Showcase to Advise Fiji Students on Study Opportunities in Australia
10 March, 2011
Fiji students, parents, and career counsellors in Suva, Nadi and Lautoka will participate in a showcase next week by nine educational institutions offering study opportunities in Australia.
Targeting students interested in enrolling for full fee-paying courses in Australia, the showcase aims to provide exposure to the variety of study programs on offer.
Australian educational institutions participating in the showcase include: the Australian Maritime College, Aviation Australia, Griffith University, James Cook University, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Sunshine Coast TAFE, the University of Canberra, the University of New England and the University of Southern Queensland.
Areas of study range from programs in maritime and fisheries to aircraft maintenance, cabin crew training, engineering, law, medical science, mass communication and sports management, among a host of others.
The Australian Trade Commissioner in Suva, Mr Dan Williams, says Australia’s role in education in Fiji is considerable with a number of local institutions offering Australian courses and content.
“This is supplemented by our institutions in Australia that welcome students from the Pacific with open arms,” Mr Williams said.
Australia provides education services to around 500,000 international students at any one point in time.
“This means interested students from Fiji will not only receive tuition from institutes experienced in working with international students but they will also be exposed to many different cultures and contacts from around the world.”
The showcase opens for two days at the Holiday Inn in Suva on Monday before opening in Nadi next Thursday, 17 March and in Lautoka the next day, Friday 18 March.
Australia is a top four global brand in education. Along with the USA, the United Kingdom and Canada, it is one of the premier destinations selected by students for studying abroad.
Australia’s education offering is built on three pillars:
- A quality, well-rounded education
- Value for money and time invested, and
- A safe, supportive and enriching lifestyleand living/learning environment.
All Australian institutions inviting students to study in Australia are required to be registered with the Australian Federal Government.
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For clarifications or further information contact: The Public Affairs Section, Australian High Commission, Suva. Tel: (679)3382211 – Ext 246 Fax: (679) 3382065