Hi~ When I was in Perth, I stayed just 5 mins from Curtin. Most of my friends that i met outside school were studying in Curtin uni. I also got friends who did Pharmacy courses there. Yes i agree that they always complain about how hard the course is. The degree course is also a long process, i think it's 4 or 5 years. You do have to put in a lot of effort into studying it. It is also interesting to know that around 70% of the uni population are asians! It's funny isn't it~

Life in Perth, for most ppl who go there to study uni, they complain that Perth's life is super boring. Even I did. But once u get to know more ppl, its pretty alrite. Words to Malaysians, don't always go shopping by converting all those Aus dollars to Ringgit. Cos if so, u will not buy anything at all. The prices there r much higher, especially food if u dine at restaurants. I suggest that u stock up on groceries especially pasta, then cook at home. It's much cheaper that way. Go shop for groceries around 4.30pm, that's when all the fresh foods' prices r reduced. If u wana find some cheap places to eat, i got a few places to recommend. But i think u better msg me personally as i duno if i can mention those names here  n oso cheap places to shop! some clothing prices r even cheaper than Msia

Public transport is super efficient~ i'm actually back in Msia now but i wish to go back there already!!! many good points there, i just didn't appreciate them when i was there. so, i mite go back there soon

okay mr economic ! 
wat will you say about the australia dollar by yr end ?going up?

So you're saying you based what you say on your personal observations for 4 years?  If anything, they'd devalue the currency so tourists can buy more things when they come over wouldn't they?

Wanna ask some advice here...if I were to study Accounting and Finance or Business degree, which Uni in OZ will be better at that two courses? I heard that UniSA, Curtin, UTS and Uni of Melbourne are good...but I do not know which one to choose from and also, I heard that the rent is quite high there..will it be cheaper for me to stay at hostel?

In terms of general living costs in these cities, UniSA (Adelaide) will be the cheapest. UTS and Melbourne will the one of the most expensive. Perth is also no longer that cheap now, through still cheaper than the SYD/MEL.

Generally, staying in a student hostel is more expensive than living outside. However, I STRONGLY recommend staying in the student hostel for the first 6 months at least. It gives you time to get used to the place, the environment, and the general cost of living. Because when you first arrive, you're not sure if $150/wk for a particular place is cheap or overpriced.

As a guide, from my experiences being in Brisbane, staying in the student hostel will set me back around $250/wk, through that includes utilities, 3 meals, a fairly nice room, plenty of places to socialise and not that far from uni. Living outside with friends, I'm paying $130/wk in rent, about $5/wk in utulities, and once you add in groceries etc, $210/wk for just living is possible. What prices are like in other places, I cannot say.

If I was accepted into all uni's in the list through, I'd go to Uni Melbourne anyday!

Why not? It's getting harder and harder to get in, with the "Melbourne model" and all. And it is one of the top uni's in Australia.

why uni melb?

In terms of general living costs in these cities, UniSA (Adelaide) will be the cheapest. UTS and Melbourne will the one of the most expensive. Perth is also no longer that cheap now, through still cheaper than the SYD/MEL.

Generally, staying in a student hostel is more expensive than living outside. However, I STRONGLY recommend staying in the student hostel for the first 6 months at least. It gives you time to get used to the place, the environment, and the general cost of living. Because when you first arrive, you're not sure if $150/wk for a particular place is cheap or overpriced.

As a guide, from my experiences being in Brisbane, staying in the student hostel will set me back around $250/wk, through that includes utilities, 3 meals, a fairly nice room, plenty of places to socialise and not that far from uni. Living outside with friends, I'm paying $130/wk in rent, about $5/wk in utulities, and once you add in groceries etc, $210/wk for just living is possible. What prices are like in other places, I cannot say.

If I was accepted into all uni's in the list through, I'd go to Uni Melbourne anyday!

Wanna ask some advice here...if I were to study Accounting and Finance or Business degree, which Uni in OZ will be better at that two courses? I heard that UniSA, Curtin, UTS and Uni of Melbourne are good...but I do not know which one to choose from and also, I heard that the rent is quite high there..will it be cheaper for me to stay at hostel?

melb uni is THE place dude... i hear it's going to recognize those chinese independent schools' certification?

anyway melb's expensive it's true... adelaide and perth would be lighter on the wallet. i visited my aunty while she was in uwa, perth... that place is damn quiet la... but i expect it's conducie to studying? hahaha

hi there, i want to know wat uni are recommended for E&E engineering in Australia?

how many intakes do they have? i heard that you need to take an english exam( IELTS ) in order to study in Australia.

Almost all Australian universities reconise UEC for  university entrance, not just Melbourne. It is only IPTA's that do not reconise UEC.