Education In Australia

Australia is getting popular destination, gaining more prominence as a study abroad destination for Indian students. , the Australian courses and qualifications are globally recognised. This country is cheaper as compared to many other popular study destinations. Australia has now emerged as a globally renowned destination for studies..

Undergraduate Degree

In Australia Undergraduate study has duration of three years. After completion of undergraduate degree students are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree.Bachelor Degree (Honours) may be completed as an optional, additional year of study following the three-year degree; or it may be awarded for academic achievement in degrees of four or more years.

Australian universities also offer Undergraduate diplomas and Associate Diplomas.For admission to undergraduate study, students needs to complete an Australian Secondary School Certificate of Education (Year 12), the overseas equivalent, or a diploma or advanced diploma from the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Some undergraduate courses specify 'pre-requisite subjects', which implies that students must have passed that particular subject as part of their entry qualification. Courses like fashion designing or Fine arts may require the students to submit their portfolios.

Postgraduate Degree

Postgraduate courses can be categorized in the following :

Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma courses are generally designed for specific vocational purposes. They may either broaden the skills already pursued in the undergraduate level or teach skills in an entirely new professional area. The duration of study is normally six months of full-time study for the Graduate Certificate and twelve months of full-time study for the Graduate Diploma.

Masters Degree is of two years after a Bachelors Degree, or one year of study after a Bachelor Honours Degree. The Masters Degree course may be offered as :

• Coursework consists of coursework, project work and research in varying combinations.

• Research consists of at least two-thirds research with a substantial thesis.
  Professional Masters which may consist of a work-based project.

Admission to such courses requires a relevant qualification and professional experience.

Most Australian universities accept the Indian graduation system of three years for entry into postgraduate courses. However, some courses and universities may require a qualification equivalent to Australian Bachelor (Honours) Degree, which requires 16 years of formal education, which would mean another year after graduation or a four-year degree course like B.E., B.Tech or other equivalent courses.

Doctoral Degree courses are usually offered in two formats :

• Research Doctorate which mainly consists of supervised research.

• Professional Doctorate which consists of varying combination of coursework and research.

Entry to doctoral degrees program requires a research or part-research Masters Degree or a Bachelor Honours Degree.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Few courses are offered in Australia through the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. These are of a wide range and are recognised almost everywhere. The VET sector is divided into two sections: a nationally recognized government system of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and private providers. VET offers certificates, advanced certificates, associate diplomas and diplomas.

Technical and further education (TAFE)

The Technical and Further Education (TAFE) sector is the largest tertiary education and training sector in Australia. It offers an extensive range of courses that cover a wide range of subject areas like business management, hospitality and tourism, aviation maintenance etc and provide practical skills and training for a huge variety of career possibilities.

English Language Studies

Australia offers reputed and high-quality English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). The National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) works to maintain the high standard of Australia’s ELICOS courses.A range of courses is offered including General English, English for Special Purposes and Examination Preparation. Many universities and TAFE institutes have ELICOS centers attached to their campus.

MBA Programs

Australia is becoming a popular destination for pursuing MBA. Some most popular business schools in Australia are :

• Melbourne Business School

• Macquarie University

• Monash Mount Eliza Business School

• University of Queensland

• University of Adelaide

• RMIT

• Curtin University of Technology

• University of Australia.

Foundation Studies

Foundation courses help international students gain entry to undergraduate study at Australian universities as most universities allocate a provisional place in an undergraduate course for a student who achieves the prescribed grades. These courses are usually of one-year duration.

Contacts Details :
Australia High Commission India
High Commission Address :
1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
Phone : 4139 9900
Fax : 4149 4490
Website : http://www.ausgovindia.com/

Tuition & Living Costs

Average Tuition Costs

Although the tuition fees vary from one university to another, a rough estimate of the cost involved for studying in an Australian institute may be as mentioned below :

Living Costs

As compared to the UK or the US, living costs is much cheaper in Australia. Living costs can sum upto A$12,000 per year wgich includes food, clothing, entertainment, transport, travel, telephone calls and other costs.

Australia High Commission India

High Commission Address :
1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri

Phone : 4139 9900
Fax : 4149 4490

Website : http://www.ausgovindia.com/

Scholarships available for international students wish to study in Australia. Students can log on to:- www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/CourseSearch/ScholarshipSearch.htm

AUSTRALIA : A Study Destination Par Excellence

How To Apply Once you have chosen your course and university, you can get your application forms in any one of the following ways :

1. Via email : One can request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on their website, which can be submitted online.

2. Download from the university website : Many universities have provides Download Application Forms option on their respective websites.

3. Getting applications from University Representatives : One can also get the application forms from many authorized representatives of Australian Universities across the country.

4. You can also get in touch with the Australian Embassy and ask them to send you information about the university you wish to pursie education from.
   Documents required for application

For Undergraduate courses students will be required to sumbit their academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and a proof of their proficiency in English Language. The TOEFL or IELTS score is a testimony of a student’s proficiency in the language.

A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows the applicant well professionally or has taught him in a subject that is related to the course he is applying to. Ideally, it should list his positive and negative qualities strength & other such information . For Post Grad. students will be required to sumbit their academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and a proof of their proficiency in English Language, as in a TOEFL / IELTS tests. In addition, certain postgraduate courses like MBA may require GMAT score of the applicant. Work experience of the applicant is also a pre-requisite for certain courses like the MBA or other vocational courses. Students applying for a post graduate research program require to submit their detailed research proposal.

On successful application, students are issued an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). A student must have an eCoE to apply for his student visa. In some instances, a student will be requested to undergo a pre-visa assessment before eCoE is issued.

Immigration

Applying for a student visa

Anyone who wishes to study in Australia will need a student visa to stay and study in Australia.

Student visa requirements

Before you apply for an Australian course you should contact the Australian embassy to find out if you will be eligible for a student visa, how to make your application, and what your document requirements will be.

There are different visa requirements depending on :

What type of study a student is enrolled in?

Student visas are divided into seven subclasses that depend on the type of study a student has enrolled in.

When applying for a student visa, a student should carefully check the country assessment level for his country of origin. The visa assessment levels range from one to five, and depend on where the passport was issued, and on the visa subclass.

There are numerous general requirements that students must meet in order to be eligible for a student visa. These include :

• Evidence of Enrollment

• Financial Ability

• English Proficiency

• Health Insuranc

• Normally a time-period of four to six weeks is required for processing the visa applications.

For queries regarding application etc, you can log on to www.immi.gov.au/students/

Working in Australia

All student visas for Australia are initially granted with a ‘no work’ condition. However, once students start their studies, they can apply for permission to work. The permission can either be sought online or in person to closest immigration office of the student. There are, however, restrictions on how many hours a student can work in a week. Once you have permission to work you will also need to get an Australian tax file number before you start work.

International students at the higher education level can work up to 20 hours a week during course time and full time during vacation periods.

Accommodation

Student can choose university accommodation or homestay, to self-catered apartments or share houses, there’s an option to suit every personality and budget.

Universities, TAFE institutes and other large education providers have accommodation services to provide information and advice about the different accommodation options and costs, and to help students find appropriate accommodation to suit their needs.

Homestay or Farmstay : Homestay (in city areas) and farmstay (in rural areas) accommodation gives international students the option of living with an Australian family in their home. Single or shared rooms may be available and cost will therefore vary according to the type of room. Meals are generally provided and included in the cost; however, self-catered homestay is also sometimes available.

University Accommodation

There are various types of accomodation available in the Australian universities.

University residential colleges : University residential colleges provide accommodation, all meals, cleaning and a wide range of support services for social and study needs. They are generally more expensive

University halls of residence : University halls of residence also offer accommodation but with fewer facilities , Self-catering facilities are provided, and some meals and cleaning services are usually included but students are generally able to be largely independent..

University Apartments : Some universities also offer apartments for rent either close to or on campus. This provides students with the security of university-based accommodation .

Hostels and Guesthouses : Hostel and guesthouse accommodation is available for both tertiary and non-tertiary students. Residents share kitchen and bathroom facilities and cook for themselves. This type of accommodation is cheaper

Share Accomodation : Share accommodation is when two or more people live together in a house or apartment and share the costs.

Rental Accomodation : Rental accommodation is the same as share accommodation except that it involves finding a house or apartment to rent, rather than moving into one that has already been rented and set up. Rental accommodation is rarely furnished so students will need to supply their own furniture and household goods. Rental agreements usually require payment of rent in advance, as well as a security payment called a ‘bond’ (usually one month’s rent) that is paid upfront.

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