AUSTRALIA

Australia is now a world leader in the provision of education to overseas students, who study at all levels within Australian universities and in all disciplines.

There are 41 Australian universities, of which 3 are private (Bond, Torrens, and Notre Dame).

Australian Universities have three primary roles: Storing knowledge, transferring knowledge to others, Creating knowledge.

Higher education in Australia enjoys a high international reputation.

There were 410,925 international students from 193 countries studying on a student visa in Australia in 2013. 

Australian scientists and researchers have been responsible for many advances in business and industry, and have made significant contributions in medical science.

Australia has been a pioneer in solar energy research and other potential energy sources. 

Australians pride themselves on their friendliness and cultural diversity. The population lives in a generally safe, friendly, sophisticated, and harmonious society.

One in four Australians (approximately) 25 million people were born overseas.