Australia is consistently one of the most popular destinations in the world for international students. If you are weighing it up against other countries, here is what tends to make the difference, drawn from what our students tell us and from the sector itself.
Australian qualifications are recognised and respected worldwide, which gives graduates a competitive edge in the global job market. Eight Australian universities sit in the global top 100, and the country offers around 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions.
The system covers far more than university. Vocational Education and Training (VET) gives you industry-specific, hands-on skills in areas such as hospitality, construction, information technology, nursing, automotive and early childhood education. For many students a VET qualification is either a career in itself or a pathway into higher education.
Students on a student visa are permitted to work part time during their studies. That helps with living costs, and just as importantly it builds local work experience while you are still studying.
Australia offers post-study work visas that allow international students to gain work experience in the country after completing their studies. For students thinking beyond graduation, that matters as much as the course itself.
Australian universities provide support services for international students, including academic guidance, health services and counselling. Studying in an English-speaking environment also steadily improves your English, which is valuable across almost every profession.
The right course depends on your background, your budget and what you want to do afterwards. We spend time with education providers to understand their courses, pathways, career outcomes and fee structures, so the advice you get is about your options rather than ours.
If you would like your situation looked at, request a free assessment and a MARA registered migration agent will review your details.