Queensland

Simply South East
 
The South East Queensland region has been described as one of Australia’s most livable areas. It is also home to a half dozen or so internationally recognized university campuses’ and a night life that is second to none.

The Fortitude Valley area just north of the Brisbane CBD is a hangout for the local counterculture and the area has many cafes, art galleries, nightclubs and pubs that are open every night.

Although hot in summer, the six months from March to September is a beautiful time to be in Brisbane. With the weather staying in the mid-twenties for most of the day and dipping in to the teens during the evening, Brisbane has one of the mildest winters in the world.  This alone would make Queensland one of the most perfect places to study in the world.

South East Queensland is also home to the Gold Coast, a strip of beachfront that is a Mecca for surfers, international and domestic tourists, and those attracted to the deep blue waters of the South East Coastline.

Although, a hundred kilometres to the north of there is the Sunshine Coast, the favorite holiday destination for people who are native to the South East.

The Sunshine Coast sports excellent surf beaches and a lush hinterland that is home to a menagerie of colourful characters escaping the rat race.

Highlights of the Sunshine Coast hinterland are the many national parks and waterfalls that are accessed by young backpackers from Europe and North America.                     
While the Sunshine Coast has its own internationally accredited university that was started in 1994 and gained full recognition as a tertiary institution in 1998.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a department that is dedicated to assisting international students achieve their goals while they attend the institution.

Therefore, the South East is an excellent option for any international student wanting to start their academic career in Australia. But be warned you might want to leave when you have completed your degree.