Australia is ideal for international students, with high-quality education, a welcoming culture, vibrant student cities and beautiful natural surroundings.

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Plan Your Studies

Australia has a range of learning institutions, including universities, vocational education and training institutes, schools and English language colleges.

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Life in Australia

Life in Australia offers international students a welcoming and diverse culture, a high standard of living, access to student support services and more.

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Plan your move

Find the information you’ll need as an international student to move to Australia and set yourself up for success.

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Bringing your family
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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Work in Australia

International students in Australia can work while they study, with access to a wide range of options for building networks and gaining valuable industry experience.

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Sisters of Mercy Scholarship

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Scholarship Information

Level of study: Undergraduate / VET

Closing date: 1 Mar 2025 11:59 PM (AEDT)

Established in 2010 by the Ballarat Sisters of Mercy who support the Mission of ACU and wish to contribute to its work, in particular, a commitment to supporting high-quality education based on Christian values and a commitment to mercy and justice.

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In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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