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup zones are free for everyone.
Plus, Perth’s city rail network has been rated the best in Australia and Perth rail passengers are the most satisfied in the country (a ranking Transperth has held for seven years!).
As an international student, you’ll receive a significant discount on public transport throughout Western Australia.
Transport
Our public transport system is always expanding. In some areas, students travel cheaply or for free! All Central Area Transit (CAT) buses within the Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup zones are free for everyone.
Plus, Perth’s city rail network has been rated the best in Australia and Perth rail passengers are the most satisfied in the country (a ranking Transperth has held for seven years!).
As an international student, you’ll receive a significant discount on public transport throughout Western Australia.
Testimonials
What our students say
about NIT
My experience at NIT has been very positive. The trainers are always helpful and respond quickly whenever I have questions, which helped me build strong networking skills. While working as a delivery driver, I used my free time to apply for jobs—and thanks to the knowledge I gained, I was offered a role as a digital marketing coordinator at a private company in Perth. I’m really grateful for the learning environment I received at NIT.
Conrado Pereira
I’m very satisfied with my decision to study the Diploma of IT Networking at NIT Australia. The course includes a good mix of theoretical learning and practical activities, which helps make the content easier to understand. The trainers are experienced, helpful, and always willing to assist students. Studying here has boosted my confidence, and I believe it will give me a competitive edge as I build my career in Australia.
Kieu Phuong
Since I joined NIT, I’ve developed a wide range of hands-on skills, especially related to internet infrastructure and networking equipment. The trainers are experienced and passionate, and their guidance makes learning enjoyable. Combining my background in Business Administration with my current IT studies, I now feel more confident and capable of pursuing a meaningful career.
Daniela Vasquez Alvarado
I was studying at a different college which I didn’t enjoy and I was scared I may have the same experience at NIT, but it was the opposite when I came here which I am happy about. I never thought I would understand programming but gradually I am gaining more knowledge in this field better than I ever thought I would. The trainers work very hard to ensure students get the help we need and I feel like we are a part of a family here.
Nikola Kirsty Parsons
I’m currently doing the Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering to gain more knowledge in fibre and DWDM technologies, which are the future of telecom. The trainers bring a lot of real-world experience, especially from working in the mining and telecom sectors. The classes are informative and well-structured. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in modern networking solutions.
Rosario Merenda
I’ve had a very good experience at NIT thanks to the trainers and staff, who are always helpful and kind. Elaine, the internship manager, is also guiding me through the internship process, which is provided at no extra cost for IT students. What I appreciate most is how the school listens to students and continuously works to improve our overall experience. I truly feel supported here and would recommend NIT to others.
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