And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Completing our list is the Top 3 best cities to live in for university students taking up their education in Australia:
3. Sydney
Sydney, although being Australia’s most expensive city, has always attracted students from all over the globe for its quintessential scenery. On top of that, it is teeming with sunshine, parks, and beaches. The amount of internationally-lauded universities has led to the expansion of its student population, with a big percentage coming from foreigners that are keen on studying in the Land Down Under’s largest city. Sydney can also boast of iconic landmarks like The Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
2. Brisbane
Brisbane is expanding exponentially when it comes to the lifestyle and prospects that it offers students, drawing worldwide recognition for its student-friendly standing. It’s a town that comes with natural surroundings, good weather, a laid-back metropolitan culture, and a vibrant nightlife, which is difficult to find someplace else other than the Sunshine State. It’s the best choice for students eyeing to have a great uni experience in an environment with an amazing climate and an abundant assortment of entertainment and culture.
1. Melbourne
At the top of our Top 10 list is Melbourne. Not only is it Australia’s best city for uni students, but arguably one of the most livable cities in the world too. As the cultural heart of the Land Down Under, students don’t have to worry about running out of places to visit each week. Live music, museums, Melbourne’s famous cafés, cultural festivals, clubs, restaurants, pubs and bars; this city has all of it! Of course, all that comes with a cost of living that’s relatively higher compared to others on this list. If you don’t mind that, Melbourne can provide you with the perfect all-round student living experience.
A couple of useful podcasts for your commutes or for when you want to get some inspiration:
Hundreds of interviews with leaders from all industries (including Nobel Prize winners, Olympic gold medallists, inventors and leaders): Innovator Diaries
Hundreds of short and relaxed conversations related to Travelling, International Education, Professional development and Studying: TIPS Podcast