Great education, great location
There’s no doubt that Australia’s stunning locations play their part in attracting international students.
Imagine learning the arts of hotel management and tourism in a classical building perched above Sydney’s finest beaches. Or studying wine management in the beautiful Adelaide foothills, on a campus that has its own vineyard.
These two examples – the International College of Tourism & Hotel Management (ICTHM) in Manly and the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus – are just two samples of the varied educational environments available in Australia. From the lively lifestyle of city campuses to the idyllic rural settings of regional universities and colleges, Australia’s educational institutions welcome international students and provide full orientation and assistance throughout their time in Australia. No wonder so many international students choose to return to Australia for further study, to work – or to live.
Vocational Education and Training
Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system provides individuals with the skills they require in a modern economy.
VET, often referred to as Technical and Vocational Education in other countries, delivers training that is both practical and career-oriented. Australia’s VET system provides a wide range of training options including courses in the popular fields of computing, business studies, marketing, hospitality and tourism. Many institutes also provide accredited English language training and foundation studies for entry to university.
Australian VET places a strong emphasis on developing courses that meet the needs of public and private sector employers. Australian VET graduates can show employers they have demonstrated competency in the practical side of their studies. The more advanced courses typically include an emphasis on team work and problem solving in simulated working environments.

Music technology and engineering courses at North Melbourne Institute of Technology demonstrate the variety of vocational education and training on offer in Australia
In Australia students can study vocational courses at both public Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and private colleges. The Australian Government list of registered institutions for international students contains more than 450 institutes and colleges – across all regions of Australia – offering vocational courses. These institutions are carefully monitored by government, ensuring quality of courses, staff and teaching. They offer students access to leading-edge technology, excellent facilities and the flexibility to achieve their goals.
Australian vocational education and training graduates achieve qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework , such as Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas. These qualifications provide the foundation for progressing into higher course levels, including university degrees.
