World’s most liveable city, seven years running: Melbourne, Australia
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2017 Global Liveability Index awarded Melbourne as the world’s top city for seven years running. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top three most liveable cities since the index began in 2002, the cohesive and stable society, healthcare, education and worldclass infrastructure make Melbourne a magnificent city in which to live, work and study.
When weighing up options to study abroad, Melbourne, Australia is likely to register as a top contender to all Sri Lankan students. However before venturing to the land down under, a background study is needed for optimum transit.
Health and Safety
Australia is generally a very safe and welcoming place to live and study, consistently ranking among the safest countries in the world.
But it is still important to look after yourself and be aware of the risks that exist - and ways to minimise them. This is particularly important for when you first arrive and are adjusting to your new way of life.
With the pandemic in full force across the world, things have rapidly changed. Yet the need for education at a reputed university is as strong as ever. Australia remains a high quality and welcoming destination for international students. The Government has announced a range of visa measures to support students.
Even though the global COVID-19 pandemic makes travel difficult right now, Australia’s strong public health response means students will be offered a COVID-safe oncampus study experience, in line with Australian public health advice. Despite the current travel restrictions, the Australian Government has recommenced granting student visas.
An eclectic range to suit any discerning desire
Melbourne’s inner-city atmosphere is fuelled by a creative, culturally diverse community and is globally recognised as one of the most concentrated dining and fashion cultures in the world. The city’s interlocking laneways and the buzzing inner-city precinct reveal one-off boutiques, hidden cafes and world-class restaurants, while the larger modern department stores and shopping complexes compete to enchant the most discerning shopper.
With an eclectic range of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from, Melbourne’s dining scene will satisfy the most discerning palate with its fusion of culinary traditions serving up a smorgasbord of the world’s finest cuisines from popular favourites to groundbreaking gastronomy.
Australian cities are known for being quite expensive, so it can be a challenge to maximize on the international experience. While the places that are often featured are quite expensive, multitude of the places of more modest places to eat, drink and be merry are available. The secret to find these hidden treasures are to see where the locals congregate and go to!
The Best Universities in the World
Ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2014), the Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class, multidisciplinary institution. Consistently ranked among the top 3% universities in the world by ARWU, Swinburne is a highly sought after study destination amongst both Australian and International students.
A mere 15 minutes from the center of Melbourne and in one of the city’s most attractive inner suburbs, Swinburne’s main campus in Hawthorn is the hub of teaching, research and development activities. The campus offers a wellrounded student lifestyle and a state of-the-art learning environment.
Start today at NCHS
The Swinburne University of Technology has partnered with the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies to enable Sri Lankan students to be a part of Swinburne from the comfort of home.
This will ensure that a global experience will be experience from the inception of the education programme.
Having commenced the degree in Sri Lanka, the students can then select the option of completing their education in the Swinburne campuses in Melbourne, Australia, or closer to home, in Malaysia.
Having adapted to Covid-19, both NCHS and Swinburne have started online education so that students do not miss out or get delayed due to the pandemic. Therefore, students can start In
Sri Lanka, and transition to Australia with ease.
To find out more on how you can commence your life in Australia, call 0777 899 998/ 011 5 899 998 or email info@nchs.edu.lk