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Melbourne

Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city known for its multicultural communities and excellent cultural, food, fashion, and entertainment offerings. In 2012, QS ranked Melbourne as one of the world’s leading student cities, thanks to its quality of living, reputable universities, student mix, employer activity, and affordability. Victoria has ten world-leading universities with cutting-edge facilities, academic staff with international experience, and outstanding student services, including five of Australia’s top 20 universities, one of the world’s top 30, and two in the world’s top 100. The city also boasts high-quality vocational education and training institutions that offer industry-relevant, practical training and skills development in close connection with industry, creating credit pathways that increase entry and exit points for students.


Victoria’s universities and vocational education and training providers dominate and lead the country in delivering educational services offshore. The Victorian Government provides a unique International Student Care Service, making it a leader in international student service provision. This service provides support, advice, and assistance by multilingual professional staff on health, legal, employment, and accommodation services. Overall, Melbourne’s excellent education infrastructure, world-class universities, and international student support make it an ideal destination for students seeking high-quality education and a great student experience.