Welcome to Australia Your Study Abroad Journey Begins Here
Australia is the world’s sixth largest country by land mass, with an area of approximately 7,700,000 square kilometres . Australia’s population is 28,000 million (2024). Indigenous Australians (Aboriginals and Torres Strait Inlanders) are the First People of Australia, who have occupied the continent for over 65,000 years.
Seventy percent of Australia’s population lives in its state capital cities, making Australia one of the world’s most urbanised countries; and thirty-three (33%) of the population was born abroad. The nation’s capital city and location of the Commonwealth (federal) parliament is Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
More information about Australia and its culture is available on the Study Australia website.
Australia offers a world-class education system recognized globally for excellence.
Australia has the 13th largest economy globally by GDP, offering vast opportunities.
Australia ranks 5th globally on the Human Development Index for living standards.
The ESOS Act 2000 protects international students and Australia's education reputation.
Australia is known for its safe, stable, and peaceful environment for residents and visitors.
Australia’s communities are known for being friendly, welcoming, and diverse.
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and vibrant culture unique to Australia.
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, offering international students a welcoming space to celebrate their heritage and connect across cultures.
Churchill Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) is located in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta – Sydney’s “second city”, a vibrant, multi-cultural, commercial, retail and residential hub that is only 30 minutes by train from Sydney ‘s Central Business District (CBD). Our campus is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Parramatta station at level 1/16-18 Wentworth St. Parramatta.
Sydney is Australia’s largest city with a population of 5.2million residents (2024) and is the capital city of the state of New South Wales (NSW).
Sydney has over one hundred beaches from Palm Beach in the north to Cronulla in the south; and the world-famous Bondi Beach just 5 kilometres from the city centre.
Sydney is a city of local, national, and international commerce, and is also a centre of shopping, culture, and entertainment for the state of New South Wales. In the 1970s Sydney superseded Melbourne as the country’s financial centre, and it is now the top choice for international corporate headquarters, especially in activities such as banking, computers, and mining.
Sydney has a sub-tropical climate. January is the hottest month with average temperatures from 19-27◦c. July is the coldest month with average temperatures between 8-17◦ Celsius. Visit https://www.sydney.com/ for more information.
Sydney Harbour and the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Relocating to Australia to study for three or more years is a significant decision and life event , and it is important to be prepared for your arrival in Australia before you leave your home country. Churchill Institute of Higher Education has compiled this checklist to inform you about living in Australia and what to consider and pack before leaving home.
Make sure you have these essentials before you leave home:
Level 1, 16-18 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
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