Study in Australia
Everyone talks about Australia as a great place to live or visit, but what about studying there?
Australia is one of the world’s leading providers of education and training. There are over 400,000 students from 200 countries studying in Australia each year!
There are several reasons why you should study in Australia.
Education in Australia is challenging and flexible. Australia is a safe, modern and dynamic country that is a leader in the Asia-Pacific region and plays an important role throughout the world. Australian education is also recognized around the world.
There are several reasons to choose Australia as an educational destination. Education in Australia is challenging and flexible, but most importantly it is internationally recognized and respected. Australia is a safe, modern and dynamic country, a leader in the Asia-Pacific region and playing an important role globally.
Here are some excellent reasons to study in Australia: a) Quality, b) Affordability, c) A well-rounded educational experience, d) Reputation and e) Safety
Quality
Australian institutions have an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training. In fact, Australia offers the world’s best practice in education and training quality assurance. The education system is subject to continuous checks and controls by government, industry and professional bodies to maintain and improve its already high standards. Several institutions in Australia are also ISO 9001 certified which guarantees the quality of service they provide.
Australian universities are widely recognized in many areas. In fact, the Times Higher Education rankings placed seven Australian universities in the top 100 universities in the world in 2006.
Australia has a reputation for creating and adopting new and innovative technologies. Australian universities have placed great importance on developing world-class research facilities and centers of excellence. This reputation has been confirmed with eight Australian researchers receiving Nobel prizes in different areas.
Finally, you will find that Australian graduates are very successful in getting jobs soon after graduation and developing successful careers around the world. When you study in Australia, you study programs that have often been developed in consultation with various industries. This ensures that the studies you undertake are relevant and meet the needs and requirements of the very companies and industries that are looking for highly qualified individuals with an internationally recognized qualification.
affordability
Living expenses and tuition fees in Australia are considerably cheaper than in other countries like the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The structure of the Australian education system is affordable and of high quality.
In addition, international students have the opportunity to work up to 20 hours a week informally during their studies and full-time during vacation periods, provided they hold a relevant work visa. This gives students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and/or earn extra money to support themselves while in Australia.
A complete educational experience
Studying in Australia is a complete life experience!
International students in Australia, while undertaking their chosen study program, have the opportunity to enhance their studies by participating in the many extra-curricular activities offered by all Australian institutions.
Most Australian institutions incorporate internships, exchange programs and volunteer programs into the normal study programs to allow students to add value to their international study experience. In Australia, institutions know that companies are looking for graduates with a well-rounded profile, with international experience and an understanding of the world around them.
In addition, Australia’s multicultural perspective allows students to meet people from hundreds of countries around the world. Remember, there are students from over 200 countries studying at Australian institutions! Where in the world can you walk into a classroom and have the opportunity to network and make lifelong friends with people from all corners of the world?
Australia’s geographical location also allows you the ability to travel to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This is if you consider yourself a global citizen!
Reputation
Australia is a popular study destination for thousands of international students and has been for many years. During 2006, almost 400,000 international students from around the world studied in Australia.
Australian institutions are sensitive to cultural and religious needs and provide well-equipped, safe, welcoming and quality-assured services to international students studying in Australia.
Australian institutions have years of experience and knowledge in receiving and supporting international students and this is delivered through extensive support services. They place a lot of importance on making your experience in Australia as easy as possible and adapting quickly to your new environment. They will help you to the best of their ability to ensure that you enjoy your time in Australia and get the most out of your study experience. In fact, all Australian institutions are required to provide extensive student support services to their international students under Australian law.
We encourage you to visit each institution’s website to find out more about the services they provide to their students.
Security
The Australian government has put in place legislation to protect international students while they study in Australia. In Australia, you get the world’s most stringent protection for international students through the ‘Overseas Educational Services (ESOS) Act 2000’.
The ESOS Act is Australian legislation that regulates institutions that provide education to international students. ESOS Laws ensure that they meet consistent national standards in educational delivery, facilities and services. It also mandates a nationally consistent approach to registering education providers so that the quality of programs and associated support services offered to students remains high.
We invite you to learn more about Australia and don’t wait any longer for an extraordinary life experience!