Why choose the Australia as an international study destination
Australia Fast Facts:
Country name: Commonwealth of Australia
Area: 7,686,850 sq km (2,967,909 sq mi)
Population: 19,357,594
Capital city: Canberra
People: 92% Caucasian, 7% Asian, 1% aboriginal and other
Language: English: regional languages are also spoken in some areas
Religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, other Christian
Religion: mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel
Why study in Australia:
In Australia, you have the freedom to choose a path that suits your particular goals. There are thousands of courses on offer. Whichever course you choose, you’ll experience a unique kind of education. Studying in Australia promotes innovative, creative and independent thinking. You’ll learn to work as part of a team, to communicate effectively with others and to develop the practical skills and intellectual abilities you need for global success. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use your initiative. Your teachers will encourage you to think of original, practical solutions to real-world problems. Upon graduation, your qualification will make you highly sought after by Australian and international employers. The Australian education system has a strong international reputation and is known for its effective structure and innovative policy developments. Many other countries, eager to improve their own education systems, turn to Australia for advice. Australia is also one of the best places to live. It is a young, vibrant and friendly country in which students can live, learn and grow. So if you want a quality education and a good lifestyle, Australia’s the place to be.
Excellence
Australia has an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training.
Australian qualification, international recognition
Australian universities are widely known for the quality of their teaching and research. You’ll learn from teachers who are experts in their industries and who can provide you with a sound understanding of your chosen field. You’ll develop strong academic skills that can be applied to other areas and learn to think creatively and independently. Australia’s scientists and researchers have been responsible for major breakthroughs and technological advances around the world. Our best-known achievers have won international awards, including eight Nobel Prizes.
A place where work and study meet
Australia’s approach to vocational education and training leads the world in innovation and quality. You’ll have the opportunity to step outside the classroom and practice your skills in real and simulated workplaces. This will give you a genuine advantage over other graduates.
A great place to grow up
School students in Australia study under a national curriculum framework which ensures high academic standards in eight key learning areas, including English, mathematics, science and arts. Teachers are committed to encouraging childrens’ intellectual, personal and emotional growth..
Improve your English
Studying English in Australia will give you the opportunity to use and improve your English every day. Australian English language institutions have video facilities, libraries and computer-assisted learning to help you become a fluent English-speaker in no time. You’ll even be able to find a program to meet your specific needs. Australia is a technologically advanced society and you’ll study at an institution with great facilities. Australian classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and laptops are allowed in many lecture halls and classrooms
Quality assurance
Australia – a place where your quality of education is guaranteed
How can you be sure that the schools, universities and training institutions you’ll read about on this website will deliver on what they promise? Here’s how: Australia provides international students with the most rigorous consumer protection in the world. Period. In 2000, Australia introduced the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000. ESOS ensures that, in order to enroll international students, institutions must first meet requirements for registration. All institutions which meet registration requirements are listed on the publicly available Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). If an institution doesn’t meet stringent standards for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services, it isn’t registered. That means it can’t enroll international students. However, it’s important to note that if you come to Australia on a non-student visa, you won’t have this assurance.
Consumer protection
The ESOS legislation provides consumer protection. This means you will receive the tuition for which you have paid, and your fees are protected by law.
Course information
Institutions must ensure that the marketing materials (such as brochures and handbooks) they provide to international students are accurate and not misleading. Before issuing your proof of enrolment, the institution must first provide you with current and accurate information, such as:
*Requirements for acceptance into the course, including English language proficiency, previous work experience or educational qualifications necessary for admittance
*The course content, duration and the qualification it leads to;
*Modes of study and assessment methods
*The facilities, equipment, learning and library resources available.
*Indicative course-related fees, including advice on the potential for fees to change during your course
*Relevant information on living in Australia, including indicative costs of living and accommodation options.
Student support services
Institutions must support international students in adjusting to study and life in Australia, achieving their learning goals and satisfying the learning outcomes of their course. This includes providing information on arrival about:
*Student support services available to help facilitate a smooth transition to life in Australia
*Legal services
*Emergency and health services
*Facilities and resources
*Complaints and appeals processes
*Any student visa conditions relating to course progress and/or attendance as appropriate.
Throughout your course, institutions must help you access study support services and welfare-related services if you need them
Safe, multicultural society
Australia is a safe, friendly and harmonious country. When you arrive you may find yourself struck by the friendliness and hospitality of the people. Imagine: you’ve left your country behind, yet somehow, you’ve arrived home. Australia is a very safe country compared with almost anywhere in the world. Political unrest is limited in Australia, crime rates are low and strict gun control laws provide a safe environment. As one of the most multicultural countries in the world, Australia is accepting of all religions. Your right to practice your faith without persecution or discrimination is protected by law. You’ll find Australia to be very friendly and welcoming. Australians value the wealth of cultural diversity and social sophistication that international students bring to our campuses and communities. We take great care in looking after international students and helping them adjust to the Australian way of life. Australians are open, friendly people and you will receive a warm welcome. Many students living in Home stay situations experience Australian family life in a natural, friendly way and often they find themselves treated like a family member. Wherever you live – Home stay, boarding school, or campus accommodation – you will discover many opportunities to make lasting friendships.
Tuition fees
As an international student, you must pay your tuition fees up-front. Aside from tuition fees, some institutions may also charge for other student costs, such as library, laboratory or sports facility costs. Excursions, books and stationery are other costs to consider, and your course may also require specific essential materials, such as lab coats or photographic supplies. Your institution will provide you with information on how and when to pay your tuition fees.
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| Foundation Studies | A$9,000 to 14,000 a year | ||||||||
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| Certificates I – IV Diploma Advanced Diploma |
A$5,500 to 18,000 a year | ||||||||
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| Secondary school Primary and junior secondary schools |
A$6,000 to 13,000 a year A$5,000 to 11,000 a year |
| English language training | |
| varies significantly depending on the course duration or institution | A$3,500 to 13,500 |
Accommodation options and costs
From on-campus residences to shared Home stay with an Australian family, you’ll find room to grow in accommodation to suit your budget and needs. Your institution can give you advice on your accommodation options and understanding tenant and lease conditions. Temporary accommodation can be arranged for you before you leave home so that when you arrive you have some time to consider your long-term options.
Campus accommodation
| Accommodation options | Approximate cost |
| Home stay | A$110–270 a week |
| Home stay is a great way for younger international students to immerse themselves in Australian life, and benefit from the safety and supervision of adults. Meals are usually included in the cost, but self-catering Home stay is sometimes available. Single or shared rooms are available. Institutions maintain registers of families who board international students during the academic year. Institutions check that these families are reputable and offer accommodation at a reasonable standard. |
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| Hostels and guest houses : | A$80–135 a week |
| Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth Hostels Australia and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Students share kitchen and bathroom facilities. | |
| Shared accommodation Rental accommodation |
A$70–250 a week A$100–400 a week |
| Sharing off-campus accommodation is very popular with international students. You should look for advertisements on campus noticeboards and local newspapers. Expect that you will have to provide your own furniture. When renting a house, apartment or bed sitter, landlords require rent to be paid in advance, and will require a security bond equal to one months’ rent. |
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| Boarding schools | A$10,000–20,000 a year |
| Many private secondary schools provide accommodation, meals and laundry services for international students. Note: Tuition fees are in addition to the boarding fees. |
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| A$80–250 per week | |
| Most universities and some vocational institutions offer a variety of accommodation on or near campus, such as apartments, residential colleges or halls of residence. The cost varies on the type of accommodation. Residential colleges are slightly more expensive and provide accommodation with meals. They may also have sporting and social facilities, tutoring, libraries and computer facilities. Halls of residence are located on or near institution campuses. Students usually have meals and some cleaning services provided. Students need to apply early because demand for places is |
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- Accommodation
- Food
- Clothing
- Entertainment
- Transport
- International and domestic travel
- Telephone and Incidental costs.
You could spend more or less depending on where you live, your lifestyle and your course.
Working while you study:
Types of work for international students
You can work up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session. However, you cannot start work until you have commenced your course in Australia. If you’re bringing your family with you, your dependants can also work up to 20 hours per week once you have started your course in Australia. If you have started a course at the Masters or Doctorate level however, your dependents may work unlimited hours. If you or your dependents work in excess of these restrictions, your visas may be subject to cancellation. International students often find work in retail, hospitality and administration. You could expect to earn A$6-15 an hour, depending on the kind of work you do and your age. You may be paid more for working on Sundays or public holidays. Tutoring younger students in the field you are studying, or in your native language is also a good way to earn money. Student tutors can earn about A$40 an hour.
Student support services:
Student support forms a large part of Australia’s education system. Institutions take their responsibility to student welfare seriously. They provide specialist services to help international students adjust to life and study in Australia and to achieve their goals.
This includes student services such as:
- Language tuition
- Designated international student advisers
- On-arrival reception and orientation programs
- Health, counseling, accommodation and employment services