About Australia
Australia is a highly developed country with the world’s fifth highest per capita income and it is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Nearly 20% of the population in Australia is from outside country. The Education Index, published with the UN's Human Development Index in 2008, based on data from 2006, lists Australia as 0.993, the highest in the world. In terms of rankings, 31 Australian educational institutions are listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Australia is a friendly place and the residents are passionate about sports, food, and entertainment. Apart from its global ranking Australian continent experiences a variety of climates due to its size. The temperature can range from below zero in the Snowy Mountains in the south to extreme heat in the Kimberley region in the north-west. In Australia, beaches are common along with the population, and travelers alike, as more than 80% of the population live near to the coast which makes it the best place for foreigners.
Why Study in Australia ?
Australia is a country of opportunities for career, new culture, and adventure. It offers Globally Recognized Degree: Employers and universities all over the world recognize Australian degree and other certificates. Graduates from Australia are successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Living expenses and tuition costs are considerably lower in Australia than they are in US and UK. However, the living standard in Australia is quite high as compared to competitive nations Institutes in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees so international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. International students in Australia can work up to 40 hours per fortnight, allowing them to earn money, gain useful work experience in a foreign country and meet a variety of new people.
Popular Universities and Courses
Popular Universities
- Macquarie University
- RMIT University, Melbourne
- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
- University of South Australia, Adelaide
- Deakin University, Melbourne
- Information Technology and Information System
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Planning and Architecture
Education System
You can study at all levels of education from primary and secondary school to vocational education and training (VET), from English language courses to higher education (including universities). Teaching at universities normally takes place in large group lectures and small group tutorials.
Tertiary educationTertiary education includes higher education (universities) and vocational education and training (VET and TAFE colleges).
Australian Qualifications FrameworkThe AQF is a national policy that shows how qualifications relate to each other at each level of education.
Cost of Education
The cost of education in Australian Universities will be depending upon the course you choose to study and also varies for universities to universities. The list below is the general approx cost of education as per the different type of educational qualification
- English language studies - Around $3800 per week depending on course length
- Diploma and Advanced Diploma - $4,000 to $22,000
- Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - $15,000 to $33,000*
- Postgraduate Masters Degree - $20,000 to $37,000*
- Doctoral Degree - $14,000 to $37,000*
Supporting Documents
The documents required for the admissions and for the assessment are- all academic mark sheets and passing certificates of previous studies, work experience letters (if applicable), reference letters, IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score card to assess English proficiency, ID pages of passport. Additional documents (Statement of purpose and CV) can be asked by the University if required depending on the course you have selected.