STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

Australia is home to some of the best universities and education institutions in the world with renowned world-class research facilities.
With over 1,100 institutions offering more than 22,000 different courses, tailor-made for different individual needs.
To study in Australia as an international student, you will need to enroll with a CRICOS-certified educational institution for a full-time course and apply for a subclass 500 Student visa.

For parents: If you would like to accompany a minor aged below 18 years old while he/she completes the education here, you can also apply for a Student Guardian visa to remain in Australia to look after them. You can also bring a dependent minor below the age of 6 years old with you on your visa.

The Australian student visa program includes options to study in various programs :

  • Postgraduate Research Sector

  • Higher Education Sector

  • Vocational Education and Training Sector

  • Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector

  • Non-Award Sector

  • Schools Sector

  • Independent ELICOS sector


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Postgraduate Research

  • A doctorate by research or a PhD is the highest level of study offered in Australia - usually a 3-year course program. A PhD requires submission of a thesis that is assessed by examiners who determine whether the research is worthy of the qualification.

    Pre-requisite: Minimum of an undergraduate degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Division A) – also known as ‘upper second-class’ honours – to apply for your PhD to demonstrate you have significant research experience.

Higher Education

  • • Graduate Diploma
    • Graduate Certificate
    • Masters Degree (Coursework)
    • Masters Degree (Research)

  • • Bachelor’s degree

Vocational Education &
Training (VET)

Whether you’re looking to move straight into the workforce, or to take an initial step in your tertiary education, an Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification can take you where you want to go.

Australia’s VET sector is based on a partnership between governments and industry. VET qualifications are provided by government institutions, called Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions, as well as private institutions. Learn on the job with on-site training, learn from experts in your chosen occupation,

  • Launch your career with a professional course from Australia! Whether you have yet to start on your career or already skilled , the VET program in Australia equips you with better options for migration pathways.

  • Cert I- Duration: 1 year
    Cert II -Duration: 1 year
    Cert III- Duration: 1 year
    Cert IV- Duration: 12-18months

  • Duration: 18-24 months

  • Duration: 24-36 months

Schools

  • Types of schools include government, non-government (faith-based schools) and private schools.

  • Studies up to Year 11 and 12 (senior secondary) .

ELICOS (English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students)

  • Start off with a good and useful English program designed to improve your overall English skills for work, study or social purposes. You can take either a short-term ELICOS or long-term, depending on what your goals are. Whatever your selection, you will gain from the experience.

    You can take ELICOS for either:

    1) To improve English before
    commencing formal studies in
    Australia
    2) To work in Australia
    3) To prepare for an English exam
    like TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
    4) To teach English in your home
    country
    5) To learn spoken and written
    English for a specific context
    (Business, hospitality, health
    profession)

FINANCIAL EVIDENCE GUIDELINES

The Australian Government specifies AU$21,041 as the minimum amount required to cover living costs for a 12-month period, however the Gold Coast and Brisbane are significantly less expensive than the bigger cities. This amount should cover living expenses such as food, accommodation, transport, health insurance, clothing, fuel, power, telephone, and entertainment.