7 Things that make Australia the best place to study

We all have an endless list of people we know, who have studied abroad. Various nations such as the United Kingdoms, Germany, USA, etc. have different education policies and options. And people are often seen investing more in their higher education to secure a bright future.

How if someone asks you, ā€œamongst the various nations, which is your dream destination for higher education?ā€ Have you got a definite answer when it comes down to your preference of a nation to study in? Or are you considering various options to decide one?

Let us talk about education in Australia today. Let us see the reasons behind why studying in Australia a penchant for higher studies. Also, we will be discussing the benefits of studying in Australia. And who knows, after reading this, you might end up having your definite answer.

As we know, the basic factors to contemplate when we are considering studying abroad are the cost of education and the job opportunities. Let us see how Australian education system helps minimising the former and maximising the latter. What makes Australia the third most popular destination for studies? Hereā€™s all you need to know.

Diversity of education:

There are a total of 43 universities in Australia, out of which 40 are Australian, 2 are international and 1 is a private research university. International students can learn from various courses being offered at these universities or vocational institutions. The wide range of courses being offered by these universities include science, management and commerce, humanities, engineering, law and health sciences.

Whatā€™s more, a student can get enrolled for 2 bachelorā€™s degrees simultaneously and earn a double or combined bachelorā€™s degree. This is a common practice in the arts, commerce, law and science disciplines.

High quality of education:

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australiaā€™s independent national regulatory and quality agency for higher education. Any institution, whether private or public, that imparts higher education in or from Australia must first registered by TEQSA.

TEQSA safeguards student interests and quality of education by higher education providers. It ensures that all universities or non-university higher education providers must meet up with the regulation of Higher Education Standards Framework 2015. This has helped the Australian universities ranks in worldā€™s top 50 in many fields like arts and humanities, clinical, pre-clinical and health, engineering and technology, life sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences. Study in Australia is sure to get your degree recognised internationally.

The quality of Australian education can also be determined from the fact that since 1945, Australian universities have produced 15 Nobel laureates.

Opportunity to gain work experience while studying:

Coming to Australia on student visa allows students to work up to 20 hours per week while continuing their studies during a semester. During semester breaks, a student can work full time without any bounds. There are no restrictions on work hours of students with a postgraduate research sector visa (574). The work can only start once the studies have commenced. Implying that if you arrive in Australia a few weeks prior to the commencement of your studies, you may not work till your education programme starts.

Working along with studying may help students support the costs of studying and living in Australia. Also, students can gain experience in their field while studying here.

Friendly natives:

Despite of the cultural diversity in the kangaroo nation, it is a friendly and harmonious community. The Australian natives are welcoming and hospitable. People from across the globe have made Oz their home, and the natives are nothing but proud of this. You may find people speaking a great many languages here, the most common from them includes Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese and Greek, apart from English.

With sunny beaches, equally warm people, and a world-renowned degree, you are bound to enjoy living in Australia more than anywhere else.

Employment opportunities after completing studies:

Australia is an amazing place to live and you are sure to enjoy your stay here. There are many students who donā€™t feel like going back to their native countries after getting accustomed to living the Oz way. Australian universities provide with education which never makes employment an issue for students. As with education, pursuing a career in your desired field in Australia has its own perks. With the right visa, one is bound to get ample job opportunities after finishing their study in Australia.

Experience high standard of living:

People in kangaroo nation love to live world-class. The fact that 7 of the Australian cities are ranked in the top 100 cities of the world, proves the same. These 7 cities include almost all of Australiaā€™s major cities ā€“ Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Peth, and the Gold Coast. It may obviously be a tad bit expensive to live in the major cities, but despite this, the costs of living for students are much affordable. As a student you can opt to find accommodations in the suburbs, which majority of the students already do, and continue studying in top universities.

Popularity for higher education:

According to stats, Australia is the third most popular destination, behind USA and UK, for higher education amongst international students. There are currently 700,000 international students studying in Australia. And a research conducted by University College of Londonā€™s Centre for Global Higher Education suggests that recent trends indicate Australiaā€™s rise to the second position. According to the research, Australia may soon surpass the UK in this list.

Itā€™s not just the sandy beaches, kangaroos, platypuses, and koalas. Australia has much more to offer, such as education to international students. You must seriously consider studying in Australia for your higher education. Do visit various university websites to ascertain what you need to do to fulfil the criteria. Study bachelor of business and make the most of highly recognised education system while enjoying beautiful natural surroundings.

Susan Liu
Susan Liuhttps://www.ozford.edu.au/
Susan is working with Ozford College as an admin head. She loves to write tips and tricks on education topics. Ozford is committed to provide quality Bachelor of Business Management programs designed to help students achieve their career goals, and embrace lifelong learning while study in Melbourne, Australia.
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