There’s almost nothing that Australia does not have…some of the best universities in the world with affordable education, an enviable lifestyle and beautiful scenic locales with golden beaches and stunning rainforests. Little wonder, then, that international students pick Australia as their preferred study abroad destination, and the numbers of students each year are growing!
These are some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad in Australia.

Diversity of students

You need never worry about finding people from your own country here! Australia is third behind only the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of numbers of international students, and has seen at least 200,000 foreign students attend its universities for the past several years. With study abroad programs in Australia becoming increasingly popular around the world, Australia is a very accessible destination for international students. The major universities here welcome international students, and provide programs and services that are tailored toward helping study abroad students make the most out of their educational experience.

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Global Academic Recognition

Despite being such a small nation, Australia is well known as being home to some of the best research institutions on Earth. High quality academic programs in science fields, like nursing and healthcare, chemistry, biology, zoology and wildlife, mathematics, technology and engineering are found in a great number of Australia’s major universities. As the educational degrees obtained here are recognised all over the world, this makes a study abroad program in Australia a valuable addition to every student’s professional resume.

Wide choice of subjects

There are over 40 universities in Australia, and each of them offers vast and varied opportunities to study a range of different subjects. Most study abroad students prefer the larger universities, where they can pick from just as many courses of study as any major American university. To give an example, the Australian National University offers a staggering 750 possible course combinations! This means that not only will you be able to take courses related to your major, you can also broaden your spectrum of learning by taking offbeat courses that you may not be able to find in your local institutions.

Study Abroad Scholarship Options

Study abroad expenses are usually the deal breaker for students who wish to obtain an international education. Recognising this, and wishing to give students every opportunity to unleash their talents, every year the Australian government sets aside over $200 million dollars specifically for international students coming to study at Australian universities. These are usually based on merit cum means, and there are certain requirements for application to some- for example, grade requirements, financial need, etc. Students who have been accepted to study abroad in Australia should inquire with the University’s financial aid department to see what scholarships may be available to them.

Work while you study

International students can work part-time while on a student visa, which will further help them to knock down the price of studying abroad in Australia. Students are allowed to work up to 40 hours every two weeks in jobs that require only basic skills, such as in the food and beverage service, petrol pumps or in their university campuses. This is something that can really help drive down the cost of education and living expenses. There is dignity of labour and no job is considered demeaning. With the minimum wage in Australia at just under 17 dollars per hour, students can cover a good chunk of their expenses associated with rent, groceries, utilities, and maybe even a bit of tuition.

Language no bar!

Studying in a country where English is not the primary language throws up many challenges for international students. Simple tasks like shopping in a grocery store or asking for directions could prove to be an ordeal for students in some European countries….and this is quite a non-issue for students in Australia! While some students may find it a bit hard at first to understand the lazy Australian drawl or pick up the nuances of Australian slang, they will soon enough become accustomed to this as well.

Fabulous weather

Most parts of Australia enjoy great weather which is an added bonus for students. Except for some places, Australia’s climate remains moderately warm to downright hot year round. Beaches are sun-drenched and attract tourists by the thousands. Top universities that are located in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne have temperatures that are usually above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A point to keep in mind is that, as Australia is in the southern hemisphere, seasons are reversed, and Christmas is sunny and warm!

Lots of activities

For students who enjoy exploring the outdoors, there is an endless number of memorable activities waiting for you. Plenty of outdoor adventures are available, and students can get away from civilization anytime they wish! Explore the Australian outback….hobnob with kangaroos on Kangaroo Island…check out some rock formations that are two billion years old and go trekking in stunningly beautiful rainforests. You can experience gorgeous scuba diving and snorkelling, and swim with the fishes under the Great Barrier Reef! For those who enjoy indoor activities, Australia is home to world class museums and art centers, and the Sydney Opera house hosts over 40 shows per week.

Work hard and play hard!

Australians are well known for their laid back lifestyles, and the student culture of the country is no different. Australian students do work hard and definitely take their schooling very seriously, but they have an excellent life balance with plenty of leisure activities too. Many of the major universities in Australia are located along the east coast and have easy access to parks, trails, and some beaches. People are used to an outdoorsy life and students usually fall in line as well. There are student clubs devoted to just about every type of relaxation activities and students get many chances to relax and enjoy themselves away from academics.

Visit nearby locations

While there are many opportunities for travel within the country, there are beautiful nearby locations where students can go for shorter breaks. New Zealand is just a short flight away, and many tropical islands of the South Pacific are easily within reach as well. These offer perfect getaways over school holidays (spring or fall break) or even for short weekend trips during the term.

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Name of The Universites

RankingWorld RankUniversityPresence Rank*Impact Rank*Openness Rank*Excellence Rank*
1
47
University of Melbourne
221
91
58
24
2
53
University of New South Wales
306
81
67
46
3
54
University of Queensland
245
97
46
35
4
63
University of Sydney
716
128
55
22
5
73
Monash University
421
157
43
44
6
75
Australian National University
159
77
70
140
7
104
University of Adelaide
579
142
93
123
8
133
University of Western Australia
590
206
91
120
9
219
Curtin University of Technology
986
296
188
207
10
232
Macquarie University
638
250
176
280
11
240
University of Technology Sydney
831
294
211
246
12
252
Deakin University
901
340
231
235
13
253
Griffith University
940
360
191
243
14
260
RMIT University
1364
241
272
318
15
261
University of Wollongong
634
326
234
275
16
324
University of Newcastle
955
452
232
316
17
356
University of Tasmania
719
490
222
383
18
370
La Trobe University
1310
442
268
427
19
372
University of South Australia
1999
481
316
386
20
401
Flinders University
1373
485
326
475
21
425
Western Sydney University
1495
611
399
426
22
590
Murdoch University
1884
663
473
739
23
651
Charles Sturt University
1373
594
639
930
24
663
Victoria University
2397
751
715
782
25
669
University of New England Australia
1803
642
585
918
26
734
Australian Catholic University
2393
1190
630
717
27
745
University of Canberra
2610
815
683
949
28
759
Queensland University of Technology
624
4870
178
245
29
764
University of Southern Queensland
1721
864
777
976
30
832
Southern Cross University
2841
908
759
1122
31
911
Central Queensland University CQUniversity
3294
1204
761
1115
32
981
University of the Sunshine Coast
2811
1699
748
1083
33
1023
Charles Darwin University
1884
1278
1154
1308
34
1048
Swinburne University of Technology
2360
830
5819
467
35
1066
Edith Cowan University
1044
3585
764
796
36
1100
Bond University
3511
1162
1389
1451
37
1140
Federation University Australia
4061
1783
1007
1283
38
1148
James Cook University
1140
7502
301
448
39
2409
Menzies School of Health Research
11660
7571
2100
1650
40
3856
Australian Maritime College
16575
5796
5819
2818
41
5111
Open Colleges
9609
975
5819
6626
42
5168
Torrens University Australia
9945
4640
5819
5379
43
5417
TAFE NSW Degrees
3141
1706
5819
6626
44
5478
(3) Melbourne Business School
14726
4877
2673
6626
45
6658
University of Notre Dame Australia
10065
3369
5819
6626
46
7169
TAFE Queensland
7098
4299
5819
6626
47
7495
Blue Mountains (Australian) International Hotel Management School
15581
9405
5819
5681
48
7501
Adelaide Institute of TAFE
7621
4739
5819
6626
49
8269
Canberra Institute of Technology
13734
5420
5819
6626
50
8318
Australian Film Television and Radio School
15979
5351
5819
6626
51
8342
Kangan Batman Institute
10886
5694
5819
6626
52
8492
Avondale College
8436
6083
5819
6626
53
8596
Holmesglen Institute
12977
5893
5819
6626
54
8848
The Tax Institute
3990
7117
5819
6626
55
8896
Box Hill Institute
18033
5953
5819
6626
56
8939
National Institute of Dramatic Art
10569
6561
5819
6626
57
9075
Eastern College Australia
14585
6417
5819
6626
58
9195
Chisholm Institute
17168
6375
5819
6626
59
9207
SAE Institute Qantm College
10966
6868
5819
6626
60
9261
William Angliss Institute
15394
6620
5819
6626
61
9549
Australia College of Nursing
14130
7108
5819
6626
62
9610
Australian Institute of Business
14655
7154
5819
6626
63
9645
Australian College of Applied Psychology
12671
7382
5819
6626
64
9665
International College of Management Sydney
13306
7355
5819
6626
65
9896
(4) ACS Distance Education
15190
7507
5819
6626
66
9940
Melbourne Polytechnic
13043
7745
5819
6626
67
10003
Melbourne Institute of Technology
14230
7747
5819
6626
68
10017
JMC Academy
12290
7934
5819
6626
69
10065
Endeavour College of Natural Health
16519
7637
5819
6626
70
10338
INSEARCH
18795
7863
5819
6626
71
10417
Governance Institute of Australia
11427
8503
5819
6626
72
10470
Taylors College
22219
7744
5819
6626
73
10483
South Metropolitan TAFE (Polytechnic West)
11635
8568
5819
6626
74
10633
Australian Defence Force Academy at UNSW
5276
9423
5819
6626
75
10810
Moore Theological College
7782
9378
5819
6626
76
11005
National Art School (Darlinghurst School of Art & Design)
13191
9142
5819
6626
77
11266
Holmes Institute
23763
8629
5819
6626
78
11275
Billy Blue College
22786
8744
5819
6626
79
11291
Gordon Geelong Institute of TAFE
17649
9187
5819
6626
80
11318
Monash College
17830
9208
5819
6626
81
11349
Engineering Institute of Technology
11805
9707
5819
6626
82
11429
The College of Law
13357
9677
5819
6626
83
11527
Kaplan Business School
18451
9399
5819
6626
84
11541
North Metropolitan TAFE
11416
9964
5819
6626
85
11592
Melbourne College of Advanced Education
19107
9458
5819
6626
86
11592
Alphacrucis College (Harvest Bible College)
11922
10009
5819
6626
87
11695
Law Society of South Australia
13019
10054
5819
6626
88
11703
Australian Institute of Music
21406
9424
5819
6626
89
11778
Think: Colleges
21898
9474
5819
6626
90
11805
University of Divinity
9014
10515
5819
6626
91
11871
Australian College of Physical Education
19811
9755
5819
6626
92
11950
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
14100
10271
5819
6626
93
11971
South Australian Institute of Business and Technology
24557
9444
5819
6626
94
12344
Victorian Institute of Technology
13962
10803
5819
6626
95
12462
Excelsia College (Wesley Institute)
15794
10785
5819
6626
96
12711
International College of Hotel Management
19979
10788
5819
6626
97
12723
Christian Heritage College
19548
10834
5819
6626
98
12869
IIBIT
18945
11068
5819
6626
99
12896
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Macquarie University
25788
10465
5819
6626
100
13306
Top Education Institute
15817
11894
5819
6626