Studying in New South Wales

New South Wales offers dazzling contrasts, from snowy mountains to world renown golden beaches. Its capital Sydney is a true metropolis, with a population of 4 million; a dynamic, thriving multicultural city with a well founded reputation as an international centre of commerce, industry and culture. Built on the shores of Port Jackson, Sydney is a scenic and most liveable city, home to internationally recognised landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and other worthy destination including Taronga Zoo, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

A member of Australia’s esteemed Group of Eight, the University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is ranked among the world’s top 40 universities (UK Times Higher Education Supplement, October 2008), excelling particularly in humanities teaching and research. Students and teaching staff enjoy the opportunity to partake in collaborative research projects on national and global levels and take pride in the knowledge that their chosen institution produces internationally recognised graduates, some of whom become leaders in their respective fields.

In addition to outstanding educational standards, the University has modern, up-to-date facilities and technology, competitive programs, vibrant campus lifestyle, and quality on campus and off campus living arrangement options are just some of the reasons to consider Sydney’s premiere educational institution.

For students interested in a quality alternative to studying in a capital city, there is the Southern Cross University, located in the city of Lismore, in a region of generous natural beauty. Holding a reputation for world class research, and the recipient of a number of grants from a host of government and private organisations. The University’s Centre for Coastal Management, for example, was recently ranked in the top three of its kind in the world.

SCU provides international students the chance to get a more intimate glimpse of Australia via one week 4WD camping excursions offered each semester. Popular locations include the Northern Territory’s outback experience, which takes in the roads and scenes between Alice Springs and Ayers Rock (Uluru), and passes through captivating sites of significance to the local indigenous people such as Uluru, The Olga’s and Palm Valley. For many students, such unique activities elevate studying in New South Wales to great, memorable heights.

Sydney and NSW in general offers a fine Australian tradition in education, and has all the amenities, services and activities desirable for overseas students to call it home. Choosing to study in this state is a strong investment in your future.