Study in Australia

Each year over 150,000 international students arrive in Australia. The Australian education system, with universities located in all six states and two territories, has a great diversity of high-quality institutions offering programs in all degree levels (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate and Professional). Australian universities offer a wide selection of degree programs, including engineering, medicine, multimedia, nursing, business, computer science, environmental science, journalism, industrial relations, and urban and regional planning. Many programs are offered nowhere else in the world.

Australia has strong educational infrastructure and quality life, both of which are relatively affordable.

Australia  is one  of  the few countries  where overseas students  are  permitted  to work up to 20 hours each week during the academic year and full-time during vacations.

Of the 39 Universities in Australia, 37 are government funded. The educational system is essentially non-elitist, with the quality of infrastructure, teaching faculty, course curriculum, and extra curricular facilities at a uniformly high standard across all educational bodies. The key perceptional differences between universities are built around their age and level of research. The older universities tend to be more inclined towards research, and eight such universities, called the "Group of Eight" (University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Western Australia, Monash University, University of Queensland, University of Adelaide, and University of New South Wales) have established themselves as some of the best in the country.

• Education System
• Types of Programs
• Admission Process
• Expenses
  
  

Education System
Australia has a national qualification system in which you move easily from one level of study to the next. The standard of education in Australia is carefully supervised by the government therefore student can be confident that he'll receive the same high quality education no matter which institution he can choose. Both government-run and private institutions are monitored for quality by the Australian Government. The Australian education system is flexible so people can continue education throughout their lives. That means students can enter and exit the system at almost any point, and they can re-enter vocational or university courses later in their careers.

Types of Institutes :

• Primary and Secondary Schools : This is equivalent to 10+2 education in India. To enter university, students must sit exams and assessments in years 11 and 12 to receive a senior secondary certificate of education.
• English Language Schools (ELICOS) : There are hundreds of English language schools across Australia which offer a range of course to improve language skills. Many Australian universities and vocational institutes also offers The Australian system of English language training is known as English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
• Foundation Studies(Bridging courses) : When school qualifications are not equivalent to an Australian senior secondary school, then students have to do foundation studies(also known as bridging courses) in Australia before being accepted Diploma or Bachelor degree. Foundation studies are offered at universities and vocational institutes.
• Vocational Education and Training[VET] Institutes : VET provides practical skills and industry experience. Students can begin vocational education and training after secondary school(Year 10) or senior secondary school ( Year 12). The VET sector is divided into two sections: a nationally recognized government system of Technical and Further Education (TAFE); and private providers. TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary education courses in Australia with about 250 institutes and over a million students including about 41,000 international students. Qualifications offered through VET institutes are certificate I, II, III, and IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma. Many institutes have links with universities, which means student may be able to move into bachelor degree with up to one year of advanced standing, after achieving the required grades in vocational course.
• University : There are 41 universities in Australia. 38 of these are public funded(Govt. funded) and three are privately funded. Studying at an Australian university gives students access to a quality education, technologically advanced facilities and expert lecturers. According to John Fisher, first secretary, Australian High Commission, "The most favored courses amongst Indian students are MBA, management, Computer science, IT and engineering. University study can lead to the following awards: Undergraduate - Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees (with Honors), Undergraduate Diplomas, Associate Diplomas; Postgraduate - Doctoral Degrees, Masters Degrees, Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates.

Type of Programs

Undergraduate

1. Bachelor Degree
2. Bachelor Degree (with Honours)
3. Undergraduate Diplomas
4. Associate Diplomas

Postgraduate

1. Masters Degrees
2. Doctoral Degrees
3. Graduate Diplomas
4. Graduate Certificates

Admission process
The following documents required for applying to the Australian Universities

Undergraduate

• Application form
• Academic records

• Class Xth mark sheet & certificate
• Class XIIth mark sheet & certificate
• Class XIth mark sheet: For those students, either applying for fast track foundation program immediately after completion of std XIth or those who have just completed the standard XII exam and do not have the marks, which will be available in May/June.

• English Proficency

• IELTS : For International students IELTS is compulsory for most courses and universities .which is regularly administered by the British council.
• TOEFL is also accepted by some Australian Universities

Postgraduate

• Application form
• Application fees
• Academic records

• Bachelor Degree/Provisional certificate with mark sheets
• Class XIIth mark sheet & Certificate
• Class Xth mark sheet & Certificate

• Standardized Test

• IELTS : For International students IELTS is compulsory for most courses and universities .which is regularly administered by the British council.
• TOEFL is also accepted by some Australian Universities
• GMAT: For most management program international students are required to take GMAT test.

• Letter of recommendation
• Work exp. Letter : Number of professional and vocational courses require relevant work exp. Letter. e.g. MBA

Expenses :-Tuition Fees & Living Cost