As a powerhouse for international study, Australia is home to top-notch universities that draw thousands of students to all over the country. Many of the Australian universities are ranked among the worlds’ top-ranked universities. With so many schools and universities to choose from, deciding where and what to study can be challenging. As experts in international student placements in Australia, AGC consultants can help you choose a course that is right for you and make sure you have the best chance at having your application accepted.
Facts about studying in Australia
Study in Australia can be a fantastic way to further your education and boost your career prospects.
Australia has six of the world’s top 100 universities.
The University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales and Monash University were all ranked in the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.
An emphasis on student experience and graduate outcomes.
International students report almost 90% satisfaction scores for their living and study experience in Australia according to the 2018 Department of Education International Student Survey.
The Australian Government has invested more than A$300 million in scholarships for international students.
Australia offered over 3,000 Australia Awards scholarships and short courses to students from over 55 countries in 2019. The Australian Government has also offered a range of support and flexibility options (for visas, for example) to help onshore students cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 2.5 million of Australian international alumni are making a global difference.
Over the past 50 years, 2.5 million international students have graduated from Australian educational institutions, according to the International Education Association of Australia. These graduates are now part of a global alumni network that is making an impact around the world.
Australia has one of the best higher education systems in the world.
Australia has an outstanding higher education system. With over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australian system is ranked 8th in the Universitas 2019 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, higher than France, Germany, Norway and Japan!!!
Seven of the best student cities in the world are in Australia.
We already knew Australian cities were great places to live and study but now it’s official! According to QS Best Student Cities 2019, almost all of Australian major cities; Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast, are in the world’s top 100 student friendly cities.
Australian universities rank in the world’s top 50 in a huge range of study areas.
Australia provides world-leading education in many study areas. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 rated Australian institutions highly in the following fields:
- Arts & Humanities
- Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health
- Engineering & Technology
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
Australian universities have produced 16 Nobel laureates.
From the 1915 Nobel Prize for Physics and 1945 prize for the discovery of penicillin to the most recent prize in 2017 for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australian graduates are high achievers.
