If you're about to enter
college, or are planning on acquiring higher education, studying overseas is a
good choice for those who want to enroll in top notch schools with Centers of
Excellence coupled with invaluable international experience. Australia is fast
becoming the top
destination for English-speaking international students from around the
world. Only coming in 3rd after the US and UK with the highest number of international
students currently enrolled in the top universities in the country, there are
now over 40,000 students from 140 countries who avail of the excellent
Australian education system.
A good number of
Australian universities are among the Times Higher
Education top 100 universities world ranking. The University of Melbourne
is currently number 39, while the University of Sydney is ranked 49 - which
just go to show that Australian education is among the best in the world.
However, choosing the
best school in Australia should not be based solely on world or national
rankings. There are many factors that go into choosing the best school in
Australia. Here are a few tips in choosing the best school in Australia for
you:
Determine Your Needs.
The first thing you
have to do is to know what you want. Do you want a degree in Psychology where
you plan to get a doctorate after college? Or do you want to study under a
particular professor? Or maybe you want to work in a research center
established by a school? Choosing the best school for you will always be based
on your needs.
Do Your Research.
While it's good to look
at lists of top schools online, you should also do your own research about the
schools that you like. Once you've narrowed your choices to the top 5 schools
for you, you should then start to gather as much information as the schools as
you can.
You can check out the
schools' websites and read everything there is to know - the
courses offered, accreditation and recognition of programs, and even
qualifications of teachers and professors.
You can also contact
students who are currently enrolled in the school, to get some valuable
feedback from people who are actually studying in the university.
If you are living in
the area of the university, join the school's open
house and visit the campus. Talk to teachers, visit the classrooms, see the
facilities, or better yet, sit in one of the classes. After you've visited the
campus, explore the environment outside. Is the location safe? Are there nearby
establishments like a good hospital, good places to buy basic needs, public
transportation, and lodging, just in case you decide to live outside the
campus? Your living environment should also be a major factor in choosing the
best school for you.
If you're an international
student, though, and you're currently overseas, this may be difficult to do. So
the best way to check out the school is from their website, where you can get
all the information you need.
Once you've chosen the
best school for you, you can then start to apply. Just remember to keep in mind
that the best factors in choosing your school are academic reputation, quality
of professors, and a safe and secure living environment.
Need some help with
your Australia student visa
application processing? Move Migration’s licensed migration agents can
help you break down the immigration process into simple stages. Visit Move
Migration office at Suite 8, 281 Pacific Highway North Sydney NSW 2060
Australia or visit www.movemigration.com for more information about their
services.
About the Author:
Michael Ma
is working a migration agent assistant at Move
Migration; a company of professional migration
agents in Sydney, Australia that offers exceptional assistance and services
to its clients. Their fully registered migration agents help their clients by breaking down the immigration process into simple stages with exceptional services
and simplified procedures.
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