Australia is an exciting and big country with eight states and territories offering an incredibly diverse range of experiences for international students. Explore our study locations below:
About the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The Australian Capital Territory is home to one of the nation’s most significant cities – Canberra. The ACT is known for being welcoming, inclusive and liveable. The ACT is home to some of the country’s best-ranked institutions, with several in Australia’s top 10 and the world’s top 100. These include:
- Australian National University
- University of Canberra
- Canberra Institute of Technology
- UNSW, Canberra campus
- Australian Catholic University, Canberracampus
- Charles Sturt University, Canberra campus
ACT has Australia’s highest employment rate and highest average income. The ACT is the place to be if you’re seeking a more sustainable way to live, work and study. Known for its clear skies and clean air, over 60% of the ACT is dedicated to parks and protected nature reserves – perfect for hiking, camping, and getting up close to our native animals.
About New South Wales (NSW)
From the iconic state capital of Sydney to beautiful regional areas such as Newcastle and Wollongong, NSW delivers an exceptional international student experience, with high employability, and a quality lifestyle. The capital city of New South Wales, Sydney, is home to quality education providers including top-ranked universities, public and private vocational colleges and schools, and English language providers.
NSW is a major economic center in Australia. Its $600 billion economy is larger than that of both Malaysia and Singapore. NSW is the home of education innovation, with 40% of Australia’s education technology (EdTech) companies based in the state. NSW is the home of education innovation, with 40% of Australia’s education technology (EdTech) companies based in the state.
Sydney – the major city of NSW has several educational providers:
- Macquarie University,
- University of Sydney,
- University of New South Wales,
- University of Technology Sydney,
- TAFE NSW and
- Western Sydney University.
About the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory offers a real outback adventure. It is home to two of Australia’s world-famous natural wonders – Uluru and Kakadu National Park. Darwin has a warm and welcoming community, and you can easily get involved in social, community and sporting clubs.
The Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin, is a vibrant city with many exciting cultural, social and food festivals throughout the year.Darwin is the gateway to Asia so there is a strong Asian influence especially in the restaurant scene and buzzing night markets.
There are a range of Northern Territory education providers that are committed to delivering high quality education and training experiences for international students. However, the major education provider is Charles Darwin University (CDU) which is ranked as fourth for undergraduate employment outcomes according to Good Universities Guide 2023.
The Northern Territory is home to some of the world’s largest mineral deposits making it a leader in the mining, mining equipment technology and services, renewable energy, and oil and gas industries.
About Queensland
Queensland has an incredibly diverse environment. You can choose to study and live in a major city, a coastal town, or even the outback.
Queensland has some of the best universities in Australia for you to choose from. These include
- Griffith University,
- The University of Queensland and
- Queensland University of Technology among many others.
Brisbane – the capital city of Queensland Ranked in the top 30 best student cities globally (QS Best Student Cities 2023). Brisbane is home to nearly 100,000 students who enjoy a beautiful and cosmopolitan city with warm, sunny weather and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. The city is considered a cultural hub with an exciting nightlife.
About South Australia (Adelaide)
Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, offers beautiful landscapes, vibrant city life and affordable living. The capital city of South Australia, Adelaide, is a leading education city with established institutions across all areas of study.
The University of Adelaide is ranked in the world’s top 100 universities and is recognised globally as a leading research university.There’s so much to discover in South Australia. You can explore ancient craters and cliffs in the Flinders Ranges and hike nature trails, world-famous wine regions including the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, Mc Laren Vale and the Clare valley.
Adelaide – the capital city of South Australia is a medium-sized city with a relaxed and welcoming feel. Adelaide offers the ideal combination of premium study options, industry connections and an accessible and affordable lifestyle perfect for young people. The major education providers are:
- Flinders University,
- The University of Adelaide,
- University of South Australia,
- Torrens University and
- TAFE SA
About Tasmania
Tasmania is the perfect study destination with safe cities, welcoming communities, and world-class education. Tasmania is home to the University of Tasmania as well as numerous vocational providers. While Tasmania’s education sector has a long history of excellence across all levels of study, it is a clear leader in the following areas:
- Antarctic science
- Marine and maritime fields
- Medical science
- Agricultural sciences
Tasmania is currently experiencing a boom. It has Australia’s fastest growing economy, population, tourism, international education and construction industry.
Hobart – the capital city of Tasmania, is small enough to have a strong community vibe but large enough to have the convenience of a city at your fingertips. It’s the perfect place to enjoy great coffee, world-renowned art galleries, produce markets and delicious food – all beside a picturesque harbour. It is a home of The University of Tasmania and TasTAFE.
About Victoria
Victoria’s diverse and inclusive society, high quality of living and vibrant cultural calendar of events attracts around 200,000 international students each year. Victoria is a key contributor to Australia’s status as the 13th largest economy in the world. Melbourne has one of the largest ICT Research and Development clusters in the Southern Hemisphere, producing world-leading, commercially focused research. It is also home to some of Australia’s best and most innovative research facilities such as Synchrotron and CSIRO.
Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities by EIU and its Labelled as Australia’s cultural capital. Melbourne is home to 10 universities, 12 TAFEs, 1,100+ private providers. Melbourne is the only Australian city with universities ranked in the world’s top 50 by Times Higher Education. Across Victoria, you can access a world-class education in regional centres such as Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, Mildura, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Warnambool and Wodonga.
About Western Australia
Australia’s largest state offers an outstanding international student experience like no other. Western Australia (WA) offers a high quality of life, a vibrant lifestyle, an expansive outback and stunning coastal landscapes.
Perth is home to five leading universities, high-quality vocational education institutions and schools. WA’s universities have received five-star rating across teaching quality, skill development, learning resources and student support (Good University Guide, 2024).
WA is the mining and engineering capital of Australia. Many of the world’s biggest resource companies including BHP, Rio Tinto and Woodside have offices in Perth and operations throughout the state. you can explore the immense natural beauty of Western Australia’s expansive outback, stunning coastal landscapes and white sandy beaches like the famous Rottnest Island. You can even visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed, Ningaloo Reef and swim with whale sharks!
Perth – the capital city of Western Australia is clean and modern city with a vibrant restaurant, arts and music scene. Perth is named the 12th most liveable city in the world. The city offers a relaxed Australian lifestyle. Perth is the sunniest capital city in Australia with clear blue skies 70% of the year. It is often said “in Perth, the sun is always shining, and the people are always smiling”.
He major education providers are:
- Curtin University,
- Edith Cowan University,
- Murdoch University,
- The University of Notre Dame,
- The University of Western Australia and
- TAFE International Western Australia.
Moreover, you can compare your chosen state on the basis of cost-of-living cost through cost of living calculator.