Australia: Destination Guides

So, you’re thinking about studying in Australia? Great choice. As one of the most desirable study destinations in the world, Australia is world-renowned for the quality of its universities. But what are the top universities in Australia and where are they based? That’s exactly what we’ve chosen to investigate here, to help you make an informed decision about your study plans in the land down under.   First things first, Australia is a vast country

Studying abroad offers you a unique opportunity to develop personally, professionally and intellectually. You’ll have experiences that will both enrich and challenge you, which all adds to the development of new skills and abilities. Sometimes the prospect of leaving home and finding your feet in a totally new environment can make you second guess yourself, so it can be useful you to get the insights and perspectives of someone who has experienced it. We got in

A cosmopolitan, friendly coastal city and the capital of South Australia, Adelaide is often-underrated. While Sydney and Melbourne are well-known and desirable Australian cities, Adelaide is living up to its reputation as one of the world’s top ten most liveable cities . With a population of 1.3 million, Adelaide is surprisingly spacious with extensive surrounding parklands. Famous for its relaxing lifestyle, festival season, affordability, education and scenic

Popular for a high standard of living, multicultural society and world-class universities, Melbourne is a dynamic and vibrant city located in southern Australia. It’s therefore not surprising that Melbourne has been voted the 3 rd best student city in the world!   Each year, Melbourne attracts over 300,000 students to its shores and here we explore why this might be. For an insider’s perspective, we spoke to native Aussie, Jess, who studied Marketing

Not only is Australia the third most popular destination for international students worldwide, it also holds 7 of the top 100 universities in the world – not bad going for a country with a population of just 24.1 million!   One of the top reasons that Australia is so popular for international students is the high regard in which a degree from an Australian institution is held worldwide. Alyx Douglas, Content Editor from Murdoch University , explains

The University of Adelaide has set up a programme to support international students and welcome them to the city once they begin their studies there. As part of the scheme, called ‘Experience Adelaide’ , international students will be paired with a local university community member. University community members are made up of graduates or staff members, and they will help students adapt to Adelaide life, by taking them sightseeing around the city or inviting them