Study Abroad | Perth

Housing

University Apartment

In Perth, you will live in a comfortable furnished apartment with other students, at Murdoch University Village, just a few minutes’ walk from the classroom buildings on campus.

• Single room in a 5-bedroom apartment
• Shared full kitchen, living room area, table and chairs, fan and two bathrooms
• Wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, student lounge, TV room, e-library and study spaces, high-speed Internet, volleyball court and barbecue zone
• 24-hour support for residents, with a dedicated team of Resident Assistants (RAs) and an evening duty manager

Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Perth.

City Facts

Weather

Perth is considered the sunniest capital in Australia, boasting over eight hours of sunshine each day, even in the colder months.

Geography

With its strategic location, set between South East Asia and Eastern Australia, it only takes three hours to reach Bali in Indonesia.

Nature

One of Perth’s unique benefits include opportunities to see a quokka in the wild on Rottnest Island or swimming with whale sharks at the Ningaloo Reef.

Site Staff

AIFS Abroad in Perth Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Details of the on-site staff will be confirmed before the program begins.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

Further cultural activities are also available, some of which may require an additional fee. These may include:

• Movie nights
• Visit to Perth’s Kings Park
• Surf lessons
• Visit to Perth Zoo
• Bush trekking adventure
• Feeding dolphins
• Swimming with whale sharks and manta rays

Volunteering and Community Engagement

A volunteer experience can teach you about yourself, current issues, government services and the local community and it can also raise self-esteem. Volunteering and community engagement opportunities are arranged specifically for visiting international students and form part of the social and cultural program offered at Murdoch University each semester. The Student Union also has a “Volunteer Hub” to help match student interests with volunteer opportunities. In the past AIFS Abroad students have volunteered at wildlife parks, music festivals, sustainability festivals, the Perth Royal Show, Perth International Student Festival and more. You can find out more about volunteer opportunities during the orientation period.

Additional Features

Travel Pass

AIFS Abroad students will be given a TransPerth card (smart rider) on arrival which they can top up during the semester.

Sports Facilities

Australians love sport and the facilities at Murdoch University are extensive.

The Sports Center boasts a wide range of services and programs for students and visitors alike. Facilities include a multi-use sports hall (basketball, soccer, netball, hockey), basketball courts, badminton, volleyball and squash courts, outdoor multi courts for tennis and netball, an outdoor multi-use grassed oval, a group fitness room and a spin cycling studio.

The Murdoch Guild Fitness Center within the Sports Center is a modern facility with an extensive range of resistance machines and heavy duty floor space for multipurpose free weight training. Cardio machines include cross trainers, treadmills, rowers, bikes and steppers. Fitness classes such as spin, combat, fit ball and freestyle are offered as are yoga and pilates. Students pay a fee to use the sports facilities.

Orientation program

AIFS Abroad and Murdoch University offer an orientation program of meetings and events to help you settle in to your new environment as smoothly as possible. Events include:

• An “Early Arrivers” dinner
• Student Village (housing) orientation
• Murdoch University orientation meeting with lunch followed by a trip to the beach
• Seminars covering the Australian lifestyle and culture, how to use the Murdoch University portal, volunteering and community engagement, sports facilities and intramural sports
• International student dinner to meet students from all over the world
• A surf lesson

A Buddy Program is also available where international students are paired with a local Australian student.

Insurance

The Australian government requires foreign students to pay for mandatory health coverage (Overseas Student Health Charge). Included in the AIFS Abroad program fee, this is paid directly to the provider, OSHC Worldcare, by Murdoch University.