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Brisbane

Brisbane is a warm and sunny city with exciting cultural events. International students studying in Brisbane enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle, close proximity to beaches and national parks, and plenty of opportunities for tertiary studies.

There are many beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy, and the inner city is built around the Brisbane River, which has wide banks for walking or jogging, and an efficient ferry service to transport people from one place to another. Brisbane's stylish shopping districts, restaurants, cafes, theatres and museums are popular with locals and tourists alike.

For information about schools located in Brisbane.

Key industries

Brisbane is well known for its diverse range of industries including; biotechnology, aviation, life sciences, healthcare, information and computer technologies, software games development, marine and environmental technologies.

Key research facilities

Brisbane is internationally renowned for research excellence. It is home to the Queensland Institute of Medical Research , which is largest medical research institute in the Southern Hemisphere. There are also research institutes for biotechnology, ecosciences, health, information and computer technologies, creative industries and more.

Find out more information about the five Brisbane Innovation Zones for research .

Brisbane hot spots

• Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Alice Street, city centre
• Chinatown - Duncan Street, inner city
• Southbank Parklands
• Queensland Art Gallery
• Queensland Museum

Brisbane fast facts

• Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city
• The population of Brisbane is 1.8 million
• Public transport is regular and reliable. Options include bus, train, taxi and ferry
• Brisbane is one hour to Gold Coast beaches by car, train or bus
• Brisbane is Australia's city with the most parks and green public areas

Interesting links

Study Brisbane
Brisbane Travel Guide - Lonely Planet
Our Brisbane

Tertiary education in Brisbane

Australian Catholic University
Central Queensland University - Brisbane campus
Griffith University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Queensland
Brisbane TAFES

Last updated 29 March 2010