International Students and Australian Education Satisfaction

This report analyzes the satisfaction of international students with the Australian education system. It highlights the increasing enrollment of international students in Australian universities and the factors contributing to their satisfaction, such as curriculum quality, technological advancements in universities, and the availability of support services. The report references studies and surveys indicating high satisfaction levels among international students, particularly in the tertiary and VET sectors. Key reasons for satisfaction include excellent learning support, innovative technologies, and the recognition of Australian qualifications globally. Additionally, the report discusses the safe and multicultural environment, cost-effectiveness, scholarship opportunities, and job prospects that attract international students. It also mentions the consumer protection framework and support services available to international students, emphasizing the positive impact on the Australian economy. The report concludes by summarizing the factors that make Australia a preferred destination for international students seeking quality education and career opportunities.

Running head: A STUDY ON THE SATISFACTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION
ON THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: EMERGING ISSUES.
A study on the satisfaction of the Australian education on the international students:
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A recent study conducted by a select committee on the Australian education system and
curriculum appointed by the minister of higher education noted that there is a tremendous
increase in the number of enrollment by international students. The committee indicated an
increase of 2.3% as compared to the last 10 years (Lamb, 2015). This leads to a ratio of 1:50
students; where we have one international student per every 50 local students. Bond University,
University of Divinity, Edith Cowan University and Griffith University are the leading university
with the highest number of international student enrollment per year. La Trobe University,
Charles Darwin University and the University of Technology Sydney are low on the ranking list
with the least number of International student enrollment (Norton, 2013).
According to the study, the international students are most likely to be satisfied with the
Australian universities and their curriculum. According to a study done by an American based
educational organization, Australian curriculum is one of the most renowned and one that
exposes the student to not only the theoretical part of the study but also the social and practical
part of the study. The curriculum in itself it appreciates diversity which could be another key
reason for high number international students (Devlin, 2013).
In a close check of the reasons why the student has the most prevalence list of
universities, the universities had embraced the power of technology. The university has the best
libraries and computer lab is the world. These pose as the best place for the students to research
their assignments even in their countries through the online library in their blackboard portal
(Harry, 2013).

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Several surveys have indicated that the overseas students who migrate to Australia have
been highly satisfied with the studies in Australia. Approximately 88 percent of the abroad
students who study at tertiary level in the nation have been highly satisfied with the studies.
More than 80 percent of the international students who have been studying in the VET institutes
of Australia have reported that among the other nations, their first preference is to study in
Australia (Devlin, 2013). The satisfaction of the international students in Australia has risen in
the past few years. Several surveys have also indicated that the level of satisfaction among the
international students studying in Australia has been much higher when compared to the
satisfaction level of the international students in other countries. The major reasons behind the
satisfaction of the students have been the excellent learning support and the technology.
The several academic benefits that the international students studying in Australia receive
involve excellent vocational as well as technical training and the latest innovative technologies
used in the institutes. Another major benefit is the recognition of the qualification provided by
the Australian institutes by the employers all around the globe. The Australian institutes provide
superior quality of education along with high level of financial protection to the international
students. Australia has a safe, harmonious and multicultural society that offers a friendly
environment to the international students. The cost of living in Australia is comparatively
cheaper than US and UK that helps the international students in getting value for money.
Australia offers a higher number of scholarships to the international students when compared
with US and UK. Additionally, Australia provides greater job opportunities to the students that
too in several disciplines that enables the international students to seek job opportunities more
easily (Verbik, 2015).

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The Australian universities provide well- paid employment opportunities to the
international students studying in Australian universities. The educational degree offered by
these institutes are recognized by the employers all over the world, which enables the students to
obtain job in any part of the world. These institutes have their links with several reputed
organizations across the globe that helps them in providing placements to the international
students with lucrative salary packages (Marginson, 2014).
The insinuate facilities provided by Australian educational institutes involves consumer
protection framework that protects the international students studying in the country. Australia
has an Overseas Students Ombudsmen that investigates the issues and complaints raised by the
international students regarding their institute. These services are free of costs and are impartial.
The country also provides Tuition Protection Service that assists the international students in
case their institute is unable to provide them with the proper course of study. It also provides
several other support services that ensure that the international students are safe and commence
their studies properly (Tedick, 2013). All these facilities are useful in attracting the international
students by ensuring them the quality of education and their safety. The job opportunities
provided by the Australian institutes help in attracting a large number of international students
every year that helps in improving the economy of the country.

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