International Education: support for agents, students and industry

Western Australia is an education destination like no other.
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One of the safest places in the world to visit, Western Australia is home to top-ranked education institutions with more than 140 high-quality education providers offering excellent programs, a great lifestyle and a wealth of employment opportunities.

The Western Australian Government has invested over $75 million over 5 years into international education. This includes delivering programs to support international students with accommodation and English language courses, supporting incentive schemes for international education agents to promote Western Australia as a study destination, and supporting teacher training for English language providers. Currently, the Western Australian Government is delivering the following programs:

  • Western Australian Premier's University Scholarships;
  • Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary;
  • International Education: Familiarisation Program 2024.

Western Australia looks forward to welcoming international students to study, live, work and travel in our State.  

International education - agent incentive scheme

Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship Program

A support payment open to eligible international postgraduate students to offset course fees and other university costs.
International education - agent incentive scheme

Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary

A support payment open to eligible international WACE graduates to offset living, travel and study expenses.
International education familiarisation program

International Education Familiarisation Program

Supporting the sector to host offshore education partners on visits to Western Australia.
International education - agent incentive scheme

Closed Programs

Previous programs that supported agents, international students and industry.

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