STUDY IN

Australia

These are some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad in Australia.

There’s almost nothing that Australia does not have…some of the best universities in the world with affordable education, an enviable lifestyle and beautiful scenic locales with golden beaches and stunning rainforests. Little wonder, then, that international students pick Australia as their preferred study abroad destination, and the numbers of students each year are growing!

Diversity of students

You need never worry about finding people from your own country here! Australia is third behind only the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of numbers of international students, and has seen at least 200,000 foreign students attend its universities for the past several years. With study abroad programs in Australia becoming increasingly popular around the world, Australia is a very accessible destination for international students. The major universities here welcome international students, and provide programs and services that are tailored toward helping study abroad students make the most out of their educational experience.

Global Academic Recognition

Despite being such a small nation, Australia is well known as being home to some of the best research institutions on Earth. High quality academic programs in science fields, like nursing and healthcare, chemistry, biology, zoology and wildlife, mathematics, technology and engineering are found in a great number of Australia’s major universities. As the educational degrees obtained here are recognised all over the world, this makes a study abroad program in Australia a valuable addition to every student’s professional resume.

Wide choice of subjects

There are over 40 universities in Australia, and each of them offers vast and varied opportunities to study a range of different subjects. Most study abroad students prefer the larger universities, where they can pick from just as many courses of study as any major American university. To give an example, the Australian National University offers a staggering 750 possible course combinations! This means that not only will you be able to take courses related to your major, you can also broaden your spectrum of learning by taking offbeat courses that you may not be able to find in your local institutions.

Study Abroad Scholarship Options

Study abroad expenses are usually the deal breaker for students who wish to obtain an international education. Recognising this, and wishing to give students every opportunity to unleash their talents, every year the Australian government sets aside over $200 million dollars specifically for international students coming to study at Australian universities. These are usually based on merit cum means, and there are certain requirements for application to some- for example, grade requirements, financial need, etc. Students who have been accepted to study abroad in Australia should inquire with the University’s financial aid department to see what scholarships may be available to them.

Work while you study

International students can work part-time while on a student visa, which will further help them to knock down the price of studying abroad in Australia. Students are allowed to work up to 40 hours every two weeks in jobs that require only basic skills, such as in the food and beverage service, petrol pumps or in their university campuses. This is something that can really help drive down the cost of education and living expenses. There is dignity of labour and no job is considered demeaning. With the minimum wage in Australia at just under 17 dollars per hour, students can cover a good chunk of their expenses associated with rent, groceries, utilities, and maybe even a bit of tuition.

Language no bar!

Studying in a country where English is not the primary language throws up many challenges for international students. Simple tasks like shopping in a grocery store or asking for directions could prove to be an ordeal for students in some European countries….and this is quite a non-issue for students in Australia! While some students may find it a bit hard at first to understand the lazy Australian drawl or pick up the nuances of Australian slang, they will soon enough become accustomed to this as well.

Fabulous weather

Most parts of Australia enjoy great weather which is an added bonus for students. Except for some places, Australia’s climate remains moderately warm to downright hot year round. Beaches are sun-drenched and attract tourists by the thousands. Top universities that are located in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne have temperatures that are usually above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A point to keep in mind is that, as Australia is in the southern hemisphere, seasons are reversed, and Christmas is sunny and warm!

Lots of activities

For students who enjoy exploring the outdoors, there is an endless number of memorable activities waiting for you. Plenty of outdoor adventures are available, and students can get away from civilization anytime they wish! Explore the Australian outback….hobnob with kangaroos on Kangaroo Island…check out some rock formations that are two billion years old and go trekking in stunningly beautiful rainforests. You can experience gorgeous scuba diving and snorkelling, and swim with the fishes under the Great Barrier Reef! For those who enjoy indoor activities, Australia is home to world class museums and art centers, and the Sydney Opera house hosts over 40 shows per week.

Work hard and play hard!

Australians are well known for their laid back lifestyles, and the student culture of the country is no different. Australian students do work hard and definitely take their schooling very seriously, but they have an excellent life balance with plenty of leisure activities too. Many of the major universities in Australia are located along the east coast and have easy access to parks, trails, and some beaches. People are used to an outdoorsy life and students usually fall in line as well. There are student clubs devoted to just about every type of relaxation activities and students get many chances to relax and enjoy themselves away from academics.

Visit nearby locations

While there are many opportunities for travel within the country, there are beautiful nearby locations where students can go for shorter breaks. New Zealand is just a short flight away, and many tropical islands of the South Pacific are easily within reach as well. These offer perfect getaways over school holidays (spring or fall break) or even for short weekend trips during the term.
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NAME OF THE UNIVERSITIES

Ranking World Rank University Presence Rank* Impact Rank* Openness Rank* Excellence Rank*
1 47 University of Melbourne 221 91 58 24
2 53 University of New South Wales 306 81 67 46
3 54 University of Queensland 245 97 46 35
4 63 University of Sydney 716 128 55 22
5 73 Monash University 421 157 43 44
6 75 Australian National University 159 77 70 140
7 104 University of Adelaide 579 142 93 123
8 133 University of Western Australia 590 206 91 120
9 219 Curtin University of Technology 986 296 188 207
10 232 Macquarie University 638 250 176 280
11 240 University of Technology Sydney 831 294 211 246
12 252 Deakin University 901 340 231 235
13 253 Griffith University 940 360 191 243
14 260 RMIT University 1364 241 272 318
15 261 University of Wollongong 634 326 234 275
16 324 University of Newcastle 955 452 232 316
17 356 University of Tasmania 719 490 222 383
18 370 La Trobe University 1310 442 268 427
19 372 University of South Australia 1999 481 316 386
20 401 Flinders University 1373 485 326 475
21 425 Western Sydney University 1495 611 399 426
22 590 Murdoch University 1884 663 473 739
23 651 Charles Sturt University 1373 594 639 930
24 663 Victoria University 2397 751 715 782
25 669 University of New England Australia 1803 642 585 918
26 734 Australian Catholic University 2393 1190 630 717
27 745 University of Canberra 2610 815 683 949
28 759 Queensland University of Technology 624 4870 178 245
29 764 University of Southern Queensland 1721 864 777 976
30 832 Southern Cross University 2841 908 759 1122
31 911 Central Queensland University CQUniversity 3294 1204 761 1115
32 981 University of the Sunshine Coast 2811 1699 748 1083
33 1023 Charles Darwin University 1884 1278 1154 1308
34 1048 Swinburne University of Technology 2360 830 5819 467
35 1066 Edith Cowan University 1044 3585 764 796
36 1100 Bond University 3511 1162 1389 1451
37 1140 Federation University Australia 4061 1783 1007 1283
38 1148 James Cook University 1140 7502 301 448
39 2409 Menzies School of Health Research 11660 7571 2100 1650
40 3856 Australian Maritime College 16575 5796 5819 2818
41 5111 Open Colleges 9609 975 5819 6626
42 5168 Torrens University Australia 9945 4640 5819 5379
43 5417 TAFE NSW Degrees 3141 1706 5819 6626
44 5478 (3) Melbourne Business School 14726 4877 2673 6626
45 6658 University of Notre Dame Australia 10065 3369 5819 6626
46 7169 TAFE Queensland 7098 4299 5819 6626
47 7495 Blue Mountains (Australian) International Hotel Management School 15581 9405 5819 5681
48 7501 Adelaide Institute of TAFE 7621 4739 5819 6626
49 8269 Canberra Institute of Technology 13734 5420 5819 6626
50 8318 Australian Film Television and Radio School 15979 5351 5819 6626
51 8342 Kangan Batman Institute 10886 5694 5819 6626
52 8492 Avondale College 8436 6083 5819 6626
53 8596 Holmesglen Institute 12977 5893 5819 6626
54 8848 The Tax Institute 3990 7117 5819 6626
55 8896 Box Hill Institute 18033 5953 5819 6626
56 8939 National Institute of Dramatic Art 10569 6561 5819 6626
57 9075 Eastern College Australia 14585 6417 5819 6626
58 9195 Chisholm Institute 17168 6375 5819 6626
59 9207 SAE Institute Qantm College 10966 6868 5819 6626
60 9261 William Angliss Institute 15394 6620 5819 6626
61 9549 Australia College of Nursing 14130 7108 5819 6626
62 9610 Australian Institute of Business 14655 7154 5819 6626
63 9645 Australian College of Applied Psychology 12671 7382 5819 6626
64 9665 International College of Management Sydney 13306 7355 5819 6626
65 9896 (4) ACS Distance Education 15190 7507 5819 6626
66 9940 Melbourne Polytechnic 13043 7745 5819 6626
67 10003 Melbourne Institute of Technology 14230 7747 5819 6626
68 10017 JMC Academy 12290 7934 5819 6626
69 10065 Endeavour College of Natural Health 16519 7637 5819 6626
70 10338 INSEARCH 18795 7863 5819 6626
71 10417 Governance Institute of Australia 11427 8503 5819 6626
72 10470 Taylors College 22219 7744 5819 6626
73 10483 South Metropolitan TAFE (Polytechnic West) 11635 8568 5819 6626
74 10633 Australian Defence Force Academy at UNSW 5276 9423 5819 6626
75 10810 Moore Theological College 7782 9378 5819 6626
76 11005 National Art School (Darlinghurst School of Art & Design) 13191 9142 5819 6626
77 11266 Holmes Institute 23763 8629 5819 6626
78 11275 Billy Blue College 22786 8744 5819 6626
79 11291 Gordon Geelong Institute of TAFE 17649 9187 5819 6626
80 11318 Monash College 17830 9208 5819 6626
81 11349 Engineering Institute of Technology 11805 9707 5819 6626
82 11429 The College of Law 13357 9677 5819 6626
83 11527 Kaplan Business School 18451 9399 5819 6626
84 11541 North Metropolitan TAFE 11416 9964 5819 6626
85 11592 Melbourne College of Advanced Education 19107 9458 5819 6626
86 11592 Alphacrucis College (Harvest Bible College) 11922 10009 5819 6626
87 11695 Law Society of South Australia 13019 10054 5819 6626
88 11703 Australian Institute of Music 21406 9424 5819 6626
89 11778 Think: Colleges 21898 9474 5819 6626
90 11805 University of Divinity 9014 10515 5819 6626
91 11871 Australian College of Physical Education 19811 9755 5819 6626
92 11950 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education 14100 10271 5819 6626
93 11971 South Australian Institute of Business and Technology 24557 9444 5819 6626
94 12344 Victorian Institute of Technology 13962 10803 5819 6626
95 12462 Excelsia College (Wesley Institute) 15794 10785 5819 6626
96 12711 International College of Hotel Management 19979 10788 5819 6626
97 12723 Christian Heritage College 19548 10834 5819 6626
98 12869 IIBIT 18945 11068 5819 6626
99 12896 Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Macquarie University 25788 10465 5819 6626
100 13306 Top Education Institute 15817 11894 5819 6626