Focused Degree – If you know exactly what you want to study, then an Australian degree is the right choice for you. Typically, students pick their major in their first year, and begin studying their chosen topics in a focused curriculum as opposed to the broad-based curriculum of Canadian universities.
A short degree saves you time – Since Bachelor degrees are typically a year shorter than North American ones due to the focused curriculum, you graduate a year earlier than Canadian graduates and earn the same credentials
Save your money – Local Purchasing Power is higher in Australia than Canada, which means that By graduating a year earlier, you can enter the workforce one year earlier and save on tuition and living expenses!
Honours Degrees – Australian universities offer you the chance to complete your degree with Honours, as long as you don’t mind studying for an extra year. After completing 3 years of post-graduate study in your field, you can obtain your Honours by doing a thesis in your final fourth year. This is a great way to get a glimpse of the life of a Master’s student, and explore research topics in your field of interest!
Great living standards – Australia is ranked as the world’s best country to work in (and is followed by Canada). It has great weather, affordable cost of living, and friendly people
World leader in the following fields: Water Management, Environmental Studies, Asia-Pacific studies, Astronomy, and Nanotechnology.
Upcoming leader in R&D: It isn’t widely known, but 2% of all scientific papers come from Australia, and it is one of the top 10 spenders in the world for research and development.
Internationally Recognized Educational Institutes – Australia is home to some of the world’s most recognized institutes. Canadian and US students who have already studied for some time in North America will most likely find that their institutes are recognized in Australia, and vice versa – Australian institutes are acknowledged by North American institutes. This also means that if you have done part of your studies in one country, your credits may transfer over to the other.
International population – A well mixed and integrated Australian society makes the cultural transition from Canada to Australia easier.
Supports International Students – Australia has many scholarship programs, student bursaries, and other support programs to help transition international students into Australia. It currently has the 3rd largest international student enrollment, after the USA and the UK.
