7 Best Student Cities in Australia 2023

Australia is one of the most popular English speaking countries around the world for international students. In Particular, Australia is highly popular to study abroad. One of the most common questions that international students especially from Bangladesh have regarding where they should study in Australia? There are plenty of cities and country towns available in Australia which are proven beneficial places to study abroad. To choose a specific one among many is really crucial. But yet, there are some that always stand high according to the students’ satisfaction rate. In this article, we will discuss the 7 best student cities in Australia 2023. But before that, let’s know some practical advantages of studying in Australia.

5 Reasons why should you study in Australia’s best student cities

Many international students want to know why they should choose Australia as a study-abroad destination when there are so many countries available. What is an exception about this country? Usually, the most common reason that makes Australia the best study abroad country is its top ranked universities which offer outstanding opportunities for research. Let’s learn 5 reasons that make Australia highly special and unique to international students specially from Bangladesh. They are:

• Work Permit

Working is completely legal for international students in Australia. A student needs not to apply for a work permit separately while studying in Australia. When students get the student visa, they will be eligible for the work permit. And now due to the shortage of workers, the Australian government has temporarily allowed students to work full time while studying. Besides, a student is always permitted to work 20 hours per week with a good pay scale. Even the Australian government helps international students to get jobs through their department ‘Study Adelaide’. There is a website named Jobs school which allows students to manage a job by applying from their home country before arriving in Australia.

• Weather

Australian weather is the most favorable advantage for international students. Compared to Bangladesh, in Summer, some areas of Australia get warmer than others. And in winter, some areas of Australia get cooler. There is no snow fall in Australia. A student can explore and work various areas of Australia all year round.

• Time Difference

The time difference makes Australia the most favorable country for Bangladeshi students. It doesn’t take much time to reach Australia. From Bangladesh, you have to cross Malaysia, Indonesia, and then you will reach Australia. The time difference between Bangladesh to Dhaka is nearly 3-4 hours.

• Graduate Temporary Visa

After completing education in Australia, an international student can apply for the graduate temporary visa. A student can stay 1.5-2 years with this visa and gain experience in Australia.

• Permanent Residency Options

By accessing skill, a student can stay as a skill migrant in Australia. There are many skill lists only open for the international students in Australia. The graduate temporary visa is the best route to gain real-life skills and experiences.

Now as we know the remarkable reason, let’s know the seven best student cities in Australia 2023-

Melbourne

In the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, Melbourne ranks 5th. This city is highly attractive for international students. Melbourne is the most diverse city in Australia. Around 94000 international students study in Australia. The transportation facility is one of the main advantages in Melbourne for international students. The only con of studying in Melbourne is its cost of living and tuition fees. Generally, a student can expect to pay between US$1,400 to US$3,920 a month inclusive of accommodation, utilities, socializing, groceries, transport and more. Work opportunities for international students is another reason why Melbourne is the best student city in Australia. Many international companies headquarters are in Melbourne and it has the country’s biggest seaport.

Besides, international students can work up to 40 hours per week while studying and full time during vacation. Seven universities in Melbourne are in the QS world university ranking. Among them, the University of Melbourne ranks at 33rd.

There are many best universities located in Melbourne. Such as-

• University of Melbourne ( In the QS world university ranking 2023, University of Melbourne ranks 33.)
• Monash University
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
• Deakin University
• Swinburne University of Technology
• La Trobe University
• Victoria University

Sydney

In the QS best student cities in Australia 2023, Sydney ranks 9th. This city is a strong competitor of Melbourne. For students’ desirability, it ranks 4th in the world. Graduates who want to work in Australia after graduation, Sydney provides lots of opportunities. Besides, according to Mercer and the Economist, Sydney ranks as one of the top most livable cities around the world. The city Sydney has only one disadvantage and it is its slightly high range tuition fees and living cost. But still international students are more encouraged to study in Sydney.

Sydney is one of the Asia-Pacific biggest business hubs. In Sydney, graduates can find jobs at top global firms such as Google, Apple, Deloitte, KPMG, Microsoft and EY, as well as at a plethora of local firms. These features make Sydney one of the best student cities in Australia 2023. Let’s learn about some of the universities available in Sydney-

• University of Sydney ( In the QS world university ranking 2023, University of Sydney ranks 41.
• University of New South Wales (UNSW) ( It ranks 45th in the QS world university ranking 2023)
• University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
• Macquarie University
• Western Sydney University

Brisbane

In the QS best student cities ranking 2023, Brisbane ranks 24th. The city has three leading universities. It is the third largest city in Australia and the largest economy between Sydney and Singapore. It is a popular tourist destination. A student can find urban and outdoor lifestyles with an appealing environment. The city Brisbane ranks 22nd in the student desirability rank. Brisbane is located in Australia’s Sunshine State. It has subtropical summer and mild winters. The best part about this city is its affordability.

The cost of living is comparatively low in Brisbane. Brisbane is an ideal city for the outdoor passionate personalities. Besides, for employers activity, it ranks top 50 for employers activity. Some Universities in Brisbane are-

• University of Queensland (UQ) ( It ranks 50th in the QS World University ranking 2023)
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
• Griffith University

Adelaide

In the QS best student cities ranking 2023, Adelaide ranks 31st. Adelaide is located on the South Coast and it is Australia’s 5th largest city with over 500 occupations available for international graduates which is a great chance to gain post study work experience. According to the New York magazine, it is one of the most well-planned and happy cities around the world. Adelaide is a great place to work though the wages are comparatively lower than the other cities. But the good thing is that staying in this city will lower living expenses.

The city has several large business sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and production which really proves its worth as one of the best student cities in Australia 2023. Some universities that available in Adelaide are-

• University of Adelaide ( ranks 109th in the QS World University Ranking 2023)
• University of South Australia
• Flinders University

Perth

In the QS Best student cities in Australia, Perth ranks 34th. Perth is an attractive study destination for international students. In the world’s most livable cities, Perth ranks top 10. It is the world’s sunniest capital city. The employer activity in Perth is comparatively low. But there are many opportunities of employment in Western Australian Powerhouse resources sector. In the student desirability ranking, it ranks 23rd. There are plenty of job opportunities available in Perth. Some universities that are available in Perth are-

• University of Western Australia (UWA)
• Curtin University- It ranks 193 in the QS world university rankings
• Murdoch University
• Edith Cowan University

Canberra

Canberra is Australia’s capital and ranks 35th in the QS best student cities in Australia 2023. It has a solid student desirability score and a cultural capital in Australia. Canberra is a mixture of Asian and European restaurants. The eligible graduates from Canberra can have an extra year of post study work rights. The universities available in Canberra are-

• Australian National University (ANU)- (It ranks 30th in the QS world university ranking 2023)
• University of Canberra

Gold Coast

Gold Coast is the 7th best student city in Australia. In the QS best student city in Australia 2023, Gold Coast ranks 93rd. It is the second largest city in the state of Queensland. It has a suburb named ‘Surfers of paradise’. This Australian city has an excellent reputation for educational institutions. The Gold coast climate is extremely favorable for international students. Using the temporary graduate visa, a graduate can work up to 3 years in Gold Coast. The city has a mid range of tuition fees and living cost. One of the fastest growing economies is developing in the city of Gold Coast. Some universities in Gold Coast are-

• Griffith University
• Bond University
• Southern Cross University

So, if you want to study in Australia and are looking for the best student cities in Australia 2023, hopefully this article will be a great help for you. Besides, you can visit AIMS Education, a student consultancy firm that helps students to study in Australia, Canada, UK, and Australia.

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