As the child of an expatriate employee working in the Middle East a couple of decades ago (okay, yes I’m getting on age wise), I found that most students of my age had to make some very quick decisions about our future careers and studies. It all came too quickly. Luckily for me, I had […]
Students it’s entirely possible… Some 20 odd years ago (I refuse to be specific and divulge my age), I embarked on the journey of being an international student in Australia, much like many of you are contemplating doing. It helped that I always knew what I wanted to do, which was to become a […]
According to the Department of Home Affairs, when you’re a Subclass 500 (student visa) holder, you can: 1.) participate in an eligible course of study in Australia, 2.) travel in and out of Australia and 3.) work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts. Given this privilege, making the most out […]
Australia is set for another record reaching double-digits with 720,150 students enrolled across various sectors as of September 2019. Overseas student numbers in Australia set its record by 11.4% in 2018 and 12.6% in 2017. The overseas student population was comprised of the growth from the higher education and vocational (VET) sectors, contributing 12% and […]
In the latest international visitors survey released by Tourism Research Australia (TRA), the recorded international visitors from January to June 2019 is 8.6 million arrivals – 3% more than the previous year. This growth continues to be led by education in which education visitors were up 5% to record a total of 586,000. Overseas students […]
Known for its diverse communities and quality education, Australia has become a popular study destination for international students over the years. With topnotch education providers having 37 of its institutions landed in the 2019 World’s Best University Rankings, international students not only have the opportunity to study at some reputable universities but they also gain […]