Australia - Education and TrainingAustralia - Education and Training
UNESCO Student Mobility Number- Australia has 12,713 students studying abroad according to UNESCO.
CIA World Factbook 30.32% of the Australian population is under 24 years
Overview
Australian students are increasingly choosing to pursue university degrees abroad. A unique mix of professional, academic, athletic, and social opportunities available within American schools has made the United States. one of the most attractive destinations for these students. Although many American university administrators often overlook Australia during international recruitment efforts, the confluence of these trends creates an unprecedented opportunity to boost international student enrollment on American campuses. Furthermore, the numerous Asian students who attend American universities after graduating from Australian high schools renders student recruitment in Australia an increasingly attractive proposition.
Sub-Sectors
Higher Education
There is a broad academic and geographic distribution of Australians at US universities.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Australian students tend to focus on the liberal arts and sciences, business, international relations, film, or art. Australia has many accomplished athletes and many Australian student athletes are interested obtaining athletic scholarships to universities in the United States.
Graduate Education
Graduate students generally pursue law, business management, or the advanced science.
Opportunities
Over the past five years, Australian students pursuing US education programs has increased 19 percent. A total of 4,908 Australian students studied in the United States in the 2017-18 academic year, a -0.5% decrease compared to the previous year. 2,488 Australian students pursued an Undergraduate degree, an increase of 3.8% on the previous year and 1,139 pursued a Graduate degree, a decrease of -4.8%.
Australia and the United States have similar education systems, so Australian students can transition relatively seamlessly. Australian students are attracted to the unique characteristics of US university life: collegiate sports, interdisciplinary/liberal arts degrees, and life within a close-knit campus environment.
Events
The EducationUSA offices in Australia support a number of education fairs held in Australia throughout the year:
https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-sydney
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-melbourne
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-perth
Resources
EducationUSA Australia - https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/
U.S. Commercial Service Contact
Monique Roos
Senior Commercial Specialist
Sydney, Australia
monique.roos@trade.gov
T. +61 2 9373 9210
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
CIA World Factbook 30.32% of the Australian population is under 24 years
Overview
Australian students are increasingly choosing to pursue university degrees abroad. A unique mix of professional, academic, athletic, and social opportunities available within American schools has made the United States. one of the most attractive destinations for these students. Although many American university administrators often overlook Australia during international recruitment efforts, the confluence of these trends creates an unprecedented opportunity to boost international student enrollment on American campuses. Furthermore, the numerous Asian students who attend American universities after graduating from Australian high schools renders student recruitment in Australia an increasingly attractive proposition.
Sub-Sectors
Higher Education
There is a broad academic and geographic distribution of Australians at US universities.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Australian students tend to focus on the liberal arts and sciences, business, international relations, film, or art. Australia has many accomplished athletes and many Australian student athletes are interested obtaining athletic scholarships to universities in the United States.
Graduate Education
Graduate students generally pursue law, business management, or the advanced science.
Opportunities
Over the past five years, Australian students pursuing US education programs has increased 19 percent. A total of 4,908 Australian students studied in the United States in the 2017-18 academic year, a -0.5% decrease compared to the previous year. 2,488 Australian students pursued an Undergraduate degree, an increase of 3.8% on the previous year and 1,139 pursued a Graduate degree, a decrease of -4.8%.
Australia and the United States have similar education systems, so Australian students can transition relatively seamlessly. Australian students are attracted to the unique characteristics of US university life: collegiate sports, interdisciplinary/liberal arts degrees, and life within a close-knit campus environment.
Events
The EducationUSA offices in Australia support a number of education fairs held in Australia throughout the year:
https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-sydney
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-melbourne
https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/us-consulate-general-perth
Resources
EducationUSA Australia - https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/
U.S. Commercial Service Contact
Monique Roos
Senior Commercial Specialist
Sydney, Australia
monique.roos@trade.gov
T. +61 2 9373 9210
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.