The city has a laid back ambience and a relaxed tropical climate conducive for studying. It boasts of some education centres such as School of the air base, James Cook University Cairns campus and many others.

Although technology may seem like a contemporary development, humans have been using technology since they began converting natural resources into tools. For example, the understanding of fire and its use in prehistoric cooking could be considered a facet of technology.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

A master of business administration (MBA) is a professional degree given to those who study business management at a business school. Various forms of analysis and strategy are covered including operations, marketing, finance, and accounting.