Australia is considered as a global leader in technology and economics and education is not only of an incredibly high standard but offers study options across all study levels, in almost any study field. Currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, behind the united states and the UK. The universities are flexible in their degree options, allowing students to handle their part-time work or other commitments. Australia has a number of regulatory bodies to ensure to quality of education given to international students. The Australian qualifications framework (AQF) manages a national policy for regulating educational qualifications that is recognized by higher education institutions and employers worldwide.