Study in Brisbane

Brisbane in the State of Queensland

Brisbane is located on the banks of the Brisbane River. The population is approximately 1.7 million. It is the metropolis of the subtropics and Australia’s third largest centre. In fact, it is becoming more popular in recent years both domestically and internationally as the preferred place to live, study or visit. In fact, you are truly spoiled for choice of study and leisure activities when it comes to living in Brisbane.

One of the most attractive reasons to study in Brisbane is that it offers a unique study experience. While you are located in a sophisticated big city, you are also surrounded by world heritage rainforests (Daintree Rainforest) and coral reefs (The Great Barrier Reef) only a few hours drive away.

So, you can be sipping an espresso coffee in a swanky Brisbane eatery one minute, and then be driving to a secluded world-heritage listed beach the next. In fact, Byron Bay, Australia’s iconic beach holiday town is only a few hours drive away by car or bus. (Although it’s located just inside the border of New South Wales near Queensland, it’s still very much a “Queensland” town in terms of climate and lifestyle i.e. sunny, subtropical and a beach lover’s paradise).

If you visit Brisbane, be sure to see the newly developed Southbank area. It has enchanting parklands, stunning cafes, pools, fountains and other wonderful public facilities. There’s also the open-air market in Eagle Street Pier which operate Sundays. Furthermore, the city hosts the Brisbane Royal Show which “brings the country to town” and features fun amusement rides. However, if you’re looking for more thrills and action, head down to the internationally renowned Gold Coast strip. It’s Australia’s holiday and amusement park capital.

Here are some more reasons to choose Brisbane as a preferred place to study:

• It is home to many world-class universities including: Griffith University; Queensland University of Technology; the University of Queensland.
• There are many vocational training providers including the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE and the Southbank Institute of TAFE.
• Brisbane is home to various English colleges for students wishing to learn advanced English skills for education, business or leisure related purposes. Colleges include: the Queensland College of English and the Hilton International College.
• Many institutions also offer innovative study tours. These are short-term academic learning tours focusing on education and cultural experiences in the following disciplines: English, tourism, business, hospitality and other vocations.

Lastly, if you intend to study in Queensland, you might consider the unique option of living on a farm in one of Australia’s famed Homestay programmes. Talk to our friendly and helpful Education Agents today for more information on study programmes and living options in Queensland today!