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Studying in Australia

It’s always a challenging decision while choosing to study abroad. It is hard to decide what and where to study abroad beside having an emotional dilemma for leaving family and friends behind in the home country. Australia boosts of being one of the friendliest nations when it comes to welcoming international students. International students are choosing to study in Australia because of its friendly, laid-back nature, excellent education system and high standard of living.

Major Reasons of choosing to study in Australia:

  • Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students.
  • The Australian degrees have a global recognition and graduates from Australia are highly sought after.
  • The living standard of Australia is amongst the highest while the living expenses and tuition costs are considerably lower in Australia.
  • International students are allowed to work up to 40 hrs per fortnight during study period while they can work unlimited hours during study breaks.
  • Australia boosts of having diversity of education.
  • Australians speak English, which makes it easy for most international students to understand and be understood.
  • Australia is popular for its most vibrant cities where students gain a lifetime experiences beside their regular studies.
Australia

Australian Education System

The Australian Education System is considered one of the best education systems in the world. It enjoys high standards, a comprehensive curriculum, and highly qualified teachers.

Australia’s four stage education system

  • Early Childhood Education (ages four to five)
  • Primary School Education (ages six to 11)
  • Secondary School Education (ages 12 to 18)
  • Higher Education in Australia

The higher education in Australia also known as the tertiary education, it is divided into two sectors; vocational education and training (VET), which is registered and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Agency (ASQA), and universities which are registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is education and training that focuses on providing skills or work. The primary goal of VET is to provide students with the practical skills and experiences to perform tasks effectively and safely across a wide range of employment fields.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is education and training that focuses on providing skills or work. The primary goal of VET is to provide students with the practical skills and experiences to perform tasks effectively and safely across a wide range of employment fields.

VET courses are primarily offered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These can include Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and private colleges. Some universities may also offer VET courses in addition to higher education courses.

The VET sector includes the following types of qualifications:

  • Certificate I to IV
  • Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma
  • English Language Courses

VET courses at the Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level can provide students with a pathway into the higher education sector. In addition to helping students meet entry requirements, VET courses can also provide credit towards some higher education courses.

VET courses at the Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level can provide students with a pathway into the higher education sector. In addition to helping students meet entry requirements, VET courses can also provide credit towards some higher education courses.

Undergraduate study

At the undergraduate university level, student’s study for a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor degree (honours) as initial preparation for a professional career of their choice. Bachelor Degree involves a minimum of three years’ full-time study while Honours may require an optional additional year of study (usually research based). Entry requirement normally requires a completion of Year 12 or equivalent, a diploma or Advanced Diploma from the VET Sector.

The average cost of bachelor degree is AUD $15,000 to $33,000 per year.

Postgraduate study

Australia has built a strong reputation for excellence and quality across its higher education and training programs. Postgraduate courses are offered by universities and private colleges. Some fields are only offered by universities, such as medicine and architecture. The main types of postgraduate qualifications offered by most higher education institutions are Graduate Certificate/ Diploma, Masters Degree (Coursework), Masters Degree (Research), Masters Degree (Extended) and Doctoral Degree.

The average tuition costs ranges from AUD$20,000 to $37,000 per year.

Student Visa

All international students wishing to study at any level of education in Australia must apply and hold the Sub-class 500 Student visa over the duration of their studies. This visa lets the student to stay up to 5 Years and in line with the length of course enrolment. With this visa student can participate in an eligible course of study, bring family members to Australia and work up to 40 hours over the period of 2 weeks during study period.

Common Criteria

All student must be enrolled in an eligible program of study i.e., must have a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) and students are required to be “GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANTS”. Student must have a genuine intention of completing their course of study and using the knowledge and skills gained in Australia at their home country and any other countries. Student must provide a personal statement addressing the GTE requirement. The evidence and information in the GTE statement must include the student’s previous study history, reasons if any in the previous study, current employment details, ties to home country (financial, family and social ties), economic situation in home country, and employment opportunities in home or any other third countries. Department officers usually adopt a holistic approach and assess all factors relevant to an assessment of whether a student is a ‘genuine student’.

Financial Requirement

  • As part of the GTE requirement, student might be required to show evidence of financial capacity and they must provide evidence that either they have access to or directly hold sufficient funds. The evidence might include:

    • Deposits of money from a financial institution
    • Government loans or loans from a financial institution
    • Scholarships or similar financial support

  • Student must show proof of having enough money to cover the costs and expenses of their travel and stay in Australia. They must have enough money to pay for:

    • The travel cost (AUD 2000 for each applicant)
    • 12 months of the course fees
    • 12 months of living costs for the student and family members who come with the student
    The 12 months living costs are:
    • For students or guardians – AUD$ 21,041
    • For Partners coming with the student – AUD$ 7,362
    • For a child coming with the student – AUD$ 3,152

  • There is no restriction on who can provide financial support (it can either be your parents, relatives etc.). However, certain rules, general principles and understandings may apply to limit exactly who can provide such financial support.

  • Alternatively, student can provide evidence their parents or their partner had a personal annual income of at least AUD 62,222 in the 12 months immediately before they apply. If they bring family members, they must demonstrate their parents’ or partners’ income is at least AUD 72,592.

After Study Completion:

Students who can provide evidence of a minimum standard of English and have completed a qualification that supports a skills assessment for any occupation on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List are entitled to an 18 months temporary graduate visa with full work and study rights.

Note: Temporarily, all VET graduates are entitled for the temporary graduate visa for up to 24 months.

Student who have completed a qualification at the AQF 7 level (or above) are automatically entitled to a temporary graduate visa which can be granted for a duration between 2 – 4 years with full work and study rights. This graduate visa stream does not require a skills assessment but students have to provide evidence of a minimum standard of English language capacity.

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