It is hard to define strictly which area constitutes Oceania, because categorizations vary and the geographical area which the islands are sprawled out upon in the Tropical Pacific is quite vast. Most often the term Oceania is used to encompass the Australian continent, the neighboring country of New Zealand, and the nearby island subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia (which each in turn contain several independent countries of their own).

Australia is by far the most populous and infrastructurally developed nation in the region, and is therefore the top destination where many international students choose to earn their degree abroad in Oceania. Australian universities such as the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and University of Queensland all sit atop the global standings in many departments, and further are hosted by cities which are ranked as some of the most “livable” in the world.

Beyond the Australian mainland, other countries such as New Zealand and Fiji can also be promising destinations where to earn your degree abroad in Oceania. While much smaller than Australia, these countries nevertheless boast a handful of prestigious universities themselves, such as the University of Auckland and University of Otago in New Zealand, followed by the University of the South Pacific in Fiji.