Overview

Australia places a high priority on education and is keen to share its expertise with the rest of the world. Each year, Australia welcomes an increasing number of international students to study in our universities, institutes, colleges and schools. In 1998, there were 147,000 international students studying in Australia. The majority of these students (75%) undertook courses in the higher education and vocational education sectors. The most popular courses studied were business, administration and economics.

Australia’s standard of academic excellence is recognised and respected throughout the world. To assist in maintaining a high quality and reliable education system for international students, the Australian government has encouraged international education and training providers to adopt codes of conduct and has developed legislation to help ensure a stable, supportive and regulated environment.

Why Study in Australia?

• Australia’s education standards rank amongst the highest in the world.
• Australian qualifications are widely recognised and accepted.
• Australia has multiple institutions offering a wide variety of courses with flexible delivery methods.
• Government legislation and codes of conduct operate to regulate the industry and protect students.
• Educational facilities and teaching resources are of high quality.
• Competitive tuition fees and the low cost of living combine to represent good value for money.
• Australia offers an attractive lifestyle, favourable climate, safe and politically stable environment, exotic landmarks and wildlife, friendly people.
• Overseas students are welcome in Australia’s multicultural society.
• Networks of support exist to help students in all aspects of their stay in Australia.
• There are opportunities to travel and/or work whilst studying.