People worldwide choose Australia as a destination for their education, and with our prestigious universities and glorious climate, it’s easy to see why.
But how do you pick where in Australia to study? It depends on the purpose of your study; within the scope of this writing, we only talk about the migration side and its work-life balance for international students who decide to settle down in Australia.
Let’s look at what the different states and territories have to offer.
The Criteria we are considering includes:
- Migration pathway (Visa streams like Skilled Visa program 189, 190 and 491, Employer Sponsorship, global talent visa…)
- Top ranking universities or institutions
- Cost of living
- Work opportunities and Salaries
- Lifestyle
Most international students come to Australia and choose Australia as their destination by attaining a permanent residency and Australian citizen.
There are extra incentives built into the Australian immigration system for those who study and live In regional areas.
These include:
- Extra 5 points for skilled migration
- Extra year for post-study work visa 485 for those who study an eligible course in regional areas
- More generous skilled occupation list for 491 visas in regional states and territories (491 visa is a 5-year temporary visa with a direct pathway to Australian permanent residency)
- Lower requirements for state nomination and skilled migration pathway
In terms of migration pathways, you should consider an employer sponsorship program. Employer sponsor migration relies on there being an employer that is willing to sponsor you for a visa.
