Want to study in Australia? It is the third most popular destination for students worldwide. Despite having a population of just 25.4 million (UN data, 2020), Australia is a global leader in education. More than 700,000 international students choose to study there. According to the University College of London’s Center for Global Higher Education, Australia is expected to surpass Britain as the second most popular study destination, following the United States. The country is also home to six of the world’s top 100 universities.