| Data from the year 2000 to 2005 shows that the total | | | | language course at the same time to improve their |
| number of foreign students within the Australian city of | | | | language proficiency. |
| Melbourne has really ballooned. There was an | | | | The number of foreign students helps transform |
| explosion of such international students in terms of | | | | Melbourne because of the money they infuse into the |
| number. The figure was interesting because many | | | | local economy. It is estimated that each of the 70,000 |
| experts and analysts cite that the rising number of | | | | international students, as of the latest count, have |
| students is comparable to the volume of construction | | | | contributed around $600 of their individual allowances |
| and new home establishments in the city. | | | | to local commercial establishments for purchased |
| Melbourne has eight major universities that lure foreign | | | | goods and services. |
| students. Those universities are widely known and are | | | | No wonder the city is securing more revenue to |
| popular all over the world. The quality of education is | | | | power its many growth initiatives. As trading and |
| one factor that lures foreign students into the city. | | | | business operations are thriving due to the presence |
| There are also numerous credible and high-quality | | | | of foreign students, more business opportunities are |
| universities around the Asia-Pacific region, but many | | | | arising for local and even offshore entrepreneurs. |
| foreign students choose institutions in Melbourne | | | | Many investors are 'eyeing up' the city because of the |
| because of a belief that they would be able to learn | | | | revenue potential it can provide them. Indeed, |
| more from the city's major universities. | | | | Melbourne is becoming more and more productive and |
| Foreign students in the city are mostly comprised of | | | | economically viable in aspect to growing businesses. |
| Asian students, particularly those from South Korea. | | | | The city says foreign students are very much |
| Most of these students also take English as second | | | | welcome to study in its major universities. |