Australia offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from.

You can study at all levels of education from primary and secondary school, to vocational education and training (VET), from English language courses to higher education (including universities).

Regardless of what you are studying or how long you are studying for, Australia’s laws promote quality education and protection for international students.

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (National Code) provide nationally consistent standards for providers of education and training for international students.

As an international student on a student visa, you must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the institution at which you study meet the high standards expected by international students.

So no matter the type of course you want to study, how long you want to study for or where you want to study, you can be assured that in Australia you will have a high quality and rewarding study experience.

1) World Class Standard of Education

Australia has an outstanding reputation for education standards. Australia ranks in the world's top ten for its higher education system, ahead of countries like Germany, Japan, and New Zealand. 

2) High satisfaction level from Students

Students who choose to study in Australia report high satisfaction levels. Research has found that whether at the tertiary level (88%) or in the ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) sector (90%), the vast majority of students report being satisfied with their Australian study experience. And 89% of tertiary students said they were satisfied with their experience of living in Australia. 

3) Top Ranking Overseas Students Destination 

Australia’s cities are very student friendly, with Melbourne being voted the most livable city in the world. Despite being a relatively small country in population terms, Australia ranks behind only the US and the UK in the world when it comes to attracting overseas students. 

4) Quality of Life

Australia as a whole and on a city by city basis consistently ranks in the top three for exceptional quality of life. The UN, through assessing economic, educational, and life-expectancy indicators, ranks the country at number two in the world only behind Norway. 

5) Unique nature and wildlife

 Australia is famous for its unique flora, fauna, and natural landscapes. It’s home to more than one million species of animals and plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, and its natural environment – with an abundance of spectacular beaches, forests, and wildlife parks – is among the most scenic in the world.