People often associate Australia with white sand beaches and famous landmarks such as Sydney’s Opera House. But Australia also features vast rainforests, deserts, reefs, islands and cities – and boasts several World Heritage Sites such as Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Northern Territory.
Australia is known for both its natural beauty and high-caliber education system. Australia’s universities frequently rank among the global top 100, and work-integrated programs give its students a significant edge when entering global jobs. Over 15 Nobel laureates hail from this land of plenty; its universities boast excellent research in humanities/social sciences/education/science among others.
Studying in Australia offers international students a cultural experience they won’t soon forget, with its diverse population and relaxed way of life. International students find that living the Australian way helps them adapt to a new academic environment while building intercultural abilities and learning how to balance personal and professional responsibilities throughout their careers.
According to a report released by IDP, Australia is currently less popular as an international study destination among students from India and China than among Southeast Asian students like those from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. This indicates that Australia can recover from recent enrollment decline by targeting these markets with high-quality courses and student support that place emphasis on outcomes rather than convenience for learners. This approach would require innovative thinking with regard to market dynamics as well as an emphasis on student outcomes.