Government legislation and codes of conduct operate to regulate the industry and protect students. Competitive tuition fees and the low cost of living combine to represent good value for money. Educational facilities and teaching resources are of high quality. Australia offers an attractive lifestyle, favourable climate, safe and politically stable environment, and beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Overseas students are welcome in Australia's multicultural society.
Networks of support exist to help students in all aspects of their stay in Australia.
Opportunities exist to travel and work whilst studying. Qualifications gained at secondary and vocational institutions articulate into university degree programs nationally. The most popular courses studied in Australia by overseas students are business, administration and economics. Australian State and territory governments hold the majority of responsibility for the schools education system. This award outlines academic achievement and is used as an assessment tool for entry into further study programs.