Broome

Located on the western edge of the Kimberley region on Yawuru country, the coastal town of Broome is one of Australia’s most unique destinations. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, it’s closer to Timor-Leste than to Perth, creating a truly remote and inspiring study environment. Its population of approximately 14,000 swells to 65,000 or more during the dry season.

Surrounded by tropical gardens and natural savannah, the Notre Dame Broome Campus offers an appealing blend of study and lifestyle in a beautiful regional setting.

The University in Broome is just a 10-minute walk from the main shopping centre, 20 minutes from the town centre, and the iconic Cable Beach is only a ten-minute drive away.

• Schools and departments

  The University of Notre Dame Broome Campus serves as a research, education and training hub for students in Western Australia’s north.

  At our Broome Campus, you can study:

  • pathways programs
  • education
  • nursing
  • medicine
  • higher degrees by research through the Nulungu Research Institute

  Explore the full list of programs available at Notre Dame Broome.

  We offer the Doctor of Medicine at the Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training, a Commonwealth funded, end-to-end, rural graduate medical training pathway that aims to transform the provision of medicine in remote areas of Australia.

  In addition, the campus supports the Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health. Majarlin is part of a national network of university departments of rural health, supporting allied health and nursing student placements, workforce development and rural health research across the Kimberley.

• Facilities

  The Notre Dame Broome Campus offers a unique university experience. Students are only ever moments from nature, with numerous seating areas on verandas and throughout the lush grounds.

  Air-conditioned lecture rooms and computer labs provide comfortable learning and study spaces, while nursing and medical students learn hands-on skills in purpose-built simulation labs.

  The Broome Campus Library offers library support services, study space, computers and monitors, power, printing and scanning, internet, and access to print and electronic resources.

  Notre Dame Broome students benefit from a close-knit regional learning environment, with personalised support, smaller class sizes and access to Indigenous and community-engaged research.

• Neighbourhood (out and about)

  Broome offers an unforgettable lifestyle for students. Enjoy the Staircase to the Moon markets, whale watching tours and cultural attractions like Sun Pictures , Matso’s Brewery and the Pearl Luggers Museum.

  Broome’s heritage blends Indigenous, Asian and European influences, built on the early pearling industry. Today, it’s a vibrant tourism and education hub known for Cable Beach, Roebuck Bay and Yawuru country, the traditional lands where the University of Notre Dame Australia Broome Campus stands.

  Learn more from the Broome Visitor Centre and Tourism WA's page on Broome.

• Getting to campus

  The University of Notre Dame Australia Broome Campus is just a short drive from the town centre. The campus’s central location makes it easy for students and visitors to access local cafés, accommodation and cultural attractions while enjoying Broome’s relaxed, coastal lifestyle.

  Parking
  The Notre Dame Broome Campus has free off-street parking; however, we recommend that no students parking on campus leave any valuables in any vehicles.

  Bus
  There is a limited bus service provided by the Broome Visitor Centre, the Broome Explorer Bus. Printed timetables are available from hotels and the Visitor Centre, or you can view it on the website.

  Taxi
  Taxis are readily available, with ranks at the airport, Broome Boulevard and Paspaley Plaza.

• Accomodation

  The Notre Dame Broome accommodation offers comfortable, community-style living. Bedrooms and communal areas have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, and bicycles are available for use by students for the duration of their placement.

  The Village is made up of 18 self-contained houses containing five with private ensuites, king single beds, study desks and chairs. Each house has a communal lounge room with TV, free Wi-Fi, a dining area and kitchen, and laundry facilities are provided.

  The Hostel can accommodate 28 people in its 13 single and double rooms spread across the secure two-storey building. Rooms have access to shared bathrooms and toilets and hotel guests can use the communal media room and TV, pool tables, laundry room, parking, outdoor lounge, shared kitchen with appliances, cookware and cutlery.

  The Accommodation Coordinator and Campus Services staff provide on-site support to ensure a safe and engaging student experience.

  Visitors and guests must be aged 18 and over. Students from other tertiary institutions and those attending training, workshops, meetings, or retreats are also welcome to apply for campus accommodation.

  View the Notre Dame Broome accommodation gallery.

  For full details on accommodation available on the Broome Campus and how to book, please visit our accommodation page.

• Events and venue hire

  The Notre Dame Broome Campus hosts academic, cultural and community events throughout the year, including seminars from the Nulungu Research Institute, activities with the Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health and student graduations. Cultural celebrations and open days highlight Broome’s vibrant community on Yawuru country.

  Notre Dame Broome Campus facilities are also available for venue hire for conferences, meetings and community events. Spaces include:

  • Venues and capacity
  • The Hall – 300 seated
  • The Kailis Room – 16
  • Notre Dame Building 11 – 20
  • Lecture Rooms – 30
  • Computer Lab (9 PCs) – 9
    Computer Lab (12 PCs) – 12
  • Graduation Court – 250
  • The Library Deck – 50
  • The Yarning Circle – 150
  • Short-Term Storage – N/A

  All venues are equipped with audio-visual facilities and are ideal for professional and educational gatherings.

• Contact us

  Notre Dame Broome Campus location
  📍88 Guy Street, Broome WA 6725

  General enquiries
  ✉️ broome.enquiries@nd.edu.au
  📞 +61 (8) 9192 0612

  Prospective student enquiries
  ✉️ future@nd.edu.au
  📞 1800 878 916

  Venue hire
  ✉️ broome.enquiries@nd.edu.au
  📞 08 9192 0600

  Broome Lab Staff: broome.nursinglab@nd.edu.au
  Indigenous Support Officer: indigenous@nd.edu.au
  Cultural Training & Respect Officer: broome.supportofficer@nd.edu.au
  Broome Library: broome.library@nd.edu.au

• FAQs

  Q: What makes the Notre Dame Broome Campus unique?

  A: The Broome Campus is set in the iconic Kimberley region of Western Australia and is home to the Nulungu Research Institute, which focuses on themes such as Native Title, governance, sustainable futures, linguistics and carbon-farming.

  Students can study the Doctor of Medicine at the Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training, one of the most remote full medical programs in the world.

  As one of Australia’s most beautiful regional towns, Broome combines a rich cultural heritage with modern convenience – the perfect backdrop for study and exploration.

  Q: What facilities and student support services are available at Broome?

  A: Student support at Notre Dame Broome includes academic support, accommodation coordination, Indigenous student support, and guidance for regional/remote students.

  Q: What if I have a disability or need learning adjustments?

  A: The University strongly supports the admission of students with a disability and encourages those students to seek assistance from the Access and Inclusion Advisor to ensure they are able to participate in their course of study on equal terms with other students. You can apply for learning support or reasonable adjustments. This might include extra exam time, alternative formats, assistive technology or flexible arrangements depending on your needs.

  Learn more at our Access and Inclusion page.

  Q: Does Notre Dame Broome help with placements or internships?

  A: Notre Dame is well known for providing students with workplace experience and industry-aligned project opportunities. Many professionally accredited degrees include structured placement components. Placement arrangements and support vary by program, so check your degree requirements early.

  Additionally, Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health organises allied health and nursing clinical placements in Broome and across the Kimberley for students from all Australian universities. To receive a placement through Majarlin you must first register your expression of interest with your university placement team.

  Q: Are there scholarships or travel bursaries?

  A: Yes, there are scholarships and student travel-or-accommodation support options available for eligible students, including specific funding for travel to the university in Broome for placements or study blocks. Learn more at our scholarships page.

  Q: Do I have to live in Broome to study there?

  A: Not necessarily. Some Notre Dame Broome programs are delivered virtually with compulsory on-campus blocks (e.g., skills weeks) each semester – meaning students may live elsewhere but visit campus periodically. Others are delivered 100% online, such as the Reach Higher program for the Bachelor of Primary Education.

A unique opportunity to study in Broome

Our Broome Campus offers a unique Research, Education and Training hub in the heart of the Kimberley region, offering entry pathways, vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate and research focused degrees.

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome acknowledges the original custodians of this land, the Yawuru people of the Yawuru nation. The University pays its respects to the Yawuru Elders past, present and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.