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September 8, 2020 Pace Migration Education, Student Visa
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If you’re thinking about moving to Australia to study, you can probably imagine yourself studying in Sydney or Melbourne. However, another option is moving to Regional Australia. Many international student decide to move away from the big cities to have more chances of achieving permanent residency in Australia.
There are a number of Vocational Education and Higher Education providers located in regional and country Australia. Those providers give you the opportunity to explore ‘the real Australia’ outside the big capital cities.
In this article we will analyse the benefits of studying in regional Australia.
The Australian government is simplifying the definition of Regional Australia for various visa purposes. Since 16th November 2019, Regional Australia includes all parts of Australia except:
This means some cities like Gold Coast, Perth, Canberra, Newcastle, and Wollongong are included in the list of regional areas.
For migration purposes, the DOHA, Department of Home Affairs has divided the whole of Australia into three main categories:
In this table below, we try to make it easier to understand the new regional areas and the benefits of moving there:
*Benefits as per September 2020
As regional areas are generally less populated, the Australian Government is trying to promote and incentivise more people to move out in those areas.
It will help to build up those areas and to meet the shortage of the skills needed in the regional areas.
These changes mean that there will be less pressure in major cities and more opportunies will appear in less populated areas.
Regional cities provide a relaxing lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Imagine being able to go for a swim at the beach or a bushwalk in your spare time between classes. Many regional cities are cosmopolitan as well, with similar leisure pursuits to what you would find in the capital cities.
Regional cities have the same facilities and entertainment that you will find in the big cities, so you can be sure to have covered all your needs.
One of the main differences is that these regional cities are more relaxed, you will feel as if you are part of a community, not just one person in a big city:
Regional areas provide opportunities for secondary school, English language study, TAFE, private colleges and universities. Campuses in regional cities offer a wide range of disciplines, many of are tailored to the strengths of the local area.
You might find that, for instance, campus in Adelaide’s Barossa Valley offers a specialty winemaking degree, a campus in Far North Queensland features a range of tropical studies or that campus on the New South Wales coast specialises in marine biology.
There are also a number of medical and dental schools in regional areas, training students to take up jobs in these regions.
Australia is famous around the world for the beauty of its natural environment:
Regional campuses are the best places to really explore Australia’s natural environment out of the city.
You will have a chance to know the country and take up the amazing lifestyle opportunities that it offers.
If you are thinking about applying for permanent residency in Australia once your studies are over, living and studying in a regional area will give you a distinct advantage.
International graduates with a bachelor or higher qualification from a ‘Cities and Major Regional Centres’ of:
For working 1 year on your nominated occupation you can claim 5 points, whereas working for 3 years you can claim 10 points.
For instance, instead of claiming 10 points for IELTS 7-7-7-7, you may want to claim 20 points by securing a score of 8-8-8-8.
Do you want to know more about studying in regional Australia? Contact us now and call us on 0434 123 123 for a quick chat or email us at marketing@pacemigration.com.au to book an appointment to have a consultation with our migration agent.
Thanks for reading!
source: studiesinaustralia, overseasstudentsaustralia, studiesinaustralia and DOHA
Syed Rahman
Mr. Rahman is a knowledgeable professional with expertise in academia, corporate management, and migration law. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law from ANU, an MBA in International Business from UTS, and a BBA from Baruch College. With 5 years of corporate management experience, 4 years of teaching experience in Australia, and over 15 years as a registered Migration Agent, Mr. Rahman has a strong background in helping international students and skilled migrants with Australian migration law.
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