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Why Study In Australia?

Australia, the smallest continent and the largest island in the world, is well-known for its rich natural beauty and resources, as well as for its spirit of adventure. The country is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With its extensive higher education system, diverse landscape and friendly local population, Australia has a singular appeal as a study abroad destination.
Higher education is of paramount importance in Australia, and the country's universities consistently achieve high international rankings. Australia's educational system includes English-language training schools, colleges for vocational education and universities for higher education. The country's 39 universities offer a wide array of high-quality programs to fit almost any student's interests. Australian Education International has a site that details the country's academic diversity.

Australia attracts the third-largest number of international students in the English-speaking world, and its universities challenge students to be creative, independent thinkers. Students are expected to perform independent research and take an active role in their education. Since English is the national language of Australia, U.S. students face no language barrier.

Australia's cities have much to offer, but the diversity of Australia's landscape is its jewel. The country boasts remarkable geologic diversity, including some of the planet's oldest land formations. Australia is also a green country: vegetation covers 91 percent of the land, and 85 percent of Australia's flowering plants are unique to the country.

Australia Quick Stats

• Study Abroad Stats
  • Percentage of Total US Students: 4.8%
  • Total US Students 2005/2006: 10,980
  • Total US Students 2006/2007: 10,747
  • 2006/2007 Yearly Trend -2.1%
  • Country Ranking: 6 (based on total outbound U.S. students)
• Country Stats
  • Country Name: Commonwealth of Australia
  • Population: 19,357,594
  • Area: 7,686,850 sq km (2,967,909 sq mi)
  • Climate
  • Currency
  • Exchange Rate (with US dollar)
  • Telephone (Country Code - 61) (How to Call)
  • To call Australia from United States: dial 011 + 61 + area code + local number
  • To call United States: dial 0011 + 1 + area code + local number
  • Emergencies: 000 (112 on cell phone)
  • Internet Country Code .au
  • Electricity: 220/240 Volts 50Hz (U.S. appliances must be converted form 120 volts)
  • Time Zone: UTC+10 (15 hours ahead of Eastern Time), UTC+9.5, UTC+9, UTC+8

People Capital City Area Languages Drive on left/right Religion Major Indistries Major Events: New Year's Day, January 1 Australia Day, January 26 Heritage Festival, April ANZAC Day, April 25 Sydney International Film Festival, June Melbourne Festival, October or November Melbourne Cup, first Tuesday in November

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