AUSTRALIA
Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, behind the United States and the UK. Many international students choose to study there because of the cultural diversity, friendly natives, and high quality of education.
Why study in Australia?
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world, with a large population of international students. This means that you will study with students from all over the world and will enjoy many of the comforts of home — from restaurants and grocers to film festivals and food fairs.
Australians speak English, which makes it easy for most international students to understand and be understood. However, the slang may take a little longer to master!
Their cities are great places to live and study, but now it’s official! According to QS Best Student Cities 2019, almost all of their major cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast – are in the world’s top 100 student cities.
Australia has an outstanding higher education system. With over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, our system is ranked 8th in the Universitas 2019 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, higher than France, Germany, Norway and Japan.
The University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales and Monash University were all ranked in the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.
International students report almost 90% satisfaction scores for their living and study experience in Australia according to the 2018 Department of Education International Student Survey.
Our universities rank in the world’s top 50 in a huge range of study areas.
Australia provides world-leading education in many study areas. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 rated our institutions highly in the following fields:
- Arts & Humanities
- Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health
- Engineering & Technology
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
Higher education courses can be taken to earn an advanced degree and continue your studies in Australia. There are three main types of higher education which lead to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees.
Australia is home to 43 universities with at least one university main campus based in each state or territory.
Australia is home to 43 universities with at least one university main campus based in each state or territory.
List of Australian Universities
Australian Capital Territory
- Australian National University – http://www.anu.edu.au/study/information-for/international-students
- University of Canberra – http://www.canberra.edu.au/international
New South Wales
- Australian Catholic University – https://www.acu.edu.au/international
- Charles Sturt University – http://study.csu.edu.au/international
- Macquarie University – https://www.mq.edu.au/international.php
- Southern Cross University – http://scu.edu.au/international/
- University of New England – https://www.une.edu.au/study/international
- University of New South Wales – http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/
- University of Newcastle – https://www.newcastle.edu.au/international
- University of Sydney – http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/
- University of Technology, Sydney – http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international
- Western Sydney University – http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international
- University of Wollongong – https://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html
Northern Territory
- Charles Darwin University – http://www.cdu.edu.au/international
Queensland
- Bond University – http://bond.edu.au/future-students/international
- CQ University – https://www.cqu.edu.au/international-students
- Federation University of Australia – https://federation.edu.au/brisbane
- Griffith University – http://www.griffith.edu.au/international
- James Cook University – http://www.jcu.edu.au/international/
- Queensland University of Technology – https://www.qut.edu.au/international
- University of Queensland – http://www.uq.edu.au/international/
- University of Southern Queensland – http://www.usq.edu.au/study/international
- University of the Sunshine Coast – http://www.usc.edu.au/learn/international-students
South Australia
- Carnegie Mellon University – http://www.australia.cmu.edu/
- Flinders University – http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/
- Torrens University Australia – http://www.torrens.edu.au/studying/international-students
- University of Adelaide – http://international.adelaide.edu.au/
- University of South Australia – http://www.unisa.edu.au/study-at-unisa/international-students/
Tasmania
- University of Tasmania – http://www.utas.edu.au/international
Victoria
- Deakin University – http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/international-students
- Federation University of Australia – http://federation.edu.au/international
- La Trobe University – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international
- Monash University – https://www.monash.edu/study/international
- RMIT University – https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/
- Swinburne University of Technology – http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/
- University of Divinity – http://www.divinity.edu.au/study/international-student-resources/
- University of Melbourne – https://www.unimelb.edu.au/
- Victoria University – http://www.vu.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students
Western Australia
- Curtin University – http://international.curtin.edu.au/
- Edith Cowan University – http://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/international
- Murdoch University – http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Future-students/International-students/
- University of Notre Dame Australia – http://www.nd.edu.au/nav-future-students/international-students
University of Western Australia – http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/
Intakes
Unlike a single intake in the Indian universities, Australian colleges and universities offer two major intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The two intakes available in Australia are:
- Semester 1: Starts late February/early March to late May/early June
- Semester 2: Starts late July/early August through to November
Indicative study costs for Australian programs
Institution/Degree | *Annual fees (indicative) |
School | $7,800 to $30,000 |
English language studies | $300/ week depending on course length |
Vocational Education and Training | $4,000 to $22,000 |
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | $15,000 to $33,000* |
Postgraduate Master’s Degree | $20,000 to $37,000* |
Doctoral Degree | $14,000 to $37,000* |
Top Courses to Study in Australia
Living Costs:
Students should be aware that the costs of studying in Australia will depend on your education provider, the level of study you choose and your study location in Australia.
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia.
Refer to the step by step Student Visa Subclass 500 application and Document Checklist Tool for details on how to provide the evidence required to cover the costs of your stay, including your travel, study and living expenses.
As of October 2019 the 12-month living costs are;
- For students or guardians – AUD$21,041
- For partners coming with you – AUD$7,362
- For a child coming with you – AUD$3,152
Australian Universities feature in the top 50 ranked universities in the world in the following study areas:
- Arts & Humanities
- Clinical Pre- clinical& Health
- Engineering & Technology
- Life Sciences
- Physical Science &
- Social Science
International students in Australia on a valid student visa can work for up to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and there is no limit on the number of hours an international student can work during recognized school vacations. A work week in Australia is considered to be Monday through the following Sunday. Although they are allowed to arrive in Australia up to 90 days before their course begins, students are not allowed to begin working until after their courses have begun.
Who can apply for a Post study visa?
As an international student, if you wish to work in Australia upon the completion of your studies for a longer duration (up to four years), then this is for you. Good news is that this visa allows you complete study and work rights, besides allowing the freedom to travel to and from Australia as long as it is valid.
You should know
- Your field of specialisation will not be a determining factor as this post-study work visa doesn’t have an occupations list. But ensure you are studying at the right levels
- You should have a degree from a CRICOS-registered course
- Skills assessment isn’t requisite to apply for this visa
- You need to fulfil the English language proficiency requirements
Definition | Locations | Post study work visa |
Major Cities | Sydney | Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates |
Cities and major regional centres | Perth | International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an |
Regional centres and other regional areas | All other locations | International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional |
Part Time Jobs
Many international students look for part-time work while they study abroad. The extra spending money to support your experience living in abroad can help you discover this wonderful country and meet other students and locals. It’s also a great way to improve your English, build your confidence and make new friends.
Some of the best ways to look for part-time work are:
- Word of mouth – ask your friends or colleagues
- Build your personal or professional networks and connections
- Online job sites
- Dedicated job sites and notice boards at your university or college
- Professional recruitment companies
Alumni groups at your place of study
Student Visa
As per the tool available on DIBP’s website, students can ascertain the documents which would be required. We are providing you with all the possible documents which might be required under Streamlines and Regular Evidentiary documents. Remember, since the application is only online, students must ensure that they have scanned copies of all the documents listed ready before they start their online application. Also, please remember that the list of Regular Evidentiary Documents is in addition to the documents required for the SSVF processing.
- Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in Australia.
- Non-immigrant Visa Application
- Application fee payment receipt
- Confirmation of Enrolment Form (COE) – To obtain a visa to study in Australia you must be fully enrolled in an Australian institution and receive a “Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)”. These forms are issued by the Australian institution you will be attending. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received.
- Acceptance letter from your host university, this will include the proposed study plan
- Overseas health insurance receipt (OSHC)
- Recent Digital photographs
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
- English Language Test Scores
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Evidence of Financial Capacity
- Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE): Getting an Australian Student Visa requires the student to be able to prove that he/she is a Genuine Temporary Entrant. Essentially, that means that you should be able to convince that you only intend to travel to Australia for studies and would return to your home country at the end of the course or after a few years of experience.
Health Checkup and Insurance
In order to receive a student visa for Australia, you need to provide proof that you are in good health. You can do so by providing a certificate of good health. The health checkup and certificate can only be provided by the impaneled doctors. eMedical Facilities are available in India and often the records are updated immediately. You would be provided with a HAP id which you would need to provide at the time of filling the form. Also, Indian students also need to provide a Chest X-Ray that proves that you do not suffer from Tuberculosis since India is considered a high-risk country.
You can apply for a health checkup before or after starting the visa application. However, getting it beforehand would ensure quicker processing. Apart from a health checkup, you also need a Health Insurance or an OSHC (Overseas Students Health Cover).
Good Character
Students are required to provide proof of good character which necessarily suggests that you do not have any criminal case against you and/ or you have never been deported from Australia before. Often, a simple declaration of the same is accepted on the form.