Australia stands proud as a leading international education hub with 8 of the top 100 universities in the world. An increasing number of international students are opting for Australia to study abroad for its world-class education, post-study work opportunities and excellent quality of living. Whatever course you choose to undertake, you’ll be assured of unbeatable academic excellence and support system for international students.

Popular destination among Indian students

Its quality of education, variety of courses to choose from, and post-study work opportunities make it one of the most desirable destinations among Indian students. When you opt to study in Australia, you get to choose from 22,000 courses available in 1,100 universities and institutions, acquire globally-recognised degrees, explore various scholarship opportunities and receive education from the best instructors in the world.

Internationally accredited qualifications

Australian qualifications are globally recognised, and universities in Australia are renowned for their research and training methodologies. Their teaching pedagogy is valued worldwide for their academic excellence, with seven of Australian universities consistently ranking in the top 100 of the QS World Ranking and Times Higher Education Rankings.

QS Rankings of Australian Universities 2020

S.No	Institution	Location	2020	2019
1	The Australian National University	Australia	29	24
2	The University of Melbourne	Australia	38	39
3	The University of Sydney	Australia	42	42
4	The University of New South Wales	Australia	43	45
5	The University of Queensland	Australia	47	48
6	Monash University	Australia	58	59
7	The University of Western Australia	Australia	86	91
8	The University of Adelaide	Australia	106	114
9	University of Technology, Sydney	Australia	140	160
10	University of Wollongong	Australia	212	218
11	The University of Newcastle, Australia (UoN)	Australia	207	214
12	Macquarie University	Australia	237	250
13	RMIT University	Australia	238	250
14	Queensland University of Technology (QUT)	Australia	224	247
15	University of South Australia	Australia	274	264
16	Curtin University of Technology	Australia	230	262
17	Griffith University	Australia	320	329
18	James Cook University	Australia	377	369
19	Deakin University	Australia	271	309
20	University of Tasmania	Australia	291	287
21	La Trobe University	Australia	400	397
22	Swinburne University of Technology	Australia	387	383
23	Bond University	Australia	442	443
24	Murdoch University	Australia	571-580	591-600
25	Flinders University	Australia	424	478
26	Charles Darwin University	Australia	651-700	651-700
27	University of Canberra	Australia	484	601-650
28	Western Sydney University	Australia	468	498
29	CQ University	Australia	601-650	601-650
30	Victoria University	Australia	601-650	651-700
31	Australian Catholic University	Australia	801-1000	801-1000
32	Charles Sturt University	Australia		801-1000
33	Edith Cowan University	Australia	651-700	751-800
34	University of New England	Australia	801-1000	801-1000
35	Southern Cross University	Australia	751-800	801-1000
36	University of Sunshine Coast	Australia		801-1000
37	University of Southern Queensland	Australia	751-800	751-800

World University Rankings of Australian Universities 2019

S.No	Institution	Location	2019	2018
1	The University of Melbourne	Australia	32	32
2	The Australian National University	Australia	49	48
3	The University of Sydney	Australia	59	61
4	The University of Queensland	Australia	69	65
5	Monash University	Australia	84	80
6	The University of New South Wales	Australia	96	85
7	The University of Western Australia	Australia	134	111
8	The University of Adelaide	Australia	135	134
9	The University of Newcastle	Australia	301-350	251-300
10	Queensland University of Technology	Australia	201-250	201-250
11	Charles Darwin University	Australia	501-600	301-350
12	Deakin University	Australia	351-400	301-350
13	Griffith University	Australia	251-300	251-300
14	James Cook University	Australia	201-250	201-250
15	Macquarie University	Australia	201-250	251-300
16	University of South Australia	Australia	201-250	201-250
17	University of Technology, Sydney	Australia	196	201-250
18	University of Wollongong	Australia	201-250	251-300
19	University of Tasmania	Australia	351-400	301-350
20	Flinders University	Australia	251-300	301-350
21	La Trobe University	Australia	301-350	351-400
22	Swinburne University of Technology	Australia	401-500	401-500
23	Victoria University	Australia	301-350	301-350
24	University of Canberra	Australia	251-300	351-400
25	CQ University	Australia	501-600	501-600
26	Curtin University	Australia	301-350	351-400
27	Murdoch University	Australia	401-500	401-500
28	RMIT University	Australia	401-500	401-500
29	Western Sydney University	Australia	351-400	401-500
30	Bond University	Australia	501-600	501-600
31	Edith Cowan University	Australia	501-600	501-600
32	Southern Cross University	Australia	501-600	401-500
33	University of the Sunshine Coast	Australia	601-800	501-600
34	Australian Catholic University	Australia	401-500	501-600
35	University of Southern Queensland	Australia	601-800	601-800

The Australian education system is distinguished by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) – the national policy established in 1995 that specifies standards of qualifications from the tertiary education sector (higher education, vocational education and training) in addition to the school leaving certificate, called the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.

Rights for international students

You can’t beat Australia when it comes to implementation of rights and consumer protection. It has the most rigorous consumer protection for international students. As per the Australian Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, all programs that are offered to overseas students meet stringent government regulations.

Lingual diversity

Australia offers an unsurpassed international exposure with the world’s highest proportion of immigrants in a developed country. You’ll find over 200 languages and dialects being spoken in Australia. Not only this, you can spot a decent crowd of international students to interact and celebrate local festivals with. Common ethnicities you’ll come across in Australia include Indians, Italians, Greeks, Arabs, and Chinese. Languages from all these regions are widely spoken in Australia, making it one of the most diverse nations in the world.

Financial assistance from the government

As an international student, you can remarkably reduce your tuition fee costs by applying to ample scholarships, grants and bursaries, given that the Australian government spends over $200,000,000 annually on international scholarships. This ensures that even the students with humble backgrounds are able to experience a world-class education without having to worry about funds arrangement. While most scholarships cover tuition fee, students enrolling for research programs may also be able to get their living expenses covered.

A good academic score is generally the most important factor, but extracurricular activities and volunteering can also be used to advantage.

Learn more about scholarships in Australia.

A land of noble laureates

15 of Australia’s scientists have been awarded a Noble prize for their contribution in various fields which reinstates the quality of education and research opportunities available in Australia. Over 1 billion people in the world are dependent on innovations and discoveries made by Australia. The country is known for its research in IVF, cervical cancer vaccination, penicillin, ultrasound, the Bionic Ear, Black Box Flight Recorders and more. Indian students seeking research prospects can expect endless support from the Australian government for their projects in terms of funding, providing the best guides, labs and facilities.

Incomparable quality of life

Given the quality of life and five of its major cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide making it to the most liveable places in the world*, Australia attracts many students from all over the world for pursuing their higher education. The overall standard of living in Australia is unparalleled with its world-class infrastructure, quality medical and healthcare facilities, strong network of technologically advanced transportation, and reasonably affordable housing.

Easy to work after completion of your studies

All Indian students with subclass 500 visa are allowed to work for 20 hours per week and full-time during the weekend. Moreover, you can apply for a subclass 485 temporary graduate visa on completion of your studies that will allow you to remain and study/work further in Australia.When you choose to study in Australia, you choose excellent industry experience and an open work culture.

Fun facts about Australia

• 47% per cent of the total population of Australia is born outside the country
• Women in Australia got the right to vote in 1902, second after New Zealand.
• Over 80% of its population lives within 100 kilometres of the coast which makes it the most urbanised coastal dwelling populations
• You’re more likely to spot a sheep than a person in Australia. After all, it houses three times more sheep than people.
• Looking for a mail box near you? The Great Barrier Reef has one!
• Heard about Banana Benders? They are the people from Queensland.
• Do you know Australia has the largest public tram system in the world?
• 4 out of 10 Australians are migrants.
• The sports capital of the world has 70% of its total population participating at least once a week in a particular recreational activity or sport.
• 526,932 international students from over 90 countries

Sources:

* https://www.businessinsider.in/The-50-most-livable-cities-in-the-world-in-2018/articleshow/65454354.cms

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