Australian Consulate-General, Guangzhou
Media Release PD24/07 Date: 01/08/2007
Study Opportunities in Australia on Show in Shenzhen
During August, 23 Australian education providers from all over Australia, including some of Australia’s finest universities, vocational colleges, English language colleges and secondary schools, will participate in the Australian Education Exhibition in Shenzhen.
The Exhibition is organized by Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and Australian Education International (AEI) Guangzhou, with assistance by EIC Education Group. The exhibition will be held at the 3/F Grand Ball Room of Shenzhen Shangri-La Hotel from 13:00 – 19:00 on Tuesday 14 August 2007. Representatives of Australian education providers will be on hand at the exhibition to discuss options and the benefits of Australian education with prospective students.
Australia is a favoured destination for students from all over the world seeking a high-quality overseas study experience. Australia is recognized internationally for its high quality, innovative study options. China is now one of the largest sources of overseas students in Australia. There are approximately 70,000 Chinese students studying in Australia.
A series of information seminars will be held during the exhibition covering topics such as course structures, tuition fees, study environment, accommodation, graduate employment opportunities, and visa issues. There will be an opportunity for question and answer sessions after each presentation. Besides, there will be a banner display of Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the outcome of Australian science and technology to showcase Australian strength in VET and research area.
Continuing their long support to the Australian Education Exhibition and Australian educational institutions, Qantas Airways will be at the show to provide advice on the student package. Australia’s Westpac Bank will hold a seminar with advice to prospective students on managing fee transfers and other financial matters.
For further information about the Australian exhibitor’s list and the seminar schedule of the exhibition, please visit the Australian Consulate General Guangzhou Website at:
http://www.guangzhou.china.embassy.gov.au/gzhochinese/study.html
For further information about study in Australia, please visit the official Chinese-language Study in Australia website at: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/zh/Home.htm .
For further information, please contact Samuel Zhang, Austrade Business Development Manager on（020）28870188 ext 107.