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• 1) Why study in Brisbane

  Seven of ten Queensland's universities have campuses in Brisbane, the heart of the state. Not surprisingly, the city holds the largest event for welcoming international students in Australia, the Brisbane Welcomes International Students Festival, which attracts over 8,000 students annually.

  The Brisbane City Council, which is equivalent to Australia's city hall, offers free access to Wi-Fi networks in 22 of the city's most popular parks, as well as making movies available for free in many of these parks. It's the Shade Cinema project.

  International Brisbane students enrolled in vocational courses or higher education also save on public transportation, as they pay only half the ticket price.

• 2) 9 reasons to study in Brisbane

  1. International students can work 48 hours per fortnight (and full time during vacations);
  2. International students pay only half the cost for public transportation tickets;
  3. Seven of ten Queensland's universities have campuses in Brisbane;
  4. Constantly elected among the 20 best cities in the world to live;
  5. Humid subtropical climate;
  6. 75km from Gold Coast and 105km from Sunshine Coast;
  7. Full of parks with free Wi-Fi;
  8. The fastest growing city in Australia;
  9. A cosmopolitan city, but with a very unpretentious and chilled out lifestyle.

• 3) About Brisbane

  Elected in 2017 to become the 16th best city in the world to live in, according to the Global Livability Ranking of the Economist Intelligence Unit, Brisbane is an excellent choice for those who don’t want to live in a beach town, but love being surrounded by water.

  Crossed by the breathtaking Brisbane River and bathed by the magical Moreton Bay, a bay that is separated by the Pacific Ocean by four sand islands - Moreton, Bribie, North and South Stradbroke - Brisbane is also only 75 km from Gold Coast and 105 km from Sunshine Coast.

  For years, it’s been the fastest growing city in Australia, and already has cosmopolitan infrastructure and leisure options, but at the same time still has a modest, low-key atmosphere that makes all the difference. And during winter, when the southern capitals experience really low temperatures, in Brisbane there’s nothing like warming on the balcony contemplating the beautiful cloudless blue sky.

• 4) Accommodations in Brisbane

  When researching a place to live, it’s very important that it be close to your school or that you can easily get there by public transport. We divided the accommodations into two types, according to the duration of the trip:

   

  Short term

  Hostels Backpackers

  The hostels are good options for those who want to save money with accommodation. The rooms in general are shared, but there are also rooms for couples and private options. Preferred by young travelers, they have quite relaxed environments, with lots of socialization and therefore are very sought after during high seasons.

  Lodges

  They are kinda like hostels but offer private, couples and group rooms. The environment is less busy and more private than hostels, the prices are a bit more expensive, but still cheaper than hotels.

   

  Long term

  Homestay

  WEST 1 recommends that, at least for the first few weeks, students stay in a homestay, which are homes of Australian families or immigrants who have been in the country for many years. It’s there that the student begins to have contact with the Australian culture, put into practice what they learn at school, get to know the city and ask questions. To participate in this type of program, families are accredited by the Australian government, which guarantees total safety for the student.

  Share accommodation

  After the homestay period, the student will already be more familiar with the school and the city. Feeling more independent, the next step is to share an apartment or a room with other students, many of them of different nationalities, which is a great experience and great for improving the language. The rent is usually paid weekly, and before moving you must deposit the famous “bond”, which is nothing more than an advance that ranges from two to four weeks of rent.

• 5) Work In Brisbane

  In Australia, as soon as classes begin, the student can work 48 hours per fortnight (and full time during vacations). In order to do that, it’s important to open a student account at a bank and make the Tax File Number, a record on the Australian Taxation Office that will allow you to get paid by the employer and have your income tax in order.

  With a population of 2 million, Brisbane is the fastest growing capital in Australia, which has positively impacted the job market, with a wide range of opportunities in public and private sectors. For international students, the hospitality and restaurant areas are the main options, as well as civil construction and cleaning.

• 6) Attractions in Brisbane

  Although appearing quiet by the standards of a capital city, Brisbane has a cultural calendar packed with activities, many of them scattered along the river banks. The Queensland Cultural Centre, for example, in South Bank, houses various forms of artistic expressions in its galleries, museums, theaters and other places bringing local, national and international exponents. The eclectic New Farm and Fortitude Valley are also worth a visit, as is the Gallery of Modern Art, Australia's largest modern art gallery with more than 10,000 works in its collection. The highlight of the year is the Brisbane Festival, which happens from September to October.

  Some great sightseeing in and around Brisbane include rock climbing and rappel on Story Bridge, canoeing on the Brisbane River, outdoors shopping at Collective Markets, Craft Beer Tour with the right to taste 20 craft beers, ferry ride along Moreton Bay and North Stradbroke, where there are great surfing beaches, and, of course, lots of fun on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Did you know?

• 'Brissy'

  Brisbane is affectionately called "Brissy"

• 'Cute! '

  The koala is the animal emblem of the state of Queensland.

• 'Anemonefish'

  The aquatic symbol of Queensland is the Anemonefish of the Great Barrier Reef.

• Quais são as principais características de Brisbane?

  Brisbane é a capital de estado mais ensolarada do país. É a terceira maior cidade da Austrália, com aproximadamente 2 milhões e 500 mil habitantes. Está localizada em Queensland, estado que abriga regiões com belas ilhas e praias. Brisbane está bem pertinho de Gold Coast e Sunshine Coast, por exemplo. Mas a cidade não tem praia natural, apenas uma praia artificial que é bem frequentada pelos moradores e visitantes. É uma cidade mais tranquila que Sydney e Melbourne, por exemplo, mas tem uma vibe super agitada e dinâmica, com várias opções culturais e gastronômicas, além de ficar muito bem localizada, com fácil acesso de trem ou de ônibus para várias cidades lindíssimas do nordeste Australiano.

  Para saber mais sobre a cidade, acesse os conteúdos exclusivos da WEST 1:

  • Vídeo sobre o custo de vida em Brisbane
  • Vídeos sobre o transporte público em Brisbane
  • Vídeo sobre opções de lazer em Brisbane
  • Vídeo sobre acomodação em Brisbane
  • Vídeo sobre a WEST 1 Brisbane

• Existem outros destinos alternativos na Austrália além das grandes cidades?

  Sim, há cidades menores na Austrália que também são destinos de intercâmbio oferecidos pela WEST 1. As cidades de Noosa, Sunshine Coast e Byron Bay por exemplo são pequenas, tem um estilo de vida mais descontraído e bem praiano, já que se localizam na costa leste do país, e por isso atraem estudantes que optam por tranquilidade.

  Cidades como Darwin, capital de Northern Territory, que fica no norte do país, e Hobart, capital da Tasmânia, que fica no extremo sul, também tem chamado a atenção dos estudantes que tem a intenção de imigrar para a Austrália, já que são áreas regionais onde é mais fácil alcançar a pontuação necessária para um visto de trabalho ou residência permanente para profissionais que tem suas ocupações na lista de profissões em demanda no país.

  Noosa

  Localizada na Sunshine Coast, Noosa é rodeada de belas praias, lagos e parques nacionais. Para quem gosta de aventura, há muito o que se fazer por lá. Surfar, praticar stand up paddle, velejar, andar de caiaque, apreciar o pôr do sol num cruzeiro ou até mesmo nadar com baleias jubarte. Já para quem gosta de levar um estilo de vida mais tranquilo, Noosa oferece spas, campos de golfe, muitas opções de lojas e restaurantes de cozinhas variadas.

  Sunshine Coast

  A apenas uma hora de carro de Brisbane, Sunshine Coast se destaca pela grande quantidade de praias que oferece, natureza exuberante e uma estrutura crescente de comércio com destaque para os restaurantes. Com clima ensolarado subtropical, o calor predomina durante o ano inteiro na região com uma média de 20 graus no inverno e 28 graus no verão.

  Byron Bay

  
  É uma cidade com um clima “hippie”, de atmosfera mais descolada e altas temperaturas.

  A cidade não é charmosa apenas pelas praias paradisíacas, mas em Byron Bay também está um dos pontos turísticos mais famosos da Austrália, o Farol Cape Byron – ponto mais ao leste do país. Todo domingo há uma feirinha na cidade, além de diversos festivais organizados periodicamente.

  Darwin

  Capital de Northern Territory, Darwin fica situada no extremo norte da Austrália. É uma cidade pequena, com cerca de 154 mil habitantes. Única capital tropical do país, a cidade é banhada pelo Mar de Timor. Com clima predominantemente quente, Darwin tem duas estações distintas, a úmida, de novembro a abril, com chuvas e tempestades, e a seca, de maio a outubro, com dias ensolarados, quentes e secos.

  Hobart

  Hobart é a capital da Tasmânia, estado que se localiza no extremo sul da Austrália. Com uma população de cerca de 240 mil pessoas, a cidade tem ares de interior, mas toda a infraestrutura de uma capital, com amplo comércio, restaurantes, eventos culturais e muitas belezas naturais. O clima é frio na maior parte do ano e chega a nevar em alguns pontos da cidade no inverno.