About Australia:
Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world. With spectacular landscapes and a rich ancient culture, Australia is a land like no other. It is the earth's sixth-largest country in land area and is the only nation to govern an entire continent.
Australia is home to one of the world's oldest living cultures, with Aboriginal communities established nearly 60,000 years before European settlement. Today, Australia is one of the world's most multicultural countries, rich in Indigenous and immigrant cultures. Australia is a successful and prosperous nation, ranked second in the United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Report 2014.
Australia's economy is consistently ranked among the strongest of advanced economies in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. It is the world's twelfth largest economy and a top performing nation on almost every measure of excellence, from health to wealth, from ease of doing business to educational attainment.
With low unemployment, low inflation and a highly skilled workforce, and with strong links with the fastest-growing region in the world, the Indo-Pacific, Australia's economy is set to prosper well into the future.
Why study in Australia:
Education is Australia's largest services export; every year more than 4,10,000 international students are studying and living in Australia. International students are attracted to Australia by its high standard of teaching, its internationally accepted qualifications, and its welcoming and diverse society.
Australia has more than one thousand universities, training colleges, English language institutes and schools, offering international students some 25,000 courses. The quality of Australia's vocational education and training sector is recognized around the world.
Seven Australian universities were named among the world's top 100 higher education institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Australia's two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, were ranked among the top 10 best student cities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings.
Benefits of studying in Australia:
- Australia has a reputation for adopting new technologies at a faster rate than in most other countries and enters the new millennium with one of the highest rates of internet access in the world.
- Australian qualifications are recognized by employers and leading educational institutions in many countries around the world.
- Australia is a safe, multicultural, friendly and harmonious society. Australians value the wealth of cultural diversity and social sophistication that international students bring to the campuses and communities.
- In Australia, a student gets value for money in terms of cost of living. The conversion factor is cheaper compared to the UK or US.
- While the UK closes doors for doctors and the US focuses more on IT professionals, international students have started to hit upon Australia which offers more job facilities in multiple disciplines. Be it in agriculture or aeronautics, accounts or actuaries, Australia offer work permits to international students like none other.
- Australia being comparatively new in terms of attracting foreign students offers more scholarship opportunities compared to the United States or the UK.
- Australia offers research opportunities to eligible professionals willing to enhance their career. The biggest advantage is Australia offers country-based research that is spread all over the continent.
Education system in Australia:
Required Tests:
All Universities and Institutions require an IELTS, TOEFL or PTE for meeting the English Language proficiency requirements.
Cost of Living & Tuition Fees:
Cost of Living:
Below is a guide on the financial requirements you must meet to study in Australia.
- You - $18,610
- Your partner - $6,515 ( If married )
- Your first child - $3,720
- Every other child - $2,790
- Cost of living varies from place to place
All cost per year in Australian dollars.
TUTION FEE:
University/Institution Fees range per annum depending on the course and the level of the chosen study program. University Scholarships are also available to deserving candidates.
| COURSES |
FEE PER YEAR |
| Foundation |
AU$ 11,000 - AU$ 14,000 Per Year |
| Academic Diplomas and Pathways |
AU$ 15,000 - AU$ 19,000 Per Year |
| Vocational Diplomas |
AU$ 11,000 – AU$ 14000 Per Year |
Undergraduate programs
Postgraduate & Doctorate |
AU$ 16,000 – AU$ 22,000 Per Year
AU$ 14,000 – AU $28,000 Per Year |
Visa Process:
Work While You Study in Australia:
International students in Australia can work for up to 20 hours per week while schools are in session, and full time during school breaks. There are a number of reasons you might want to undertake part time work while studying in Australia, including assisting with living expenses and gaining work experience in your study area.
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