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Why Study in Australia?

After the U.K. and the U.S., Australia is the 3rd most popular study destination in the world for international students. Australia has several top-ranked universities; and since their higher education is based on the British model, you can rest assured that you’ll receive world-class training in your chosen study field. Additionally, universities feature some of the most cutting-edge student facilities and all of them collaborate with well-known research centres around the country and around the world.

In Australia, you can find a highly cosmopolitan environment in universities and throughout all major cities. You may be more intrigued to find that, since everything is international in Australia, there is also a global influence on the cuisine and restaurants.

10 reasons to study in Australia

Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million? This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! In fact, with over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia sits above the likes of Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, ranking eighth in the Universitas 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems.

These are strong academic credentials, but our institutions are just as highly rated as the cities that house them around the country. Australia has five of the 30 best cities in the world for students based on student mix, affordability, quality of life, and employer activity – all important elements for students when choosing the best study destination. And with more than A$200 million provided by the Australian Government each year in international scholarships, we’re making it easier for you to come and experience the difference an Australian education can make to your future career opportunities.

Do you have a specific study area of interest? There is every chance Australia has you covered, with at least one Australian university in the top 50 worldwide across the study areas of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Life & Agricultural Sciences, Clinical Medicine & Pharmacy, and Physics.

Given this impressive education pedigree, it’s not surprising there are now more than 2.5 million former international students who have gone on to make a difference after studying in Australia. Some of these students are among the world’s finest minds. In fact, Australia has produced 15 Nobel prize laureates and every day over 1 billion people around the world rely on Australian discoveries and innovations – including penicillin, IVF, ultrasound, Wi-Fi, the Bionic Ear, cervical cancer vaccine and Black Box Flight Recorders – to make their lives, and the lives of others, better.

Practical Information

How to apply to universities in Australia

You have two methods for applying to a university in Australia:

1.You can apply online, directly for the university study programme, by downloading the application form and submitting all required documents.

If your application is successful, you will receive a ‘Letter of Offer’. To confirm your application, you must reply to this letter by signing and sending an acceptance of the offer.

2. You can also apply on a special website dedicated to higher education studies in Australia. Each programme has an application section where you can find all the requirements for applying.

Make sure you qualify for an Australian university

Take Preparation Courses: These kinds of courses enable degree-seeking students to get an extra educational boost just before they start their Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree programme. Try a pre-M.B.A., pre-Law, or pre-Medicine programme, as well as any other foundation or preparation courses that will allow you to study in the degree programme of your choice.

Improve your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a degree programme in Australia, you will sometimes need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require.

English-language tests

There are over 60,000 English-taught programmes in Australia.

Universities in Australia will want to see proof that you have good English-language skills, so that you can easily succeed in their courses. All Australian universities accept these official English exams:

IELTS
TOEFL
C1 Advanced

What is it like to study in Australia

Australian universities have a long history of welcoming international students and helping them adjust to a new university system. Universities help students arrange accommodation, organise special student orientation weeks, and provide several other student services throughout the year.

University education in Australia is mostly focused using problem-based learning, helping you become an independent learner.

Successful completing a course usually depends on whether you pass a mid or final exam. University classes are usually flexible and you can mostly choose how much effort to put in and how to approach learning.

Living

Living in Australia

Living in Australia will be a new experience, but there are support services in your institution as well as from other organisations to help make adjusting to life in Australia easier.

Australia is among the happiest countries in the world (World Happiness Report 2017) and we have four of the 30 best cities in the world for students (QS Top University Rankings 2017), you are sure to enjoy your time here.

No matter what type of study you are doing in Australia, whether you are here for a few months or a few years, some research and planning will help you have a safe and rewarding study experience. Important considerations and planning includes:

Planning your departure.
Arriving in Australia.
Accessing support services.
Remaining visa compliant.
Working while you study.
Living costs and finding accommodation.
Health and safety.

Tuition fees in Australia

Tuition fees charged by Australian universities are some of the highest in the world. The average tuition fee for one year is 27,000 AUD.

For a Bachelor’s degree, tuition fees range between 15,000 and 33,000 AUD/year, while for a Master’s and Ph.D., fees are between 14,000 and 37,000 AUD/year.

Accommodation costs

On-campus accommodation is the cheapest housing option for students, charging around 400 AUD /month.

If you’d like to rent an apartment, a one-bedroom apartment will cost anywhere from 1,200 AUD (outside the city centre) to 1750 AUD (in the city centre).

Healthcare

As an international student in Australia, you will have to arrange health insurance before your departure. Apply for the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which provides medical and hospital insurance in Australia.

Sometimes, your chosen university can arrange for your OSHC coverage on your behalf.

Food costs

Supermarkets in Australia don’t have expensive prices; your monthly groceries can typically be around 320 AUD/month.

If you want to dine out, you should expect around 18 AUD for a meal at a casual restaurant.

Overall, you should expect living costs to start at a minimum of 1,200 AUD/ month in smaller cities and at around 1,500 AUD/month in bigger cities.

About

About Australia

Australia offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from.

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).

Regardless of what you are studying or how long you are studying for, Australia’s laws promote quality education and protection for international students.

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000(opens in a new window) and the National Code of Practice(opens in a new window) for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (National Code) provide nationally consistent standards for providers of education and training for international students.

As an international student on a student visa, you must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the institution at which you study meet the high standards expected by international students. You can search for courses and institutions here on the Study in Australia website.

Along with the ESOS Act and National Code, there are also regulatory and quality assurance organisations for higher education and VET institutions. These government organisations are responsible for registration/re-registration of institutions and accreditation/re-accreditation of courses. These organisations are:

Higher education - Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)(opens in a new window)
VET - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)(opens in a new window)

So no matter the type of course you want to study, how long you want to study for or where you want to study, you can be assured that in Australia you will have a high quality and rewarding study experience.

Institutes

Listed Institutes in Australia

Adelaide (6)

Albany (1)

Albury (2)

Alice Springs (1)

Armidale (1)

Ballarat (2)

Batemans Bay (1)

Bathurst (1)

Bega (1)

Bentley (1)

Brisbane (11)

Bunbury (1)

Bundaberg (1)

Burnie (1)

Cairns (2)

Campbelltown (1)

Canberra (4)

Caulfield North (1)

Coffs Harbour (1)

Darwin (1)

Dubbo (1)

Fremantle (1)

Geelong (1)

Gladstone (1)

Gold Coast (2)

Hobart (1)

Ipswich (1)

Joondalup (1)

Kalgoorlie (1)

Kensington (1)

Launceston (1)

Lismore (1)

Lugarno (1)

Mackay (2)

Melbourne (16)

Moss Vale (1)

Mount Isa (1)

Newcastle (1)

Noosa Heads (1)

Nowra (1)

Orange (1)

Paddington (1)

Paramatta (1)

Penrith (1)

Perth (5)

Port Macquarie (1)

Rockhampton (1)

St Albans (1)

South Perth (1)

Springfield Central (1)

Sydney (16)

Toowoomba (1)

Townsville (2)

Wagga Wagga (1)

Warrnambool (1)

Wollongong (1)

Student VISA

Student visa for Australia

All visa applications by international students and education agents are processed online by creating an account on ImmiAccount(opens in a new window).

Student visa (Subclass 500)

All of the following types of study are included on this visa. For more information about student visas, visit Department of Home Affairs:

independent ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students)
schools (primary and secondary)
secondary school exchange program
vocational education and training (VET)
higher education
postgraduate research
non-award courses
international students sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs or Defence.

Work permit

Working in Australia

Work while you study

Working while you study in Australia can help complement your study and living experience. There are a number of reasons you might want to undertake part time work while studying in Australia, including assisting with living expenses and gaining work experience in your study area.

Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours every two weeks while your course is in session, and unrestricted hours during any scheduled course break, but before you undertake any paid work you need to make sure your visa allows you to work. Find out more at the Department of Home Affairs(opens in a new window) website.

Paid work

Australia has a wide range of industries and many have part time employment opportunities, including:

Retail - supermarkets, department and clothing stores.
Hospitality - cafes, bars and restaurants.
Tourism - hotels and motels.
Agricultural - farming and fruit-picking.
Sales and telemarketing.
Administration or Clerical roles.
Tutoring.

If you have existing qualifications and/or professional work experience, you may be able to secure casual or part time work in your field.

Internships

Paid or unpaid internships can be a great way to get exposure to the professional, financial and creative industries. Learn more about getting an internship on the Internships page in the Education System section of this website.

Volunteering

There are many charities and non-government organisations (NGOs) in Australia and they always need volunteers to help out. It can be a great way to meet friends, get some hands on work experience and give back to the community. To find out more about volunteering, start your search at: http://www.govolunteer.com.au/(opens in a new window)

Your rights

Everyone working in Australia, including international students or those on working holiday visas, have basic rights at work. These rights protect entitlement to:

A minimum wage and superannuation.
Challenge of unfair dismissal from the job
Leave, breaks and rest periods.
A healthy and safe work environment.

If you’re a temporary resident working in Australia your employer has to pay super for you if you are eligible.

When you leave Australia, you can claim your super as a departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP) if you meet all the requirements. To find out more about super for temporary residents visit the Australian Taxation Office (opens in a new window)website.

In Australia, employers (your boss) must also do all they can to make sure your job does not hurt you or make you sick. This law is called work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS).

The law also says your boss must have insurance for you in case you are hurt at work. This is called workers’ compensation. If you are hurt or get sick at work, the insurance may pay for your medical treatment and for your wages until you can work again.

This covers all workers in Australia, even if you are on a temporary visa. Visit Safe Work Australia(opens in a new window) for more information or to download(opens in a new window) the latest checklist.

You will also need to get a tax file number to work in Australia. Visit the Australian Taxation Office(opens in a new window) website to find out more information on getting a tax file number, as well as information about paying taxes in Australia.

Finding Work

There are plenty of ways to find work that suits you, including:

Newspapers and online job sites.
Some institutions provide job notice-boards on campus and online. Contact your institution’s international student support staff to find out what options your institution offers.
Register your details at a recruitment firm; many of them help place people in casual or short-term work.

Scholarship

Scholarships in Australia

The majority of international students in Australia pay full fees for their studies, However, there are a number of scholarships available to assist students with the cost of their education.

A scholarship may cover the full cost or a portion of your tuition fees or cover other costs such as accommodation or living expenses.

The scholarship search allows you to view a range of scholarship available to international students. It is important to read through eligibility criteria carefully to make sure you include everything that is required — you may need to supply supporting documents, such as academic transcripts or a personal statement.

Some scholarships are automatically awarded to students based on their academic results and do not require students to fill out an application. While it is a good idea to apply for scholarships, you should not rest all your hopes on receiving a scholarship, keeping in mind that most international student scholarships are based on academic merit and are very competitive.