The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a progressive and research-driven public university, located in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1909, UQ has over a hundred-year heritage of supplying high-quality education and is ranked within the world’s top universities according to several key independent assessment bodies. QS World University Rankings, U.S. News Best Global Universities and CWTS Leiden all place UQ within the top 50 global universities, and the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities places UQ 39^th worldwide.

Beyond the classroom, the university provides an exciting timetable of activities and events, catering to the extracurricular interests of its population of around 50,000 students. UQ’s Student Employment Centre provides advice and guidance towards choosing a career path and applying for work experience, internship and job opportunities. The award-winning service also runs an annual program of employment workshops and networking events, connecting its students to the university’s expanded community of alumni and professional partners.

UQ staff are highly educated and widely experienced and are rated by The Good Universities Guide 2020 at the highest possible level for staff qualifications, teaching quality and learning resources. The university also receives more national teaching awards than any other institution in Australia.

The university cultivates a diverse and inclusive learning environment with approximately 20,000 international students representing over 140 different countries worldwide.

UQ has built a solid reputation for producing graduates with leadership potential who go on to forge impactful careers with a lasting positive effect on society. A degree from UQ is an asset in the search for future employment or further education, and graduates of the university are highly sought after by professional employers due to their rigorous and diligent approach towards work.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

A modern and forward-thinking institution, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a place for students from all over the world to develop into skilled and successful graduates. Established in 1991, the university is developing rapidly and has been named one of the world’s 150 best universities under 50 years old in the 2018 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.

With two campuses in Perth (Joondalup and Mount Lawley) and one in Bunbury, south of Perth (South West Campus), around 6,000 international students head to the university each year. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, and boasts some of the best weather in the whole of the country. Students can enjoy a thriving city as well as the many beaches, parks and forests nearby the university.

ECU has four main values which all of the university follows: integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence. These values help students and staff to work to the best of their abilities, but also to have a positive impact on the university community and environment. The university celebrates difference and diversity, and encourages all students to seek help whenever they might need it.

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a leading institution with a reputation for high-quality teaching and learning as well as exciting, contemporary academic programmes. Students are taught by academics who are leaders in their field and graduate ready to make an impact across the globe.

The university is a research-intensive university ranked 197th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021). It excels in subject areas such as automation and control, mining and mineral engineering, nursing, architecture, education, and many more, offering a total of ten subjects ranked inside the world’s top 200 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020). It is ranked number 1 in Australia for industry collaboration, and 95 per cent of its research is “at or well above world standard”, according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia report.

The university continues to place an increased focus on enhancing its presence and performance on the global stage. It is striving to create global leaders in the spheres of equity, education and research. As a result, the university welcomes international students from around the world with open arms and aims to equip them with the skills necessary to make a real impact anywhere around the globe.

Modern, city-based campuses allow students to study at various desirable locations across Australia. Whilst the main campus is in Newcastle, there are facilities on the Central Coast, Sydney and more, including a global hub in Singapore and various regional locations in Australia.

The university provides a well-regarded education with a focus on creativity and imagination, based in a welcoming and multicultural country known for its warm climate and beautiful scenery. This combination makes it a popular destination with international students, as the university continues to successfully adapt to the demands required of a modern global institution.

Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University (Western) is a student-centred institution that ranks in the top two per cent of universities in the world. With a dynamic and diverse student community, the University is also feted for the high-quality of its teaching and research.

The University has received a five-star rating for teaching quality by QS World University Rankings, with students enjoying an enviable staff to student ratio, allowing for individualised attention that enhances the learning experience. Students have access to the latest facilities and resources and the University is committed to continual development and innovation, these qualities are reflected in five-star ratings for innovation and facilities (QS Word University Rankings).

Western Sydney University graduates are workplace ready. The University’s employability status has also been given a five-star rating by the QS World University Rankings. At Western students have the opportunity to undertake internships, volunteering and work experience, which develops their skill sets and enhances their employability.

Located in the beautiful city of Sydney, students of Western can explore one of the most liveable cities on the planet. Sydney enjoys a sunny climate with mild winters and warm summers, perfect for making the most of the city’s many beaches. Students won’t want to miss the year-round art, music, food, theatre, film and design festivals that put Sydney on the world cultural map.

Western places immense value on diversity and embracing the different cultures both within the University community, and the wider populace of Western Sydney which has one of the most diverse populations in Australia. Being home to students from all over the world creates a thriving centre of opportunity, diversity and innovation. At Western students will be part of a dynamic, welcoming and culturally rich community where lifelong friends and connections are made.