Study in Australia

Australia is a wonderful place for sightseeing and also for education. The country is on the list of the best education systems, making it perfect for studying. The Australians put their priority in education, and thus it is one of the places in the world where students from all over the world seek to further their education.

Living in Australia will probably be a once in a lifetime experience for international students. Most will be returning to their home country after graduation, and thus the choice of where to live is important. The living cost is one of the factors influencing this decision, along with which universities, relatives and the environment as well. Students who prefer quiet cities such as Canberra will find those cities more comfortable, compared to the busy Sydney.

There are a lot of cities and states that a student can live in. New South Wales is the most varied state in Australia with everything from subtropical climate to snow-capped mountains. The city Sydney is the oldest city in Australia, and is the hub of business and finance activities. Victoria is located south of New South Wales and Melbourne is the capital city. It is a cosmopolitan city with its reputation of sophisticated boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping complexes. Melbourne has a temperate climate with snow-mountains.

The Australian Capital Territory is the home to national monuments. The Australian National University is located in Canberra, along with other national buildings such as the National Library, Parliament House and High Court of Australia. There are extreme temperature differences between winter and summer, and there is a spring festival held annually. Queensland is located on the north of Australia with Brisbane as its capital city. It is the place of golden sand beaches and diving. The temperatures in Queensland are higher than the cities located down south.

Western Australia is the largest state of the world which covers one-third of Australia. It has a high variety of climate due to its size. The capital city is Perth and although it is a modern city, it is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. It is the home to some of Australia’s finest restaurant and best wines. Additionally, it is the host for several national and international festivals.

Northern Territory has a tropical capital city; Darwin. The climate in this city is similar to those in Brisbane. Tasmania is located at the most south of Australia with Hobart as its capital. It is the smallest city and is known with its busy harbour and also of its heritage natural environment.

A student will have to consider a lot of factors when he or she wants to study in Australia. The place and cost is the most influential factor, as well as the reputation of the universities, the environment, climate and transportation. Students can choose to live on or off campus. There is a reliable and wide-coverage transportation system in most places in Australia, thus it is not a barrier for students who want to live a bit further from the university. Students are usually staying with family, relatives or friends. Renting an apartment or house and sharing the rent with a group of friends will save a lot of costs, and there are options of home-stay for students.