Australia is one of the select countries that attract Indian students for study abroad and it is increasingly being recognized as an emerging leader in this respect. The country is a provider of high quality education which is recognized throughout the world. It offers competitive tuition fees and a relatively attractive cost of living as these costs compare well with other countries and overseas students are permitted to work part-time on a casual basis in Australia, subject to certain conditions. Post-secondary education in Australia offers an attractive and stimulating academic environment. The institutions are diverse in size and location.

Other attractions to foreign students include a wide range of courses in various disciplines including Hospitality, MBA, Engineering, Computer, Hotel Management, Fashion Designing, Business and Secretarial Studies, Pilot Training, Tourism, Hotel Management, English language courses, undergraduate degrees and diplomas, post-graduate and doctorate level studies and a wide range of special studies. Over 700 institutions have been approved by the Australian Department of Employment, Education and Training to offer courses to foreign students on a full-fee basis.

It has 38 Government affiliated universities and there are 200 Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges. Australian universities currently have 600 international exchange agreements around the wold.