Why Australia:

Australia Study Visa Program Subclass 500:

With the help of Australia Student Visa, you can study in Australia full time in an officially recognized educational Institute.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this kind of visa, you must be:

• greater than 6 years of age
• accepted to study at any Australian Academic institution.
• meet English requirements
• have health insurance
• have adequate finances for your stay

Length of Stay:

You can stay for up to 5 years in Australia student visa

Cost:

From AUD 575.

Top Universities:

1. Australian National University (ANU) Australian National University is ranked 24th in the world in 2019. And is reputed as one of the country’s highest scores for research impact and for having the highest percentage of International students

2. The University of Melbourne Ranked 39th in the world. It was a very diverse range of students, with nearly 40 percent of its 50,270 students who are from abroad.

3. The University of Sydney rank 42nd in the world in 2019 and is the oldest top university of Australia

4. University of New South Wales (UNSW) Ranked 45th in the World in 2019.

5. University of Queensland (UQ) Ranked 48th in the world in 2019

6. Monash University Ranked 59th in the world

7. University of Western Australia (UWA) Ranked 91st in the world in 2019,

8. University of Adelaide

9. University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

10. University of Newcastle

Top Courses:

Australia world renowned for its quality education, offers 22000 different courses and out of these, the following are the top-ranked and best:

1. Accountancy

2. Actuarial Science

3. Agricultural Sciences

4. Architecture

5. Biomedical Engineering

6. Core Engineering

7. Earth Sciences and Related Fields

8. Computer Science & Information Technology (IT)

9. Psychology

10. Tourism & Hospitality Management

11. Business Management & Business (Data) Analytics

12. Medicine (Specialists)

Benefits for International Students:

• Global Recognition:

Australia is world renowned for its quality education, similarly, graduates from Australian universities are highly sought after in their respective careers. Employers around the world acknowledge and respect degrees from Australian Institutions because of the splendid International reputation of Australians education system. This system is meticulously maintained by the Australian government in order to keep up with the High standards of education affiliated with it. So not only will you be receiving a quality education while living in a great environment but after graduation, your success in finding good reputable jobs is also guaranteed.

• Diversity of Education:

Due to the 1100 institutions offering more than 22000 courses, students have a huge variety to choose and study whatever they want and is suited to their academic needs. Firstly, International students have to make the choice of the kind of university which best suits their needs. Students have a choice between vocational education, universities and English language training. A larger part of the students wants to apply for bigger universities like the prestigious Australian National University which offers 750 different courses combinations. Studying in Australia will broaden your choice of courses as it offers a course that might not be available in your home country.

• Work with Student Visa:

One of the prominent factors of an Australia student visa is that it has no visa restrictions on working while studying at the same time. Students are allowed to work for 20 hours a week for jobs that demand only basic skill for example in food services, grocery stores or any place associated with your field of education. Opportunity to Work alongside study greatly reduces other living expenses like utilities, groceries and maybe even tuition.

• Cost of Living:

Australia is famous for its high quality of life and standard of living. Living expense in Australia as compared to the USA and the UK is much lower. To combat the issue of high expense the Australian government has set a bar for the expenses limit and no shop or university etc. can increase their expenses beyond this limit thus the price of living in Australia is low and in addition to that since international students are allowed to work alongside they can further decrease their living expense which is already low. The minimum wage per hour if 17 dollars which is pretty high compared to other countries. There is also the possibility of scholarship which the Government greatly funds in yearly, which further reduces the cost of studying in Australia.

• Will not be Left Alone:

Well known for its multicultural and diverse ethnicity, one will not feel like an odd man out when coming to Australia. The probability of you finding people of your own culture is high. Ranked third in the world in terms of a number of international students, almost 200,000 students have attended Australian universities in the past few years. Almost all institutions have different programs for the purpose of helping incoming abroad students in settling down, forming friendships and get the best out of their international experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

Language Requirements:

Results of an official English language test is required. The level of English language skill required by the institution is different from the level required from the Australia student visa application. Each institution has a different English language skill requirement. Although the government has laid down minimum limit for the language score, it depends on the institution what the minimum requirement is based on the course you have picked for example your IELTS score may be 6 however some bachelor’s degrees require a score of 6.5 or 7 depending on the course you’ve chosen.

Academic Requirement:

The academic requirements for studying in Australia depend on the level of education you want to study and, on the institution, where you want to study. Each institution has its own requirement that you can find out about on their respective websites. Following are some general requirements based on the different levels of study:

• English Language:

Entry requirement differs from institution to institution and also on the level of English language course you wish to study.

• Schools:

Entry requirement differs from school to school based on the territory or state you will study in. Academic ability and performance are taken into consideration during processing.

• Vocational Education and Training:

These courses mostly do not have any entrance exams. But there is some course that requires you have studied some specific subjects or have some work experience.

• Higher Education Undergraduate:

To gain admission in an Australian undergraduate course, you will require an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12), or the overseas equivalent. Some courses may also require you have studied some specific subjects.

• Higher Education Postgraduate:

Along with the completion of at least one undergraduate degree, depending on the institution you may also require some work experience or research ability.

Visa Requirements:

The Australia student visa is based on your chosen course of study, but the general requirements are:

• Provided an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate.
• Fulfill the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement
• Have adequate funds for the first year of living cost, first semester fees and traveling costs by showing a bank statement of approximate AUD 30,000 dollar.
• Have basic English language proficiency.
• Fulfill health and character requirements.
• Acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Overseas Student Health Cover:

Australia has a health insurance system for international students called the Overseas Student Health Cover. It covers any of your medical expense that might occur during your stay in Australia, in addition, it will cover prescription and ambulances cost if the need occurs. During your study in Australia, you will need OSHC not only for yourself but also for the family traveling with you, before your arrival. You have to maintain your OSHC for the time period of your study visa, it is a requirement of your Australia student visa.

Australian Character Requirement:

Anyone wishing to enter Australia will be evaluated on the basis of this Character Certificate. As a temporary entrant, you will be required to present police certificates of each country you have resided in for more than a year after turning 16 years old.

Cost:

Tuition Fees:

International student’s tuition fees begin from around $20,000 (Australian dollars) per year of study. The average fee is over $30,000.

• Australian universities charge tuition fees depending on the number of units you take.
• The annual fee for a course is the cost of 2 semesters of full-time study (8 units).
• While a full year is normally 2 semesters, you can be able to do 3 semesters by studying during the Australian summer (Dec-Feb).

Degrees in Australia are shorter than in some other countries, reducing the overall cost.

• A bachelor’s degree is 3 years of full-time study (24 units).
• A professional (or honors) degree is 4 years (32 units).
• Master’s degrees are typically 1.5 years (12 units).

Living Cost:

Australia even with its high standard of living is an affordable country compared to others. The average international student here spends an average of AUD1550 dollar per month. The costs below are an average guide to the prices in Australia but may vary from location to location.

Accommodation

• Hostels and Guesthouses – $90 to $150 per week
• Shared Rental – $85 to $215 per week
• On campus – $90 to $280 per week
• Homestay – $235 to $325 per week
• Rental – $165 to $440 per week
• Boarding schools – $11,000 to $22,000 a year

Other Living Expenses

• Groceries and eating out – $80 to $280 per week
• Gas, electricity – $35 to $140 per week
• Phone and Internet – $20 to $55 per week
• Public transport – $15 to $55 per week
• Car (after purchase) – $150 to $260 per week
• Entertainment – $80 to $150 per week