Cairns Regional Council, in partnership with Study Cairns, aims to position our city as a quality destination for international students, fostering innovation and export opportunities in education.
Cairns already stands as one of Australia’s most loved locations for study tourism, boasting affordable, world-class educational options.
Each year, over 30,000 international students select Cairns for “edu-tourism” and international education, attracted by our high-quality and diverse educational offerings, beautiful climate, pristine environment, and secure community.
This sector directly employs hundreds of individuals and contributes over $60 million annually to our local economy.
We anticipate continued growth, as our diverse educational institutions consistently attract over half of all regional Queensland’s international students, including those on short-term study tours.
Our strategic location positions us ideally for students from the Asia-Pacific region.
Study Cairns’ member institutions provide world-class education and training services, making international education a driving force in Cairns’ economy.
Our commitment to uniting the industry and fostering growth opportunities among members will shape an exciting future.
As a Study Cairns member, you too can participate in this promising journey.
Terry James,
Mayor of Cairns
