6 reasons to study in Australia

​Australia is the biggest island in the world, the sixth biggest country in the world in land area, and the only nation to govern an entire continent. They are well known with their iconic kangaroos and koala bears.
 
Did you know? Of Australia’s 24 million population, almost half (47%) of them were either born overseas or have one parent born overseas, with more than 260 languages spoken. Besides English, the most common are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese and Greek. Which leads to Australia known globally as one of the world’s most diverse and welcoming countries.

1. Growing Study Destination

Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, behind the United States and the UK, and currently housing nearly 700,000 international students.

2. International Recognition

Graduates from Australian schools are highly sought after due to the impressive international reputation of the Australian education system. This system is carefully regulated by the government in order to maintain the high standards of education associated with the country.

The University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales and Monash University were all ranked in the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.

3. Diversity of Education

​Australia has an outstanding, internationally recognized higher education system. With a wide variety of over 22,000 courses and degrees across more than 1,100 universities, vocational education, and English language training institutions, their system is ranked 8th in the Universitas 2019 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, higher than France, Germany, Norway and Japan.
 
The estimated annual tuition fee for their undergraduate programs ranged within AUD $25,000 - $46,000, while their postgraduate programs are within AUD $27,000 - $48,000. In comparison with the quality of education, it worth every cent.

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4.Research and Technology

​One of the most appealing aspects of Australia as study destination is the emphasis on scientific research. Australia is often at the forefront of new technology and innovations. Students in Australia can take advantage of the country’s impressive technology and resources, to embark their own research and innovation career.
 
Did you know? Wi-Fi, penicillin, the black box flight recorder, the Earth Hour initiative and the Cochlear implant were all invented by graduates from Australian universities.

5. Study and Work

International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while studying in Australia. This is a great opportunity if you want to earn some extra money or just want to gain work experience in your field of interest while you study.
 
A lot of degrees and vocational courses include work experience programs and internships so you can gain hands-on industry experience and grow your professional network, even before you graduate.
 
Once you have completed your degree, you may even eligible to apply for post-study works visa to stay and work in Australia. This is a great chance for you to put your newly gained knowledge to use and gain local work experience. With this visa, you can live, work, study, or even bring your family with you to Australia up to 4 years.
 
Institutions and government bodies are enthusiastic to help connect students with potential employers at careers fairs, employment hubs, job boards and industry networking events in every state and territory. The support, advice and opportunities that you can access will be a real advantage as you launch your brand new career.

6. Quality of Life

Australia’s standard of living is among the highest in the world. Many people around the world know Australia for being a beautiful country but they also enjoy world-class quality of living, with 6 of their cities ranked in the top 40 cities in the world. They are proud that their cities have some of the lowest crime rates in the world, and their streets and public spaces are open and safe. 
 
Surveys among international students reported almost 90% satisfaction scores for their living and study experience in Australia according to the 2018 Department of Education International Student Survey. Average living expenses for international students living in Australia is estimated around AUD $2,000 per month.