Australia's education institutions offer a stimulating environment for students from around the world to gain valuable skills,experiences and qualifications. In August 2008, around 474,389 international students were enrolled in Australian institutionsfrom some 217 different nationalities. Of these, more than 80,000 were Indian students. This rich diversity of nationalities ensuresthat you will make lifelong friends with students from around the world as well as from Australia.

Australia enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world. Living costs and student fees are very affordable and Australiais consistently less expensive than the UK or USA. International students in Australia are also able to work part-time whilethey study. Personal safety and security are major issues for students and their families. With people from more than 200 ethnic backgrounds making Australia their home, it is one of the most multicultural, safe, friendly and racially tolerant country in the world.

The Australian Government plays a pro-active role in ensuring that international students who come to Australia for their studies have legal protection. The Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act) is unique to Australia and ensures that students get the quality course for which they have paid besides providing many other assurances to the international student and their family.

When you choose to undertake your education in Australia you choose quality and innovation, underpinned by a respect for traditions, balanced with an encouragement of independent and creative thinking. Start your future today. Study in Australia.