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REASONS YOU HADN’T THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD


Starting again in a new country, you are thrown in at the deep end – the others who come out the other side with you become friends for life.


You can learn about the local art, history and culture to understand about the world from a new perspective


You might have a foreign boyfriend or


warm weather does indeed lend itself to the outdoor preparation of food. But this by no means an entire portrait of the country.


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For one thing there is no mention of the country’s strength in higher education. Only the United States and United Kingdom have more institutions in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, and they are both have significantly bigger populations, and, accordingly, far more universities.


Seven members of the Group of Eight – think of it as an Antipodean Ivy League – make it into the top 100, and in total, 26 of the country’s universities make the top 700 of the rankings. Australian universities are also known to be extremely keen on


The combination of a keen welcome, high- calibre universities, and a quality of life that hold its own with anywhere in the world has made Australia one of the world’s leading destinations for international students. In 2010, the last year for which OECD figures are available, 6.6% of all international students were studying in Australia, again putting it only behind the US and UK. In terms of the percentage of students from overseas at Australian universities, only Luxembourg tops Australia’s figure of 21.2%.


internationalization, to the extent that only coal, ore and tourism bring more money into the country.


girlfriend when studying abroad! That’s one way to learn the language, dialect, gestures, accent, culture and traditions - in a whirlwind of romance!


You can practice travel writing if you are


interested in a career where you travel


internationally and are self-employed.


You are more likely to regret the things you don’t do


You want more sunshine/


snow/rain in your life.


You will eat new food and learn to cook local specialties to surprise


The majority of


graduates describe it as the best time of their life.


your friends and family on your return.


You can offer international business development to any company you choose to work for.


On graduation, the world is your oyster!


Employers are


fascinated and impressed by


your year abroad experiences in interviews.


The majority of students don’t study abroad, it is something unique and noteworthy on your CV that will help you to stand out.


Once you have set


up a foreign bank account, found somewhere to live, registered to stay in your new city, got a tax code, matriculated at university and negotiated with a


local, you feel like you can do anything in life!


Once home you have


more to say for yourself, so you become more confident and better at networking, leading to better job opportunities.


Support services CQUniversity’s experience as an international university has allowed us to develop an integrated student support network that is readily available to students. We are committed to understanding your individual needs and helping you gain an academically, culturally and socially enriching experience from your time with us.


Some of our support services include:


• Academic and English support • Employment and career counselling • Personal and welfare support • Orientations to assist your transition into university life and life in Australia


• Social and networking events • Accommodation advice and airport pickup


• Library and computer laboratory access


Find our more about our student support here.


Scholarships As an international student, we encourage you to apply for any scholarship you are eligible for.


You may be eligible for the 2013 Vice- Chancellor’s scholarship, a merit based scholarship for highest achieving students that awards successful scholarship applicants with a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their studies.


Accommodation New international students enrolling at any CQUniversity campus will be provided with assistance and advice regarding ccommodation options both prior to and pon arrival.


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