Quiz: How well do you know Australia’s international student community?

Australia is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world.

International students, especially those from Asia, seek a degree from its well-ranked and respected universities and tertiary institutions. They bring numerous social and economic benefits, as well as being an increasingly important source of funds for these universities.

Using data by the Australian government, we’ve put together a fun little quiz to test your knowledge about this diverse bunch of people and to help us all gain some perspective:

1. Which country sends the greatest number of citizens to Australia to pursue higher education?

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China

India

Saudi Arabia

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2. In 2018, how many international students were enrolled in Australian universities and schools?

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709,330

796,130

876,399

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3. Which are the top five countries of origin for international students in Australia?

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China, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Vietnam

China, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Brazil

China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Malaysia

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4. How much did international education contribute to the Australian economy in 2018?

AU$3.52 billion

AU$35.2 billion

AU$45.2 billion

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5. How many jobs does international education support annually?

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2,400

24,000

240,000

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6. There are more international students enrolled in vocational education and training, than higher education. True or false?

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True

False

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7. Which is the most international university in Australia, as ranked by Times Higher Education? ("Most international" was assessed by looking at proportion of international students and staff, research collaboration with scholars from across the world and global reputation)

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Australian National University

University of Melbourne

University of Queensland

UNSW Sydney

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8. What is the most popular course among international students in Australia?

Information and Technology

Engineering and other Related Technologies

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Management and Commerce

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9. Tuition fees for international students in Australia are, on average, higher at the undergraduate level than Master's level. True or false?

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True

False

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10. Which of the following had the highest proportion of international students in 2017?

RMIT

Bond University

University of Sydney

University of Melbourne

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Quiz: How well do you know Australia's international student community?

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