The Australian education system is recognized around the world for the quality of its teaching and research. Employers know that graduates of Australian universities are independent and creative thinkers with expert knowledge.
Australia is a prosperous, vibrant land of possibility. Australian people are friendly and welcoming. The economy is strong and there are job opportunities—paid at some of the highest rates in the world—for you to gain priceless experience while you complete your studies.
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Why Australia?
Half a million international students are currently studying in Australia—an enormous number when you consider that the population of Australia is only 24 million! Why do they choose Australia?
Excellence in Education
Australia consistently achieves top ten status in the Universitas annual ranking of national higher education systems. Australia has world-class universities–six of them in the world’s top one hundred–a well-regulated vocational education and training (VET) system, and high-quality English language schools.
[this could go in a sidebar or text-box or highlighted in some way] 93% of international students report that the reputation of Australian institutions and the quality of teaching and research was one of the main factors in their decision to choose Australia.
Lifestyle
Australian people are welcoming, broadminded and accepting of different cultures and lifestyles. The cities are clean, pleasant and cosmopolitan, bustling with life, filled with parks, museums, theaters and sports facilities, and serviced by efficient public transport systems. The world’s top ten most livable cities includes four from Australia: Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth. [Don’t want to drown the page in footnotes – but maybe set it up to display info when user hovers over text (or maybe just a link)? Global Liveability Ranking 2015 http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2015/08/daily-chart-5]
Australia is one of the safest countries in the world.
Nature
The natural environment is generally uncrowded, unpolluted and easy to access. Most cities have close proximity to unspoiled beaches and national parks. Visit the Great Barrier Reef, the vast arid outback or the lush rainforests of the east coast. Check out the unique wildlife: koala, platypus, cassowaries and kangaroos.
Work while you study—and after!
The Australian economy is strong. In most cities there are plenty of casual, part-time and full-time jobs available so you can support yourself financially and improve your English proficiency while studying. Student visas allow you to work for 40 hours every two weeks when your course is running, and for unlimited hours at other times. Minimum wages are the highest in the world. When you graduate, you may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa, or you may have an employer wanting to sponsor you for a new visa.
