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Australia has clean modern cities. Sydney is a larger and fast-paced city; while Perth and Brisbane are smaller. Melbourne has the unpredictable weather and a cooler climate with more rain. Sydney and Brisbane have tropical rains in the summer while Perth has a hot and dry climate and usually no rain at all from October to April.


What's more? Australia is close to you

- Location, close to most countries, not far away from home
- Of British origin, western cultural, English-speaking community
- Thus, far in terms of exposure and experience but yet close to home.


A closer look at Australia:

There are more than 100 ethnic groups reprsented here, making Australia one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia is predominantly a Christian country, but all religions are represented in this multicultural society. You'll find churches, mosques and temples located in major cities.

Australia offers a clean, safe and cosmopolitan environment for international students. The country has low crime rate and strict gun control laws ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for studies.

Maintaining one of the highest standards of living in the world, Australia offers modern transport and communication system. Australia has an extensive public transport system that includes trains, buses, tramways, ferries, two major national airlines and a number of regional airlines. Metropolitan areas are divided into zones and your ticket type and cost depends on which zone you are going to travel in and for how long. Some transport providers offer discounted student fares for their services.

Australia also offers first-rate healthcare services. International students studying in Australia will be covered by the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (All International students should have adequate arrangements for health insurance when applying for student visa).

 

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