Study in Townsville

Overview 

Townsville is the unofficial capital of North Queensland.

The administrative offices which are in the city are related to government, community and main business connected to northern half of the state.

The city is known for its industrial activities, and it is said to be the major centre in this regard, in having zinc refineries, nickel refinery and lots of other facilities believed to be the largest worldwide.

The operations are underway in the port of Townsville in a bid to enlarge the channel to allow for much larger goods and passenger ships to pass so that locals can benefit from the port to a high level. This port is essential as it is very close to Asia and major businesses like China.

Townsville was named in his honour, Robert Towns, when he paid a visit to the city in 1866, and approved to offer ongoing financial assistance to the modern settlement.

The Culture in Townsville

The city of Townsville has dynamic arts and lots of culture community: live theatres showing live performance from local, national and international artists, in addition to two galleries displaying exhibitions from local as well as travelling exhibitions all of which are related to council’s various venues held through the district.

Weather and Environment

In winter (May to October) the climate is warm and dry; while in summer (November to April) the climate is wet and mild. So it has a dry tropical climate: Winter months are warm and moderate, with temperatures in between25 – 30^oC.

Townsville is a coastal region which is vigil embracing nice beach towns, rainforests, and far away rugged terrains. Townsville has eight natural wonders you should visit and enjoy: National Park, Walla man Falls, Castle Hill, Paluma, Tyto Wetlands and Magnetic Island.

Work in Townsville

To land your dream job in Townsville, There are lots of career networks to help you in bearing your living expenses. There are a range of part-time jobs for international students; just you should follow the procedures below:

Hand in your resume to the manager in a business area, and you can discuss this issue with your education provider for any paid work available like student Ambassadors. Be always alert to find out about the notes on the notice boards in local shopping centres or society centres, in addition to finding other information to help you work during times of studying at the Australian Government Studying in Australia. Firstly and more importantly is to know your rights while working in Australia- visit the: Fair Work Australia Website.

Be aware that you are permissible to work up to 40 hours during studying when committing to full time study in one of Townsville’s universities, and for unlimited hours in times of university’s study breaks and local holidays.

Districts of Townsville

Townsville City combines the districts of Aitkenvale, Alice River, Alligator Creek, Annandale, Arcadia, Bal gal Beach, Barringha, Beach Holm, Belgian Gardens, Black River, Blue Hills, Blue water, Blue water Park, Bohle, Bohle Plains, Brook hill, Bur dell, Bush land Beach, Calcium, Cape Cleveland, Castle Hill and Clement.

The universities in Townsville

• CQ University, Australia, having a number of campuses and distance Education University based in Rockhampton.
• James Cook University: It has multiple campuses. The university is set in the north-east where the climate is warm and humid.