Jaipur, 22 September:The Study Australia Roadshow organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Australian Government agency) in Jaipur on Thursday was well attended by students, parents, and education leaders.
The
showcase highlighted Australian Government initiatives designed to shape the global
careers of Indian students. The event was an opportunity for students, parents,and
education leaders to interact with the representatives of over 26 Australian
universities.
Study
Australia Roadshow events will be held across five other Indian cities including
Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru from September 12 to 22.
The
day-long eventshowcased Australia’s excellence in education and facilitated engagement
of students, parents, education counsellors and heads of institutions. It also
covered key aspects that studentsneed to consider before deciding on Studying
in Australia.
The venue
had a career matcher screen to help students decide on which course is best for
them – this tool helped students match their interest areas with the course
offerings. Many students approached the participating universities accordingly.
Talking
about the initiatives, Ms Melissa Banks, Head-International
Education Centre of Excellence,Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade),
Australian Government, said, “We work closely with Indian students to ensure they
are making the best decisions when it comes to studying in Australia. The Study
Australia roadshow provided updated, reliable, and relevant information to
students, parents, education counsellors, and heads of institutes. Australia
offers world-class education, strong careers pathways and an unmatched
lifestyle for students.”
The
roadshow offered participants clear answers about the process of obtaining a
student visa and the Graduate Route from Australian visas and immigration
officers. Representatives from the Australian government also shared detailed
information about scholarships, student life and security in the country.
Recently,
the Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s ‘The Study Australia Industry Experience
Program (SAIEP)’ was launched for current Indian students at Australian
universities to enhance their employability skills.
Over the years, an increasing number of Indian students are opting to study in Australia for its world-class education, post-study work opportunities and quality of living. Since the border re-opening in mid-December 2021 until 22 July 2022, over 260,000 student visa holders arrived in Australia.
We position
Australian education internationally by highlighting the global relevance, practicality,
and quality of Australia's education providers, along with their innovation,
creativity and focus on the future.
