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Student Lifestyle

With its near perfect climate, Queensland is one of the most attractive places to live in Australia.
International students in Brisbane enjoy a very good lifestyle, with a perfect balance between relaxation and activity.

Queensland attracts more than 50 percent of all international tourists to Australia, and has a diverse range of activities for students to enjoy. There is always something new to see and do, including:

• Award-winning restaurants and cafes
• Surf and calm water beaches, rivers and lakes
• Shopping and markets
• Sporting events and facilities
• Wildlife, bushland and rainforests
• Museums and galleries
• Live arts, music and entertainment
• Fun parks
• International Festivals

Students can easily explore the region on their own, or as part of group activities organised by the staff at IES.

Click here to view accommodation options for IES students.