Study in Australia

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Australia has strong educational infrastructure and quality life, both of which are relatively affordable. This is the reason why Study in Australia is among the best destination of qualification.

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. Three and a half times the size of India, Australia has just crossed the 20 million population mark. Australia has the bluest skies; the freshest air, the cleanest water and a wide range of exotic fruits and vegetables such as kiwis, mangoes, avocados and so on, available throughout the year. Most 'Ozzie's', as they are called, live around the wide coastal area, with the biggest city being Sydney, followed by Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, etc.

Study abroad in Australia is a better choice because People in Australia are extremely friendly and largely outdoor oriented, involving themselves in a variety of sports. Dignity of Labor is an integral part of the Australian culture, with minimum wages being one of the highest world-wide. People from all strata's of society, be it a street-sweeper or the MD of a big company, take great pride in what they do.

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 extracurricular 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.

Today, Study in Australia for Indians is very much friendly. Australia is a truly multi-cultural nation, with people from all over the world including India, China, the UK, the USA and so on, collectively forming a part of the Australian community. All leading MNCs have a base here, making it ideal for professionals. Above all, Australia is a safe place, without racial discrimination, with an educational system based on world-class research that is still ideal in terms of value for money.

Why Study in Australia

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Top Institutions
Australia enjoys a unique position in the world of education. All its courses i.e. academic, technical or vocational are internationally recognized as intensive, innovative and highly comprehensive programs. University of Melbourne and Australia National University are regarded as two of the top universities in the world.

State of art facilities
The Australian educational system has developed a strong reputation for adopting new technologies and training methodologies. Facilities offered by Australian colleges for training, research and even class room guidance are truly state of the art.

You can expect world-class laboratories, outstanding cloud hosted libraries, superlative research and development facilities offered by most Australian Universities.

Qualification & Quality Recognition
The degree and diploma offered by Australian Universities are recognized by employers and educational institutions from all across the world. Moreover, the Australian Quality Parameter (AQF) covers almost all courses undertaken by international students, thereby assuring students that the Australian government is directly responsible for the quality of courses offered by their universities.

The AQF is a highly rigorous and structured quality control program which is directly run by the Australian Government through ESOS to protect the interests of its international students.

Affordable Courses
Higher education in Australia would prove to be more advantageous for students who are looking for short, intensive career oriented courses. Australia recognizes the Indian 12+3 high school and graduation degrees and the duration of most Masters level courses is between 1.5 to 2 years. Cost of education is not expensive when compared with the U.S.

Job Opportunities during and after Education

• During holidays students are allowed to work full time.
• Students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours a week during semesters to pay for their living expenses.
• Students also get post study work rights of 2-3 years, depending on the course undertaken.
• Students who are going for a Diploma won't be getting any work permit after the studies.
• Students who are going for a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years Master Program will get 2 years of work permit.
• Students who are going for a Master by Research work will get 3 years of work permit.
• Students who are going for a PhD courses will get 4 years of work permit.

High Standard of Living
With a population of just 21 million, Australia is one of the best places to live and earn while you learn. The standard of living in Australia is one of the highest in world, yet very economical when compared to most Western and European countries.

Possibility of Immigration
In addition to providing an outstanding educational opportunity, once you have completed a registered course of 2 years study in Australia you may be eligible to apply within Australia for a Skilled Permanent Residency Visa under the Graduate Overseas Student Subclass. This will entitle you to permanent residency status thus allowing you unrestricted work rights in Australia (conditions apply).

Requirements to Study in Australia

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Academic Requirements
For diploma courses you need to score between 60 -70% in Class XII and for Bachelor's degrees a minimum score of 75% in XII. Those interested in graduate diploma programs need a minimum score of 55% in their bachelor's degrees. To pursue masters you would need a minimum score of 60% with relevant work experience in the same field.

English Requirement
Most Australian universities insist upon a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 for Diploma courses, 6.0 for bachelors and 6.5 for Master's programmes.

Visa Requirements

• Good Academic Grades
• Good IELTS Score
• Proof of the proper finances

Visa Category 1: SVP- Streamline Visa Processing
A new visa category from March 24, 2012 places those students having offer letter from participating universities under the Streamlined Visa Process (SVP) category.
Under this category following changes have been done.

• Fast Visa processing usually within 3 weeks.
• All applicants should submit a COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) at the time of visa file lodgment. This applies to both paper visa and e-visa.

Visa Category 2
Students who are going to study in TAFE Colleges or institutions which are not participating in the Streamline Visa Processing for courses like Certificates/Diploma's/Advanced Diploma

• 18 months funds for tuition and living expense to be shown for 2 year courses.
• Funds should be 3 months old.
• Visa Processing time 90 days.

Living in Australia
Australia is a land of diversity and culture. Living in a different country can be very different and your lifestyle will undoubtedly change. To help you adapt to Australia, we have compiled this resource detailing what life in Australia is like:

Climate
Australia is often referred to as a land of diversity in terms of climate, from tropical rainforests, to golden beaches, to sparse deserts, to vast grazing lands to the rich coral reef, bursting with marine life.

• Summer (December to February)
• Autumn (March to May)
• Winter (June to August)
• Spring (September to November)

Accommodation in Australia
On-Campus Housing and Off-Campus Housing
On-campus housing can sometimes be hard to secure as spaces are limited. Fees will vary depending on which university you attend. Housing located off-campus are very popular among the students as you would probably group together with a group of students to either rent a house or flat with fees varying depending on your location and size of accommodation.

Transport
Buses, Trains and Subways and Taxis are the popular mode of transport
The living expenses include food, Entertainment, domestic and international travel, telephone and internet and Incidental costs