On Intern in Australia, you can choose to work either in Sydney or Melbourne – two great cities with so much to offer!
The gateway to Australia, Sydney is renowned as a dynamic and cosmopolitan city that combines culture, history, and beautiful scenery! Sydney is Australia’s largest and oldest city with a multicultural population of nearly 4 million. Its location along the south east coast of the Tasman Sea makes it one of the world’s most stunning harbors, fringed by easy-to-reach sandy beaches. Famous for its World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, Sydney is one of the world's favorite cities—some say it’s the greatest! The restaurant and café scene is enhanced by outstanding fresh, local produce and world-class wines. The sunny, moderate climate contributes to a relaxed lifestyle.
Around Sydney are 5 major national parks with 8,000 square kilometers of open space. This includes the world’s second oldest, Royal National Park. Sydney has a reputation as an international center for commerce, arts, fashion, culture, entertainment, music, education and tourism. It has been the site of many world events, including the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Sydney has an enjoyable temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it the perfect place to explore the city or hit the beach! With its wide range of cultural, historical, culinary, and sports opportunities, Sydney is an ideal location for international students.
Melbourne is arguably the coolest city in Australia! The capital city of Victoria, it is home to 3.2 million people from various cultural backgrounds. An enticing and multi-dimensional city, it is Australia's preeminent center for arts, education, culture, entertainment, culinary excellence, sports, shopping, and business.
This unique combination of diversity, vitality, ambience and natural beauty has helped make Melbourne one of the world's great cities. In fact, it’s been voted the Most Livable City in the world! But the best parts of the city are the “little secrets,” all the nooks and crannies you find by just walking around. Down side streets you’ll find tiny vendors with the most amazing coffees, food, jewelry, clothes, and so much more.
The Melbourne public transport system’s efficient trams, buses, and trains make it easy to get from the campus to the Central Business District and other areas of interest around Melbourne and Victoria. That’s “areas of interest” in the broadest sense: beaches, various shopping districts, nightlife, sports stadiums, galleries, museums, tourist attractions, parks, gardens, historical icons . . . Whether you’re a culture vulture, adrenaline junky, or bookworm, Melbourne has so much for you.