| tralia is one of the best study abroad destinations | | | | > The Australian National University (ANU) |
| places in the world with Australian educational | | | | > The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) |
| institutions enjoying a very strong reputation for | | | | > Monash University (Monash) |
| excellence in the international marketplace and a highly | | | | > The University of New South Wales (UNSW) |
| innovative policy plan for the sector. You can enjoy | | | | > The University of Queensland (UQ) |
| the beauty of the Australian beaches, forests and | | | | > The University of Sydney (Sydney) |
| outback whilst you earn your degree. The cost of living | | | | > The University of Western Australia (UWA) |
| is very affordable and yet Australia has a standard of | | | | For profiles of all the top Australian universities visit our |
| living that is among the highest in the world. | | | | Australian Universities directory on the website. Find |
| With the 3rd largest number of international students in | | | | top Australian universities in Sydney, Melbourne, |
| the English-speaking world behind the USA and | | | | Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin and |
| UK,Australia has become many students' choice of | | | | many other cities around Australia. In Australia, the |
| destination for international study. Over 250,000 | | | | majority of universities are public. There are a total of |
| international students now study in Australia. Our | | | | 38 universities (and 4 private universities) spanning the |
| Australian Education system provides more than | | | | eight states and territories of New South Wales, |
| 15,000 internationally recognized courses that are all of | | | | Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, South |
| world class standard. | | | | Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the |
| Australia is the world's smallest continent and the | | | | Northern Territory. |
| largest island. It is like nowhere else in the world. It has | | | | Every university and colleges that offers courses for |
| an area as big as mainland of the United States but | | | | international students must be accredited by the |
| has a population of only 20 million people. The | | | | Australian Government ensuring that they publish their |
| population is comprised of over 130 nationalities which | | | | correct locations, courses, and tuition fees. International |
| makes Australia one of the most multicultural countries | | | | students that intend on studying in Australia will need to |
| in the world. This broad ethnic mix has created a rich | | | | have a valid student visa for the length of their training |
| cultural blend of languages, fashions, architecture and | | | | in the country. Prospective student need to check with |
| cuisines. | | | | the Australian Embassy in your home country to see |
| Whether you decide to study at a university, English | | | | whether you are eligible to apply for a student visa |
| college, international school, TAFE College or vocational | | | | prior to receiving your official confirmation of enrollment |
| institute you will receive a high quality education | | | | and then paying your tuition fees. You will additionally |
| ensuring future success in your chosen career. | | | | require Overseas Student |
| The Australian education and training system has four | | | | Health Cover (OSHC) |
| main sectors: universities, vocational education and | | | | On arrival in Australia most institutions provide |
| training,schools and English language training colleges | | | | orientation for new students including organizing |
| The Australian education system has been created to | | | | accommodation and other services required for your |
| allow students to easily move along training pathways | | | | study abroad stay in Australia. |
| from one from one qualification level to the next. | | | | Living costs to study in Australia for international |
| Additionally students can easily transfer from one | | | | students are very affordable with a good range of |
| institution to a new one. | | | | options available whether you choose to live with other |
| The top Australian universities listed below are all part | | | | students or on your own. You can choose to live in the |
| of what is called the 'Group of Eight' Australian | | | | following types of accommodation: On Campus for |
| universities. These top Australian universities carry out | | | | between AU$100-250 PW or Off Campus in |
| the majority of all Australia research and development | | | | shareaccommodation, private rental accommodation, |
| and between them secure on average than 60% of all | | | | home-stay accommodation living with an Australian |
| Australian university research funding. | | | | family or in budget hotels and guest houses. |
| Top Australian Universities for research and Funding | | | | One of the great things about studying in Australia is |
| (Group of Eight). Universities are listed in alphabetical | | | | the fact that international students can work up to 20 |
| order: | | | | hours each week during their semesters and full-time |
| > The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | | | | over their holiday periods. |