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Eligibility
Eligibility conditions for undergraduate admissions
Along with the secondary school education certifications,
most courses and universities in Australia require international
students to take IELTS (a standardized entrance test)
to get admission. IELTS is governed by British council
and conducted on regular basis all over the world. Some
universities may accept TOEFL score also. IELTS is compulsory
for Australian Student visa for students from particular
countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The personal
application essays and/or statement of purpose SOP play
a very significant role in the process of evaluating student's
application for both admission as well as financial aid.
Eligibility conditions for post-graduate admissions
Most of the Australian universities and higher institutes
acknowledge the graduation system of three years for entry
into most postgraduate courses. But, some of the courses
and universities may require a qualification equivalent
to Australian Bachelor-Honors degree, which requires either
a honors graduation degree with 16 years of formal education,
which would mean another year after graduation or a four
year degree course like Engineering degree courses and
other such courses.
Complete details of your education including your course
subjects and grades are required in the applications.
Official records of previous academic qualifications of
students are important for your application procedures.
Students applying for admission are required to submit
an official transcript from each college or university
that they have attended after secondary school with complete
details of the subjects, credits involved and other details
like correspondence courses and diplomas. English Proficiency
tests like IELTS and/or TOEFL score are required for International
students to get postgraduate admission in the Australian
universities. For management postgraduate courses, International
students are required to take Graduate Management Admission
Test, GMAT.
Past work record :
A number of professional and vocational courses require
relevant work experience. For example, many MBAs or master's
courses in information studies require at least a couple
of years' work experience. Most Australian universities
are stiff about this condition. A complete Résumé
is an important part of your application. It should include
all information about professional work experience along
with the details like positions held, achievements and
range of work. Some Universities may put aside IELTS/TOEFL,
if overseas students can get a 'letter of recommendation'
from the past institution(s) that they have last studied
in, mentioning that they have been studying in English
medium throughout and they are convinced that you are
proficient in English.
Statement of Purpose :
The personal application essays or statement of purpose
(SOP) play a very important role in the process of evaluating
your application for both admission as well as financial
aid. These essays give better information to the admission
officials to assess your individuality. A personal statement
or SOP generally include reasons for choosing this particular
course, area of interest of the student, the suitability
of student's education and experiential background for
the targeted course. It may also include student's goals
in life, his or her hobbies and other related details.
Students who apply for Doctoral research programs must
give the details of their previous research related publications,
abstracts and all related papers.
For admissions in Australia, student-visa and a valid
passport are 'must-to-have' factors for international
students. Students are advised to start the procedures
of getting visa al least eight weeks before the commencement
of programs.
Cost of Education in Australia :
Tuition fees
As an international student, you must pay your tuition
fees up-front.
Aside from tuition fees, some institutions may also charge
for other student costs, such as library, laboratory or
sports facility costs. Excursions, books and stationery
are other costs to consider, and your course may also
require specific essential materials, such as lab coats
or photographic supplies.
Your institution will provide you with information on
how and when to pay your tuition fees.
University
Foundation Studies
- A $9,000 to 14,000 a year such as university entrance,
preparatory and bridging courses
Undergraduate
- Bachelor Degree A$10,000 to 13,500 a year such as courses
in arts, business, economics and law
- Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree A$11,000 to 16,500
a year such as science and engineering courses
Postgraduate
- Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Diplomas A$9,000 to 16,000 a year
- Masters
- Doctoral Degree A$11,000 to 18,500 a year
Vocational education and training
- Certificates I - IV
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma A$5,500 to 18,000 a year
School
- Secondary school : A$6,000 to 13,000 a year
- Primary and junior secondary schools : A$5,000 to 11,000
a year
English language training
Varies significantly depending on the course duration
or institution A$3,500 to 13,500.
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government,
education institutions and a number of other organizations.
They cover various educational sectors, including vocational
education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate
and postgraduate study and research. Australian Government
scholarships are not available for international students
undertaking English language training specifically in
Australia. However, there are several English language
training scholarships offered by Australian institutions.
Australian Scholarships
Australian Scholarships brings together and expands existing
scholarship programs in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East
regions that are managed by the Australian Agency for
International Development (AusAID) and the Department
of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
Further information can be found at www.australianscholarships.gov.au
There are three programs available under Australian Scholarships.
They are:
Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s
internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program
providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific
and Middle East regions to undertake study, research and
professional development in Australia. Awards are also
available for Australians to do the same abroad. A smaller
number of Awards are available for participants from Europe
and the Americas. The Endeavour Awards provide individuals
with a unique opportunity to further their academic or
professional careers. Further information can be found
at: www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)
ALA focus on developing leaders who can influence social
and economic policy reform and development outcomes in
both their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.
ALAs provide scholarship support for postgraduate studies
in Australia and short-term fellowship opportunities in
specialised research, study or professional attachments
through participating Australian organisations. Further
information can be found at: www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
ADS aim to contribute to the long-term development needs
of Australia's partner countries to promote good governance,
economic growth and human development. ADS provides people
with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive change
and influence the development outcomes of their own country,
through obtaining tertiary qualifications at participating
Australian institutions. Further information can be found
at: www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar
Other Funding Sources
International and charitable organisations offer scholarships
for international study. You must apply for these scholarships
in your home country, not in Australia.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides
a scholarships guide for Commonwealth postgraduate students
offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank,
World Health Organisation, Asian Development Bank, United
Nations, Rockefeller Foundation and other organisations.
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