WHY STUDY ABROAD IN AUSTRALIA
Over the past decade, Australia has become one of the most popular study destinations for Indians. Every year over 3 lakh overseas students pursue higher education in Australia because of the country’s many world-class educational institutions. There are seven universities in Australia that consistently rank among the top 100 universities in the world, demonstrating world-class education curriculum and infrastructure.
REASONS TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
- High-quality education
7 out of the top 100 universities are located in this very sparsely populated country with a relatively small number of universities. Universities in Australia regularly feature in international rankings such as the QS World University Rankings, the Times Higher Education Rankings, and the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. - Course options are very diverse
Australia is a great place to study—whether you’re seeking the best teachers or research opportunities. More than 1,100 institutions offer over 22,000 high-quality courses and programs. - Diplomas that are universally recognized: The Diplomas offered by Australian Universities are of great value.
- Opportunity for Part-Time work:
While studying in Australia, you have the option of working part-time to offset some of your living expenses. During semesters and university holidays, international students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week/40 hours per fortnight. The working hours of these jobs are usually flexible to avoid conflicts with classes. - Providing a safe, multicultural environment
The Australian society is considered to be one of the friendliest and safest in the world. Melbourne was named the world’s most livable city, while Sydney was named the friendliest. The ranking is based on a number of parameters, including the mix of nationalities, cultures, races, religions, and quality of life of students. - Easy visa norms
In comparison to the US and UK, Australian study visas are relatively easy to obtain. In order to simplify visa services for applicants, the Australian government abridged visa subclasses on 1st July 2016. Under the new SSVF, all study visas were grouped into a single class (subclass 500).
TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
In total, Australia has 43 universities, of which 40 are public, two are international, and one is private. The country is home to some of the world’s most prestigious and top-ranked universities. According to QS World University Rankings, 35 Australian universities are ranked among the world’s top 500 universities and six are listed among the world’s top 100.
TOP 10 UNIVERSITIES FOR FOREIGN STUDY IN AUSTRALIA ARE:
- Australian National University (ANU)
- University of Melbourne
- University of Sydney
- The University of New South Wales
- University of Queensland (UQ)
- Monash University
- University of Western Australia (UWA)
- University of Adelaide
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- The University of Wollongong
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION IN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
The general criteria for applications in Australian universities are mentioned below:
English language proficiency:
The English language proficiency test must be taken by all applicants. The score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE is generally considered by Australian universities.
- For undergraduate programs, a minimum IELTS band score of 6 with no less than 6.0 in each section is required and for post-graduate programs, a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in each section is required.
- Enrollment confirmation (your electronic enrollment confirmation).
- Having a valid passport
- Fees for visa applications
- Statement of your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
- Documentation of academic and work experience
- Take the IELTS test to prove your English proficiency
- A financial statement (tuition fees, living expenses, dependents’ expenses, return airfare) is required.
- Insurance details for international students (Overseas Student Health Cover)
- Statement of purpose
- Passport-sized photographs
Parental consent will also be required if you are under 18 years of age.