Study in Australia

A huge number of international students choose Australia each year as their study destination, owing to its welcoming environment. With marked excellence in quality education and home to group of 8 leading universities across the world, Australia has been amongst favorite study destinations for international students and students are no exception. Rest assured, with a great education system in place, you can live, study and experience a culture with plenty of tourist attractions and well-equipped transportation facilities.

Intakes to Study in Australia

Australian universities and colleges offer three Intakes - the main intakes are February and July and many universities offer October and November intakes as well.

Scholarship Opportunities

We know that tertiary study in Australia can be expensive, but many institutions recognise this and provide scholarships to honour your commitment to your studies. Australian universities offer numerous scholarships for international students at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels. students can apply for University specific scholarships which are generally merit based. The scholarships range from 10% to 100% based on student’s academic performance. Over $200,000,000 is spent annually on international scholarships by the Government.
These scholarships are specifically designed to ease some of the burden for high-achieving and disadvantaged students, so you can concentrate on achieving the best possible results without being concerned about money.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Australia has a special health insurance coverage for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). And it is important that international students purchase their Australian international student health insurance prior to departing their home country.
All international students who are moving to Australia for studies must have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The health cover must be valid and active throughout their stay in Australia. If your family members are accompanying you, they should have a health cover too.

Why Need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) ?

OSHC is one of the prerequisites to apply for the student visa. It is one of the documents you enclose while applying for the student visa. Apart from the fact it is mandatory, OSHC is very beneficial as it covers a wide range of medical expenses. When you complete your application, you will be asked to provide proof of payment as well as confirmation that your OSHC coverage begins when you arrive in Australia.
Healthcare system is very robust in Australia and it is costly also. Therefore purchasing OSHC is a smart financial decision. There are multiple players who provide this health insurance and it normally costs between $450 – $600 based on the plan you opt for.

Work Opportunities in Australia

Australian government offers international students, immense opportunities to work in Australia after they complete their education in Australia. The average working hours in Australia are 38 hrs per week, Monday to Friday and a full-time employee is entitled to four weeks annual leave as well as public holidays.

Post Study Work Permit (PSW) in Australia

On completing, minimum two years of program in Australia, students can apply for 2 to 4 years of post-study work permit. The duration of your PSW will depend on the course you select. Also, studying in certain regional areas, international students may have the opportunity to extend their PSW by 1 or 2 years more.

Cost of Study & Living in Australia

Education and living in Australia is relatively expensive to standards, but isn’t as expensive as some of the other western countries. As an international student, with proper planning, you can live at an affordable cost in Australia. But you’ll be expected to pay for your tuition in advance for each study period.
The average tuition fee for international students ranges between AUD 14,000 to 50,000 per annum, depending on the course and institute you chose to study. The average living cost in Australia for an individual can range up to AUD 21,041 + 2,000 (traveling expense * subject to change).

Here are some examples of course costs, listed in AUD:

→ School – up to AU$ 30,000 per year.
→ English language studies – around AU$ 3,800 per week depending on course length.
→ Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) – AU$ 4,000 to AU$ 22,000.
→ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – AU$ 15,000 to AU$ 33,000*
→ Postgraduate Master’s Degree – AU$ 20,000 to AU$ 37,000*
→ Doctoral Degree – AU$ 14,000 to AU$ 37,000*
* Note: this doesn’t include high-value courses like veterinary or medical.

Visa Requirements for Australia

The Australian Government provides an opportunity to all international students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on your age, the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in Australia. As an international student, you would most commonly require a student (subclass 500) visa, regardless of your field of study.
Australia has a stringent visa system in place, but with the right guidance, you will be able to walk your way through the process with ease. To acquire the student visa, you must have enrolled in a course of study in Australia and show evidence of your financial capacity to pay the course fee and support yourself throughout your stay.

Australian visa success depends on various factors including:

→ student’s Academic performance.
→ student’s Financial capacity.
→ student’s English proficiency.
→ student’s Course applied.
→ student’s Future plans.
Students under the age of 18 can also bring their parents to stay with them.
Here is the process flow to apply for and obtain a student visa.

Here’s how it works:

→ Register with AEES Global and talk with an education counsellor.
→ Apply to institutions with our help (We have a great working relationship with every one of them).
→ Take your IELTS test.
→ Receive offer letter from the institution.
→ Collect your Australian Student visa documents.
→ Pay tuition fee and receive your eCoE.
→ Lodge student visa medical.
→ Collect your visa grant letter.
Australian Student Visa Fee is AU$ 2000* (*Subject to change)

Popular Courses and Institutes

In Australia, there are eight universities in the top 100 world-wide. The consistently produce high-quality graduates that are sought-after and employable in Australia. If you want permanent residency after obtaining your degree, then your chances will be increased if you get a qualification that is in demand.
Universities in Australia offer a wide range of study choices for international students to pursue. Right from popular choices like Medicine, Engineering, Business and Science, to some of the rare choices like performing arts, theology, eastern medicine, there are institutions in Australia for almost every other course.
International students in Australia can study certificate courses, diploma, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degree. The programmes are designed in a way to give in-depth theoretical knowledge enhanced by practical learning.
Additionally, internships and industry engagement are integral parts of learning in Australia. Therefore, when you graduate, you will be ready to compete and excel in a career field of your choice and thrive amongst some of the finest professionals in the industry and other competent overseas graduates.
If you want to study in Australia, and especially if you intend to find employment there after you complete your degree, contact AEES Global today. We can help you choose an area of study that helps to assure you employment, and then assist in the process to apply to your university of choice and the appropriate educational visa.
We are the experts in international education, and we understand what you need to have the best possible outcomes. So give us a call or arrange an appointment so we can help you get your education in Australia started.