Why choose Australia as your preferred overseas study destination?. Australia now has around 200 000 international students from over 140 countries around the world. They are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines at every level of education, including short-term English courses, Bachelor and Masters degrees right through to Doctoral degrees. Australia is a dynamic and vibrant country with a great deal to offer international students. Choosing to come to Australia to further your studies will provide you with new and wonderful opportunities and experiences, and a whole new view of the world, not to mention exciting and progressive world-class education programs.