Study in Australia

Why Study in Australia? Australia is a global education powerhouse with fantastic long-term opportunities. The infrastructure, facilities, teaching and networking experience in Australia is second to none. This is why studying in Australia has become popular. Moreover, the Australian government has been heavily involved in building a ‘truly internationalised’ education system that is driven by research to address the challenges of the future. Almost $200,000,000 per annum is invested by the Australian government purely on international scholarships. Additionally, the diverse range of courses offered by Australian Universities has resulted in Australia being the 3^rd most popular destination for international students.

• 2 years of Post Study Work Visa upon completion of 2 years of continuous degree.
• Opportunity to apply for Permanent Residence for 5 years is available. 
• Large land area, sixth largest country in the world and has the lowest population density per square kilometer.
• Second most popular country for students after USA and UK.
• Good part time job opportunities are available. Student can work 40 hours per fortnight.
• No GRE/GMAT is required in most of the universities.
• No LOR or academic transcripts are required for applying to Australian Universities.
• MBA for fresher is available.
• Out of 42 universities, only 8 Australian universities have an application fee.
• IELTS, TOEFL, PTE & CAE scores are acceptable.
• As per the QS World Universities Ranking 2015-16, 7 out of 100 top universities in the world are Australian.
• As per the QS World Livable Cities Ranking 2015-16, 5 out of 30 best student cities in the world are in Australia. 
• Melbourne comes 2nd whereas Sydney stands 4th. 
• Standard of living & cost is viable.
• High visa success rate under SVP for quality profiles.
• Australian universities feature in the top 50 ranked universities in the world in the study areas like Arts &Humanities, Health, Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
• Safe learning environment.
• Multicultural society.
• Relatively warm climate.

Top Universities in Australia: This has become evident over recent years through the discoveries and innovations that have emerged out of Australia including Wi-Fi, Ultrasound Technologies and Bionic Ear.

A good Australian university has a comparative advantage in the following areas of study: Arts and Humanities, Clinical and Digital Health Services, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
List of Universities in the Australia

• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
• Central Queensland University
• Griffith University
• RMIT University
• The Australian National University (ANU)
• University of Canberra
• University of Melbourne
• University of Queensland
• University of Tasmania
• University of Wollongong

Education Cost: Education cost in AustraliaBeing familiar with education costs in Australia is important, if you are considering Australia as your overseas studying destination. Cost of higher education in Australia is quite affordable as compared to the cost of studying abroad in the UK or the US Let’s find out.
Tuition Fee (AUD $)The first factor to consider among education costs in Australia is the average tuition fees. This ranges from $25,000 – $38,000.

Accommodation (AUD $)

• Hostels and Guesthouses – $80 to $135 per week
• Shared Rental – $70 to $250 per week
• On campus – $80 to $250 per week
• Home-stay – $110 to $270 per week
• Rental – $100 to $400 per week
• Boarding Schools – $10,000 to $20,000 a year

Other Living Expenses (AUD$)

• Groceries and eating out – $80 to $200 per week
• Gas and electricity – $60 to $100 per week
• Phone and Internet – $20 to $50 per week
• Public transport – $10 to $50 per week
• Car (after purchase) – $150 to $250 per week
• Entertainment – $50 to $100 per week

Minimum cost of living:

• Average Total – AUD$18,610 /-per annum

Admission Process to Study in Australia: 

• Profiling: We make an assessment of your academic qualifications, work experience, financial status, career goals as well as life interests and aspirations.
• Standardised Tests: We evaluate the requirement of any standardised tests you may need to take or review results that has been already obtained.
• University & Course Selection: Together, we shortlist potential universities and courses that match your profile.Document Editing We edit the essays, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation and Resume, which have been written by you.
• Application Review and Submission: The completed application forms are reviewed before they are submitted to your final choice of universities.
• Interview Preparation: We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the chosen universities.
• Visa Counselling: We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the High Commissions or Embassies, as well as the collation and review of relevant documentation for submission of the visa application.
• Pre-Departure Information: We deliver comprehensive information about the country of choice to ensure that you are completely prepared for life at an overseas university.

Documents required for Australia:

• Attested copies of X, XII & Graduate Degree (if applicable)
• Mark Sheets including Backlogs (Re-sits)
• Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
• Standardised Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE (where necessary for the programme)
• Two academic references
• Two references from employers (where applicable)
• Passport sized photographs
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Resume/CV
• Draft for application fees, if applicable
• Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture Courses)Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities

Note: Documents required for individual universities and individual courses in Australia may vary.