Choose Regional Australia for Your Higher Education
When planning to study in Australia, international students often look directly at Sydney or Melbourne. However, the Australian Government actively encourages students to explore Regional Australia, offering massive incentives for those who do. If you are looking for a high-quality education, lower living costs, and an easier pathway to Permanent Residency, studying regionally is one of the smartest strategies you can adopt.
Many students are surprised to learn that "regional" does not mean rural or isolated. For migration purposes, the Department of Home Affairs classifies almost all of Australia outside of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as regional. This means major, bustling cities like Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Hobart, and Canberra are all classified as regional destinations!
Extra Migration Points: Studying at a regional campus and living in a regional area grants you an additional 5 points on your skilled migration points test.
Extended Post-Study Work Rights: Graduates from regional universities are eligible for an extended Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). Depending on the city classification (Category 2 or Category 3), you can gain an extra 1 to 2 years of post-study work rights compared to graduates in Sydney or Melbourne.
Access to Regional Visas: State governments are allocated thousands of spots for the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) and Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) visas. Having local ties and regional study experience puts you at the front of the queue for state nomination.
Lower Cost of Living: Rent, transportation, and daily expenses are significantly more affordable in regional cities, making it much easier to balance your budget while studying.
A Tighter-Knit Community: Regional universities often boast smaller class sizes, giving you better access to lecturers and a stronger sense of community, which is fantastic for networking.
With our Australian head office located right in Northbridge, Perth, Everest Global Education has firsthand expertise in the benefits of regional living. Let our team in Pokhara or Perth guide you toward the best regional universities tailored to your academic and migration goals.
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