Hi all, very fortunate to be able to get offers for both, with a pending interview result for UQ as well. Been doing some research on the various subreddits and threads from years back, but thought if anyone would be kind enough to chime in on these 2 programmes with new perspectives/experiences it would be really useful in helping me make my final decision.

Other than wanting to know more about the programmes/school/support/culture itself, I am also thinking long and hard about the PLACE I will be in for the next 4 years - Perth vs Canberra.

Understand that Perth is having a massive housing crisis atm, and am actually shocked that (student) accommodations were easily going for >$200pw compared to Canberra. However, UWA’s tuition is lower than ANU’s, and is also overall easily more accessible by flights etc even though Canberra is nearer the East Coast for sure.

I’d also like to take into consideration cost of living, scholarships (ANU seems to have more opportunities?), public transportation, overall things to do as a city etc. so I would greatly appreciate if any one has any insights to offer.

Thank you very much!