Study in Bendigo

Overview

It is located 150 km north-west of Melbourne – the state capital - close to the geographical centre of the state. The Aboriginal residents of the city are the Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) residents.

The languages of these people are Dadja wurrung and Ngurari-illamwurrung, both of which are related to Kulin nation. The area of Bendigo is estimated at 287.4 km², on which lives a population of over 111,000 people called “Bendigonians”.

 The dominant nationalities in the city are English and Australian, with minorities of Irish, Scottish and German and others who are considered not to be significant.

The area used to be as a sheep station, but it was changed in 1851 into a boomtown which is the largest in the region on the back drop of discovering gold.

The discoveries in the city concentrated the Victorian gold rush, which, in turn, lots of migrations from every worldwide destination came to it, especially from Europe and China.

From 1853 till 1891, Bendigo was formally known by the name Sandhurst because Bendigo had been one of the biggest gold-mining economies in the east of Australia during 19^th century when the revenues generated at that time are used nowadays in the city’s Victorian architectural heritage.

The name “Bendigo” came from a local shepherd, who was known for boxing, “so given the same nickname as the most popular Englishman. Abednego William Thompson’s nickname of “Bendigo” by which he was publicly known; such was his fame that a local shepherd as he was skillful boxer, the city was called Bendigo in his honour.

The living expenses in Bendigo in a month reach to be at $1479, which is in the top 30% of the highest cities’ prices in the globe in occupying the rank 2779^th out of 9294 in the whole world list and 52nd out of 64 in the whole country.

But the workers are paid well enough to cover their daily expenses, especially when we are talking about international students who can study and work, as the city is believed to be 2806th in the list of good places to study and live in the world, and 33rd most suitable city in Australia. It is the 20^th largest city of Australian cities.

Lists of Living Expenses in Bendigo in dollars

The Culture of Bendigo

The music Festival, live shows around the year at Ulumbarra Theatre, Chinese culture having penetrated Bendigo since the discovery of gold: The Golden Dragon Museum and events like Chinese New Year maintain traditions and stories radiant.

Bendigo is the place where Victoria’s premier arts in the region, and a district having ancient culture. The Art Gallery exhibition in View Street, Street Art discovered on foot: Modern and historic sculpture, murals on city walls and installations of different structures.

Bendigo is known for its potteries, it is the considered the centre for making ceramic in Victoria. The Bendigo well-known Pottery is believed to be constructed in 1858, as the potteries in the region date back to the 1850_S.

Weather and Environment of Bendigo

Summer days in the city are warm, dry, while climate in winters is cold and partly cloudy. Over the months of the year, the temperatures normally vary between 5⁰C (40⁰F) and 29⁰C (85⁰F), and is seldom to be under 5⁰C (33⁰F) or more than 37⁰C (98⁰F). The Mediterranean weather prevails in the city. Nevertheless, rain does normally exist around the year, with the most quantities in winter.

The nice park has been founded to make yourself interested in tulips and easily walk along the pathways leading to the Art Gallery radiant sunshine. The bodies of water are safe and amazing when you visit accompanied with your family or just wander around the lake while enjoying beautiful environment.

Visit the Botanic gardens having modern playgrounds for kids; and the wetland holding green trees while watching coloured birds no matter what time it is.

Working in Bendigo

The courses provided for students in Bendigo’s universities have good contents to provide students with practical and industry relevant skills that aid in making students be ready to enter the workforce market faster, upgrade their existing skills and furthermore in having students prepared for further study.

The staff specialized in helping international students collaborates with a number of employers of many industries to make sure that the courses are in coping with and up to date with the recent workplace issues.

International students are permitted to work for 40 hours during study times at Bendigo’s Universities, and for unlimited hours during holidays and study breaks approved by universities.

The Districts of Bendigo

Bendigo's suburbs include Ascot, California Gully, Eagle hawk, Eagle hawk North, East Bendigo, Epsom, Ironbark, Flora Hill, Golden Square, Golden Gully, Long lea, Junortoun, Kangaroo Flat, Kenning ton, Long Gully, Maiden Gully, North Bendigo, Quarry Hill, Sailors Gully, Spring Gully, Strathdale, Strathfieldsaye.

The Universities in Bendigo

The 10 BEST Colleges & Universities near Bendigo Victoria

• Monash University
• Management Institute of Australia
• Bendigo Regional College of TAFE - Bendigo Campus
• Graphic Design and Multimedia
• Bendigo TAFE (Technical and Further Education)
• Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE - Charleston Road Campus
• Bendigo Technical Education College.