The sovereign country consists of the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of
Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world’s sixth largest country inheriting the oldest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent with the least fertile soils. The megadiversity of this country gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with deserts in the centre, tropical rainforests in the north-east, and mountain ranges in the south-east.
The high development of this country cherishes its high income economy; it has the world’s thirteenth-largest economy, tenth-highest per capita income and eighth-highest Human Development Index.
Ocean currents affect Australia’s climate to the extent which is correlated with periodic drought, and the seasonal tropical low-pressure system that produces cyclones in northern Australia. Overall the conditions make the most of the part of the country easily survivable, the beaches spreaded all over the country are a perk to summer and sunshine lovers.
Australia is widely discussed among the world for its wildlife and nature, other than the natural assets, the fast and hightech life of this country is also a magnet which attracts the students and immigrants.
Six states and ten territories is highly urbanised and heavily inclined towards the eastern seaboard, largest cities are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide whereas Canberra is the nation’s capital. 30% from the 26 million of the country’s population are immigrants which makes it the highest proportion among major Western nations. Australia’s abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade relations are crucial to the country’s economy, which generates its income from various sources including services, mining exports, banking, manufacturing, agriculture and international education.
The Australian education system is considered one of the best education systems in the world, for both domestic and international students. It enjoys high standards, a comprehensive curriculum, and highly qualified teachers. One of the first things international students will have to determine when preparing to study in Australia is where to live. The majority of Australian students live off-campus through homestay programs, in hostels, or rental properties. However, some Australian universities provide housing options, which allows international students to socialize with local students.
The major advantages of studying in Australia are:
- Diversity of students
- Global Academic Recognition
- Wide choice of subjects
- Study Abroad Scholarship options
- You can work while studying
- Language is no bar!
- Fabulous weather
Cost of Living:-
Accommodation costs:
- Hostels and guesthouses: $90 to $150 per week
- Shared rental: $85 to $215 per week
- On campus: $90 to $280 per week
- Homestay: $235 to $325 per week
- Rental: $165 to $440 per week
Other living expenses:
- Groceries and eating out: $80 to $280 per week
- Gas and electricity: $35 to $140 per week
- Phone and Internet: $20 to $55 per week
- Public transport: $15 to $55 per week
- Car (ongoing cost): $150 to $260 per week
- Entertainment: $80 to $150 per week
Employment is another major concern when choosing a country for your higher studies. The employment rate in Australia averaged 59.15 percent from 1978 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 63 percent in June of 2021.
Overall Australia is one of the best choice for getting aboard for abroad education.