Why Australia
Study in Australia
Australia also offers excellent value for money and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition costs in Australia are considerably less expensive than the UK and USA. The other advantages for this country in the Asia Pacific Rim include paid internships while studying. The country 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. This is because of:
1. Excellence: The Australian approach to vocational and technical education is now recognized as among the best and most innovative in the world. It enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training. Australian universities are widely recognized for excellence in many disciplines.
Institutions deliver practical and career-orientated training so graduates can be confident they have the skills demanded by employers. It has played an important role in Australia’s economic performance, by greatly increasing the skill of workers and contributing to improved productivity.
2. Innovation: Australia has a reputation for adopting new technologies at a faster rate than in most other countries and enters the new millennium with one of the highest rates of internet access in the world. Facilities for teaching, training and research are world-class in terms of state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, outstanding libraries and modern technology.
3. Qualification recognition: Australian qualifications are recognized by employers and leading educational institutions in many countries around the world. Moreover, most courses and training undertaken by international students in Australia are covered by Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). It is a system of learning which is authorized by the Australian government.
4. Quality assurances: Australia’s national quality assurance system is unique both in its structure and its rigor. International students, and even their parents, enjoy an unparalleled level of service and financial protection. The country is committed to providing quality education to students — be it national or international.
The Australian Quality Training Framework has been set up by the government to strengthen the quality assurance processes in education. Australia provides the world’s most rigorous protection for international students through ESOS.
5. Multicultural society: Australia is a safe, multicultural, friendly and harmonious society. Australians value the wealth of cultural diversity and social sophistication that international students bring to the campuses and communities.
Great care is taken in looking after international students and helping them to adjust to the Australian way of life. Australia has a low crime rate and strict gun control laws providing a safe environment.
People from about 200 countries have migrated to Australia, making Australia one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. The multicultural nature of Australian society means international students are readily accepted by other students, and teachers are experienced in teaching classes to students from many countries.
7. Cost of living: In Australia, a student gets value for money in terms of cost of living. The conversion factor is cheaper compared to the UK or US.
8. Job opportunities: The country boasts a strong economy, low unemployment, and high salaries. With a population of more than 25 million unemployment is low at 5%, Australia also offers some of the highest graduate salaries in the world. The Australian economy is dominated by the services sector, followed by industry and agriculture. Tourism is also big business, especially in big towns and cities. Your chances of finding a graduate job are higher in metropolitan cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. If you possess the right skills and qualifications your chances of securing work are good.
Graduates at all levels generally enjoy a low unemployment rate and have better labour market outcomes and salaries than non-graduates. Recent growth industries include construction, education, engineering, healthcare, mining and energy, science and technology.
For up-to-date labour market information see the Australian Government Department of Employment – Australian Labour Market Update.
9. Possibility of more scholarships: Australia being comparatively new in terms of attracting foreign students offers more scholarship opportunities compared to the United States or the UK. It, however, needs to be kept in mind that Australia is a less populated yet vast country which can fit in employment opportunities at a rate faster than any other part of the world.
10. More research opportunities: Australia offers research opportunities to eligible professionals willing to enhance their career. The biggest advantage is Australia offers country-based research that is spread all over the continent. Selection for these highly regarded research opportunities are based on merit and is highly competitive, and a proven track record of academic excellence is a pre-requisite.
Why choose Australia?
Australia, one of the most fascinating and highly developed, is the sixth largest country in the world. Endowed with astounding beaches, plenty of wildlife, natural wonders and cosmopolitan conurbations, the country offers some unique experiences that are hard to find somewhere else.
Australia is a dynamic, vibrant country with energetic, friendly people. Multicultural Australia is English-speaking and a safe and friendly society in which students can learn and travel freely. Australia offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. It provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently. Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Additionally, they are readily accepted for postgraduate study at leading international universities.
Australia has also been popular study destination for international students. It has eight of the top 100 universities in the world that offer more than 22000 courses across 1100 institutions. The country also boasts five of the 30 best student cities in the world, which includes Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. The country has much to offer in terms of education and its educational system is of top quality covering courses that are in sync with the requirements of industry and job market.
The country opens door to many state of art educational courses that allure many international students, especially from India to move towards the Australian continent. Students who intend to pursue higher education in Australia need to apply for an Australian student visa online or in person at embassy under the Visa subclass 500.
Requirements to obtain Australian subclass 500 visa
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- Genuine temporary entrant criteria: The new simplified student visa framework strongly focuses on authenticity of student to make sure whether intention of candidate to stay in Australia is for study purpose or temporarily purpose. The requirement demands student immigration history and circumstances in home country.
- Financial status: Applicants of student visa must have sufficient funds to cover their course fee and living expenses. The Department of immigration and border protection has the complete right to ask for evidence candidate’s financial status and English language skills.
- Certificate of enrolment in registered course of study: For a valid student visa, a certificate of enrolment provided from a registered education provider in Australia is mandatory.
- English language mandatory: Candidates with lower immigration risk may not be required to provide evidence of English language capabilities if they meet the requirements of education provider. However the ones with higher education risks are required to provide documentary evidence of their English language fluency under an acceptable test with their visa application.
- Welfare arrangements for students younger than 18 years of age: If the applicants are under the age of 18 years, they need to provide all the evidence of their welfare arrangements in Australia.
- Health and character requirement: Students applying for visa are required to provide proof of being of good character and undergo certain health examinations to fulfill some requirements of the application. They must also obtain overseas health cover (OSHO) to get visa granted.
Candidates are required to submit appropriate character and police certificates with the application.
Education System
The Australian education system provides primary, secondary and tertiary education.
School education (Primary and Secondary): School education is similar across all of Australia with only minor variations between states and territories. School education (primary and secondary) is compulsory between the ages of six and sixteen (Year 1 to Year 9 or 10). School education is 13 years and divided into:
- Primary school – Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7.
- Secondary school – Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10.
- Senior secondary school – Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.
Tertiary education: Tertiary education includes both higher education (including universities) and vocational education and training (VET).
Language of instruction: English is the official language of Australia and the main language of instruction in the education system. Many schools offer bilingual programs or programs in other languages.
Australian Qualifications Framework: The Australian education system is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The AQF was established in 1995 and is a national policy that covers qualifications from the tertiary education sector (higher education and vocational education and training) in addition to the school-leaving certificate; the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.
The AQF has 10 levels and links school, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system. This allows you to move easily from one level of study to the next, and from one institution to another, as long as you satisfy student visa requirements. It allows for choice and flexibility in career planning. All qualifications in the AQF help prepare you for both further study and your working life.
If you are studying an AQF qualification, you can be sure that your institution is Government-authorized and nationally accredited, and that your degree or other AQF qualification will be genuine.
Australian institutions are linked across the country and across the world, which makes it easy to move throughout the education system between courses or institutions and formal agreement and recognition frameworks mean every step of the path will contribute to your future no matter what your study or career goals.
Scholarships: There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia. They are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions, and a number of other public and private organisations.
The major scholarships programs available for international students are Australia Awards, Destination Australia, Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP), and Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship.
Courses: Studies in Australia has courses spanning 29 study areas, including accounting, business and management, and engineering and languages.
Whether you’re looking to take up an undergraduate degree, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS program) or you’re a graduate seeking a postgraduate degree, we have everything you need. Parents can also use the search tool to access high school programs in Australia.
The courses available are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). They include high school programs, English language courses, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) courses, and undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Educational Institutions
The Australian universities location map shows university campuses across major Australian locations. Most universities have more than one campus and are located across multiple states and territories, providing you with a choice of where in Australia you would like to study. Please find below the list of universities and other educational institutions we represent.
- ATMC + Federation University
- ATMC + Charles Darwin University
- ATMC + University of Sunshine Coast
- Southern Cross University
- Strathfield College
- Australian Institute of Higher Education(AIH)
- Acumen Education
- Wentworth Institute
- Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT)
- ICMS
- International Institute of Business & Technology
- University Of Tasmania
- Navitas
- MEGA