Lismore is a town of about 44,000 people situated in northern New South Wales - see map.
It is home to one of the campuses of the Southern Cross University (SCU). 654 students from 57 countries are presently enrolled in degree courses at SCU. The number of students studying at SCU's three campuses in Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast has been growing steadily in recent years. In the last 12 months numbers have jumped by a further 13%.
Many international students seek study opportunities outside Australia's major cities in order to enjoy the experience of rural Australia. Their presence in towns like Lismore delivers huge benefits to the local economy. SCU estimates that international students at its Lismore campus contribute A$20 million annually.
Interestingly SCU has identified and capitalised on a niche market by recruiting Canadian students to undertake teacher training courses, including a Bachelor of Teaching. The SCU course meets a supply shortage in Canada where teacher training places are limited. There are now approximately 60 Canadian students studying teaching at SCU.
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