Studies in Australia – Helping Overseas Students Make Informed Choices

This article looks at the ways in which Hobsons Studies in Australia products help the thousands of international students who come to Australia each year make informed choices about their study and career paths.

Australia is the preferred overseas study destination for over 455,000 international students from 190 countries around the world. Hobsons aims to use its Studies in Australia products to help every international student make an informed decision about what to study and where to go in Australia.

The Hobsons range of Studies in Australia products includes a website, a yearly magazine and quarterly member’s only ezines.

Studies in Australia products provide accurate and easy-to-use information to help students make the big decisions concerning studying in Australia. The products provide detailed information on the Australian education system, with advice on key topics such as applications, accommodation, detailed profiles of education institutions, course listings and study data like contact details, fees and course duration. There is also information about different Australian regions, and tips on how to enjoy the great Australian lifestyle.

Australia is the world’s fifth-largest provider of education to international students, who contribute nearly $12 billion to the Australian economy. Australia’s international students are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines at eight different levels of education, including short-term English language courses, secondary education, bachelor and masters degrees right through to doctoral degrees. Asia is Australia’s main source of international students, representing four out of every five of Australia’s overseas student market.

Most international students enrol in higher education programs, with an increasing number enrolled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and English language programs.

Higher education international students are usually either on a study abroad program or an exchange program. These programs vary in regards to credit transfer and fees, and the time spent in Australia. Some students choose to study for one or two semesters, while other complete their whole degree in Australia.

International students come to study in Australia for the world-class degrees, safe and multicultural cities and great climate. Students choose Australia over other international destinations for the cheaper price of living and degrees, compared to the US and the UK.

Studying overseas is not just beneficial from an academic view, it also helps students gain a global perspective and gain some great life skills that will attract prospective employers.

Hobsons has been assisting Australians in selecting courses and careers since 1991 and has earned a reputation for providing comprehensive, authoritative and independent information on Australian higher education institutions.

Hobsons was created in 1974 as an outgrowth of the Careers Research and Advice Centre (CRAC), and is part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc. Since then, Hobsons has grown into a truly global organisation with offices in the UK, USA, Belgium, Germany, France, Singapore and Australia.

Hobsons has been assisting Australians in selecting courses and careers since 1991 and has earned a reputation for providing comprehensive, authoritative and independent information on Australian higher education institutions.

Hobsons was created in 1974 as an outgrowth of the Careers Research and Advice Centre (CRAC), and is part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc. Since then, Hobsons has grown into a truly global organisation with offices in the UK, USA, Belgium, Germany, France, Singapore and Australia.