Australia has long been the preferred overseas study destinations. Multicultural Australia is a safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel. Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million.

Academic Excellence

Australia offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. It provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently. The Australian approach to vocational and technical education is now recognised as among the best and most innovative in the world. It enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training. Australian universities are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.

Global Recognition

Australian Qualifications and Institutions are recognised globally for their high quality and excellence. Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Moreover, most courses and training undertaken by international students in Australia are covered by Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). It is a system of learning which is authorised by the Australian government.

Research and Technology

Australia is in the top 10 countries for government spending on research and development (0.71% of GDP), and publishes around 250,000 scientific papers in a decade. This puts it at the forefront of new technology and innovations.

Value for Money

Australia also offers excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs in Australia considerably less expensive than the United States of America (USA). Furthermore, international students in Australia can work up to 20 hours a week, and during holidays students can work full time. This is a great opportunity for students who want to earn money to help with living expenses during their stay, and for students who want to gain work experience in their field of interest while they study.

Opportunities to work after graduation

Once you have spent your time and money in acquiring education in any country, it seems only justified for you to wish to work in that environment for some time before heading back to your country or going elsewhere to chase your dreams. The recent changes in government policy make it easier for international students to work in Australia once they complete their education (conditions apply) and hence they can add value to their résumés not only through international education but also through international work experience.

The documents you need for your visa application depend on your personal situation and the course you are planning to study and nature of employment of your sponsor. However, in general you need the following documents:

• Proof of enrolment (your Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)

• Your health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover) policy details

• Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement

• Evidence of your English skills

• Statement of purpose

• Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)

• A valid passport

• Your visa application fee

• Academic and work experience documents

• If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.

For a detailed visa application checklist, please consult with one of our counsellor.

Intakes

Intakes

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

English Language Requirements

English Language requirements vary between institutions. Usually for undergraduate courses IELTS 6.0 and for postgraduate courses IELTS 6.5 is required.

Academic Requirement

Undergraduate – 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

Postgraduate – Masters

• A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary

• Any work experience in the field will be helpful

• For MBA programs at some Universities students need to have work experience along with their Bachelors Degree

Points required to obtain Tier 4 General Student Visa:

The type of visa you need depends on the type of program/study you want to do, and how long you want to stay in Australia. You can find out more about each type of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website.

Apply Online

You are required to create an account using DIBP’s online application system – ImmiAccount – to complete and submit your student visa application. You can also track the status of your visa through ImmiAccount once you have submitted it.

You should submit your application no later than six weeks before your course starts, and no earlier than 12 weeks.

Your application will be allocated a unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) by the Australian Government. You can find out about the status of your application online at http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/.

1. University of Melbourne
2. Australian National University
3. University of Sydney
4. University of Queensland
5. University of New South Wales
6. Monash University
7. University of Western Australia
8. University of Adelaide
9. University of Tasmania
10. University of Wollongong