When most people think of Australia,
they see wide open spaces of outback bush, kangaroos, koalas and clean air and
water. Not a bad picture to be portraying to the world! However, Australia has
so much more to offer than just these stereotypical images.
Australia is also one of the best
places to live. It is a young, vibrant and friendly country in which students
can live, learn and grow. So if you want a quality education and a good
lifestyle, Australia’s the place to be.
When deciding
where (Sydney or Melbourne) to study in Australia, the most common choice is Sydney. Known for its famous opera house,
the largest city in Australia. Second is Melbourne, the city known as the cultural capital
of Australia. There are not huge differences in both of these countries.
The main difference in price between the cities
is for accommodation where Sydney is
more expensive but Melbourne is catching up. Cost
of living in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne
Sydney is Australia's largest city and the most popular
destination for overseas student/tourists. Sydney is the most expensive city in
Australia. Sydney is a great place to study.
World-class universities, relaxed lifestyle and wonderful climate, make NSW a
destination of choice for students from around the world.
Winning combination of quality teaching, groundbreaking research and
career-oriented training has seen Sydney develop a strong reputation as one of
the world's foremost educational cities. At universities, students study
courses including medicine, law, ICT, engineering, science, commerce,
humanities and the arts, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Sydney has a big focus on beaches and outdoor
living. All the beaches are great, most are surf beaches and are easily
accessed by train or bus.
On weekends and warm days, the beaches fill to capacity.
The food in Sydney is generally good to very good with plenty of outstanding
cafes and restaurants. There is a great fresh seafood market, and plenty of
quality farmers' markets. Sydney has a more transient population than Melbourne
so finding share accommodation here is easier because there is more to choose
from. Where Melbourne is into Aussie Rules Football, Sydney is huge on rugby.
Transport in Sydney is comprehensive but the ticketing system can do your head
in. Unlike Melbourne where one ticket will get you access to all forms of
transport. While Melbourne tends to have the best reputation for shopping,
Sydney really is just as good.
Where Sydney’s strengths are beaches and
sunshine, Melbourne culture is more about the arts, books, design, sports,
cafes and bars, with great shopping, and good town planning. Named the world’s most liveable city for the second year
in a row, Melbourne is a leading education destination for international
students.
In
2012, the QS World University Rankings judged Melbourne as the leading student
city in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s among the world’s top four student cities
alongside Paris, London and Boston.
Melbourne has been voted the best place for international students in
Australia. Melbourne is the most European city in
Australia, it has been rated sixth in the top 10 list of sustainable cities by
the influential New York based Ethisphere Institute, and voted the second best
city in the world for men to live in. The cost of living in Melbourne is cheaper
than Sydney. Houses and rents are cheaper than Sydney. Food is generally of a
high quality with great restaurants in just about every part of Melbourne.
The arts play a big role in Melbournians' lives. The
Concert Hall, Arts Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, Ian Potter Gallery of
modern Australian art, and a few other smaller galleries and theatres are
within walking distance of each other. There are a huge number of small and
sophisticated bars in the city and inner suburbs. Many in the city are tucked
away in tiny, narrow lanes and are very creatively designed and furnished. The
beaches in Melbourne are bay beaches - so there is no surf. Trams, trains,
buses: Melbourne's public transport system is user friendly with a single
ticketing system; but the trains, trams and buses tend to be overcrowded during
morning and evening peak times.
Melbourne and Sydney
have a few similarities and a few differences, but it’s depend on you, which
city you chose. You have an opportunity
to study at world class universities.
By Deepak (http://www.higherstudy.com)
