Australia has managed to attract more and more international students to study in the country through its great education opportunities, simpler visa process and secure work opportunities.
1. Reputation as a popular study destination for international students
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| International student enrolments by sector, 2013-2016. Source: Australian Department of Education and Training |
Australia has been popular among international students. According to the Department of Education and Training, the number of international students studying in Australia broke the record in 2016 with 554,179 international students enrolled in courses in Australia, an increase of over 10% from 2015. Also, the 2016 International Student Survey revealed that nine out of ten students were pleased with their study experience in Australia.
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2. Simpler visa process and secure work opportunities
Prospective overseas students may also find Australia as one of the best places to study because of smoother visa application process and work opportunities. The government recently developed the simplified student visa framework (SSVF). It also released the first National Strategy for International Education 2025, a 10-year plan for strengthening its international reputation for high quality education and training, driving collaboration in education and research. The plan also shed light on improving graduate employability.
International students can work part time during their studies and may remain in Australia for up to four years after graduation (dependent on their visa).
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3. Great opportunities to study
There is an impressive number of study options for overseas students with over 1,200 institutions and 22,000 courses in Australia to choose from. Australia has the third highest number of international students behind the UK and US. For overseas students who need English language training before commencing higher level studies in Australia or who wish to improve their English language skills for work or life back in their home countries, they can choose quality ELICOS courses solely dedicated to international students.
