Why Study in Australia?
As a proportion of its overall population, Australia has the greatest number of international students in the world. For its population, Australia also has the largest number of the worlds top 100 universities of any nation. In fact, Australia is ranked number eight in the world for its Tertiary Education System on an absolute basis. In 2012, over 500,000 students from overseas enrolled to study in Australian Universities.
Also, there are a number of indications that the living environment for students in Australia is excellent when you look at the top rated cities in the world for students. This analysis was based on a combination of factors like the availability of accommodation, quality of living standards and job prospects subsequent to graduation. There are also a number of scholarships provided by the Australian government to international students.
The breadth of subjects available to study in Australia is also vast. In the humanities, sciences, technology, medicine and law there is at least one university operating at the highest possible level globally located in Australia. There are nearly 3 million people living in Australia who were once international students but subsequently settled and found work in Australia. Some of the examples of innovations from Australia which have improved the lives of millions of people around the world include wifi, penicillin, IVF, the bionic ear, black box flight recorders and the vaccine for cervical cancer.
What do you need to study in Australia?
If you are considering pursuing your education in Australia, you will need to think about the requirements that this country and most universities have for studying here.
The first is that you will usually need to be able show that you have a sufficient level of English when assessed against the IELTS standard. The only exception to this may be when you are applying from a country where the native language is English. This is usually both a requirement of the student visa system and the University entry requirements in place with most universities.
The next thing that you will need to think about is what level of academic qualification you will need to have to gain admission to the course that you want to study. You need to consult the requirements of the course provider for the course that you intend to enrol in and carefully examine whether you meet the requirements. Also, course providers will almost always provide information about entry into the course to prospective students. Most courses require at least a basic grasp of English. Different courses will also have different requirements relating to school attainment, prior tertiary education, work experience, professional qualifications and vocational training.
What Visa Do You Need?
There are a variety of different student visas for different types of courses. However, you will need a few general items such as an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate, proof of funds available for airfares, course fees and living costs, English language test scores, a health test, a police check and suitable student health insurance. We can assist with the process of obtaining a visa and if you are interested in applying for a student visa to Australia please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact form at the top right of this page.
