The quality and abundance of educational opportunities in Melbourne has ignited a rapid increase in the number of international students studying in the city. No matter what stage of your education you are in, there is a degree program in Melbourne that will satisfy your inner “conch” (slang for a conscientious or studious person).

You can earn either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Melbourne and some schools even offer programs that equate to an associate’s degree. Deakin University, University of Melbourne, RMIT University, and Monash University are just a few of the seven public universities that call Melbourne home. Accounting, communications, computer science, and physics degrees are among the most popular areas of study in Melbourne for international students.

Degree programs in Melbourne vary in length, depending on the type of degree, but most are capped at three years. Courses are taught in English, but you will most definitely graduate with a minor in Aussie slang. Many universities offers courses that are flexible to suit the career objectives of a wide variety of students. The Australian’s practical approach to learning emphasizes real-world experience and professional practice, so students get practical experience right away in their first year of study (i.e. engineering students build, education students teach). Further, students graduate job-ready and equipped with the skills sought by employers in an increasingly competitive global workplace.

If you’re deadset on the namesake, the University of Melbourne campus is spacious, green, and located within walking distance to downtown Melbourne. The University of Melbourne was the only university in the state of Victoria for over one hundred years; hence, the strong academic basis for all the humanities, sciences, and professions. The University of Melbourne also uses The Melbourne Model, an innovative approach to learning and providing students with an opportunity to study specific disciplines in depth, with the opportunity to undertake subjects from other areas. The model leads to access to exceptional academic enrichment opportunities such as internships and industry projects.