When most people think of Australia, they think about green pastures, kangaroos, koalas and clean air and water. However, Australia has so much more to offer like its friendly, laid-back nature, excellent education system and high standard of living making it hot spot for international students. Australia is a country of opportunities for career, new culture and adventure. There are many reasons why international students choose to study in Australia:

Globally Recognized Degree:

Employers and universities all over the world recognize Australian degree and other certificates. Graduates from Australia are successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide.

A range of Courses in Australia:

Institutes in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees so international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. Students can choose between universities, colleges, premier institutes, vocational education, and English language training.

Work permit:

International students in Australia can work up to 40 hours per fortnight, allowing them to earn money, gain useful work experience in a foreign country and meet a variety of new people. Besides that scholarship opportunities are available for international students.

Multicultural & Safe Environment:

Australia is a safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel. People from almost every aspect of world reside here; students can be a part of multicultural environment and cultural activities.

Australia is an island nation that is located in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. Australia is located to the southeast of the mainland Asian continent and to the southwest of North America

Capital: Canberra

Major Cities/ Countries: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide

Main Language: English

Area: 7.692 million km²

Distance from India: 10- 12 hours approx.

Population: 24.13 million

Time Zone: UTC + 9.30 (Australian Central Time Zone)

The climate varies widely due to its large geographical size, but by far the largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid. Only the southeast and southwest corners have a temperate climate and moderately fertile soil. The northern part of the country has a tropical climate, varied between tropical rainforests, grasslands, and part desert.

As it is a very popular study destination, applying for scholarships in Australia is highly competitive. If you are planning to finance your studies yourself, you should be aware of the costs associated with studying and living in this destination.

As with most other countries, the cost of education in Australia is dependent on the type and duration of your studies.

For example, English Language Courses are available at approximately $300/week. Vocational training or education on the other hand will cost you around $4,000 to $22,000. The significant difference in the range of cost is because vocational training or education usually awards Certificate Levels (from I to IV), Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, with the cost getting higher for the latter.

Undergraduate Bachelor Degrees will have you spending $10,000 to $33,000 a year. The higher cost is associated with pursuing your degree in a private university. Studies taken in a public institution will generally cost less.

A Postgraduate Master’s Degree has an approximate cost of $20,000 to $37,000 per year, while cost for Doctoral Degrees on average range from $14,000 to $37,000. As with an undergraduate degree, private education may be a reason for higher costs.

Generally, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection requires $18,610 as the minimum cost of living to issue a student visa. Your living expenses in Australia will depend highly on which region you plan to live in. For example, more urbanized areas will have higher costs for accommodation. The type of accommodation is also important. Hostels and guesthouses range from $80 to $135 a week, while shared rentals and on-campus accommodation will cost $70 to $250. More expensive options are homestay ($110 to $270 per week) and rental ($100 to $400 per week).

Aside from accommodation, your weekly expenses will most likely include groceries or eating out ($80 to $200), gas and electricity ($60 to $100), phone and internet ($20 to $50), public transport ($10 to $50) and entertainment ($50 to $100).