Why Australia?

Often known as a place ideal to live or visit, Australia has become a destination for international students in recent decades.

Drawing a striking number of some 400,000 students from 200 countries coming to study each year, Australia proves a fertile land for education and training. By offering a challenging and flexible education system, Australia has earned itself increasingly universal recognition and respect.

Such international prestige owes much to the whole package of quality, affordability, a complete educational experience, reputation, and safety that the Asia-Pacific region’s leader is proud to have.


Quality

Although they gain worldwide reputation for distinction, all areas of education and training in Australia are continually checked and monitored by the government, industry and professional organizations to make sure they always satisfy the required standards. A number of institutions own ISO 9001 certification to commit to the quality of services provided.

The internationally recognized quality brought seven Australian universities into the World’s Top 100 Universities in 2006 in the Timers Higher Education rankings.

Australian institutions have also been reputed for their world standard research facilities. Earning the nation Nobel Prizes in different areas, the eight Australian researchers prove how perfect the technology investment has been.

More importantly, the practical or industry-oriented study programs are the key to help graduates easily enter the labor force. The programs are built in consultation with various industries to make sure the students are on track with the real-life job requirements.


Affordability

Despite offering a level education and training quality, Australia is much more favored than the United Kingdom and the US due to its affordability in terms of both tuition fees and living costs.

Furthermore, students are encouraged to avail themselves of the chances to work up to 20 hours a week, which certainly earn them valuable work experience and extra money.


Educational Experience

A complete education experience is waiting anyone who wishes or plans to study in Australia. All institutions here have extra curricular activities including internships, and exchange and volunteer programs to help students improve their chosen studies and gain international study experience which is actually appealing to future employers.

In addition, the unique opportunities to make acquaintance with friends from different cultures would be found nowhere other than the multi-cultural Australia. Remember, students from more than 200 countries are studying annually here. Also chances to travel around the Asia-Pacific region are not impossible due to the country’s geography.


Reputation

Quality and reputation are inseparable. With such a huge number of global students, Australian institutions know well how to support them, particularly in terms of cultural and religious needs based on their unrivalled experience.

The extensive and qualified support programs and services are designed to help international students feel most comfortable with the study and life in Australia. These services are compulsory under Australian law. Details about student support can be found on institutional website.

Safety

Last but not least, safety for international students has been one of the top priorities of the Australia Government following the introduction of the ‘Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000’.

The ESOS Act regulates the local education providers to make sure their facilities, programs, and services meet national steady standards.