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The best place to study in Australia

Cairns has a vibrant student population with thousands of students checking in every year, choosing to study in Cairns whether for a few days on a study tour program or at any one of our first class internationally accredited schools, colleges or Universities. Cairns offers everything from trade and skill-based training to vocational courses, university degrees and industry-based courses. There is also a range of some of the best language colleges in Australia. All this within a diverse cultural environment in Tropical North Queensland taking advantage of the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

MiHaven Living works closely with many of the regions education providers to ensure you have the very best experience when Living + Learning in Cairns - Uni student accommodation Cairns. Check out just a few of the colleges and Universities we recommend below.

CQUniversity

CQUniversity has well and truly emerged as one of Australia’s great universities and its record of achievement is matched only by the ambitious aspirations it has set for itself in the future. The Cairns campus supports more than 1,000 on-campus and online students across the Cairns region and is located in the Cairns CBD right on the Esplanade.

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Cairns Language Centre

At Cairns Language Centre launch your career, boost your education or enhance your travels when you study English at Cairns Language Centre. Find out why we are one of the world’s best language schools when you kickstart your adventure in English with a course tailored to meet your needs. Located just minutes walk to MiHaven and the CBD.

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CCEB

Cairns College of English and Business is an independent professional international language and business college dedicated to the provision of high quality educational courses in a friendly and supportive environment. Our dedicated staff offer a personalised approach to assist students gain the most from their time in Australia to achieve their academic and career goals.

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Aviation Australia

Aviation Australia is a world class, registered training organisation, established by the Queensland State Government in 2001 to support the development and growth of aviation and aerospace industries in both the Australian and international markets. Aviation Australia’s mission is to deliver excellence in training to help shape the future of the aviation industry worldwide.

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Holmes Institute

Established in 1963, Holmes Institute is a multi-sector provider of education with faculties of Vocational Education, Training, Higher Education and Secondary Education. We are committed to providing the highest quality education to enable and empower students to seek self-improvement, irrespective of nationality, gender or belief. Our Cairns campus is in the centre of the city.

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ACAH

Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture is a specialist school delivering high quality industry-based training to the Australian horticulture industry and is a leading pathway provider working in association with major universities and industry partners. Our Cairns Campus is located approximately 2 minutes walk from the esplanade, right in the heart of the city.

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Banora International Group (BIG)

BIG is a leading licensed and accredited education and tourism operator that is internationally renowned for creating innovative, academic focused and tailor-made programs for all ages. Programs can be focused around study and lectures within structured classes or students may experience a combination of many unique hands on interactive activities outside of the classroom. BIG is proud to provide a service that creates life changing experiences, builds life-long friendships, and achieves lifetime memories through combining culture, nature, wildlife, volunteering, history, language and learning into our programs.

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TAFE North

Cairns is the gateway to the stunning World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Our city boasts world-class sporting facilities, a swimming lagoon overlooking the picturesque Trinity Inlet, and a popular esplanade lined with cafes, restaurants and markets. Our TAFE Cairns campus is located in Manunda approximately 10 minutes from the city centre.

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Cairns Business College

Cairns Business College offers the highest standards of learning with the lifestyle, friendliness and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest on your doorstep. We’re committed to academic excellence, the latest technological advantages and personal and professional development. Our courses are tailored to fast track your career or education according to your requirements.

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JCU

James Cook University graduates topped the list in the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey. JCU graduates received the highest percentage of favourable ratings from employers. They outranked graduates from all other universities across Australia. We have campuses in the Cairns CBD and Cairns beaches region.

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GBRIMC

If you’re looking to upskill, revalidate or refresh your certificate, or embark on a rewarding career in the maritime industry – the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, in partnership with Tafe Queensland, offers maritime training in accordance with regulatory requirements and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

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AITE

At Australis Institute of Technology and Education our mission is to meet the needs of or students by offering a variety of program choices that could lead to successful future careers. We offer quality certificate and diploma programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career focused education empowering you to develop and achieve your personal and career potentials.

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APTC

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition is a centre of training excellence, helping you gain Australian-standard skills and qualifications for a wide range of vocational careers throughout the Pacific. We work closely with industry around the Pacific to ensure our programs are relevant and aligned with current career opportunities for our graduates.

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Hi Cairns Education & Tours

Hi Cairns is one of long run and best reputable agents in Cairns. Our members from South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Best partners with TAFE QLD, English, Vet Course Institutions including Tour Booking in Cairns. We were selected top 5 agents in this region.

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