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AUSTRALIA GUIDE

One of the most individual and iconic countries in the world, Australia is also home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions. With a warm climate, over 50,000 kilometres of coastline and a reputation for being one of the most friendly countries worldwide, it's easy to see why it's a popular destination for international students.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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LIVING AND LEARNING IN AUSTRALIA

Read articles about living and studying in Australia, written by professionals, education experts and organisations, by clicking on the titles below. For the latest news stories affecting international education, please click here.

In every walk of life, and across the globe, English is an international language, and what better place to study than Australia


Climate change is an important issue, and studying climate change science and policy can equip you with the expertise and understanding needed to tackle it


Whether you want to manage and monitor natural resources or protect wildlife in a range of ecosystems, consider studying environmental science for an opportunity to truly make a difference


Veterinary Scientist Dr Mark Lawrie shows that studying veterinary science can lead to a broad range of exciting and different careers


An Australian law qualification will equip you with the skills needed for legal practice and beyond, says law school dean Professor Michael Coper


Sinead Leaf tells us about her experience studying an Emergency Health (Paramedic) degree in Australia


Find out the difference between Environmental Science and Environmental Management, and why Western Australia is a great place to study either


Australian philosophy programmes are well-respected globally. Mark Colyvan and Alan Hájek detail the structure of these programmes and how international students can apply


Business graduates are in demand, and Australia offers globally-recognised qualifications. This is the perfect time to consider studying business 
in Australia


Turn your passion for the environment into a career and study Sustainability Science in Australia


Studying law in Australia is a truly world-class experience


The popularity of psychology has fuelled the wide choice of courses on 
offer in Australia


Read an interview with a professor about the benefits of studying environmental science in Australia


Kristin Hansen, from Norway, tells us about her study of both business and hospitality in Australia, and how this has helped her to develop a successful business within the hospitality industry


Many laws come in to play when approaching the issue of protecting business research and innovation


Starting university can be a stressful experience. How you cope with the stress is the key to whether or not it develops into a health problem


Interested in the state of the environment? Want to understand how it works? If so, then Environmental Science could be the degree for you


Learn about some of the exciting projects that typical marketing students 
are working on this year


Find out what makes Australia such a great location for studying 
the environment


Study international business in Australia and gain a degree that can take you anywhere in the world


With a stable economy, a very high standard of living and some of the most innovative architecture in the world, now is the perfect time to study architecture Down Under


Recent decades have seen significant growth in the number of courses offered at Australian tertiary institutions.


Modern society is experiencing the changing face of the Australian media industry. Find out how you could become part of it


Nursing is both a challenging and a very rewarding occupation, and by choosing to study in Australia you will be able to get the most out of your study experience


As societies become ever more globalised and complex the need for sociologists is becoming more vital, as Anthony Elliott explains


Globalisation is changing the way we view law and opening up a world of possibilities to the next generation of Australian law graduates


Undertaking university studies in exercise or sports science in Australia is an ideal way to begin a professional career in the exercise, sports science and health industries


Catherine Beadnell from the Australian Nursing Federation explains why choosing Australia gives you the best start in nursing and also how you can now study in Australia without leaving home


Information systems graduates are sought after in the business world and Australia is a great place to study this exciting subject


The study of architecture covers many areas, including engineering and design, but it is also important to remember the environmental impact buildings can have on the places we live


Chemistry is an exciting and complex discipline, incorporating both discovery and creation. But what actually is Chemistry?


Studying accountancy in Australia could be the perfect platform for a successful, varied and interesting career but it is important to consider certain factors when making your choice


Information systems is undergoing a surge in popularity as more students discover the opportunities open to them in this undersupplied field


The lifestyle and the weather may be two of the reasons students choose Australia but, with world-class business, accounting and finance degrees available, the country has a lot more to offer than just sunshine


Nanotechnology is a specialised degree that leads to a variety of careers. This article explains what nanotechnology involves and explores the huge opportunities for nanotechnologists in Australia


As the world strives to recover from the global economic crisis, it is important that the next generation of business and finance graduates learns the lessons from the past to ensure a more prosperous future


Gender equality is increasingly recognised as a crucial element in economic and social development. JaneMaree Maher explains how students can embark upon this thought-provoking field of study


As Tina Higgins explains, an Australian nursing degree could be the first step to an exciting career


High-standard institutions, a variation of courses and a wide range of future employment possibilities: study chemistry in Australia


As information security becomes an ever more prominent threat to society, the need for experts in computer science, computer security and information technology has increased, and courses are developing to better protect the public from identity fraud and computer thieves


Working on the very frontline of health care, paramedics provide highly skilled care in often extreme circumstances. Ziad Nehme, from Student Paramedics Australia, explains that although being a paramedic can be a tough job, it can also be an exhilarating one


For a career that combines chemistry, biology, technology and many more disciplines, choose medicinal chemistry


This article explores the importance of chemists to the advancement of society and discusses how Australian chemistry programmes prepare students to work in this pivotal field


Discover the benefits of an Australian economic education and find out why Australia was one of the only countries to survive the global economic crisis relatively unscathed


Online study is becoming increasingly popular, with communities and discussion boards encouraging learning and debate. Nicholas Smith explains how philosophy has benefited from this rapid development


Veterinary education is a fast growing field of study across Australia and New Zealand. Dr Mark Lawrie, President of the Australian Veterinary Association, explores veterinary study 'down under'


President of the Australian Mathematical Society, Nalini Joshi, discusses the opportunities for maths enthusiasts in Australia


The food that we eat is becoming the focus of more and more attention, so now is a great time to get involved in the field of nutrition


An introduction by Professor Noel Frankham, Chair of the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools


As a relatively new field,  Australian sociology draws on the best of European and American sociological traditions. Michael Gilding explores the value of studying this robust field in Australia


Chair of The Association of Australian Hotel Schools, Peter Lewis, discusses Australia’s emergence as a leading location for hotel schools


English Australia discuss the benefits of studying an English language course down under, from the strong student support structures set in place by the Government to the rich, multicultural environment


Professor Michael Coper, Past Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, discusses the sights and delights of Down Under and the possibilities an Australian law education provides