Why Australia ?
Overseas Education has always been looked up as a costly affair. Australia has emerged with a solution to this problem by providing a high standard of quality education at affordable rates. Australia provides excellent living conditions and a tolerant multicultural society. The Australian Higher Education Institutions rank amongst the world’s best and the quality of the education that they offer is equally high.
The Higher Education in Australia provides value for money by offering shorter and more intensive courses. The Australian Education is more practical and responsive to the needs of the present-day market because it incorporates the latest innovations in all fields whether it be science or marketing or management.
Top courses to study in Australia
The following is a list of the most popular courses that overseas students choose to study in Australia
- Engineering
- Business Analytics
- MBA
- Life Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social Sciences
- Medicine
Top Universities to study in Australia
It is imperative that you consider global university rankings while selecting a university to attend.
QS Ranking of Australian Universities | ||
Institution | QS Ranking 2024(Globally) | QS Ranking 2023(Globally) |
The Australian National University | 34 | 30 |
The University of Melbourne | 14 | 33 |
The University of Sydney | 19 | 41 |
The University of New South Wales | 19 | 45 |
The University of Queensland | 43 | 50 |
Intakes in Australia
Australian colleges and universities offer two main intakes, as opposed to one at Indian universities. A semester is another term that some universities may use to describe admissions. Australia offers two intakes, which are as follows:
Semester 1: Starts late February/early March to late May/early June
Semester 2: Starts late July/early August through to November
Australia seems to be high on the list for many reasons
- Indians with 12 + 3 are acceptable for the Masters degree.
- Masters course is available for the duration of 1, 1.5 and 2 years.
- Australian Education is accepted throughout the globe.
- Visa processing is quite simple and less tedious.
- As of now over 6,00,000 students of Indian Origin are studying there.
- High Standard of education in international terms, good research facilities available with state of the art equipment.
- Australian universities are members of an International Academic community and academic staff is frequently recruited on an international basis.
- Australian academics and graduates are keenly recruited into institutions overseas, indicating a measure of Quality Education.
- ESOS Act is put into effect to protect the interest of overseas students.
- Safe country with pleasant climate and a stable democracy.
What is the GTE to study in Australia?
Genuine Temporary Entrant, or GTE, is the name given to an Australian procedure that evaluates applications for student visas to verify their identity and guards against visas being misused for unauthorized immigration. GTE, also known as a “integrity assessment document” or “integrity measure,” is an essential part of your application for a student visa. It assists in ascertaining your sincere desire to study in Australia.
How studying Regional Australia beneficial for me?
Numerous reasons, such as the introduction of more regional scholarships and the approval of graduate visas that allow for up to six years of Post-Study Work (PSW) rights following graduation, have contributed to the expansion and development of regional Australia. Regional Australian universities provide a number of advantages, such as a pleasant lifestyle, individualized academic experiences, stunning scenery, and a wealth of career options.
The following are a few benefits of studying in regional Australia
- An extension of two years for your stay and professional opportunities through the Post-Study Work Visa.
- Course options with a focus on particular sectors and fields.
- Smaller class sizes guarantee a more concentrated and engaged learning atmosphere.
- Reasonably priced living expenses and tuition in comparison to large cities.
- A wide range of scholarship opportunities to help pay for your education.
- A peaceful and unhurried existence apart from the bustle of cities.
- Australia’s regional areas include places like Byron Bay, Adelaide, Cairns, Tasmania, Bundaberg, Gold Coast, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales (NSW).
Documents for Admission
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- All Academic Documents
- Two reference letters from colleges / employers
- Passport copy
- Birth Certificate
- IELTS / PTE score sheet
Document for Visa
- Personal Details forms & Information
- Documents received from university : All Academics – Originals
- All Financial Documents – Originals
- All Academic Documents – Notary Attested
- All financial documents – Notary Attested
What does the visa let me do?
- You can study in Australia
- Eligible dependent family members can accompany you to Australia
- You can work up to 40 hours per fortnight while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks
- Your family members can work up to 40 hours per fortnight provided you have commenced your course of study in Australia. If you are doing a postgraduate course, such as a Masters by coursework degree, your family members can work unlimited hours once you commence this course.
- Your partner can study in Australia for up to three months.
Note: If your partner wants to study for more than three months, they must apply for their own student visa. The application can be made in Australia.
Required test
Along with the academic documents English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores are required to get the admission.
- Diploma Programs – 5.5 or 6.0 bands is required in IELTS.
- Under-graduate Programs – 6 or 6.5 bands is required in IELTS.
- Masters Program- 6.5 to 7.0 bands.
However, some courses like Nursing, Pharmacy, Life sciences, PhD need a higher level of proficiency an overall band of 7 bands in IELTS.
The coaching for the IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE can be availed from GCC Smart Coaching.
Tuition Costs for Studying in Australia
First, let’s look at the primary cost of studying abroad: the cost of an education for international students at different academic levels in Australia. An overview of the variety of costs related to different degrees for international students studying in Australia may be seen in the following table. Applicants should be advised that these costs do not include expensive courses such as veterinary and medical. Find out how much it will cost a student to travel from India to Australia by reading on:
Education Level | Cost/Year |
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | AUD 20,000 – 45,000 |
Postgraduate Master’s Degree | AUD 22,000 – 50,000 |
Doctoral Degree | AUD 18,000 – 42,000 |
Vocational Education and Training | AUD 4,000 – 22,000 |
English language studies | AUD 300 per week |