study in australia

Australia is a country in Oceania bordering the Indian Ocean and the Southern Pacific Ocean. Australia is comprised of mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania, and several small islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts. The government system is a federal parliamentary democracy and a commonwealth realm. The chief of state is the queen and the head of government is the prime minister. Australia has a mixed economic system in which the economy includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Australia is a member of Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Why study in Australia

  1. EXCELLENT EDUCATION SYSTEM

Australia has one of the best education systems in the world. According to the University Ranking of Quacquarelli Symonds, the Australian National University, the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland, and the University of Sydney are among the 50 best universities of the world. Australian universities are always excited to welcome international students into their communities.

  1. EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO A STUDENT VISA

In comparison to other countries, it is quite easy to get a Visa to study in Australia. Foreign students coming to Australia can take part on the “Overseas Student Program”. Of course, you have to meet several requirements in order to get a Visa. Accessing official documents always means dealing with bureaucracy. First of all, to apply for an Australian student visa, you have to show a Confirmation of Enrollment in a study course at an Australian University. Secondly, you must be able to prove that you have enough financial resources for study fees, living costs and departure. Thirdly, you have to show a certificate that proves your English skills. Last but not least, you need different insurances, like for example health insurance and liability insurance. We know this sound like a lot of effort, but luckily, in Australia, the process of getting a Visa for foreign students is relatively easy, and there’s a bunch of qualified people to help you through it step by step.

3 BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES

Another reason to study in Australia is – of course – the beautiful landscape. You can find more than five different climate zones on this continent. Some parts of the rainforest and areas of Great Barrier Reef even belong to the UNESCO´s World Heritage List. There will be several possibilities to travel around the whole country between your terms.

4 IMPROVE ENGLISH SKILLS

While you study in Australia you will get the chance to improve your English skills. Since English is the official language of the country, you can communicate in English with everybody – in the supermarket, in your free time, at the university. You will even be confronted with English media like magazines, newspaper, cinema movies and TV series.

5 DISCOVER A NEW CULTURE AND ITS PEOPLE

You might be thinking “I can get to know a different culture and new, interesting people everywhere – I don´t have to go to Australia for that”. But we promise: You won´t regret having met Aussies and having been part of the Australian culture. Don´t be surprised if everybody is talking with you in a totally informal way right from your first meeting. It is completely normal to call everybody by their first names, even your boss or the doctor. When they don´t know your name, they will call you “mate”. Australian people are known as sociable, open and relaxed so you can easily make friends with everybody.

6 EASY ACCESSES TO PART-TIME JOBS ALONGSIDE YOUR STUDIES

During your studies in Australia, you will easily find a student job. For enrolled students, there are several opportunities to work. With the Australian Student Visa, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester. During semester breaks you could even work full time. You can find part-time jobs that show a connection to your studies, e.g. in agencies or companies.

7 BETTER CHANCES ON THE JOB MARKET AFTER YOUR GRADUATION

After your studies in Australia you will have higher chances of landing a job. If you decide to go back to your home country your employer will surely like your Australian degree. Your future boss will see that you can communicate in English and get along in an unknown environment. He will be happy about the excellent education and the skills you have got from your universities studies in Australia. If you decide not to return to your home country after your studies, you could apply for the “Temporary Graduate Visa”. This allows you to work in Australia for 12 more months even after you have graduated. In other countries, e.g. the USA, it is far more difficult to get a working permission after your studies.