AUSTRALIA:

Australian education standards ranks amongst the highest in the world. This is the result of the close control that the federal and/or state government applies to Australian institutions at all levels. It comprises twelve national qualifications issued in the secondary school sector, in the vocational education and training (TAFE and registered private providers) and in the higher education sector (Mainly universities).

Australia’s close supervision of standards at all levels of education is effective in maintaining standards as well as re-assessment and change to curriculum content.

Australian schools, colleges and universities enjoy an international reputation for excellence. Academic staffs in universities are recruited internationally, and graduates from Australian colleges and universities are employed all over the world. All teachers in Australian high schools and colleges are university qualified. The Australian education system is broadly divided into the university, vocational, school and English language sectors.

You will find you can study almost anything in Australia with its variety of courses. There are more than 600,000 students studying in Australian universities and over 160,000 of these are international students.

• Australia's Higher Education institutions rank among the world's best and quality of education, they offer is correspondingly high.

• Australian Government has taken steps to safeguard interests of overseas students by guaranteeing high quality Australian Education, under Education Services of Overseas Students Act 1991-ESOS ACT.

• Australia is a multi-cultural society, comprising people from 170 countries with 100 languages spoken. An atmosphere of racial tolerance and co-existence exists and is also vigorously promoted. Australia's commitment to a multi-racial society is backed by law under the Racial Discrimination Act.

• Australia offers a comfortable climate and surroundings with a relaxed open society who are historically committed to parliamentary democracy, religious freedom and respect for human rights.

• Most international students study in Australia on a full fee paying basis. There are however a few schemes to financially assist international students.
Australian Education Sys tem :

Australian Education System comprises of three sectors: Primary education (Kindergarten - years 6), secondary Education (years 7-12) and Tertiary Education. Tertiary Education itself has two components: Universities(Higher Education) and TAFE (Technical and further Education) .

Work Permit:

Students are limited to 20 hours work per week while classes are in session, they may work full time during holiday periods. Work rights are intended only to supplement a student’s income and should not be viewed as the sole source of funds.

Students intended to apply for student visas should have IELTS score. For TAFE, students should have 5.5 IELTS band for undergraduate and 6.0 bands for Master’s. Australia offers many opportunities for overseas students. Australia’s standard of living and education system are among the highest in the world. To study and obtain an Australian qualification would be the best investment for your career.

Living Expenses :

Depending where you are studying, and Personal choice, it is estimated that living expenses for an international student are approximately AUD $ 10,000 to AUD $ 12,000 per year, concerning such things as food, accommodation, travel, entertainment and clothing. Depending upon the course of study the fee varies from AUD § 8000 to AUD $ 21,000
English Language Proficiency :

International applicants for all degree programs are required to have acceptable level of competence in writing, reading, and understanding English. Student wishing to undertake undergraduate programs and postgraduate coursework and research programs are required to have the equivalent of an overall IELTS band score of 6 (with an individual band score of less than 6).

Academic Year :

Generally two intakes per year. Semester I commencing in February is the main student intake. Semester II, commencing in July, is a much smaller intake, For Business colleges there are 4 intakes per years i.e., after every 3 months.

Employment :

Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week during term time, and full time during the vacation period. Students who wish to work part-time in Australia during the course of their studies, are required to apply to the Department of immigration and Multicultural Affairs for permission to work (cost $50). after arrival and commencement of full-time studies . Many international students work part-time in the retail, tourism and hospitality industries

Working In Australia:

International students at the higher education level can work on a casual basis (upto 20 hours a week) during course time and full time during vacation periods, provided this does not interfere with their study program.

Universities and TAFE institutions have a Careers Office, which regularly posts employment vacancies.

Before gaining paid part-time employment, you must lodge an application for a ‘student visa with permission to work’ with the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA). You can only do this once you have started your course in Australia.
Visa Procedures

Firstly, you need to apply for a student visa. To meet with a number of visa conditions for attendance and academic performance which come be granted a student visa you must complete a visa application form, lodge it with the evidence required, pay the application charge and satisfy the student visa requirements. You can be granted a student visa only if you intend to study a registered course on a full-time basis and meet with a number of visa conditions after you have entered Australia.

To be granted a student visa you must satisfy the visa requirements and into effect after your entry in Australia. Your Student Visa will list the conditions that apply specifically to you. It is important to meet with your visa conditions to avoid visa cancellation.

For more accurate & updated information, please visit
www.immi.gov.au
www.india.embassy.gov.au
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au


The list of the universities which we are representing in Australia:

1) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

Website: : www.usq.edu.au/international
Courses Offered: Undergraduate and Masters Degrees.
Semester Intakes: March,July and November.
Campus Locations: Toowoomba(Queensland),Sydney(NSW)


2) CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

Website: : www.cqu.edu.au
Courses Offered: Undergraduate and Masters Degrees.
Semester Intakes : March,July and November.
Campus Locations : Sydney, Melbourne,Brisbane,
Bundaberg,Emerald,Fiji, Gladstone, Gold Coast , Rockhampton,


3) Carrick Institute of Education

Website: : www.carrickeducation.edu.au
Courses offered – Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas
Semester Intakes : Feb, April, July and October
Campus Locations : Melbourne.

4) BOX HILL INSTITUTE OF TAFE

Website: : www.bhtafe.edu.au
Courses Offered: Tafe( Certificate ,Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas)
Semester Intakes : Feb and July.
Campus Locations : Melbourne.

5) UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA

Website: : www.international.utas.edu.au
Courses Offered: Undergraduate and Masters Degrees.
Semester Intakes : Feb , July and November.
Campus Locations : Hobart and Launceston.


6) UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT

Website: : www.iibit.nsw.edu.au
Courses Offered: Undergraduate and Masters Degrees.
Semester Intakes : Feb , July and November.
Campus Locations : Sydney


7) CANTERBURRY BUSINESS COLLEGE

Website: : www.canterburyc.com.au
Courses Offered: Certificate, Diplomas, and Advanced Diplomas.
Semester Intakes : Feb , July and November.
Campus Locations : Sydney


8) Australian Catholic University

Website: : www.acu.edu.au
Courses Offered: Undergraduates and Masters Degrees
Semester Intakes : Feb, July & Nov
Campus Locations : Sydney and Melbourne


9) University of Notre Dame

Website: :www.nd.edu.au

10) Southern Cross University

Website: :www.scu.edu.au

11) Charles Stuart University

Website: :www.csu.edu.au

12) James Cook University

Website: :www.jcu.edu.au

13) Australian Maritime College

Website: :www.amc.edu.au

14) IIBIT

Website: :www.iibit.nsw.edu.au

15) Brighton Institute of Technology

Website: :www.bit.edu.au

16) King's International College

Website: :www.kings.net.au/International_Site

17) QANTM

Website: :www.qantm.com.au

18) Australian School of Business Administration Technology & Research

Website: :www.ausbatar.edu.au

19) Australian National Institute of Business & Technology (ANIBT)

Website: : www.anibt.vic.edu.au

20) Australian Institute of Technical Training (AITT)

Website : : www.aitt.vic.edu.au

21) Sterling College

Website : :www.sterling.edu.au

22) Carrick Institute of Education
Website : :www.carrickeducation.edu.au

23) Lamart College of Technology

Website : :www.lamart.nsw.edu.au

24) Holmesglen Institute
Website : :www.international.holmesglen.vic.edu.au