Studying in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Canberra is a friendly, liveable city within easy reach of the mountains, the coast and the bustling metropolis of Sydney. As the seat of government and home to Australia’s public service, it boasts the sophistication and cultural variety of bigger cities, but with a more relaxed pace. As you would expect from the nation’s capital, Canberra is full of museums, monuments and memorials, including Parliament House, the War Memorial, Questacon and the National Gallery of Australia. As the nation’s capital, it’s not surprising that the ACT offers study options in international relations, politics, law, journalism, security, public policy and defence. In saying that, there’s a good range of undergraduate courses across all fields of study, from the traditional sciences to specialties like aviation and sports management.
With a large percentage of interstate and international residents, the ACT is known for its diversity. Nestled in the south-east corner of New South Wales, it offers easy access to some of the countries’ best mountains, beaches and countryside. Known for it’s savvy cultural scenes and historical monuments, Canberra has all the flare of Australia’s larger cities, at a gentler pace. As the nation’s capital and political hub, it comes as no surprise that study options in international relations, politics, law, journalism, security, public policy and defence are popular. It also has a high concentration of research focused facilities, making it strongly worth considering for students wanting to follow a research path.
Studying in New South Wales (NSW)
Arguably Australia’s most famous city, Sydney is known for it’s iconic architecture, expansive beaches and bustling city lifestyle. Whether they be music festivals, sporting events or local flea markets, Sydney caters to all tastes. Key sights such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Bondi Beach and Manly are just some of the many attractions on offer to locals, interstate travellers and internationals alike. Boasting more universities than any other Australian city, Sydney is the perfect destination for students seeking variety, offering just about everything — from arts and classical studies to medicine and sciences with regional institutions and campuses offering a greater selection of courses in agriculture and sub-fields such ‘as viticulture.
Studying in Queensland(QLD)
Brisbane city is in a great location, sandwiched between the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south. Boasting the best weather in Australia and home to it’s fastest-growing city, Brisbane, Queensland offers a huge range of education opportunities for students. With its expansive golden beaches, tropical rainforests, vibrant sea and wild-life, and amusement parks, Queensland’s student culture has quickly grown.
Brisbane is known for its diverse course offerings, ranging from arts and business to human movement and hotel management. Options vary greatly between providers and campuses, but courses are available across most fields of study.
The metropolitan universities in Queensland are well-known for their broad range of course offerings, with everything from arts and business to human movement and hotel management. Regional Queensland however, offers more specialised fields of study such as hospitality and management, marine science and tropical agriculture.
TAFE Queensland is the largest provider of further education and training in Queensland, offering courses in more than 500 program areas. The TAFE Queensland network is made up of six regions delivering training from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast, from Bundaberg to Roma and across the south-east corner.
Studying in South Australia (SA)
South Australia is the festival state, known for its food, wine and stunning landscapes. Adelaide, the capital city, is known for its churches, architecture, parks and gardens, restaurants and world-class food, wine and music festivals. It offers all the essentials of the larger cities like Melbourne and Sydney, at a gentler pace. As the home state of the renowned WOMAD (World of Music, Art and Dance) festival, it is expected that South Australia has a strong history in music education. Having said so however, courses are available in all main disciplines including humanities, science, business, agriculture, hospitality, law and many more.
Studying in Victoria (VIC)
Melbourne has a reputation for being artsy and slightly alternative, with a more casual ambiance than bright and beautiful Sydney. It has a great deal to offer culturally, with countless cinemas, theaters and galleries and an active live music scene. Cheap and tasty cuisine from around the world is plentiful thanks to Melbourne’s diverse population. The city’s education providers are equally spread out, so there is no one area known for its dense student population. In Melbourne, you can study just about any course you can think of. While Melbourne is not renowned for specialising in one particular field or another, different institutions will have their own strengths and priorities.
Studying in Western Australia (WA)
Western Australia is Australia’s largest state, occupying the entire western coastline. Its capital city, Perth, has plenty to offer, with a fantastic outdoor lifestyle, endless sunshine, boutique shopping and fine dining. In addition to this, the city is surrounded by 80 kilometres of Australia’s best beaches.
Western Australia (WA) certainly has a great deal to offer students in the way of quality higher education, great lifestyle opportunities and stunning coastline. It is also home to some unique attractions, including the rich gold mines of Kalgoorlie, the cute and furry marsupial quokkas of Rottnest Island and natural wonders such as the Pinnacles and Wave Rock. While most campuses in WA are clustered around Perth and Fremantle, those in Kalgoorlie in WA’s Goldfields and Broome on the north-west coast are quite possibly the farthest flung in Australia. Courses are available across a broad range of subject areas. In WA you could find yourself studying anything from ecotourism or veterinary science to viticulture, journalism or performing arts. With WA’s mining boom, courses in petroleum and mining engineering are a state specialty.
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