Australia is least-crime prone country

Updated on: Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Australian excellence in education and the opportunity to build global careers through Australian education was showcased at the Australian Education Fair organised as part of the “Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011” education fair series.

Organised by the Australian government, the education fair in India showcased the quality, innovation and leadership of Australian education and also drove away the fears about security, which was a major issue for Indian students.

“Australia is a least-crime prone country and it is one of the safest countries for foreign students,” said Michael Carter, Consul Commercial, Australian Trade Commission. He felt the media hyped the attacks instilling a sense of fear among Indian students.

He said more than 80,000 students from India have enrolled in Australia in 2010. Academic programmes on business management, information technology, engineering, science and hospitality are preferred coursework by Indian students in the higher education sector in Australia.

There has been a growing trend of Indian students involved in research programmes and doctoral degrees reflecting the culture of innovation and the high standards in education in Australia.

The showcase featured senior representatives and faculties from over 20 leading educational institutions from Australia, including the University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Curtin University and RMIT.

The information sessions focussed on International students experience in Australia, Innovations, Australia and India education partnerships and collaboration in world-leading research, Australian education scholarships for Indian students and student life in Australia.

Australia is least-crime prone country

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