The 3rd most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world.
Many international students choose to study in Australia because of the friendly natives, cultural diversity and high-quality education.
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.
The Australian government is investing approximately $200,000,000 per annum purely on international scholarships.
7 of the Top 100 Universities in the World are in Australia.
Awarded courses vary considerably with the higher education sector in the form of entry requirements, duration and method of assessment. The following awards are offered by Australian Universities:
Doctoral Degree
Master’s Degree Coursework / taught programme
Master by Research Degree
Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree
TAFE Certificate III & IV
Diploma / Advanced Diploma
There are 41 Universities in Australia ranging in size from around 3,000 to 50,000 students, 39 of these universities are government run.
Undergraduate: A$ 20,000 – A$ 30,000
Postgraduate: A$ 22,000 – A$ 30,000
A$ 19,830 per year as per Australian High Commission
Documents needed for making an application to study in Australia for Indian students are:
Updated Resume
Statement of purpose
Attested copies of 10th, 12th and graduate marksheets
Passing certificates from 10th onwards
Two reference letters from colleges / employers
Passport copy or birth certificate
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score sheet.
A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling
Some courses such as Computing, and Engineering will require Mathematics and /or Science as pre-requisites
6.0 IELTS / 79 TOEFL / 50-58 PTE
A good academic record in bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is necessary.
Any work experience in the field will be helpful.
To study MBA in Australia some Universities may require students to have work experience along with their bachelor’s degree.
6.5 IELTS / 90 TOEFL / 59-64 PTE
Good academics
IELTS Score as suggested in the English language requirement
Finances to support education as per the living expenses guideline given under living expenses
Genuine Intentions to Study in Australia
Visa processing time for visa varies from 4 – 12 working weeks.