The Australian School of Tourism and Hotel Management (ASTHM) has been running for 20 years and has established itself as the leader in hospitality and tourism-related studies in Western Australia.

ASTHM sets a high standard for graduates, producing internationally skilled people for the key areas of employment in the industry.

Courses available at ASTHM include certificate, diploma and degree courses, all of which give students a thorough academic knowledge of and extensive practical skills in all aspects of the industry. The curriculum includes real life case studies, projects, industry excursions, guest speakers who are industry professionals and commercial exposure to the real world. All courses include a paid industry work placement, to ensure that students gain direct experience in their chosen field.

ASTHM’s student body includes both Australian and international students from 51 countries. People join the School to begin a journey towards a successful career in the ever-expanding hospitality and tourism industry. A qualification from ASTHM opens doors to leading positions in the industry anywhere in the world and our students’ accomplishments stand as testimony to our commitment to education and training.

The ASTHM experience

ASTHM offers international students far more than just an international qualification. It offers an educational and personal experience which will hopefully be among the most enjoyable and significant of their life.

Upon arrival, new students are given a special welcome so that they can quickly settle into their new surroundings and gain a sense of belonging. Orientation Week enables students to meet their lecturers, other new students and be introduced to the School. It is particularly designed to help international students with the issues unique to those studying in a foreign country, such as getting used to a new culture and lifestyle, finding suitable accommodation and transport and travel arrangements. It also introduces the support services offered by the School, including study support and student counselling services. By the time the semester begins, students feel at home within the School and are better prepared to experience everything that ASTHM has to offer, as well as to thoroughly enjoy the new experience of living and studying in Australia.

Perth, Western Australia

Perth is the capital of Australia’s largest state, Western Australia, and is one of the world’s most beautiful modern cities, with blue skies and uncrowded, pristine beaches fringed by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

The city of Perth itself is located on the majestic Swan River. Perth’s outdoor lifestyle is friendly and relaxed, and its inhabitants enjoy easy access to great shopping, restaurants, cafés, clubs and nightlife as well as to theatres, music, art galleries, festivals and sporting events. Perth enjoys a mild, Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters.

Our vocational courses:

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Certificate III in Hospitality (Pâtisserie)

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Diploma of Event Management

Diploma of Tourism Management

Our higher education courses:

Since 1999 ASTHM has worked in collaboration with Southern Cross University to offer students the opportunity to gain undergraduate qualifications. Students are enrolled with Southern Cross University, and attend classes at the ASTHM campus in Perth.

These courses include:

Associate Degree of Business in Hotel & Resort Management

Associate Degree of Business in Convention & Event Management

Associate Degree of Business in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Business in Hotel & Resort Management

Bachelor of Business in Convention & Event Management

Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management

ASTHM facilities include:

Custom-built central city campus

Four fully equipped commercial kitchens

A fully equipped pastry kitchen

12 lecture rooms, with digital projectors and large screen TVs

Two computer laboratories

A training restaurant and bar

A training hotel reception area

A reference library and resource centre

A student common room with refreshments available

Our support services:

Free wireless internet access throughout the campus

Airport arrival service

Accommodation placement service

Social and sporting activity programme

Full range of student support services including personal, academic and career counselling

Orientation Week for all new students on arrival in Perth