Plans for a university in Perth's CBD are beginning to ramp up, with the state government taking an "everything is on the table" approach to making it happen.
Member for Perth John Carey said several West Australian universities were competing to find a location in the city centre.
"Perth, as a city, is the only one in Australia that doesn't have a major undergraduate campus," he said on Sunday.
Mr Carey said "everything is on the table" when finding a location for a campus and suggested the Royal Perth Hospital's unused heritage buildings could be a "perfect site".
Murdoch University, the University of Western Australia and the Edith Cowan University are all exploring the possibility of a campus in the city.
It's hoped a CBD campus would bring more young people into the city, stimulating local businesses.
"Locating a campus within the east-end of the city is actually seen as critical -- it desperately needs more people to drive more vibrancy at day and night," Mr Carey said.
Australian Associated Press
