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Study in Australia

About Australia

Australia is the largest island and the smallest continent on the earth. Inland area, Australia is the 6th largest nation after Russia, Canada, China, United States of America and Brazil. Australia is divided into 6 states and 2 territories.

Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million? This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! In fact, with over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia sits above the likes of Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan, ranking eighth in the Universitas 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems. These are strong academic credentials, but our institutions are just as highly rated as the cities that house them around the country.

Studying in Australia is a wonderful experience amid its exciting, progressive and diverse educational programs. An Australian degree program surely is recognized as an outstanding degree program all over the world. Australia now has around 38,4000 international students from over 140 countries in disciplines at every level of education, including short-term English language courses, Bachelor and Masters Degrees right through to Doctoral Degrees.

Students can work up to 40 hours every two weeks in jobs that require only basic skills, such as in grocery stores, food, and beverage service, or even in various roles on their respective university campuses. These positions can drastically reduce the cost of studying abroad in Australia, often covering most if not all expenses associated with rent, groceries, utilities, and possibly even a bit of tuition as well and the minimum wage in Australia currently sits at just under 17 dollars per hour.
The education system in Australia :
The public vocational education system in Australia is called TAFE, i.e., technical and further education. TAFE institutes are usually funded by the government and offer qualifications like certificates and diplomas, though some TAFE schools offer undergraduate programmes as well. Some universities do accept the credits earned at vocational schools like TAFE, and in such cases, you can transfer your credits towards an advanced degree.

Apart from TAFE, vocational qualifications could also be obtained at private vocational institutes, such as RTO: Registered Training Organisations in Australia.

Vocational colleges are for cultivating adult learning experiences that provide a certificate (I through V) and diploma programmes. These schools mostly provide courses that are work-oriented and help an individual to find a source of income immediately upon completion of the course.

Australian university system comprises both public and private universities. There are 38 public and 3 private universities. The higher education providers in Australia are either self-accrediting or non-self-accrediting or universities. And the syllabus of each university is designed by the university themselves, and not by any government body.

Undergraduate courses last from 3 to 4 years, depending on if it’s a general or professional degree. Postgraduate programmes are categorized into postgraduate by research that lasts for 1–2 years (full-time study) and postgraduate extended programme that lasts for 3–4 years (full-time study).
Study options:
The number of students coming to Australia grows exponentially each year. The most preferred courses amongst Indian students are business, tourism, hospitality management, MBA, accounting, healthcare and IT.

An international student is expected to take up a course registered under CRICOS, if he/she wishes to study in Australia. CRICOS indicates that the course and institution that you choose to meet a high standard of the Australian education system.

Australian Universities offer international students a range of learning options, such as associate degrees, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and PhDs. Of the total international student population, almost 40% are engaged in higher education programmes and nearly 18% in English language programmes.

Cost of studying in Australia:
An undergraduate degree could cost AUD 10,000–30,000 and postgraduate and Ph.D. degrees could cost AUD 20,000–40,000.

The average living cost in Australia has been estimated to be AUD 18,000 per year. Accommodation costs could be $440 per week and transport and groceries could cost $15 to $280 per week.

Whether your interest lies in nature, technology, art, culture, adventure, food, wine or world-class academia, Australia definitely has something for you and is a country of endless opportunities. You will definitely love the student life in Australia, the outdoor culture and the friendly people.

Staying to work after study:
With a 485 visa, you are allowed to stay in Australia for 18 months to gain work experience only if you have just completed at least two years of study in Australia.

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