Australia

Facts
  • Official Name: Commonwealth of Australia
  • Form of Government: Federal parliamentary democracy
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Population: 23,856,103
  • Official Language: English
  • Money: Australian dollar
  • Area: 7,692,024 square kilometres
Study Reason

Renowned for its world-class universities, Australia is emerging as a popular study destination attracting an immense number of students from across the globe every year. The main reasons to study in Australia are

Global Recognition – Australia is home to internationally-recognized academic institutions offering a wide range of courses that are valued professionally in every part of the world.

Teaching and Learning Process – Universities in Australia believe that education is the foundation of progress, therefore, they have developed a unique system which supports transformative ideas for learning. 

International Accredited Qualifications – The degree programs offered by Australian academic institutions are globally recognized and have received accreditation from various national and international agencies. 

Career-focussed Programs – The educational institutions in Australia offer an array of short-term and degree programs which not only impart extensive knowledge in different subjects but also equip students with the necessary skills to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead in the professional world.

Immense Work Opportunities – The visa authorities of the country don’t restrict foreign students from exploring full-time or part-time job prospects and offer simplified work visa procedures for graduates wanting to discover work opportunities.

Cost of Living – In comparison to other countries like the USA, Germany, UK, and Canada, the tuition fees, as well as the living costs, are quite low in Australia.

Supportive Initiatives – The universities in Australia revise their course curriculums and teaching strategies every few years to make the learning atmosphere conducive and welcoming for international students.

Education System

The education system in Australia is three-tiered with primary, secondary and tertiary levels of education.

University is the highest level of education in Australia. Australia has 43 universities: 40 government-funded public universities, two international universities and one private speciality university. Students can attend on-campus bachelor degrees or postgraduate courses (including certificate, postgraduate diploma, master and doctoral programs).

The average tuition fees at one of Australia’s tertiary institutions ranges between AUD$20,000 and AUD$30,000 a year.

The Australian secondary or high school system starts each year in late January or early February, while vocational and university students start at the end of February/early March. 

Many international students now have the opportunity to spend more time in Australia following the completion of their studies. If you have completed a bachelor, master or PhD degree, you may be eligible for the Post-Study Work Stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa.

Courses and University

Colleges and University work very closely with business and industry to ensure that their programs are relevant to the changing workplace and to the needs of employers. Canadian college programs offer diverse options in the technical and professional fields including:

Popular Universities

The University of Melbourne

The University of Sydney

RMIT University

The University of Queensland

Monash University

Deakin University

The University of Adelaide

Popular Courses

Master of Business Administration

IT & Computer Science

Finance & Business

Engineering Management & Core Engineering

Medicine, Biosciences and Healthcare

Media & Journalism

 

Eligibility Test

English is the official language of Australia and the main language of instructions in the education system. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is mandatory for obtaining a student visa. For vocational and Tafe program (Diploma or Advance Diploma courses) minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 however for bachelor or higher degree minimum IELTS requirement is 6 depends upon the university and chosen course.

Cost of Living

Australia currently has the 16th highest cost of living in the world. The basic cost of living for major cities are mentioned below : 

Sydney, Australia A$2,649(1 bedroom flat/per month) A$100(Meal 3 courses) A$217.39(Transportation Monthly Pass)

Melbourne, Australia A$1,839(1 bedroom flat/per month) A$80(Meal 3 courses) A$159(Transportation Monthly Pass)

Perth, Australia A$1,480(1 bedroom flat/per month) A$95(Meal 3 courses) A$155(Transportation Monthly Pass)

Document Checklist

Academic documents till date.

IELTS/TOEFL Score.

Passport.

Work Experience (If any)

University/College Application form.

Skype/phone interview may be conducted by university for offer letter (Offer letter processing time 1 to 6 week)

After graduation Students have several options available whether they stay in Australia or head home. Students may be able to continue your studies in Australia to pursue a higher level qualification or another field of study, they may also be eligible to undertake post study work to put your newly gained knowledge to use and gain work experience in Australia, or simply they may choose to go home to undertake further study or work there.

Generally, Students who have successfully completed 2 years of study in Australia, they can remain in Australia under New Skilled Graduate Temporary Visa for 18 months to gain additional skills they need before they are eligible to apply for Permanent resident (PR).

Career Prospects

After the graduation Students have several options available whether they stay in Australia or head home. Students may be able to continue your studies in Australia to pursue a higher level qualification or another field of study, they may also be eligible to undertake post study work to put your newly gained knowledge to use and gain work experience in Australia, or simply they may choose to go home to undertake further study or work there.

 

Generally, Students who have successfully completed 2 years of study in Australia, they can remain in Australia under New Skilled Graduate Temporary Visa for 18 months to gain additional skills they need before they are eligible to apply for Permanent resident (PR).