Australian Excellence In Education With Spot Light On Emerging Global Careers To Be Showcased In India and Sri Lanka

Australian excellence in education and the opportunity to build a global career through Australian educational institutions will be the main theme of the “Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011″ education fair to be held in eight major cities of India and Colombo – the Capital of Sri Lanka.
Organised by The Australian Government, the Education Fair in India will showcase the quality, innovation and leadership of Australian education, and the global career opportunities an Australian education offers.
Australian Education for International Students
More than half a million international students choose to study in Australia each year. Widely recognised across the world, an Australian qualification is a significant step towards a global career, recognised in more than 21 countries, including in India
Indian Students in Australia
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 in Australia reflecting the culture of innovation and the high standards in education in Australia.
Education Fair
Leading Australian Universities Educational Institutions are participating at the education fair to disseminate contemporary information about Australian education, especially on the academic programs, scholarships, student experience, safety measures and career paths in Australian educational institutions to prospective students from India.
The showcase will also feature senior representatives and faculties from over 25 leading educational institutions from Australia, including the University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Curtin University, RMIT, Bond University and Latrobe University.
Information Sessions
Alongside the education fair, information sessions will be organised for prospective students to provide a holistic overview of the educational experience in Australia. The information sessions will focus on

• International students experience in Australia
• Australian Innovations
• Australia and India education partnerships and collaboration in world-leading research
• Australian education scholarship for Indian students
• Student Life Living in Australia

Emerging Global Careers
An exclusive session on global careers and the role of an Australian education towards building a global career will be organised as part of the information sessions. Successful alumni senior academicians from Australian education institutionswill provide a comprehensive overview on skills required for a global career and on emerging career opportunities, with specific focus on careers in information technology, media and entertainment, design, health, engineering and environmental studies
Speaking about the Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011″ education fair series, Mr Peter Linford, Senior Trade Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade Commissioner said, “Australian education has a strong international reputation for excellence and quality education across universities, schools and vocational institutions.Students can be assured that their Australian education experience will give them a sound foundation and competitive edge to be successful in the modern world”
“Close to half a million students from 190 countries worldwide are living and studying in Australia with India being the second-largest representation of international students. We welcome students from India to experience quality Australian education and to live, learn and grow with us. The inaugural ‘Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011′ which will provide authoritative advice on Australia’s education and training systems and will benefit students seeking international education career opportunities in making the right career choice”, said Mr Peter Linford.