Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States and it has seven of the top 100 universities in the world. Australia has five of the 30 best cities in the world for students based on student mix, affordability, quality of life, and employer activity which are all important elements for students when choosing the best study destination. Australia also offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with over 22,000 courses to choose from.