Study in Australia - Universities

Want to study in Australia? We're not surprised! It's one of the world's most popular study destinations, and it's not difficult to understand why...

What comes to mind when you think of Australia? Sandy beaches and a deep azure ocean, cold cans of lager, and barbeques? Perhaps you might add some weird and wonderful creatures (amongst which more than a few are poisonous enough to kill you), miles upon miles of unpeopled wilderness, and an almost maniacal love of sport.

There is a large element of truth to these common suppositions. Australia does boast two beaches known as the Eighty Mile Beach and Ninety Mile Beach (and 10,683 other smaller beaches on its mainland alone), Australians – particularly students – do enjoy a drink on the weekend, and the warm weather does indeed lend itself to the outdoor preparation of food. But this by no means an entire portrait of the country - for one thing, it misses out any mention of Australia's impressive higher education system.

Universities in Australia 

Only the United States and United Kingdom have more institutions in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings®, and they both have significantly larger populations, and, accordingly, far more universities overall. 

Seven members of Australia’s Group of Eight (similar to the US Ivy League) make it into the global top 100, and a total of 33 Australian universities are featured in the international rankings. 

Universities in Australia are also known to be extremely keen on internationalization, and are well-prepared to welcome high numbers of international students each year. 

The combination of a warm welcome, internationally known universities, and a highly desirable quality of life has made Australia one of the world’s leading destinations for international students.

If you choose to study in Australia, you’re likely to find yourself in a cosmopolitan environment, in which you will almost certainly be able to seek out country-mates and other internationals if you begin to feel homesick. But, better still, why not immerse yourself in some Australian culture? There’s a lot more to it than the stereotypes, but at the end of the day, stereotypes which involve sunny beaches and a solid commitment to having a good time don’t really sound all that bad, do they?

Resource: www.topuniversities.com