Locations
The Navitas Professional Year Program is offered in all major Australian cities, allowing you to choose the ideal city in which to complete the program. We offer participants the flexibility to transfer between the locations should they wish to study and undertake the internship in different cities.
The Professional Year in Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital city of the sunshine state, Queensland. With a population of around 1.8 million people, it offers all the facilities and services expected in a large modern city yet retains a relaxed easy pace of life without traffic and pollution. With a wide diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Brisbane is a good option for international students, offering the benefits that come with a truly multicultural society. Approximately 26% of residents were born overseas. For more information, visit www.ourbrisbane.com.
Cost of living
Queensland has a lower cost of living compared to the other Australian states and territories. In fact, Brisbane is one of the most affordable capital cities in Australia to live in. Depending on your lifestyle and where you choose to live, you can expect to spend around AU$12,000 — $15,000 a year on living expenses (not including tuition fees).
Getting around
Brisbane is an easy city to navigate your way around and is well serviced by buses, trains and ferries. It is relatively flat, which makes it perfect for cycling. In fact, the city has over 500kms of bicycle paths and the trains and buses are bicycle-friendly. For a complete guide to transport in Brisbane, including timetables and fares, head to www.translink.com.au.
Climate
Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm weather for most of the year. Local residents enjoy an average of 245 days of fine and sunny weather each year. Summer runs from December to February, with the average maximum temperature reaching around 29ºC. During the winter months, from June to August, the average minimum temperature drops to around 10ºC. However, average maximum temperatures for winter are around 21ºC. Thunderstorms are common from late spring through to early autumn, and rainfall is moderate. For up-to-date information on Brisbane's weather, head to www.bom.gov.au.
Campus locations
The Brisbane Professional Year Program campus is offered out of:
Level 2, East Tower
410 Ann Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Getting there
The Brisbane Campus is located 500 meters from Brisbane's Central station. Buses also run from surrounding streets including Queen Street, Adelaide Street and Wickham Terrace.
- 5 things to see or do in Brisbane
- 1Take a drive to the top of Mt Coot-tha for an amazing view of Brisbane.
- 2Enjoy the gardens, beach and picnic areas of the Southbank Park Lands.
- 3Learn about Australian culture at the South Bank Cultural Centre or Queensland Museum.
- 4Visit Steve irwin's wildlife theme park, Australia Zoo.
- 5Spend the day kayaking on the river at the Riverlife Adventure Centre.
