Australia has an outstanding higher education system. With over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, our system is ranked 8th in the University as 2019 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, higher than France, Germany, Norway and Japan.
International students report almost 90% satisfaction scores for their living and study experience in Australia according to the 2018 Department of Education International Student Survey. Recent sentiment surveys conducted by Study Australia have found that more than 80% of onshore students intend to finish their studies in Australia, indicating they are very satisfied with the quality of their education they have been receiving.
We already knew our cities were great places to live and study but now it’s official! According to QS Best Student Cities 2019, almost all of our major cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast – are in the world’s top 100 student cities.
When you study with Australia, you have the opportunity to pursue an outstanding education from leading institutions. Australia’s extraordinary heritage of innovation means your potential for success is boundless. You really can achieve great things with an Australian education.
That’s because we’re a leading provider of high quality education for international students and our institutions are consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. International students enjoy an unrivalled range of study options in Australia, with more than 1,100 institutions and 22,000 courses to choose from, across every discipline and at every level.
Studying here will boost your career prospects because graduates from Australia are desirable employees in any workplace. In most fields, an
Australian qualification is recognised by employers throughout the world.
Australian courses are constantly updated with input from industry leaders to ensure your skills and knowledge are current, strengthening your
ability to compete for jobs.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) allows students to easily move through the education system. It also provides an easy way for
countries to recognise your qualification and issue a comparable qualification for local use.
You can study with peace of mind, thanks to Australia’s well developed system of regulation, and quality controls designed to protect you. Australia sets the standard for excellence in education internationally. Our education sector is based on a network of world leading education providers, premium facilities, outstanding lecturers and student support services. There is a robust system of quality control and government accreditation to ensure you receive a premium university experience. This system was specifically designed for international students and refined over many years.
Australia is a safe, inclusive and supportive study environment, where you will feel welcomed and inspired. Australians have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming, with an open and informal approach to life, while also showing respect for the rights and freedoms of others. Australia has a very high standard of living, with the quality of education, healthcare, transport, infrastructure and government services all well
above international averages.
Australia has a reputation as a safe place to live, with the streets and public spaces of Australian cities offering security and freedom not always found in other parts of the world. In fact, Australian cities have some of the lowest crime rates in the world. Whether you’re in a city, town or regional area, your Australian experience will be hugely rewarding.
When you study here, you will join hundreds of thousands of students from Australia and around the world including many from your home country who are discovering new friends and exciting opportunities.
In Australia, we believe collaboration is key to our students’ success. You will work closely with classmates, researchers, instructors and other faculties. In many cases, you can gain hands on industry experience through placements and internships. This combination of teamwork, shared learning, and industry focus will strengthen your career and postgraduate study prospects.