With a motto of Live. Learn. Grow. Australia has opened its arms to the worldwide student community. A haven of sorts, students not only gain knowledge from daily classroom teaching but also gather a world of experience from the museums, cultural festivals and innumerable sporting events. Home to world-class universities, Australia proffers courses in disciplines ranging from management studies, medicine, finance, literature, visual arts, astronomy, which is a fraction of an almost exhaustive list of subjects. The distinguished universities include names like the Australian National University, Charles Sturt University, Deakin University, RMIT, Larobe, UTS, UWA, James Cook University, and many others.
Popular courses:
Engineering, computers, business administration, para-medical, science, arts, humanities, social sciences
Benefits of studying here:
Multicultural society
High standard of living
Internationally recognized qualifications
Recognition of previous studies
Strong student support services
Ample of part time job Opportunity
Approximate tuition fees: (in AUD $) per annum
Foundation courses: 9,000 to 14,000
Bachelor degree: 13,000 to 20,000
Graduate certificates and diplomas: 9,000 to 16,000
Masters and doctoral degrees: 14,000 to 20,000
Vocational training: 9,000 to 12,000
Approximate living expenses:
Average AUD 250 per week (including sharing accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, telephone)
Work permit options:
International students receive permission to work along with their visa. You are allowed to work 20 hours a week during term and work unlimited hours during term Christmas breaks. But you cannot begin work until your course has started. If any dependants come with you they are also allowed to work 20 hours a week once your course commences. In case you are pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree your dependants may work unlimited hours.
