Space to study: students relax at Bond University campus in Queensland

Universities and Higher Education

Australia’s universities and higher education institutions are world-class – six Australian universities were named among the best 50 in the world by prestigious British journal ‘The Times Higher Education Supplement’ in 2004. They offer a stimulating environment for students from around the world to gain valuable skills, experiences and qualifications.

The vast range of courses includes traditional academic areas of learning and research, as well as more practical courses with a vocational orientation. All, to some extent, combine tuition with research – Australia’s public
expenditure on research and development as a percentage of total R&D ranks highly among OECD countries.

Why I chose to study in Australia

Abdallah El Ghozze,
24, Germany,
Bachelor of Business Hospitality Management
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity– and I was very curious about Australia.”

Therese Jonsson,
21, Sweden,
Bachelor of Business International Tourism
“I had heard so many great things about Australia from my friends and wanted to study here.”

Utkrista Mainali,
27, Nepal,
Bachelor of Business Hospitality Management
“I was studying in the States and I heard about this college. Also I wanted to see a different part of the world.”

Shuo Feng,
20, China
Bachelor of Business Event Management
“Lots of my friends came here and said it was really friendly and beautiful, and the school I’m at has a great reputation.”

City or country?

There are 155 university campuses located throughout Australia. You can enjoy the style and sophistication of the major cities – or choose the clean country environment provided by regional campuses. Universities in rural and regional Australia are often close to research communities and have acknowledged strengths in fields such as agriculture, veterinary science, environmental studies, marine biology and water resource management.

Close ties with Japan

Australian universities share more than 370 formal relationships with Japanese tertiary institutions. In 2002 the first Japan-Australia Higher Education Forum was held in Tokyo, bringing together the heads of 31 Japanese universities and their Australian counterparts to explore new areas for closer cooperation in higher education.

Learning outside Australia

Increasing numbers of international students are choosing to study Australian courses and earn an Australian qualification outside Australia.

Options include studying at universities that have partnerships with Australian universities, at campuses managed by Australian universities, or through online study over the internet. Many of these students mix study outside Australia with a period of study in Australia.

Foundation courses

Most higher education institutions also offer special courses known as foundation studies. These courses are available for international students who need to supplement their existing level of education in order to meet the standard for entry into their chosen course at an Australian university.

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