With Australian universities commencing classes in around a month, now is the perfect time to get a head start on the new semester.

You've booked your flights, enrolled in your course and applied for a student visa, so what's next?

There are many extracurricular acitivites available to international students, from joining students clubs and meeting new friends to organising holiday trips around the country.

While studying overseas is an exciting new experience, safety is a still major concern for many students leaving their home country. Here we list some very important safety tips to help you avoid any dangerous situations.

Are you about to start studying in Australia? If you're feeling a little nervous, don't worry. Orientation Week (known as O-Week) is a celebration held for students from Australia and overseas who are beginning their studies.

Although choosing a course and institution, deciding where to live and organising a student visa might be your main priorities, it is worth considering your public transport options in Australia.

We've come up with a list of some of the best apps on offer for international students in Australia.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has announced that they are in the advanced stages of developing a list of minimum standards for Australia's international students.

For many international students, one of the main challenges when studying abroad is coping with their newfound independence.

One of the biggest factors on your studies in Australia will without a doubt be where you choose to study.

The Premier of New South Wales, Barry O'Farrell, has announced that transport concessions will be introduced for international students living and studying in some areas of New South Wales.

If you're getting ready to study in Australia, you will need to start thinking about where you will live during your time abroad. One of the most popular options is living on campus in a university college, hall of residence or student apartment.

International students in Australia have a number of accommodation options, from homestays, colleges and university apartments to private rentals. Here's what you need to know about renting.

Once you have received your student visa and enrolled into your course, it is time to start thinking about your accommodation options.

Once you have decided on your institution, it's time to organise your accommodation. It's best to do this early, because there are a number of considerations that you will need to make to ensure you are happy with your choice.