Australia is a popular study destination thanks to the combination of excellent education and the unique lifestyle . It is a fantastic country and as an international student you are bachelors and masters follow in many disciplines . Also you can put a period to study in the context of your minor or between years .
Whether you 're looking for adventure , personal development , improve your English or an international career , a study Down Under is definitely a good study ! Here are 5 good reasons to choose to study in Australia :
1 . Educational world
The quality of education at Australian universities is high. Several Australian educational institutions are in the top 100 best universities in the world . So are University of Sydney , Monash University and the University of Western Australia in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2013-2014 . And in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014 are the University of Sydney and Monash University in the ranking of the hundred best universities in the world .
Also in the list of the hundred best young universities, Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 , there are various Australian educational institutions , such as : Griffith University , Curtin University , La Trobe University , Queensland University of Technology , Macquaire University and University of Technology, Sydney .
Studying abroad offers a network of friends and contacts around the world . You not only know the Australian culture , but also that of your international classmates . And meeting people from all over the world, has its advantages . You not only learn a lot about other cultures and lifestyles , but also have the chance to study after your visit , for example the United States, Singapore , Brazil or South Africa . Friends
Studying in Australia , for example, in Gold Coast , Queensland
3 . Ideal destination and popular student cities
As a student in Australia, you should use the chance to see . Much of this beautiful country Australia is a country of great distances , with varying climate and huge exciting to discover . Moreover, you in no time in New Zealand or the paradise islands of Fiji and there are good and affordable connections to Asia .
Climate in Australia
Give you, like many other students , prefer a student living in hot climates ? Depending on where you live in Australia , you can have it all year round summer feeling . In Queensland , it is almost always hot, and many students choose to stay there than near the beach . In the cities of Sydney and Melbourne , the climate is cooler , but can the summers are long and hot.
Best student city in the world
Melbourne and Sydney have been named several times as one of the best student cities in the world.
Melbourne is located in Victoria and is known as the capital of Australia . Cultural You will certainly not be bored. The town has many cafes, restaurants and nightlife , the best shopping in Australia , a large cultural offer and just outside the city you will find wonderful beaches . It is a hugely popular city to study and live there then more than 60,000 international students .
Sydney is located in New South Wales and is the city that offers everything you dream . Here you can start your day enjoying the sun and surf at the popular Bondi Beach and end your day with a night out at one of the many entertainment venues in Sydney . This multicultural city and has an endless range of attractions , from the beautiful harbor , the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge to vintage and retro shops in Paddington.
Brisbane , located in Queensland , is also a popular student city . It is a great city to live and ideal to experience . Australian culture You'll find a mix of nationalities and a wonderful lifestyle that is mainly played out. The town is only an hour away from the beautiful beaches and surf spots of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast . Want to go to the beach, but would you rather stay in the city? Pay a visit to the city beach at South Bank Parklands !
The Australian city of Sydney is one of the best student cities in the world
4 . Works during and after your studies
As a Dutch student in Australia, you may not exceed 40 hours per two weeks working alongside your studies and full time during the holidays . This is a good opportunity to make new friends and meet outside the university . Both extra pocket money
Do you want to extend your stay in Australia after your studies and you are between 18 and 30? You can do with a Working Holiday visa . This visa allows you to work or internships in Australia and have a residence and work permit for 12 months. A Working Holiday visa you can not apply in Australia , you must do so first country out .
Do you have a bachelor's or master's degree earned in Australia and studied in Australia for at least two years? Then it is also possible to request that you can extend your stay. 18 months up to 4 years work visa To be eligible for this visa looks at what and where you studied , how long you studied in Australia and when you have received . Your first student visa
Overall a great way to do this for you with relevant work experience goes back to the Netherlands , or if you want to stay in Australia. For a long time
5 . Scholarships
Abroad, the tuition is often higher than in the Netherlands . You also need to take into account other ( daily ) costs such as travel , insurance and living costs . So it's good to know that you can finance . Your overseas adventure
To finance your studies in Australia , you can in most cases take the Dutch study abroad . When this does not qualify or if the portable study is not enough , you can sometimes qualify for a scholarship fund or a Dutch agency .
The foreign universities themselves sometimes offer scholarships to their international students . And as we mentioned above , you can also pay a portion of your studies by taking your study destination.
