Do You Know About the 5 “GOLDEN” Advantages of Studying Abroad in Regional Australia?

Before learning about those golden benefits? So let's explore together which areas regional Australia includes first!

Regional Australia are areas that include towns, small cities or any densely populated area (over 500,000 people), outside the main cities (Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane). The zone is designed to moderate and promote the urbanisation of settlements of foreign nationals coming to Australia to live, study and work (known as regional centres).

Regarding visa and migration policies in the region, since November 2019, the Department of Home Affairs has divided Australia into three main categories as follows: 

Type 1: Big City 

Including names that are no longer unfamiliar to global citizens. These are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Because the cities mentioned above are not located in the regional area of Australia, the policies for students here have not changed:

• Bachelor and Master (with a study period of 2 years or more): allowed to stay for 2 years
• Master by research: allowed to stay for 3 years
• Doctor: allowed to stay for 4 years

Type 2: Cities Located in the Regional Area 

Include Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Wollongong/Illawarra, and Geelong và Hobart.

Students living in this area will receive the following incentives:

• Bachelor and Master (with a study period of 2 years or more): allowed to stay for 3 years
• Research master: can stay for 4 years
• Doctor: allowed to stay for 5 years
• In addition, you will also receive priority in applying for TR (Temporary Residence), priority in processing regional visas, and priority in settling if your field of study is on the regional occupation list.

 Type 3: In All Areas Other than the Above Areas.

Students not only enjoy the above advantages but also receive other incentives such as:

• Bachelor and Master (with a study period of 2 years or more): allowed to stay for 4 years
• Research master: can stay for 5 years
• Doctor: allowed to stay for 6 years
• After learning about regional Australia. Let's take a look at 5 benefits that students will receive when studying, living and working here!

Cost Problems are No Longer a Burden

The standard of living in big cities like Sydney and Melbourne is considered expensive for a portion of international students. So why don't we choose Regional areas? The standard of living in these areas can help you reduce living and studying costs by 20 - 40% compared to other big cities.

Enjoy a Very Different Life

In addition to being well known for its developed economy and advanced education, the Kangaroo country is also known for possessing unparalleled natural masterpieces. Therefore, coming to regional Australia you will enjoy and feel it. Get away from the noise, hustle, and bustle of big cities, enjoy the peaceful beauty of the early morning sunrise, watch the blue sea and white sand at famous beaches, or ride a bike along Rows of fresh green trees, planting trees in the garden.

Increased Support From the Government

Here, programs such as government scholarships as well as incentive policies, student support, etc. are also given more attention and focus. This is a part of support to help motivate students from regional Australia to eliminate regional gaps with each other. A little reveal that the Destination Australia Scholarships government scholarship is worth up to 15,000 AUD/year!

Points are Added to Immigration Profile

In addition, if international students intend to apply to settle in Australia after their studies end, living and studying in the Regional area will bring them many other advantages. That is, students will receive an additional 5 points in the Skilled Migration Points Assessment for skilled immigration visa applications.

High Community Awareness

Another attraction that helps attract people to study in areas within regional Australia is the sense of community. This helps create a sense of 'home', making it easier to find friends, settle down, and build meaningful social relationships.

So those are the 5 golden advantages that studying abroad in regional Australia brings to international students. So what are you waiting for? Start your study abroad journey together Let's AECC Vietnam!

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