Australia is a modern, democratic country with great healthcare, excellent educational institutions and a geography that’s like no place else on earth.

The education system of Australia is brilliant in all sorts of ways and ranked as best globally. The programs are designed to meet the demands of the market and the hands-on learning technique help students to be professionally ready.

 

Here’s why Studying in Australia is a great choice:

• → Australia is home to as many as 1,100 institutions with over 22,000 courses to choose from.
• → The institutes have an international outlook and curriculum.
• → All campuses provide all contemporary facilities with extensive focus on student support services.
• → According to QS world University Ranking, Australian universities are rated amongst the best in the world, with 8 of them ranked in the Top 100.
• → Most universities are located in capital cities that rank in the top 30 most liveable cities for students.
• → Australian Universities foster independent learners and prepare students for the real workplace.
• → Being a culturally diverse country, students get exposed to diverse cultures and work ethics, helping them to broaden their perspective and improve interpersonal skills.

 

A huge number of international students choose Australia each year as their study destination, owing to its welcoming environment.

With marked excellence in quality education and home to group of 8 leading universities across the world, Australia has been amongst favorite study destinations for international students and students are no exception.

Rest assured, with a great education system in place, you can live, study and experience a culture with plenty of tourist attractions and well-equipped transportation facilities.

Intakes to Study in Australia:

Australian universities and colleges offer three Intakes - the main intakes are February and July and many universities offer October and November intakes as well.

Education and living in Australia is relatively expensive to standards, but isn’t as expensive as some of the other western countries. As an international student, with proper planning, you can live at an affordable cost in Australia. But you’ll be expected to pay for your tuition in advance for each study period.

The average tuition fee for international students ranges between AUD 14,000 to 50,000 per annum, depending on the course and institute you chose to study. The average living cost in Australia for an individual can range up to AUD 21,041 + 2,000 (traveling expense * subject to change).

 

Here are some examples of course costs, listed in AUD:

• → School – up to AU$ 30,000 per year.
• → English language studies – around AU$ 3,800 per week depending on course length.
• → Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) – AU$ 4,000 to AU$ 22,000.
• → Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – AU$ 15,000 to AU$ 33,000*
• → Postgraduate Master’s Degree – AU$ 20,000 to AU$ 37,000*
• → Doctoral Degree – AU$ 14,000 to AU$ 37,000*

* Note: this doesn’t include high-value courses like veterinary or medical.

We know that tertiary study in Australia can be expensive, but many institutions recognise this and provide scholarships to honour your commitment to your studies.

Australian universities offer numerous scholarships for international students at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels. students can apply for University specific scholarships which are generally merit based. The scholarships range from 10% to 100% based on student’s academic performance.

Over $200,000,000 is spent annually on international scholarships by the Government.

These scholarships are specifically designed to ease some of the burden for high-achieving and disadvantaged students, so you can concentrate on achieving the best possible results without being concerned about money.

Australia has a special health insurance coverage for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). And it is important that international students purchase their Australian international student health insurance prior to departing their home country.

All international students who are moving to Australia for studies must have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The health cover must be valid and active throughout their stay in Australia. If your family members are accompanying you, they should have a health cover too.

Why need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC):

OSHC is one of the prerequisites to apply for the student visa. It is one of the documents you enclose while applying for the student visa. Apart from the fact it is mandatory, OSHC is very beneficial as it covers a wide range of medical expenses. When you complete your application, you will be asked to provide proof of payment as well as confirmation that your OSHC coverage begins when you arrive in Australia.

Healthcare system is very robust in Australia and it is costly also. Therefore purchasing OSHC is a smart financial decision. There are multiple players who provide this health insurance and it normally costs between $450 – $600 based on the plan you opt for.

Australian government offers international students, immense opportunities to work in Australia after they complete their education in Australia. The average working hours in Australia are 38 per week, Monday to Friday and a full-time employee is entitled to four weeks annual leave as well as public holidays.

Post Study Work Permit (PSW) in Australia

On completing, minimum two years of program in Australia, students can apply for 2 to 4 years of post-study work permit. The duration of your PSW will depend on the course you select. Also, studying in certain regional areas, international students may have the opportunity to extend their PSW by 1 or 2 years more.