Australia is the third most popular study abroad destination in
the world after the United States of America (USA) and the
United Kingdom (UK). It offers an unbeatable study and living
experience where students have the opportunity to get a
world-class education, gain meaningful employment experience
during and post-study, and enjoy an excellent quality of life,
all in one place.
Australia is the smallest continent and one of the largest
countries on Earth. It is situated in the Southern Hemisphere,
south east of the Asian continent. Due to Australia’s size and
location, its geography is extremely diverse, ranging from the
snow-capped mountains of the Australian Alps and Tasmania, to
large deserts, tropical, and temperate forests.
Australia is divided into six states and two territories. The states and territories, and their capital cities are:
# | State or Territories | Capital City |
---|---|---|
1 | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Canberra |
2 | New South Wales (NSW) | Sydney |
3 | Northern Territory (NT) | Darwin |
4 | Queensland (QLD) | Brisbane |
5 | South Australia (SA) | Adelaide |
6 | Tasmania (TAS) | Hobart |
7 | Victoria (VIC) | Melbourne |
8 | Western Australia (WA) | Perth |
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth are some of the other
popular Australian cities.
All six of these cities are also amongst the Top 50 QS Best Student Cities 2024. The
Economist also lists Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide among the world’s ten best cities to live in.