Australia is one of the most diverse and welcoming countries in the world.
Nearly half (47 per cent) of Australia’s 24 million people were either born overseas or have one parent born overseas. More than 260 languages are spoken in Australian homes. In addition to English, the most common languages are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese and Greek.
Australia is the world’s largest island and the sixth largest country in the world in terms of land area. From wildlife reserves to Aboriginal reserves, Australia has more than 500 national parks and over 2,700 protected areas. There are also 20 world-class heritage sites selected by UNESCO, including the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park, Lord Howe Island Group, Tasmanian Wilderness, Fraser Island and the Sydney Opera House.
Many people around the world know Australia as a beautiful country that also enjoys a world-class quality of life and safe, friendly communities, with six Australian cities ranked among the top 40 in the world and an education system that is one of the highest quality in the world.
Experience a state-of-the-art Australian education and be prepared for study and career development in a safe and friendly environment.
