ABOUT PIBT :
Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) is a modern and dynamic educational institution providing high quality courses, at pre-University and University levels, in an environment which encourages students to achieve excellence in their studies. Since its inception (1994) as the leading pathway option to Edith Cowan University, thousands of Australian and International students have successfully completed their Bachelor degrees, with many progressing further to complete Masters and PhD programs.

PIBT provides a number of pathway courses in the areas of Law, Business, Hotel Management, Computer Science and IT, Mass Communication, Science, including Engineering and Nursing, which lead into the 2nd Year of the respective Degree courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU). A three-semester system allows students to fast-track their study and complete most courses in 8 months.

Quality teaching, outstanding facilities and academic and welfare support services for all students are central to the Institute's educational philosophy. PIBT is fully committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to maximise their full study potential and to achieve the best possible outcomes. PIBT staff have considerable experience in education, both internationally and locally, and are committed to helping our students achieve success. Academic staff are fully qualified with university teaching experience.

The Institute is located on the Churchlands Campus of ECU, approximately 7km from the CBD of Perth and is accessible by public transport.

WHY STUDY AT PIBT :
The Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) can provide you with direct entry to second Year University, or qualify you for the postgraduate course of your choice.

Established over ten years ago, and located on the grounds of internationally recognised Edith Cowan University, PIBT's success lies in the ability to successfully prepare students to achieve their University Bachelors & Masters degrees.

PIBT understands you want the very best in today's competitive environment, and has built its enviable reputation by delivering high quality Certificate, Diploma and Post Graduate Qualifying Programs so you can enter university with confidence!

There are many advantages for students who choose to study at PIBT over other Institutes and Universities in Australia. The ability to fast-track, the smaller class sizes at PIBT compared to Universities, and still being able to study on an Australian University campus, makes the decision of where to study in Australia an easy choice!

PIBT is also affiliated with other Institutes of Business and Technology all around Australia. This means you can even arrange your study program to transfer between the Institutes and at the same time get to see more of Australia!

OUR LOCATION & FACILITIES:
Edith Cowan University, with five campuses, is the second largest University in Western Australia. PIBT is located on the University's Churchlands campus with access to modern, fully equipped teaching and library facilities and comfortable study areas.

The leafy gardens and modern buildings of the Churchlands campus, one of the busiest ECU campuses, add to its appeal as a learning environment. The campus is only eight (8) kilometers from the city centre and is easily accessible by public transport.

ACCOMMODATION :
Students have a range of accommodation options available to them when then study at PIBT. These include:

• Homestay

• Off-campus accommodation

• Temporary accommodation

Please note: PIBT recommends that you stay in a 'Homestay' accommodation if you are under 18 years of age. If you intend staying with friends or relatives (other than your family), then you must obtain permission from your parents and the college. In addition, the person you are staying with, must be above 21 years of age and must agree to act as your guardian/local career.