An overview of the international student market is provided here and more detailed data for last year is available in Overseas Student Statistics 1999. Australian Excellence Australian universities have been at the forefront of internationalisation and have an international reputation for scientific excellence in many disciplines including agriculture, astronomy, engineering, mathematics and microbiology. Australians have developed technologies such as an internationally accepted aircraft landing system, the black box flight recorder, bionic ear implants and a heart pacemaker. These developments have had a profound impact on the lives of ordinary people and have led to Australians winning prestigious international awards including seven Nobel Prizes. Australian teachers are experienced in supervising students from many countries and catering for their individual needs.
Australian education is both challenging and rewarding.
Quality assurance International students in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled. Australian Government legislation requires Australian education and training providers to meet the highest standards of quality and ethical practice. These standards take into account such issues as curriculum, qualifications of teaching staff, and facilities including specialist equipment. They must also meet special registration conditions enabling them to deliver courses to international students in Australia. Australia's education system is subject to continuous checks and controls by government, industry and professional bodies to maintain and improve its high standards while allowing Australia to retain the best of traditional values such as student welfare and excellence in scholarship.