Studying the right trade course in Darwin can put you a pathway for an in-demand occupation that has strong permanent visa prospects.

Darwin is a unique place found at the top of Australia filled with bountiful places to explore. It has a culturally rich Indigenous heritage to learn from as well as an incredibly friendly community to be involved in. Every Australian will tell you that the Northern Territory is like nowhere else. Darwin is a very modern city with a warm, pleasant and tropical climate and is surrounded by calming surf and lush greenery. You could spend your days exploring the greater area around the city, where there are wondrous stretches of desert, towers of natural monoliths, gorgeous fresh waterholes and other breath taking natural sights like the Katherine Gorge, the world famous Uluru, Kakadu National Park and the Karlu Karlu Devil’s Marbles.

Darwin is also known for its incredible ecosystem and Australian wildlife. You could learn about the in-depth plant life, go on bird watching tours or even spot wild crocodiles in an unforgettable river cruise.

Since Darwin is home to a wealth of Indigenous culture, you could visit one of the many Aboriginal art galleries in the city centre or take a tour led by an Indigenous guide to learn about the local Larrakia people’s Dreamtime stories. Many internationals are drawn to Darwin for its raw genuine Aussie experience, friendly community, breath taking natural surrounds and laidback lifestyle.

Darwin is classified as a regional area, which means students can now claim an additional 5 points on the Australian Immigration Points Test for studying in a regional area and may be able to apply for a Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491).