Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres, Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and the world’s sixth-largest country.

Some of the famous cities in Australia are:

SYDNEY
QUEENSLAND
MELBOURNE
BRISBANE
NEW SOUTH WALES
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA
ADELAIDE
TASMANIA

AT A GLANCE

Scholarship Available
IELTS band 6-6.5 required | PTE
Accepted in all Universities
Availability of Pathway Programs for International Students
Major Intakes: Feb and July
Post Study Work Visa upto 4 years > PR Available
No Visa Interview
Easy Visa Process
No Application Fees in Majority of Universities

WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

Discover how to be an innovative, agile thinker
Study at globally ranked institutions
Gain work experience while you study
Access extensive student support services
Live and study in safety
Feel welcome in a multicultural society
Make the most of Australia’s great outdoors
Enjoy a high standard of living
Employment opportunities

Entry Requirement

BACHELORS

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

MASTERS

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

INTAKES

Australia generally has two intakes i.e. February and July, with few universities offering multiple intakes in September & November. It is suggested that you should start making applications ideally 7-8 months prior to the intake. Universities generally take around 4-6 weeks to process the applications.

HEALTH INSURANCE

lt is compulsory for all international students to have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for themselves and their dependents, where applicable, for the intended period of stay. The premium for OSHC is to be paid once you accept the offer. The current cost for OSHC ranges between AUD 650-700 approx per annum depending on the duration of your studies.

POST STUDY WORK RIGHT

Bachelor and Master by course work who have spent at least two academic years studying that degree in Australia to get 2 years PSW rights. For developing province upto 3-4 years PSW rights
Master by Research – three years PSW rights
PhD graduates to receive four years of PSW rights

PART TIME EMPLOYMENT

Students can work part time – 40 Hrs / fortnight during course sessions and full time during vacation and holidays.
On an average a student can earn around 15-25 AUD/hour. Casual Jobs are available (A$15-20 per hour) as PT work option.

LIVING EXPENSES

As study in Australia consultants, we estimate that an average international student in Australia spends 21,041 AUD/year on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incidental costs. While this is a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

EDUCATION COST

The cost of study in Australia varies depending on the degree you want to pursue i.e. diploma, bachelors, masters or Ph.D. and also according to the ranking of the university. The average cost of study in Australia is between A$ 14000- A$ 37,000 per year for under-graduate or post-graduate courses.