Study In Australia – The Real Facts
Studying in Australia is a great way to further your career, learn a new profession/trade or take that well-earned career break with a fun course. Australia has a robust, world class education system with a large range of education options across the Vocational Education and Higher Education sectors. A significant majority of Australian Universities are ranked amongst the Top 400 Universities of the world.
The Australian Student visa program provides international students with the opportunity to study in Australia at all levels of education. Besides Universities, there are world class Australian Government trade colleges who welcome International students from all over the world. Many students who have previously undertaken some of these courses are now permanent residents.
To study any course in Australia, all international students require a Student visa. There are different student visas for different levels of education, for instance Schools Sector, English Languages Course, Vocational Education and Training Sector, Higher Education Sector.
All University programs that are available to international students must comply with the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act. This ensures that established standards are met and services are provided to all international students. Furthermore, all education providers are subject to the requirements of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Further information can be found at www.teqsa.gov.au. These features provide peace of mind to prospective students knowing that they will obtain a high quality, internationally accepted qualification, while being supported through the process.
The recent introduction of the Streamlined Visa Processing (Knight) reforms has placed more responsibility on the University in determining their chosen students with little interference from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).
Furthermore, graduates will have the opportunity to apply for Post Study Work rights entitling them to work full time in Australia for up to two years post completion of their qualification. More details can be found at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/knight/faq-post-study-work-arrangements.htm . These reforms ensure prospective students will gain international work experience, maximize the value of their education qualification and obtain faster visas.
Cost Of Studies
The costs of studying in Australia depend on the institution and the level of study you choose.As an international student, your tuition fees are payable before you study. You can use the Course Search on this website to find courses and see details such as their tuition fees. There may be additional costs for your course, including course materials and access to institution facilities.
The list below gives you an indication of the range of course costs for different types of qualifications.
Note: This does not include high value courses such as veterinary and medical. Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses.Below are the most popular courses trending at the moment:
