WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
One of the top reasons as to why study in Australia is that students can live, learn and grow based on their own timelines. Australia is the place if you want a quality education and a good lifestyle. There is an added advantage of studying in Australia for international students because they get exposure and can expect growth in terms of their career by 15% annually. Since higher education comes with its pros for international students.
The cost of pursuing education and living in Australia is 40 to 60 percent less than that of USA/UK, varying with the preferred location.
It is the next “hot” destination after USA considering the numbers, quality and living conditions. Over thousand Indian students and students from all over the world go to Australia to study every year.
Another key benefit of studying in Australia is its globally recognized Universities which offer a wide variety of courses with up to date curriculum and infrastructure while the faculty is result-oriented.
There are part time job options for international students to gain work experience and work while studying. This helps in making new connections at the base level and also helps in networking at a higher stage.
Australia is always open to hire students who graduate from their universities because they are trained to be work ready and hence, job opportunities are available widely in public and private spheres.
Popular Programs in Australia
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Clinical Medicin
- Computer Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Economics and Business
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Energy and Fuels
- Engineering
- Environment/Ecology
- Immunology
- Materials Science
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Optics
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Plant and Animal Science
- Psychiatry/Psychology
- Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Social Sciences and Public Health
Popular Universities in Australia
- Australian National University (ANU)
- University of Sydney
- University of Melbourne
- University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- University of Queensland (UQ)
- Monash University
- University of Western Australia (UWA)
- University of Adelaide
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- University of Wollongong
Application Requirements For Studying In Australia
Secondary and higher secondary report or certificate along with the transcripts (mark sheets or report cards) of the final exams. It is ideal to convert the marks obtained in accordance with Australia’s grading system.
IELTS and GMAT exam scorecard (in case the student is applying for an MBA course) must be provided. The minimum scores in IELTS and GMAT exam may vary from education provider to provider. Refer to the particular university website to see the eligibility requirements for the course.
If you are applying for an MBA degree or a degree in higher education like doctoral programs; you may be required to provide work experience certificates or letters, mentioning the complete work details: key responsibilities and positions held. A detailed CV is also mandatory.
A statement of purpose or personal essay mentioning career goals, interests, extracurricular activities, and why the student has chosen the particular stream and how he/she will manage financially during the stay in Australia needs to be provided.
Letter of recommendation (two recommended) from the person who has taught the student or knows him/her professionally, highlighting the strengths weaknesses of the student and why he/she would excel in the chosen field, also needs to be provided.
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Eligibility for Australian University
Admission to diploma level courses requires applicants to have scored 60% marks in class XII examination.
For bachelor’s degree admission, students must have scored at least 65% and above marks in class XII.
Whereas, students applying for masters admission in Australian Universities, applicants must have:
Almost all Australian Universities accept the 3-year graduation system for entry into most postgraduate courses. For instance, an Indian bachelor’s degree like B.A., B.Com. Or B.Sc. (ordinary) is equivalent to an Australian Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree with a total education of 12 years.
However, some courses and universities may require a qualification equivalent to Australian Bachelor (Honours) Degree, which requires either a honors graduation degree like B.A. (H), B. Com (H), etc or 16 years of formal education, which would mean another year after graduation or a four-year degree course like B.E., B. Tech and other such courses.
For most Universities, a good first degree from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.
Cost of Living in Australia
Australia ranks amongst the top 10 in the Human Development Index as well as the Quality of Life Index. In simple words, a developed nation, Australia is amongst the top countries of the world in terms of its education system, the GDP and purchasing power parity indexes. With a high level of incomes, it also enjoys a high level of health awareness, an excellent medical system as well as a politically stable economy.
But as a student, these are hardly the indices you would wish to worry about. What matters is how much it would cost to stay in Australia. So, here’s the above jargon simplified to numbers per month.
Tuition Costs for Studying in Australia
Starting with the principal element of any costs associated with study abroad; let us take a look at the cost of education in Australia for international students at different stages. The table below is a broad suggestion of the range of costs for different types of qualifications for international students in Australia. Applicants should note these costs do not include expensive courses such as veterinary and medical.
Australia Student Visa Requirements
You should have the following documents before applying:
- Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment)
- A valid passport
- Your visa application fee
- Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
- Academic and work experience documents
- Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores)
- Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for
dependents, return airfare) - Details of your health insurance policy (Overseas Student Health Cover)
- Statement of purpose
- Passport-sized photographs
Post Study Work Visa
The Post Study Work Visa is a two-year visa which allows students to work without any restrictions. Candidates who have completed a two years’ full-time study program usually a bachelor’s or a master’s are eligible to apply this visa. However, after completing their studies, many students realize that they are not eligible for permanent residence. Either they don’t have an employer as a sponsor or they don’t have enough points for skilled migration. So, the Post Study Work Visa in Australia is used to meet the requirements for a permanent visa
How to become a Permanent Resident in Australia?
Many international students apply for a permanent residency after completing their graduation. For doing so, they must ‘express interest’ through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Skill Select migration program. It is an online service by the Australian government through which students can apply for a skilled visa by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). For this, candidates need to provide their personal details, work experience information, a nominated occupation and English Language proficiency details. Apart from this, they also need to provide details of skills assessment related to the nominated occupations.
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