Studying in Australia is an exciting and enriching experience. Australia is home to a unique and pristine environment, diverse and accepting communities and some of the world’s best universities. In fact, Australia is the third most popular destination in the world for international students, with almost 700,000 students enjoying the Australian lifestyle and higher education system.

A.  Australia’s universities are world-class

For many years, Australian universities have ranked among the best in the world for quality education, student satisfaction and overall global reputation. 
There are 43 universities to choose from in Australia, seven of which are considered to be among the top 100 universities in the world and 17 are considered among the top 100 universities under 50 years old. Australian Government quality control ensures all 41 are of the same world class standard

Australian universities are also regularly ranked in the top 50 in the world in Arts and Humanities; Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences and Social Sciences. Australian universities contributed to the success of 15 Nobel laureates.

Australian universities are also ranked in the top 50 worldwide in the study areas of Engineering and Technologies, Life Sciences and Medicine, Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
Graduates of Australian courses are in demand. Employers in Australia and worldwide know that Australian qualifications are current, industry-relevant and of a world-class standard. 

B.  Indonesia Students

Australia is proud to be the destination of choice for Indonesian university students studying overseas. Around 8,500 Indonesians study in Australian universities each year.

24% of all Indonesians studying overseas are studying in Australia. There are 50% more Indonesians studying in Australia than in all of Europe.

C.  Accommodations

Many international students stay in short-term accommodation while they become familiar with their new city and meet potential housemates, including hotels, hostels and other temporary options. Your education provider in Australia for help may be able to offer advice and support in finding appropriate accommodation.

You can rent or ‘lease’ a property by yourself or with friends. This can be done through a real estate agent or privately (renting directly from a landlord/owner).   

It is common for international students to live with other students in order to make living costs more affordable. There are often rental and share house options posted on boards at your education institution or at share house websites such as Flatmate Finders or Flatmates.com.au. 

If you rent a house or apartment, you will need to pay a security deposit or ‘bond’ (which is usually equivalent to four weeks’ rent). You will also need to pay some rent in advance (usually to cover the first four weeks of your tenancy). This money is held by the relevant state government department in every Australian state or territory.

D.  Environment and Cultures

International students from all over the world are welcomed by Australia’s friendly, vibrant and multicultural communities.

Australia's culturally diverse communities make it a special place to live. Almost a third of the population was born overseas and 23 per cent speak a language other than English at home.

When you study in Australia, you will also join a vibrant international student community. More than half a million international students from 192 countries choose to study in Australia.

From the moment you arrive in Australia, you can expect to feel welcome. There are student welcome services at every international airport to help you find your way around your new home.

Australia is a popular destination for international students because of its reputation as a safe place to live and study. 

Personal and religious freedom

1. In Australia, people are encouraged to respect the rights and freedoms of others, no matter where they come from, their political choices or religion. Whether you practise Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity or any other religion, you will find communities and places of worship where you can connect with people of the same faith.  You can feel safe to practise your chosen faith with laws that protect your religious freedom.

2. Australia is one of the world’s most politically stable countries.  The country’s leaders are elected through a process that is transparent and fair. 

3. Citizens enjoy freedom of speech and individual rights. 

4. Australia's long-term stability is backed by a well-established system of law and government that protects the individual rights of citizens and visitors

E.  Student Visa

This visa allows you to :

1. Study a course at an Australian education provider.

2. Include family
   in your application including your partner, child or partner's child.

3. Stay
   in Australia for the duration of your course (maximum five years) and travel in and out of Australia

4. Work
   up to 48 hours a night while your course of study is in session. Students who have started a master's degree by research or Doctoral degree have no work hour limits.

Based on data from the QS World University Rankings, we have updated the list of the best universities in Australia for 2024 below.

The best universities in Australia in 2024 based on QS

Source dan reference:

1. https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org/

2. https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/

3. https://www.idp.com/indonesia/study-in-australia/top-universities-in-australia/

There is something world famous about Australians, namely their open and friendly attitude. Of course food, events, art and history are an important part of Australian culture, but what really sets Australians apart is their relaxed outlook on life. It's how friends show up unannounced to chat (but always with a six-pack of beer) It's the reason you'll hear “don't worry, bro” between strangers on the street. Most importantly, it's about pushing aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of you.

To Australians, strangers are just friends you haven't met yet. Friendship is at the heart of the Australian spirit – it is a national trait. Australians pride themselves on being good friends and neighbors, and not just to people they know. They tend to greet everyone from mail carriers to taxi drivers with “g’day” or “how ya going?”. For Australians, this emphasis on friendship fosters a cheerful and friendly attitude, and that everyone can be friends.

And who says only humans can be friends? With neighbors like little penguins, koalas and wallabies, animals are great companions, and our unique wildlife is part of what drives Australians' enthusiasm for the environment and sustainability.

From the red earth of Uluru to the clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests rich with flora and fauna, Australia is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world – so it's no surprise that Australians love being outdoors. This enthusiasm for nature runs in the blood of Australians, and stems from the foundations of the country's history; A respectful relationship with the earth has been central to Aboriginal culture for more than 50,000 years.

Seasonal wildlife means you can swim with whale sharks one month and manta rays the next. But locals also want to explore their own backyard. Sydneysiders enjoy swimming in the ocean at sunrise, Canberrans cycle around the lake at the weekend, and Perth's Kings Park is a favorite picnic spot for locals.

Australia is committed to building a culture of innovation to make best use of national and international information networks, encourage creativity in all forms of research, promote collaboration between university researchers and industry, and disseminate research results to the wider community. Of Australia's 10 Nobel prizes since 1915, nine have been in science.

Innovation in science and technology is a powerful locomotive of economic growth.

Australia is well positioned and well resourced to make a difference in the global innovation race. Australia has a dynamic and competitive economic environment with high productivity and growth, which provides an ideal climate for the development of innovation.

Australian innovation is world-renowned, and includes medical breakthroughs such as bionic ears and revolutionary flu treatments to the world's first nanomachines, touchless smart cards and orbital machines.

Australia has a sophisticated and world-leading information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Its ICT market is the eleventh largest in the world. Production of ICT goods and services generates revenues of around $54 billion and ICT industry revenues reach more than $100 billion. ICT gross domestic product (GDP) is around 4.6 percent of Australia's total GDP. Internet use among the business world continues to grow. Approximately 60 percent of small and medium businesses placed online orders for products and services in 2006 and 47 percent received online orders.

Among all online activities, accessing government services and Internet banking services is the most popular, 59 percent of people in Australia in 2007 contacted the government via the Internet in the past 12 months, and 40 percent of adults conducted online banking transactions in September 2006. Australia is one of the countries with the highest ranking of mobile phone ownership, with the most modern network coverage available to more than 98 percent of the population.

Australia is a stable, culturally diverse and democratic society accompanied by a skilled workforce and a strong, competitive economy. With a population of more than 21 million, Australia is the only nation to rule an entire continent and the country with the sixth largest land area in the world. Australia's multicultural society includes Indigenous people and immigrants from around 200 countries.

Australia is one of the oldest land masses in the world and has been inhabited by humans for around 60,000 years. Before the arrival of European settlers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples inhabited much of the continent.

Australia's contemporary history is relatively short, with the first European settlement founded by Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

Australia has 10 percent of the world's biodiversity and a large number of native plants, animals and birds found nowhere else in the world. Australia is committed to preserving its unique natural heritage and environment and has a number of protection procedures, including World Heritage listing and many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Australia is one of the most resilient, high-growing economies in the world. Australia has an efficient government sector, a flexible labor market and a highly competitive business sector.

With abundant natural resources, Australia has had a high standard of living since the 19th century. Australia has invested heavily in social infrastructure, including education, training, health and transport.
Australia's workforce of around 10 million is highly trained. Many senior managers and technical staff have international experience, while almost half of the Australian workforce have university, vocational or diploma qualifications.

In a global economy, language skills are an important capability for the workforce. Although Australia is an English-speaking country, more than 5 million of its residents speak a second language.

Australia offers an introduction to Western business culture with a workforce capable of operating in both Asian and Western business environments, as Australia has the largest number of Asian language skills in the region.

The language skills and other abilities that attract foreign companies are partly a result of Australia's culturally diverse society.

Migrants have a real impact on all aspects of Australian society. During more than 60 years of post-war planned migration, Australia has welcomed more than 6.5 million migrants from more than 200 countries, including more than 660,000 refugees. Australia's population has increased from around seven million to more than 21 million.