If you are wondering about the benefits of studying in Australia, it’s time to know that it is the perfect place where you can continue your education, get a world-class degree, accelerate your career and get lots of opportunities.
Whether you choose an MBA, engineering degree, humanities or an English course, Australia is hard to beat for living standards, academic excellence and support for international students.
Australia’s capitals, including Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane, are among the top 30 cities in the world for international students.
Interesting, isn’t it? Read on to discover more reasons to choose Australia as your study abroad destination.
How is the quality of life in Australia?
The quality of life in Australia ranks only behind Norway as the best in the world. With advanced infrastructure, leading healthcare services, a dynamic public transport offering, numerous student services and a relatively affordable cost of living, Australia is a haven for those looking to study abroad. The country also has five of the world’s top 30 cities for students in terms of quality of life, employment, cost of living and student community.
The Australian government also offers many incentives for international students, including scholarships worth $200 million, multi-field work visas, numerous research opportunities and the opportunity to gain permanent residency status after you graduate.
What is the education level in Australia?
Australia has a national higher education regulatory and quality body, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). It was established by the Australian Government to monitor quality and regulate university and non-university higher education providers according to a set of standards developed by the independent Higher Education Standards Panel. In addition, the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act protects the following:
- The well-being of all international students.
- The quality of students’ educational experiences.
- Providing current and accurate information.
Do you master the English language in Australia?
Guess? This is another advantage of studying in Australia. If you want to master English, Australia is a great place to put your language skills to the test.
Everything you see and learn in class; you will put into practice every day. You work on your English in writing, reading, listening or speaking.
In the end, your brain will think in English and you won’t have to mentally translate from your first language to get an answer.
More reasons to live in Australia? Rights for international students!
You can’t beat Australia when it comes to implementing rights and consumer protection. It has the strictest consumer protection for international students. Under the Australian Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, all programs offered to overseas students meet strict government regulations.
5 interesting facts about Australia
- Australia has over 1000 institutions offering over 22,000 courses.
- The country is currently home to some 700,000 international students.
- 4 in 10 Australians are migrants.
- 30% of Australia’s total population is foreign born.
- Women in Australia gained the right to vote in 1902, second only to New Zealand.
How can I get a full scholarship in Australia?
Studying abroad can be a major concern for many international students and that is why many students may give up on their dream of studying abroad.
However, you will find many funding opportunities if you intend to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Australian universities.
These are normally based on merit-based resources and there are pre-defined requirements for an application such as qualification requirements, financial need, and so on.
Students who are recognized to study abroad in Australia should check on the university’s official website to find out which scholarships are available to them.
Study in Australia with IDP
Studying abroad involves more than just getting an acceptance letter from your chosen university (or school) and getting your student visa approved. So to save you all the hassle, IDP provides exclusive Student Essential Services (SES) to our scholars who wish to study in Australia such as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Accommodation Services, Guardianship and Welfare Services, IDP ISIC Student Benefit Card, IDP Helpline and much more!
Countless reasons to study in Australia are still up for grabs. ready to start?
Book a FREE appointment with your IDP advisor to discuss your study options in Australia.
