From the iconic state capital of Sydney to beautiful regional areas such as the Hunter Valley and Central Coast, New South Wales (NSW) delivers an international student experience with a high ‘wow-factor’.
Sydney, located on Australia’s east coast, is the capital city of the state of New South Wales. Sydney is famous for its glittering harbor, complemented by landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
The dozens of sun-bathed beaches surround the spectacular coastline. Sydney has a vibrant musical, theatrical, visual, literary, and other cultural scene and is a major global city. Renowned for its laid-back and relaxed culture, Sydney is home to people from a huge range of backgrounds, with some 35,000 international students hailing from India, China, Thailand, Brazil, Vietnam, Malaysia and many more.
Compared with other university cities, the costs of studying and living in Sydney are relatively high. However, a student visa enables students to work up to 40 hours every two weeks during the academic year or full-time during the holidays, meaning they can afford to balance their studies, working and enjoying Sydney to the full if they choose.