Student Life

Student Life in Australia

Studying in Australia is an exciting experience. Australia's world class universities will provide you with a competitive advantage back home.

Your Australian Course

Most international students find the Australian teaching style to be quite different to what they have experienced before. Rather than teaching you the words to remember for exams there is a focus on practical teaching that encourages creative independent thought and debate in order to give you a thorough understanding of a topic.

Class participation will be encourages throughout your course in order to encourage you to develop your thoughts and you may find this to form part of your assessment.

Classes at university will take the form of lectures and tutorials. A lecture can be attended by as many as 200 students whereas a tutorial will be much smaller and be attended by around 20 - 30 people. It is essential to attend all of your lectures in order to contribute to each tutorial.

Assessment

Depending on your degree you may be continually assessed throughout your course. This assessment will determine your final grade and will be based on your performance in assignments, examinations, and class participation.

However there is more to studying in Australia than simply studying. You will gain experiences and develop friendships which will stay with you forever.

The first few days you spend in Australia will be busy and emotional. Once you arrive in Australia you will be busy finding or settling into your accommodation, enrolling in classes, and making new friends.

There is a variety of student accommodation available in Australia from on-campus options to homestay with an Australian Family or accommodation shared with other students.

Australia has one of the highest standards of living in the world and is home to people from over 190 countries – at least 1 in 5 Australians was born overseas. Cultural diversity is part of Australia's national identity and one of Australia's greatest strengths.

As an international student in Australia, you will be subject to all state, territory and federal laws. The legal age for buying cigarettes and buying and drinking alcohol is 18 years in Australia. F you break the law in Australia your student visa would be cancelled and you may be deported.

It will take time to adjust to living in a new country and so far away from family and friends. Remember that these feelings are normal and you are not alone. You must stay positive and keep socialising. Making friends with students from other countries will help you to share your experiences and stop you feeling so isolated.

As time continues you will find yourself becoming more familiar with Australian culture and feel less homesick. Go to our Portal to find courses across Australia organise your student visa and organise everything from flights, to banking to finding temporary work in Australia. Join our online forum to speak with other international students in Australia. Learn More.

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