Perth Institute of Business and Technology
(PIBT) is a progressive, dynamic, institute of higher education and the founding college of the publicly listed Navitas group of education providers. With a growing network of colleges situated around Australia, and internationally, Navitas has emerged as an industry leader in providing university pathway programs for domestic and international students.
The College was established in 1994 and is hosted by Edith Cowan University (ECU), providing preparatory and pathway courses for students progressing to an ECU degree. Our courses cater for a wide range of local and international students and visitors.
PIBT is located on the ECU Mount Lawley campus, only five kilometres north of the Perth CBD. We provide a wide range of courses in the areas of Law, Business, Hotel Management, Computer Science and IT, Communication and Science. The
courses are offered at a pre-University and University level. PIBT is accredited under the Higher Education Act (2004) to provide a range of higher education courses. We are also a
registered training organization authorized to provide vocational education and training-level courses.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is Australia’s best-kept secret! It is well-known as a friendly, clean, safe and relaxed city, yet offering all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city.
Perth offers a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters. Of all the capital cities, Perth enjoys the most hours of sunshine compared to any other
Capital city in Australia. Average temperatures in Perth:
Summer Dec-Feb 20°-35°C
Autumn Mar-May 15°-30°
Winter Jun- Aug 7°-20°
Spring Sep-Nov 15°-25°
Of a recent survey of 130 cities, Perth was ranked by the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit in the top 4 cities in the world in which to live! Perth’s proximity to Hong Kong and Asian partners also means easy access to international flights on a daily basis. There is also no time difference between Hong Kong and Perth.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a responsive and forward thinking institution and an Australian leader in the provision of professionally-focused degree programs.
The University has developed strong links with industry, government and research institutes in Australia and overseas. These links help the University to design and develop relevant courses and approach research projects.
Areas of strength include the ‘knowledge-based’ disciplines of Business and Finance, Computing and IT, Media and Communications, Education, Health and Social Sciences,
Nursing, Visual and Performing Arts.
ECU has 3 campuses located in Western Australia:
Mount Lawley (located 5 km from the Perth CBD)
Joondalup (25km North of the Perth CBD)
South West (Bunbury) campus (2 hours’ drive south)
Public transport (bus and train) is easily accessible to all university campuses.
Why Choose PIBT?
- Enter 2nd year of an ECU degree through one of PIBT’s Diploma pathways
- Accelerate to a University degree through our innovative three-semester system (intakes available in February, June and October) *
- Enrol in a university-designed program that is accredited and recognised
- Study on an ECU university campus with university lecturers
- Learn in a supportive environment
- Attend lecture groups with smaller class sizes and individual attention
*Diploma of Science offered in February and July only
Admission Requirements:
Entry requirements for admission to PIBT’s courses vary according to the type of academic qualification and individual merit.
Please note that the information provided below is a general guide only and is subject to individual assessment.
Courses Offered at PIBT
*Note: Progression rules apply for Certificate IV Progression to Diploma and subsequent transfers to ECU degree programs.
Courses offered at PIBT:
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or better for entry to Certificate IV
IELTS 5.5 or better for entry to Diploma programs
(Note: Progression to some of ECU’s bachelor’s degrees requires a higher IELTS requirement following completion of the Diploma – eg. ECU’s Bachelor of Nursing requires an IELTS of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5. Please check with ECU and PIBT prior to enrolment.)
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may enrol for an English language course at PIBT. PIBT’s English Language centre offers a variety of English courses to suit all levels from beginner to advanced. Courses include General English, Academic English, Undergraduate University Pathway programs, Postgraduate University Pathway programs, Cambridge Examination Programs and Study Group tours.
Contact Us
Perth Institute of Business and Technology
Building 10, Edith Cowan University – Mt Lawley Campus
2 Bradford Street
Mt Lawley Western Australia 6050
Tel: (61) 08 6279 1100, Fax: (61) 08 6279 1111
Email: info@pibt.wa.edu.au
Web: http://www.pibt.wa.edu.au
PIBT CRICOS Code 01312J ECU CRICOS Code 00279B