University

Australia has one of the best tertiary education systems in the world. Many of its universities are included in some of the world's best university rankings and have consistently been on the lists for many years. Each state is responsible for education in their respective territories by regulating and funding schools within. The federal government helps in funding these schools; however, it is not responsible nor is it involved in setting curriculum.

Tertiary education is study at university to receive further training in a particular field. Universities provide higher training and as a result, tuition and other fees are higher. Courses in universities are hugely regulated by their respective schools. Courses offered by universities include communications, engineering, sciences, and many more.

To date, there are 41 universities in Australia. 37 are public institutions, 2 are private, and 2 are Australian branches of overseas universities. Many of these universities were acknowledged as one of the best universities in the world. In the THES-QS World University Rankings, no fewer than 13 were included in the list of top universities.

Universities Australia is the peak representative body of the entire university sector in the country and represents 39 universities. It aims to advance and promote the benefits of higher education to the nation and support Australian universities in the performance of their roles as institutions of higher learning.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads Australia's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.

Tips for choosing the best university

• Limit your search to the location where you prefer to study. There are many reputable universities in Australia and deciding whether you want to go to one in your State or in another might help you limit your search to a handful.
• Get as much information as you can from at least a handful of universities that you have in mind. Check their admission requirements, their course offerings, policies, campus and other pertinent information.
• You may want to consider less selective schools with minimum requirements since competition is very tough for a spot in a well-known university.
• Consider the costs of studying in a university you like. Think about the tuition and other fees, housing, food and transportation.
• Submit as many applications as you can to different universities and take the entrance tests. The more universities you try out, the better the chances of getting into one.
• When applying, always bring your documents and identification.
• Take a tour of the campus in person. The online campus tour may not always be as informative as going there yourself.
• Your university of choice should always be based on your goals, needs, interests and budget.