Why study in Australia
An entire continent is covered by a single country that is Australia. you can imagine how large Australia is! It has huge natural resources and a lot of fertile as well as desert lands.
Most of the Australian cities are found in the southwest and southeast where the climate is very pleasant. Nearly ¼ of Australian citizens are from other countries such as the UK, China, Vietnam,North Africa, and the Middle East. Different people with vivid cultures make Australia one of the most multi-cultural nations globally. Australia’s vast and open areas with sunny climate make it the most liveable country.
Australia is a country that has produced more than 2.5 million global graduates. Australia has world class universities welcoming international students with open arms.
Get high quality education and enhance your career opportunities with hands-on industry experience.
You are encouraged to make connections with global employers.University campuses are spectacular and built with all amenities. Students are always encouraged and guided by the responsible and friendly staff.
Education System in Australia:
Australian government introduced AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) in 1995. AQF awards the certificates to the 10 different levels of education. Primary, secondary and tertiary education is divided into 10 levels starting from Certificate 1 to Doctorate.
Degrees of AQF:
Diploma (Level 5): Duration 1 to 2 years.
Bachelor’s (Level 7): Duration 3 to 4 years.
Bachelor’s Honours (Level 8): Duration 6 months to 1 year.
Master’s (Level 9): Duration 1 to 2 years.
Doctorate (Level 10): Duration 3 to 4 years.
Various types of Institutions:
Public Universities: Run by the Government of Australia.
Private Universities: Short term Courses/ Religious courses.
TAFE: Technical and Further Education: Vocational Courses/Apprenticeships.
Private Colleges: Bachelor’s and Master’s
CREDIT SYSTEM:
In Australia, students are awarded Degrees on the basis of Credit System
Number of study hours per week is different from Institution to Institution.
A student requires 144 credit scores (in 3 years) for Bachelor’s.
For Master’s, it is 96.
Cost of Attendance
The tuition fees and living expenditure go up and down according to the program/university and your living standard.
Private Universities are more expensive than Public Universities
Tuition Fee
| Degree Type | Average Annual Tuition Fee |
| Bachelor’s | AUD 30,000- AUD 40,000 |
| Master’s | AUD 20,000 - AUD 50,000 |
Cost of Living
As mentioned above, cost of living depends on your lifestyle. Students with humble budgets can go for the student accommodation. Even then some expenditure is unavoidable.
Here is a list of average costs some requirements
| Items | Average Cost Per Year |
| Apartment housing including utilities | AUD 85 – AUD 440 |
| Food | AUD 80- AUD -280 |
| Books and supplies | AUD 80 – AUD 150 |
| Miscellaneous | AUD 300- AUD 500 |
Documents required for Subclass 500 Australian Student Visa:
- Valid Passport
- CoE letter
- Address proofs
- Date of Birth certificate
- Certificates of Educational Qualifications
- IELTS or TOEFL score report
- Physical Fitness Certificate
- Health insurance
- Proof of finance
- Proof of temporary stay
- Bank statements
- Proof of work experience
Most attractive Scholarships for International Students:
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)
Destination Australia awards
Research Training Program (RTP)
Australia APEC Women In Research Fellowship
Women researchers in the field of Science, Math, Technology and Engineering.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships