An Australian education provides students with portable skills and a global passport to career advancement. In an age of global trading, entertainment, finance and commerce, the gaps that once divided the world into segmented markets have merged into a globalized network.
"History has shown us many times over that education is one of the clearest predictors of a nation's success" . Scholars used to travel to seek knowledge and expand their local experiences and global perspectives. Universities and higher education institutions were developed not only as a central place for intellectual development but also as a centre for trade and commerce. Civilisations such as Ancient China, Egypt and Greece opened their doors to international students.
Today, the idea of education that is interchangable and portable amongst international communities is not a new concept, but the way it is practised and refined to meet global demand is one that has gone beyond the great libraries of Alexandria. The nuance of modern education is to prepare individuals to meet new challenges as the distance of global communities is bridged by modern technology.
The value of an international education cannot be underestimated. The diverse context that people are placed in as professionals means that skill sets need to be transferable. The value of studying in a different culture goes beyond the hard or technical skills to soft skills transfer, such as a deeper understanding of different cultures and a higher level of personal adaptability. Some students have an opportunity to work while they are studying abroad and this can have lasting benefits in broadening understanding of cultural values, understanding different work habits, and economic and business systems. These work experiences and the soft and hard skills can be beneficial to communities once the student returns from abroad.
Australia is in the top five of the OECD destinations for international students and recognises the importance of international education and the impact of providing quality tuition that is globally competitive. "International student mobility is changing the global higher education landscape, with an increasing number of students going abroad for tertiary studies" . The increasing mobility of international students into Perth and Australia is due to greater value being placed on the quality of post-graduate programs, recognition of an Australian tertiary education, and the flexibility of an educational system that is globally transferable and recognised.
"The intergration of world trade is encouraging student mobility, allowing them to absorb the cultural and social customs of their host country, and thus to act as ambassador for both their own country and their host country" . This elevation and recognition of education as a key requirement of a globalised world will inherently foster greater social tolerance, cross cultural understanding, teamwork and flexibilities amongst students.
Perth is home to exceptional tertiary institutions that embrace diversity and encourage students to develop the art of critical thinking. Western Australian educational institutions are recognised amongst Australia's best tertiary providers. The strong emphasis in providing contemporary education has encouraged academics to lead and push the boundaries of science, arts and education.
Western Australia is a progressive and dynamic state. Perth has been classfied in the top ten of the world's most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit for eight consecutive years. The city is in an ideal location, sharing a timezone with one-third of the world's population. It has a mild Mediterranean climate that enhances a unique work, study and recreational balance.
The combination of a clean environment, world class educational facilities, educational innovators and economic strength means Perth meets the challenge to support and develop scholars of all ages and abilities and help prepare young people for a globalised world.
Through Perth Education City's online portal (www.pertheducationcity.com.au), prospective students will be able to discover their potential to further themselves through education. After all, education is a powerful force for change and advancement and as Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary General noted,
"education is the human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development"
Perth Education City is a portal to exceptional institutions based in Western Australia. Learn more at www.pertheducationcity.com.au
Article published with the assistance from:
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), Colombo-Sri Lanka.
Contact: David Samuel, Business Development Manager, Email: David.Samuel@austrade.gov.au |
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