Australia, the world's smallest continent and one of its biggest nations, is located between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere.

Six of the world's top 100 universities are located in Australia. Australia boasts a top-notch higher education system. Nearly 90% of international students rate their time spent living and studying in Australia as satisfying.

Seven of the top student cities in the world are located in Australia. Students from more than 55 countries were given access to more than 3,000 Australia Awards scholarships and short courses in 2019.