Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million?
This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world!
Australia has five of the 30 best cities in the world, for students based on student mix, affordability, quality of life, and employer activity – all important elements for students when choosing the best study destination. And with more than AUD 200 million provided by the Australian Government each year in international scholarships, AAI is making it easier for you to come and experience the difference Australian education can make to your future and career.
Do you have a specific field of interest?
There is every chance Australia has you covered, with at least one Australian university amongst the list of top 50 universities specializing in Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Life & Agricultural Sciences, Clinical Medicine & Pharmacy, and Physics.
Australia has produced 15 Nobel prize laureates. Every day, over 1 billion people around the world rely on Australian discoveries and innovations – including penicillin, IVF, ultrasound, Wi-Fi, the Bionic Ear, cervical cancer vaccine, and Black Box Flight Recorders – to make their lives and the lives of others better.
Full name: Commonwealth of Australia
Population: 21.5 million (UN, 2009)
Capital: Canberra
Largest city: Sydney
Area: 7.7 million sq. km (2.9 million sq. miles)
Major language: English
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 84 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Australian Dollar = 100 cents
Main exports: Ores and metals; wool, food and live animals; fuels, transport machinery and equipment
GNI per capita: US $32,220
Internet domain: .au
International dialing code: +61
Other Cities: Adelaide, Brisbane (1.6 million) Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth.
Climate: Relatively dry, ranging from temperate in the south to tropical
The Australian instruction framework gives essential, auxiliary, and tertiary training.
School instruction (Primary and Secondary)
School instruction is comparable over all of Australia with just minor varieties in the middle of states and regions. School training (essential and optional) is necessary between the ages of six and sixteen (Year 1 to Year 9 or 10). School training is 13 years and separated into:
Elementary school – Runs for seven or eight years, beginning at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7.
Optional school – Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10.
Senior optional school – Runs for a long time, Years 11 and 12.
Tertiary instruction
Tertiary instruction incorporates both advanced education (counting colleges) and professional instruction and preparing (VET).
Dialect of guideline
English is the official dialect of Australia and the primary dialect of guideline in the instruction framework. Numerous schools offer bilingual projects or projects in different dialects.
Australian Qualifications Framework (+)
The Australian Qualifications Framework (+) establishes the quality of Australian qualifications.
The + is the national policy for regulated qualifications in the Australian education and training system. It incorporates the quality assured qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework.
The + was first introduced in 1995 to underpin the national system of qualifications in Australia encompassing higher education, vocational education and training and schools. The background to the + is documented.
Adelaide and South Australia
Adelaide Institute of Management & Technology
Adelaide Pacific International College
Australian Institute of Business Administration
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
English College of Adelaide
+ international Study + (+)
+ University
+ – University of + Programs
Intensive English Language Institute (+) – + University
International College of Hotel Management
Kaplan Business School
SA Adelaide Language Centre
+ College
Southern Cross Education Institute
+ South Australia
University of South Australia
William Light Institute
Canberra and Australia Capital Territory
ACT Schools
+ College
Australian Catholic University
Australian National University College
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
University of Canberra
Darwin and Northern Territory
ACE, +, ACL, +, +, +, +
Charles Darwin University
International College of Advanced Education
Hobart and Tasmania
+
+ Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Perth and Western Australia
ACE, +, ACL, +, +, +, +
+, +, Curtin Sydney, +, +, +, +, +, +
Australian College of Applied Education
Australian College of Sports and Fitness
Australian Professional Skills Institute (+)
Australian School of Management
Australian School of Tourism & Hotel Management – +
Cambridge International College (+)
Centre of English Language Teaching (CELT) – +
+ (College of Innovation and Industry Skills)
Curtin University of Technology
Dental Nursing Australia
Edith Cowan University
Kingston International College
Language Links
Lexis English
Milner International College of English
Murdoch University
Perth Institute Western Australia
Perth International Business & Technology (+)
Phoenix Academy
Phoenix Academy – Edith Cowan University
Phoenix Academy – Murdoch University
Phoenix Academy – University of Notre Dame Australia
Phoenix Academy – Western Australia Department of Education
Silver Trowel
Southern Cross Education Institute
Stanley College
Sterling Business College
+ Western Australia
Education and Training International (+)
University of Western Australia (+)
University of Western Australia Foundation
Western Australian Education Certificate
Brisbane and Queensland
Academy of Design
+
ACE, +, ACL, +, +, +, +
+, +, Curtin Sydney, +, +, +, +, +, +
+
Australasian Golf Academy
Australia International College of Language
Australian Catholic University
Australian College of Information Technology
Australian College of Sports and Fitness
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (+)
Australian Internships
Australian Language Schools (ALS)
Axial Training
Bond University
Bond University English Language Institute
Brisbane College of English / Australia
Brisbane North Institute of +
Brisbane School of Hairdressing
Browns ELS
Cairns College of English and Business
Canterbury College
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Careers Australia Institute of English
Careers Australia Institute of Training
Central Queensland Institute of +
Central Queensland University (+)
Charles + University
Embassy +
+ Institute of Education
Gold Coast Language School
Griffith University
Harvest Education Technical College (+)
Hilton International College +
Holmes Institute
ICA (Imperial College Australia)
+ (international Education Services – +)
+
Imagine Education Australia
International College of Queensland Australia (+)
International Education Services (+) – + Foundation
International Training College
James Cook University
James Cook University + Brisbane
+ Academy
John Paul International College
Kelly Colleges
Language International Australia
Language Studies International (+)
Lifetime International Training College
Martin College
Metro College of Technology
New England College of Technology
PGA International Golf Institute
+ College
Queensland Academy of Technology
Queensland Institute for Aviation Engineering
Queensland International Business Academy (+)
Queensland International Institute
Queensland Schools +
Royal Brisbane International College
+
+ Russo Schools
+ International College
Southern Cross University
St. Hilda’s School
+ Queensland Brisbane
+ Queensland Gold Coast
The Eagle Academy
University of Queensland (+)
University of Sunshine Coast (USC)
Viva International College
Melbourne and Victoria
AAON
Academia International
Academies Australasia Polytechnic
ACN, CIC, Curtin Sydney, Eynesbury, MIBT, PIBT, QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT
AMI Education
AOI Institute
Australian Catholic University
Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty
Australian College of Sports and Fitness
Australian Industrial Systems Institute
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS)
Australian National Institute of Business and Technology (ANIBT)
Australian Pacific International College (APIC)
Australian Technical and Management College (ATMC)
Austwide Institute of Training (AIOT)
BIBA Academy
Box Hill Institute
Brighton Institute of Technology
Cambridge International College (CIC)
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Central Queensland University (CQU)
Charles Sturt University
Chisholm Institute
City College of Melbourne
Discover English
Education Access Australia (MITH and MIE)
Education Centre of Australia
Einstein College of Australia
Eltham College
Embassy CES
English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS)
Federation University
Fusion English
Gurkhas Institute
Hawthorn (The University of Melbourne Programs)
Hays International College
Holmes Institute
Holmesglen Institute
Impact Englsih College
INUS Australia
ISBT – University of New England
JMC Academy
Kangan Institute
Kaplan Business School
La Trobe University
Lyceum English Language Australia
Martin College
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne Polytechnic – Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)
Menzies Institute of Technology
Nova Institute of Technology
Oxford College
PSG Australia
Sheila Baxter Training Centre
Southern Cross Education Institute
St George Institute
Sunshine College of Management Swinburne University of Technology
Taylors Study
The Gordon – TAFE Gordon Institute
Universal Institute of Technology (UIT)
Victoria University
Victoria University (Sydney Campus)
Victorian Certificate of Education
Western Institute of Technology
William Angliss Institute
Zenith Business Academy (ZBA)
Sydney and New South Wales
Abbey College Australia
Ability Education
Academies Australasia Institute
Academy of English
Academy of Information Technology
ACAP
ACCESS Language Centre
ACE, ATTC, ACL, ECAE, CELUSA, PIBT, IEC
Aces Centre
ACN, ACAP
ACN, CIC, Curtin Sydney, Eynesbury, MIBT, PIBT, QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT
ACN, Curtin Sydney, Macquarie City, ACAP
Alphacrucis College
Apex Institute of Education
APM College of Business and Communication
Apple Study Group
Astute Training
Australia Onsung International College
Australian Academy of Commerce Pty Ltd
Australian Academy of Management & Science
Australian Academy of Sport and Fitness
Australian Catholic University
Australian College of Natural Therapy
Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE)
Australian College of Sports and Fitness
Australian College of Technology
Australian Hair and Beauty College
Australian Ideal College
Australian Institute of Commerce & Language (AICL)
Australian Institute of Higher Education
Australian Institute of Music
Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE)
Australian Institute of Technology and Education
Australian International College of English
Australian International Conservatorium of Music
Australian International High School
Australian International Performing Arts High School
Australian National College of Beauty
Australian Pacific International College (APIC)
Australian Technical and Management College (ATMC)
Australian Vocational Learning Centre (AVLC)
Australis Institute of Technology and Education
Bass-Skardon Abbess
Billy Blue
Blue Mountains Hotel School
Bridge Business College
Byron Bay English Language School
Cambridge College International
Canterbury Business College
Canterbury Language Academy
Canterbury Technical Institute
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Cass Training International College
Castle College
CATC Design School
Central College
Central Queensland University (CQU)
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
City Institute
Clarendon Business College
College of Sports and Fitness
Computer Graphic College
Crown Institute of Business and Technology
Education Centre of Australia
Elite Education
ELS Universal English College
Embassy CES
English Language Company (ELC)
English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS)
Evolution Hospitality Institute
Fuss Beauty College
George Brown College (GBC)
Global English College
Greenwich College
Holmes Institute
IIBIT – University of Ballarat Programs
IIBIT (International Institute of Business & IT)
ILSC
Imperial College Australia
International College of Capoeira
International College of Management Sydney (ICMS)
International House Sydney
ISBT – University of New England
James Cook University
Jet English College
JMC Academy
Kaplan Business School
Kent Institute
Kenvale College
Kings Own Institute (KOI)
Kingsway Institute
La Lingua Language School
Le Cordon Bleu
Lexis English
Lloyds International College
Loura Business College
Macquarie Education Group Australia (MEGA)
Macquarie Grammar School
Macquarie University
Magill College
Martin College
MEGT Institute
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Mercury Colleges
Metro College (English Courses)
Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy
Navitas – Professional Year Program
NCELTR Macquarie University (English)
New Cambridge College
North Sydney English College
NSW School of Massage
Oxford College
Pacific College of Technology
Performance English
Pivot Point International Academy Sydney
Qantm College
Raffles
SAE Institute
SIBN College
Silver Trowel
Southern Cross University Sydney Campus EduCo
Specialty Language Centre
Stanford Academy
Step One College
Strathfield College
Supreme Business College
Sydney Business and Travel Academy (SBTA)
Sydney College of Business and IT (SCBIT)
Degree Programs through Southern Cross University
Sydney English Academy (SEA)
Sydney English Language Centre
Sydney Film School
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT)
Sydney International English College (SIEC)
Sydney School of Business and Technology (SSBT)
TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW Sydney Institute English Centre
Taylors College
The Australasian College
The Coffee Gang
The Hotel School Sydney
The University of New England
Top Education Institute
Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS)
University of Newcastle
University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland (USQ Sydney)
University of Sydney Foundation Program
University of Western Sydney (UWS)
University of Wollongong
University Preparation College
UNSW (University of New South Wales)
UNSW Global
Victoria University (Sydney Campus)
Victory Institute
Warvick Institute
William Blue
Zenith Business Academy (ZBA)
Intake
The main intake for all Australian Institutions is February. Every university opens admissions for all courses that they offer, for the February intake. There is also a mid-year intake offered by some Australian Universities during July. It is important to keep in mind that, a university offering an intake in February might not necessarily offer all the courses that they have on list, during the mid-year intake. Whether or not a University will offer a July intake can be found out on the university website, university brochures, or from our career counselors. Some universities also follow November, i.e. summer intake. It is available only for limited number of universities and limited courses.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate – Bachelors
A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling
Some courses such as Computing and Engineering will require Mathematics and /or Science as pre-requisites
Postgraduate – Masters
A good academic record in Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university is necessary
Any work experience in the field will be helpful
For MBA programs at some Universities students need to have work experience along with their Bachelor’s Degree
Required Tests
Along with the academic documents English proficiency tests like +/+/+ scores are required to get the admission.
Diploma Programs - 5.5 or 6.0 bands is required in +.
Under-graduate Programs – 6 or 6.5 bands is required in +.
Masters’ Program- 6.5 to 7.0 bands.
However, some courses like Nursing, Pharmacy, Life sciences, PhD need a higher level of proficiency an overall band of 7 bands in +.
The coaching for the IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE can be availed from AAI also.
Documents Required
Resume
Statement of purpose
Educational Documents
Work Experience, if Applicable
Passport
Birth certificate
+ score sheet
Being familiar with education costs in Australia is important, if you are considering Australia as your overseas studying destination. Cost of higher education in Australia is quite affordable as compared to the cost of studying abroad in the UK or the US. Let's
Tuition Fee (AUD)
The first factor to consider among education costs in Australia is the average tuition fees. from $25,000 - $38,000.
Accommodation (AUD)
Hostels and Guesthouses - $80 to $135 per week
Shared Rental - $70 to $250 per week
On campus - $80 to $250 per week
Home-stay - $110 to $270 per week
Rental - $100 to $400 per week
Boarding Schools - $10,000 to $20,000 a year
Other Living Expenses (AUD$)
Groceries and eating out - $80 to $200 per week
Gas and electricity - $60 to $100 per week
Phone and Internet - $20 to $50 per week
Public transport - $10 to $50 per week
Car (after purchase) - $150 to $250 per week
Entertainment - $50 to $100 per week
Minimum cost of living:
Average Total - AUD$18,610 /-per annum
Australian Industries
Australian Industries work side to encourage and sustain the economic activity. The national income comes from industries like Education, Agriculture, Finance, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Construction, Business services, Technology, Tourism etc.
Part Time Employment
Students can work up to 20 hours a week (anywhere) during course time and 40 hours per week full- time during vacation periods if they have been granted a work permit. On an average a student can earn around 12 AUD/hour. Casual Jobs are available (A$15-18 per hour) as PT work option.
Skilled-Graduate Visa is a 2 – 3 years’ Visa given to students on completion of Study in Australia. During this time the student can work full time, or improve their English to gain additional points for General Skilled Migrant Policy. PR Skilled Graduate Visa Holders can apply for any of the following visa categories within the 18 months’ duration:
Provisional Skilled - Regional sponsored visa (Subclass 487)
Permanent Skilled - Independent visa (Subclass 885)
Permanent Skilled - Sponsored Visa (Subclass 886)
Or they can also apply for an employer sponsored visa at any time.
Q. How will Academic Aims International help me?
A. AAI has been sending students to Australia and other countries since 12 years. AAI has trained counselors who have got experience and expertise to assist students. All our offices provide students with:
FREE counseling and information on various courses and institutions
+ Forms - Brochures - Guides etc.
Admission Assistance
Visa Counseling
Travel and accommodation arrangement
Procuring Residential Facilities with Indians for students going abroad
Insurance, Bank A/c in Australia, Student Loan, Flight ticket Booking
Q. Does it cost money to see an education counselor at AAI?
A. AAI’s services are free for students. There is no cost to students to book an appointment with AAI Counselor.
Q. Will AAI’s Student Services Australia help me after I arrive in Australia?
A. If you have any questions about the course you are studying or perhaps you need some student Visa guidance, our friendly counselors are there to help.
Q. Can I transfer to another institution before I finish my current course?
A. You should contact your current education provider for this information and request a release letter – our counselors will help explain the process to you. In most circumstances, the new education provider will be restricted from enrolling you if you have not completed six months of the course for which your visa was granted. Other conditions that are important to consider include your SVP status. Our counselors can provide guidance on these student visa matters too, but you also need to consult the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.
Q. What should I consider when choosing what and where to study?
A. When considering what and where to study, an AAI counselor will match your academic interests and your career goals with course criteria from more than 400 universities and institutions across Australia. It is very important that you think about the most convenient location for you, the institution’s ranking, the amount of time you would like to spend away from home, and the total cost of studying and living in Australia. If you would like to explore the option of post-study work rights, you will need to be aware of the Visa policies in place and also be aware that these government policies can change at any time. Your counselor will be able to guide you on the courses, institutions, and locations that best meet your preferences.
Q. Does AAI have any special relationship with specific institutions?
A. Yes, AAI has an arrangement with more than 500 leading universities and institutions around the world. As a world leader in international student services, the universities and institutions we partner with are of a high standard.
Q. What financial support is available?
A. There are a limited number of scholarships and bursaries available for international students. The amount varies by level of study and the institution. Scholarships are competitive and you need to demonstrate exceptional academic achievements in order to obtain them. Governments and other organizations also provide a number of scholarships and awards to help international students study overseas. Your AAI expert will have details of various scholarship schemes.
Q. How long does Visa application procedure require?
A. The average time taken by the Australian High Commission for the Visa procedure is anywhere between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the individual’s background. So, the students need to apply for their Visas at least 3 months prior to their course commencement.
Q. How do I know if I am eligible for the Permanent Residency (PR)?
A. Currently a student needs to cover up to 120 points to become eligible for the PR. The points can be obtained by a combination of the following: course, age, English language proficiency, duration of the study in Australia, studying in a regional area, and working part time. For further details and to test your points, visit www.immi.gov.au
Q. What salary can I expect when I start working in Australia?
A. The average starting salary that you can earn is between AUD 2500 to AUD 4000 per month.
Q. My education has been in English. Do I still need to sit for IELTS?
A. IELTS is a mandatory visa requirement.
Q. What are the visa possibilities for my spouse/ dependent?
A. Spouse / dependent of a Student-Visa holder in Australia gets a Dependent Visa and a valid work permit for the same duration as the primary applicant.
Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million?
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