Australia has traditionally been a popular study abroad destination for Indian students. This was especially because the Indian 12+3 education format has been acceptable for a master’s degree in Australia. Also, as compared to the US & the UK, the cost of living & education has usually been much lower in Australia. Add to these, the fact that Australia is one of the best places for students to live, learn & grow! It has a temperate to tropical climate, leaving Indian students feeling quite at home!
This increase in numbers can be attributed to various factors which include constant reassurance & encouragement given to the Indian students by the Australian government in the form of scholarships to study in Australia, easier visa processing rules & active dissemination of information regarding academic opportunities in Australia via education fairs, tours by Australian universities across India etc.