Australia: An Ideal Destination for International Students

by Ragini Sharma Study Abroad Consultant

There are more than 190 countries in the world, but Australia is unique of them all in more ways than one. It is the biggest island in the world and only country to control an entire continent. It has some of the unique wildlife like Kangaroos and Koalas and some of the must visit sites like the great coral reef.

With all this, Australia is also known for its world class education system. Australia has been attracting students from across the globe and has become third most popular destination for international students.

Apart from great academics and quality of life, there are certain other factors that makes it attractive to study in Australia for international students.

·        High quality universities

As mentioned previously, Australia has a world class education system. And it reflects in ranking of its universities. Australian universities consistently feature among top 100 of world university rankings like QS and Times higher education rankings. This is a testament to quality of education being provided in Australian universities.

·        Quality Assurance

Australia makes sure that quality being provided in its universities is up to the mark. Australia has independent national quality assurance agency i.e., The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) that ensures quality in higher education in Australia. Similarly, there is The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) which is an agency for quality assurance in Vocational education and training sector.

·        Support Facilities for International students

Australian government and Australian universities put a lot of effort in making sure that arriving international student is comfortable in Australia. Every Australian university have an international student support unit. They help them settle down, adjust with new culture and lifestyle, and make sure they are well taken care of.  

·        Scholarships

Studying in Australia is a bit expensive. But there are many universities that offers scholarship to international students to lessen their economic burden. Some of the prominent scholarships are The University of Adelaide Global Citizens Scholarship (International) offered by The University of Adelaide, Deakin International Scholarship by Deakin University, Macquarie University India Scholarship by Macquarie University, Future Leaders Scholarship by RMIT University etc. So, one can check for study in Australia with scholarship.

·        Work Opportunity

Australia provides tremendous work opportunities to international students They have an option to earn while they learn on Student Visa (Subclass 500) and upon completion of minimum two years of education can apply for Post Study Work Visa (PSW) to stay back and earn full time in Australia. 

Australia is a great place to live and study for students who are considering pursuing their higher education abroad. Do you know top 5 cities in Australia regularly feature among most livable cities in the world? With these many perks you should consider studying in Australia.

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