Australian universities and private education providers are internationally-renowned for their quality education and research. In 2009 on the QS World University Rankings, Australian National University was ranked number 17 in the world. The University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney also made it into the top 40.
Australia's 41 universities offer degrees, post-graduate degrees and short courses to students all over the world. Australian students are usually eligible for Commonwealth supported places, which means the government subsides part of the cost of their course.
Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of their course themselves, although there are loans and scholarships available.
As well as universities, there are many private higher education institutions in Australia which offer a range of fee-paying courses to students, and TAFE, or Technical and Further Education institutions.
TAFE institutes offer higher-education courses with an emphasis on vocational study. Studying a career-related course is a great investment for your future and will help you achieve your earning potential.
All higher education institutes in Australia must meet the high standards set by the Australian government.
Australian higher learning institutions offer a range of programmes and qualifications which are internationally recognised and will help you land your ideal job. Most institutions offer flexible study, including part time, online and correspondence courses.
However, full-time students living at university benefit from the social side of campus life. Many students make life-long friends at university, as well as invaluable industry contacts, including their course mates, tutors and lecturers.
Although all the institutions are all controlled by both state and federal legislation, there are differences in the learning models and teaching methods. Search our database to find out which institutions carry your course, where they are located, and how the course is offered.
Browse our review area to see if any graduates have shared their experience with the institution you are interested in and leave your own review if you have already studied at a higher learning institute in Australia.