Western Australia, covering the entire western third of the country, is made up mostly of the arid Outback. Its population is concentrated in its fertile southwest corner, home to the Margaret River wine region and the riverside capital, Perth. In the far north, the Kimberley region is home to ancient Aboriginal rock art, the Bungle Bungle sandstone domes and Broome, with Cable Beach camels and a pearling industry.

Western Australia

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is world renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. It is ranked as the number one Catholic university and is in the top 80 universities in the Asia-Pacific region (Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings&nbsp;2019). ACU is ranked within the top two per cent of universities across the globe and is a top 100 young university (THE Young University Rankings&nbsp;2019).
ACU has grown rapidly over the past few years, and now has eight campuses across Australia in Adelaide (not currently available to international students), Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (Blacktown, North Sydney and Strathfield), and an international campus in Rome, Italy. The university is ideally placed to provide an excellent education. This is reflected by the high level of student satisfaction, which places ACU in the top ten in Australia. Research at ACU, evaluated by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), is rated well above world-class in a significant number of areas.
ACU prides itself on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students. ACU's multicultural campus is indicative of the diversity of the student community. The university is highly regarded by students, having been awarded five stars for learner engagement, skills development and full-time employment (Good Universities Guide&nbsp;2020).
The university actively engages with industry and provides students with ample opportunity for professional placements, hands-on work experience and meaningful community service. This has seen ACU rank in the top three universities in Australia for graduate employment by the Federal Government's Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019.
Students have the opportunity to experience a vibrant and exciting life at ACU, with everything from guitar lessons to sport. Participation in extra-curricular activities at ACU gives students the ideal chance to socialise and meet new friends.

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Australian Catholic University

The Australian Capital Territory houses Canberra, Australia&rsquo;s capital, built between Sydney and Melbourne in the early 20th century. The federal district&rsquo;s forest, farmland and nature reserves earn Canberra its nickname, the "Bush Capital.&rdquo; The city's focal point is Lake Burley Griffin, filled with sailboats and kayaks. On opposite shores are the grand Australian War Memorial and the massive, strikingly modern Parliament House.

Australian Capital Territory

<h3 id="capital" tabindex="0">Capital</h3>
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales (NSW). The city of Sydney is located on the eastern coast of NSW.
<h3 id="population" tabindex="0">Population</h3>
NSW has the highest population of any state in Australia, with 7.95 million residents as of March 2018.
Roughly 64.5% of the state's population live in Greater Sydney.
NSW has the fastest growing population in Australia growing by roughly 106,100 people annually. Greater Sydney and Newcastle have the highest population densities in the state, with 391 and 423 people per square kilometre.
<h3 id="culture" tabindex="0">Culture</h3>
More than 275 different languages are spoken and 144 religions are practised in NSW. Almost a third of NSW residents were born overseas, while 37% had both parents born overseas. NSW's top five fastest-growing migrant groups are from Asia.&nbsp;
<h3>Aboriginal people in NSW</h3>
New South Wales has Australia&rsquo;s largest population of Aboriginal Australians.
<a data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9a65002e-2803-4de3-a782-8a9ecbaa9e70" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-culture-and-heritage" title="Aboriginal culture and heritage">Find out more about Aboriginal culture and heritage</a>
<h3 id="geography-of-nsw" tabindex="0">Geography of NSW</h3>
The state of NSW is divided by natural features into four distinct geographical sections.
<h4>The Coast</h4>
A thin coastal strip stretching along 1460 km from the subtropical Northern Rivers region near Queensland, through the mid-north Coast, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Shoalhaven down to the cooler far south coast.
<h4>The Mountains</h4>
The Great Dividing Range, which includes the Snowy Mountains, the Northern, Central and Southern Tablelands, the Southern Highlands, and the South West Slopes. Although these mountains aren't steep, many peaks rise above 1000 metres high, and they are one of the oldest mountain chains on earth.
<h4>The Central Plains</h4>
The cultivated central plains spread 500 km from east to west and are the agricultural powerhouse of the NSW economy due to the rich, fertile soil and adequate water supply.
<h4>The Western Plains</h4>
The arid Western Plains cover more than two thirds of the state, though they are sparsely populated compared to the coastal regions. The land is fertile but has low levels of rainfall and inadequate river systems.
<a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about visiting and exploring NSW regions</a>
<a href="https://www.resourcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov.au/miners-and-explorers/geoscience-information" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the geology and geotrails of NSW</a>
<h3 id="councils-in-nsw" tabindex="0">Councils in NSW</h3>
There are many local government councils within NSW. Each local council&nbsp;provides a range of services to you every day, such as roads and footpaths, rubbish collection services, libraries and community centres, water and sewer, community services and events, planning and infrastructure, and recreation facilities.
<a href="https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/local-government-directory/" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about local government councils</a>
<h3 id="economy" tabindex="0">Economy</h3>
At more than half-a-trillion dollars, NSW is Australia&rsquo;s largest state economy. The state has a diversified, service driven economy.
The industries that are the largest contributors to the economy are:
a. business services (which includes financial services, real estate services and information media and telecommunications) b. construction c. manufacturing d. health e. education.
The largest areas of employment are:
 a. health b. retail trade and professional services c.scientific and technical services.
<a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about the NSW economy</a>
<h4>Credit rating</h4>
NSW has been assessed to have the highest possible credit rating, AAA, by both Moody&rsquo;s and Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s. NSW is one of only two states with a triple-A credit rating. This rating was given because of the state&rsquo;s strong, stable economy and financial management.
NSW has a strong institutional framework and a diverse economy, and is focused on investing in areas where it is most needed in order to strengthen our economy further.
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy/triple-credit-rating" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NSW Treasury</a>&nbsp;to find out more about the Triple-A credit rating and what it means for the state's economy.

New South Wales

The Northern Territory (aka NT) is a vast federal territory in Australia famed for its Outback desert landscapes. In the arid Red Centre lie the iconic sandstone monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock), the red-rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the sculpted cliffs of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Remote Alice Springs, the gateway town to the Red Centre desert, offers Aboriginal art galleries

Northern Territory

Queensland is an Australian state covering the continent&rsquo;s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km. Its offshore Great Barrier Reef, the world&rsquo;s largest coral reef system, hosts thousands of marine species. The city of Cairns is a gateway to the reef and tropical Daintree Rainforest. The capital, Brisbane, is flanked by the surfing beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Queensland

South Australia is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres, it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population.

South Australia

Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands.

Tasmania

Victoria is a state in southeast Australia. It encompasses mountains, national parks, wineries and surfing beaches. Melbourne, the state capital, has a warren of 19th-century &lsquo;laneways&rsquo;, and a central arts precinct. The Great Ocean Road follows the coast west to Port Campbell National Park, where the Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks on the edge of the ocean.&nbsp;

Victoria

It&rsquo;s with great pleasure that I welcome you to Curtin University, a leading global university transforming lives and communities through education and research.
With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.
By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.
In recent years, Curtin has experienced a rapid rise up the&nbsp;<a href="http://about.curtin.edu.au/reputation/">international university rankings</a>, and as a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our teaching and research.

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Curtin University

ECU is located over three campuses in beautiful Western Australia.&nbsp;Two are in metropolitan Perth, and the other is 200kms away in the South West region in Bunbury.&nbsp;
ECU's headquarters are at the stunning Joondalup Campus, 25km north of Perth. ECU Joondalup has world‑class facilities for teaching and research, and provides offerings in arts, commerce, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, natural sciences, nursing, computing and security, sports science, psychology, social science and teacher education. An extensive range of facilities, services and support are available, including a modern library with 24‑hour access to the e‑lab, a medical centre, a gym, cafes and a tavern.
Located in the thriving cultural hub of Mount Lawley and close to Perth CBD, you can&rsquo;t help but be inspired by the artistic vibe at our Mount Lawley Campus. Offerings are provided in arts, communications, design, media and teacher education. Campus life is always buzzing, with our arts hub, cafes, a sport and fitness centre, and our vibrant Student Village all adding to your university experience. Our Mount Lawley Campus is home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the hundreds of performances and events that they host each year.
Located two hours&rsquo; drive south of Perth, our South West Campus in Bunbury is the largest university campus in regional Western Australia, offering small, personalised class sizes and on‑campus accommodation. Offerings are provided in commerce, science, health sciences, nursing and midwifery, social work, exercise and sports science, and teacher education. Engineering students can also study the first year of their course here.

Edith Cowan University is an Australian public university located in Perth, Western Australia. Find undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Edith Cowan University.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

From our beginnings as a free-thinking university to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have never lost sight of our purpose.
With more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff from across 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our free-thinking graduates, life-changing research, and innovative campus and industry developments have made &ndash; both in Western Australia and around the world.

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Murdoch University

Notre Dame is a private Catholic University, extending from the West Coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the North-West town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney.
We embrace the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic Universities in Europe, North America and 2000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. We welcome people of all faiths or none at all. As an academic community, we welcome open and rigorous enquiry, debate and discussion.
We have an enrolment of over 12,000 students and offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our student experience, employment and graduate outcomes are among the very best in Australia.
We provide our students with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills which will empower them to realise their potential, build interconnectedness with all peoples and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection.
We have a powerful commitment to honouring the individual and recognise that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. We believe that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
We are a modern Catholic University, operating in a world in which the vast speed of change is felt in nearly all aspects of our daily lives. We bring to bear our traditions and our values to engage in scholarship and research, to address the developments and challenges of the modern world, to serve the common good and to assist all our students to achieve the academic excellence that we promote and expect.

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a national Roman Catholic private university with campuses in Fremantle and Broome in Western Australia and Sydney in New South Wales. The university also has eight clinical schools as part of its school of medicine located across Sydney and Melbourne and also in regional New South Wales and Victoria.

Notre Dame is not part of the Western Australia Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) or the New South Wales Universities Admissions Centre and students apply directly to the university through its admissions process.

The university crest is an open Bible. The waves below the open Bible represent the Fremantle area, where the university was founded, and Australia, a nation surrounded by water.

In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, the University of Notre Dame Australia recorded the second highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, and the highest student satisfaction rating out of all Western Australian based universities, with an overall satisfaction rating of 88.

The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as the State's first university. It was also the first free university in the British Empire, actively promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.
The University was established due largely to the efforts of Sir John Winthrop Hackett, who had a long-standing vision and passion to provide Western Australia with a university. Proprietor and editor of The West Australian newspaper, he chaired a Royal Commission which recommended the establishment of a university. Later he was the founding Chancellor and bequeathed more than &pound;425,000 (the equivalent of more than $32 million today) to the University.
There was consensus among legislators of the time that the University not only be free, but also provide tertiary education of a practical nature to help develop Western Australia's pioneering economy. At the time of the University's foundation, Perth's population was just 121,000 and its economy relied mostly on agricultural, pastoral and mining industries.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as the State's first university. It was also the first free university in the British Empire, actively promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.

Universities in Western Australia

About Western Australia

There are 6 universities in Western Australia

Australian Catholic University

Curtin University

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Murdoch University

The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA)