Study in Australia Blog

      13 January 2017 09:00:00 AEST

    Thinking about studying abroad? There’s no shortage of amazing places out there, where you can deepen your knowledge and discover a totally different part of the world.

    The decision to study overseas is a big one for so many reasons, especially when it comes to the country or city you choose to call home.

    Whatever your criteria for choosing a new base, Australia ticks all the boxes. Here are seven reasons why we think you should consider studying in Australia...

    Australia is beautiful! 12 Apostles

    1. Australia is really, REALLY beautiful

    When you think of Australia, you probably imagine golden beaches trimmed by surf-perfect swells, the burnt orange of the Outback, and trendy young cities with their iconic man-made landmarks (here's looking at you, Sydney Opera House!)

    Well, what you’re picturing is pretty much the reality. Australia is incredibly easy on the eyes, from its lush, tropical rainforests to open pastoral plains. Plus, there’s SO much of it to see! You'll never get bored looking at these landscapes.

    DID YOU KNOW: Australia is the sixth largest country in the world?

    2. Our universities are tops

    Australia’s lifestyle is hugely appealing to exchange students, but the quality of our universities also plays a big role in attracting knowledge-hungry visitors from across the globe.

    Six Australian universities are ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the world: The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, and Monash University.

    (QS World University Rankings 2016-2017)

    Yes! You can cuddle a koala in Australia!

    3. You can cuddle koalas!

    Koalas! Who doesn’t love our plump, furry, leaf-eating friends? However, don’t expect to have a family of koalas living in the gumtrees outside your apartment when you decide to study in Australia.

    These little guys (which you should never call koala 'bears', by the way) are quite shy and not easy to spot in the wild, but you can have your very own koala encounter at places like Australia Zoo or Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

    While your options to actually cuddle a koala might be limited to certain zoos, you can expect to come across an array of adorable wildlife such as kangaroos, possums and even the smiling quokka.

    4. We embrace diverse cultures

    Australia is as multicultural as they come. Just over a quarter of Australia’s population were born overseas, with a further 20% having at least one parent born outside Australia.

    Because of this diversity, you’ll have no trouble finding a community of expats when you study abroad in Australia – especially if you live in a capital city like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth. Best of all, with diverse culture comes diverse cuisine!

    5. You can work while you study

    Being an international student can be a costly experience. Luckily, Australian student visas allow you to earn while you learn.

    There are a couple of rules (e.g. you can only start working once you’ve started your course, and the amount of work you and your spouse can do depends on what you’re studying), but the ability to work while you study goes a long way in paying for your tuition, living expenses, and must-do travel experiences while you’re in Australia.

    Stunning Sydney at sunset

    6. The weather is usually pretty great

    Okay, so there’s the occasional cyclone up North and the tar on the roads has been known to bubble in the height of Summer but, for the most part, Australia is blessed with A+ weather– especially along coastal regions, which is where 98% of the population reside.

    Don’t forget how big Australia is, though. While winter in Queensland can mean a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius, it will be snowing just across the border in New South Wales. 

    7. We love international students...

    ... and they love us! The 2015 International Student Survey revealed 80% of international students in Australia were either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience here.

    Australia is also the third most popular destination for international students in the world. We think it’s pretty easy to see why!

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