Thursday 13 October 2016

Study in Australia Complete Guide

Australia is popular international education destination as more than  500,000 international students from various countries are studying in Australia. China tops the list with 27.3% followed by India with 10.8%. If you are aspiring to study in Australia this is the right place to know all about study in Australia.

TOP TEN UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA
Following are top ten Australian Universities that made their way in to top 200 QS World Universities Ranking 2016-17
  1. The Australian National University(22)
  2. The University of Melbourne (rank 42)
  3. The University of Sydney (rank 46)
  4. The University of New South Wales (rank 49)
  5. The University of Queensland (rank 51)
  6. Monash University (rank 65)
  7. University of Auckland (rank 81)
  8. The University of Western Australia (rank 102)
  9. The University of Adelaide (rank 125)
  10. University of Technology Sydney (rank 193)
Australia Study Visa Requirement
Australia study visa guidelines have been changed and SSVF (Simplified Visa Framework) has been implemented from first July,2016.According to the new guidelines set by DIBP,all students need to apply for Australia study visa under subclass 500 from 1st of July 2016.
Following are the necessary documents you need to apply for Australia Study visa
  •  Completed Australian student visa application form (157A)
  • Paid visa application fee
  • Copy of passport biodata page
  • Certificate of Enrolment or Letter of Offer
  • Evidence of sufficient funds
  • Evidence of health insurance cover
  • English proficiency test results
  • Criminal record check results
  • 4 recent passport-sized photographs
Here is information about some of the major scholarships programs available for international students:
  • Australia Awards - The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links, and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through Australia's extensive scholarship programs. The program brings together scholarships offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Read more about Australia Awards and  Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
  • International Postgraduate Research Scholarships - The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program focuses on improving the quality of Australian research. If you already have a graduate qualification, an IPRS scholarship lets you study in Australia with some of the best researchers in your field. You can read more about these scholarships at the Department of Education
  •  website. Or to search for the scholarships, use the search tool on this website.
  • Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship - The Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowships are open to high-achieving female researchers from APEC economies for research opportunities in partnership with Australian education and research institutions. The fellowships aim to support women’s economic empowerment in the APEC region and raise the profile of female role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more about the Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship

Cost of study in Australia
Tuition fee and course cost:
According to the Official government site for International students in Australia, the course cost are:
- Bachelor’s degree – AU$15,000 to AU$33,000.
- Master’s degree – AU$20,000 to $37,000. 
- Doctoral degree – AU$14,000 to $37,000. 
Some institutions also charges Students Service and Amenities fees.
Living Cost:
Aside the needed funds that must reflect in your account to be eligible for studying in Australia, the HSBC also made an estimate of AU$18,012  per year. If you take into account the accommodation cost, food, gas electricity, and the basic amenities, it comes up to a minimum of around AU$300 per week.

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