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Follow on Google News | Official Education Fair by the Australian Government Returns in March to Cater to Rising DemandMore Singaporeans opting to study in Australia
By: Australian Trade Commission Catering to the increase in interest from Singaporeans wanting to study in Australia, the fair, organised by the Australian Trade Commission, will present visitors with up to date and accurate information about the different options and opportunities available to Singaporeans on their educational journey in Australia. This is the 24th year that the fair is being held. The Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency (HE) Doug Chester, said, “Australia remains the destination of choice for quality, world-class education for students in Singapore. The education relationship between Singapore and Australia represents one of the key pillars supporting the strong bilateral ties between our two countries. Nearly half of our international students come from Asia, and Singaporeans form an important part of that group.” “Education continues to be a vibrant bridge that links Australia with the global community, and this fair will present some of the best educational programmes that Australia has to offer,” Mr Chester said. Australia as a quality education destination Australian universities and schools are widely respected in many disciplines and consistently receive high global rankings. In the 2009 Academic Ranking of World Universities, three Australian universities were ranked in the top 100 universities in the world, with 17 of them among the best 100 universities in the Asia and Pacific region 1. To date, the Australian education system has produced many world class achievers. Their universities have produced a number of Nobel Laureates, including Elizabeth Blackburn who received the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and received her Bachelor and Masters Degree from the University of Melbourne. The 2005 laureates in the same category, Barry J. Marshall and J. Robin Warren, made their prize-winning discovery of a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers (Helicobacter pylori) while working in the University of Western Australia. In Singapore, prominent public-figures such as Dr Tony Tan, Dr Lee Boon Yang and Mr Mah Bow Tan were all educated in Australian Universities. More Singaporeans in Australian Universities In recent years, Australia has been showing an upward increase in foreign students enrolling at its schools and institutions. There are currently around 630,000 foreign students in Australia, of which around 9,350 of them are Singaporeans. Since 2002, more than 32,000 Singaporeans have enrolled in courses in Australia, with a majority of them taking on undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the universities. The number of Singaporean students in Australia in 2009 increased by close to 600 – a 6.5% increase as compared to the same period the previous year. This trend follows a similar increase for international students, which grew from around 272,000 students in 2002 to 630,000 students in 2009. Subjects in Health and Natural & Physical sciences have seen a significant increase in enrolments over the years, and now constitute the top three types of higher education courses for Singaporeans studying in Australia alongside Management and Commerce. Singaporeans in health-related higher education courses more than doubled from 2002, with around 1000 currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in that field. Live, Learn and Grow in Australia Besides the quality of education in Australia, foreign students are also attracted to Australia because of the diverse cultures and vibrant lifestyle. The Australian Government also has a legal framework in place to ensure the quality of life and education for foreign students. The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act registers all overseas students coming to Australia on student visas and ensures that these students get what they paid for. Another level of protection is the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which accredits educational qualifications in Australia in a national framework. To help Singaporeans understand more about the life of a Singaporean student in Australia, a blog and Facebook page have been set up. Fronted by five Singaporeans currently studying in universities in five different Australian states, the interactive portal will be a diary of their thoughts on getting a quality overseas education. Information about what to expect when living there, what sort of protection is available for foreign students, and even resources for choosing the right course, will be highlighted in the blog and on the official ‘Study in Australia’ Facebook page. HE Doug Chester added, “While studying in Australia, students of Australian educational institutions can be assured that their education experience will give them a sound foundation and the competitive edge to be successful in the modern world. We would like to invite Singaporeans to live, learn and grow with us in Australia. Furthermore, I’m sure the professional links and networks students gain there will remain with them when they return to Singapore.” Date: 20-21 March 2010 Venue: Suntec Singapore, Hall 402, Level 4 Time: 12.00pm - 6.00pm daily Website: www.studyinaustralia.org/ Free Admission Find out more about studying in Australia at the Study in Australia education fair at Suntec Singapore, to be held from the 20-21 March 2010. Organised by the Australian Trade Commission (Singapore), this event is the only education showcase by the Australian Government in Singapore. With all 39 Australian universities represented, visitors can find out more about the various academic programmes and scholarships available from a wide variety of organisations, including Australian universities, vocational education institutes and private colleges. Highlights of the fair include seminars by Australian Education International and leading Institutions on studying in Australia, and student ambassadors who will share their personal experiences and provide advice on living and studying overseas. Representatives from travel agencies, education agents and student accommodation companies will also be available to answer your queries. About the Australian Trade Commission The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency. Austrade provides international businesses with a single, integrated point of contact for all investment and trade inquiries. Working in partnership with business and government, Austrade provides overseas companies with the information that is needed to assess, establish or expand a business in Australia. Austrade operates through an extensive global network, with representatives in over 100 locations in 59 countries. Across Australia, Austrade operates over 18 offices and a network of more than 50 Tradestart offices. For more information visit Austrade at www.austrade.gov.au. MEDIA CONTACT: Wesley Gunter; Wesley@flamecomms.com; Clarence Lim; Clarence@flamecomms.com; # # # The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency. Austrade provides international businesses with a single, integrated point of contact for all investment and trade inquiries. Working in partnership with business and government, Austrade provides overseas companies with the information that is needed to assess, establish or expand a business in Australia. Austrade operates through an extensive global network, with representatives in over 100 locations in 59 countries. Across Australia, Austrade operates over 18 offices and a network of more than 50 Tradestart offices. For more information visit Austrade at www.austrade.gov.au. End
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