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Australia is an internationally recognized source of high quality education as well as research excellence. Their universities, vocational and technical education colleges and schools are world-class. And Australia is a world leader in English language courses for international students.

Australian Government legislation requires quality assurance agencies and codes of conduct to be in place so that international students in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled.

Multicultural Australia is a safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel in an English speaking country. Australia also offers excellent value for money and a high standard of living.

There are two semesters that are open to international students for admissions in Australia. The fall and the spring seasons. If a student is targeting the fall semester, he will have to start the process of applying at least a year before admission date. This is applicable to the spring semester too.

There are many scholarships and fellowships available to international students. For example the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) (http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/), Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarships (all Universities), Australian Research Fellowships, Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships, Australian Senior Research Fellowships, Australian Development Co-operation Scholarships (ADCOS) these Scholarships cover (a) full tuition fees; (b) economy class airfare (Both ways) to Australia and back; (c) Living allowance to cover housing and food for the duration of the scholarships (this is also payable during semester and annual break).

Yes. An overseas relative can sponsor one’s education in Australia.

It is compulsory for all international students whose mother tongue is not English to take a proficiency test; the most preferred being the IELTS.

An international student is allowed to work for 20 hours when the school is in session and full time during vacations and other course breaks.

A student can take up a job after completing his studies but while in office.

Accommodation in Australia is of a high standard and is available to suit many different budgets.
Most institutions have Accommodation Offices and guidance about accommodation is given. Also available are schemes like homestay that involves the student living with an Australian family. This would cost around A$180-$250 per week. University Residential Colleges cost around A$180-$280 per week. Residential halls cost around A$100-A$160 per week. Hostels cost A$90-$130 per week.

The student is expected to finish with the course within the stipulated period of time. Any extension will have to be done in sync with the department the student is part of.

The cost of studying varies from course to course ranging from A$12,000 to A$18,000.The cost of living ranges from A$10,000 to A$12,000 per year. The cost of studying in Australia compares favorably with other destination countries for international students. A recent Australian Government study found that in terms of total costs (which include tuition fees and living expenses) the US and UK is consistently more expensive than Australia. Australian laws ensure that courses offered to international students are of a high educational standard and your fees are protected. Australian institutions must comply with laws relating to the approval and registration of courses they wish to offer to international students. Many Australian private institutions are members of Tuition Assurance Schemes which ensures that the student will be able to complete his course. Students are encouraged to inquire about institutions’ educational credentials.

On this website you can search an Australian Government register for information on all registered institutions and courses available to international students in Australia. We have also provided direct links to Australian universities and many other institutions offering courses to international students. An illustrated map of Australia will help you locate these institutions.

Australian institutions are not officially ranked. However, there are some commercial publications available that compare achievements of universities and institutions in meeting certain criteria such as use of technology or student support services.

All of Australia's education and training institutions offer high quality, internationally relevant courses because Australian Government legislation requires them to be registered and meet quality assurance measures. Excellence in teaching, research, facilities and support services is found across Australia's diversified education and training system. Prospective students should focus on finding institutions that offer the course most suited to their particular needs and aspirations.

Distance education courses are offered by Australian universities and vocational and technical education institutions. You will need to check directly with the institution about what courses are offered in distance mode.

Australian universities have a very important role in research and development, accounting for about one-quarter of Australia's research and development activity and 60 per cent of Australia's basic research effort. There are 35 special Research Centers and Key Centers of Teaching and Research based at Australian universities and another 74 Cooperative Research Centers.

The visa fee is Rs. 9300.

1. Application Documents
- A fully completed and signed Application for a Student (Temporary) Visa – Form 157A
- Visa application charge, payable in USD cash (or the receipt showing the payment has been made in
  Australia).
- A letter from the Australian institution, offering the student a place in your proposed course of study.
- Four recent passport photographs and any other family members included in the application.
- A current passport or certified copies of all the pages of the current passport, for all persons included in
  the application.

If represented by an agent or lawyer,
- Written authorization from the student for the visa office to deal with that person on matters relating to
  the Student (Temporary) visa application.
- A statement of the purpose explaining the student’s intentions at the completion of the course in
  Australia.
- Any other documentation that the student believes will assist in the assessment of his application.

2. Education Documents
Clear copies of the student highest formal academic qualifications and documents that show his current academic level; and the student’s original school reports or academic transcript. If the student is currently studying, a letter from his institution confirming his student status.

If the student have studied English previously, please provide evidence of this and copies of the highest qualification or results gained. If he has sat for TOEFL or IELTS language test recently, the student should provide the original certificate showing his current score.

3. Financial Evidence
Evidence of the student ability to financially support himself and members of his family unit included in his application for the duration of his course in Australia. This may include (but is not limited to): Evidence of all sources of income, for example, business interests, share portfolios etc. This may include income tax assessment documentation, business license's) or evidence of business activity. This information must clearly demonstrate the earnings received.

Other evidence of access to sufficient funds that the student believe will assist the decision-maker.

this non-refundable visa application charge in the form of a bank draft in Indian rupees payable to either the Australian High Commission, New Delhi or the Australian Consulate General, Mumbai depending on where the student intend to make his application.

The Australian Government has upgraded India to the assessment level '3' from the earlier level '4' for grant of visas effective from November 2001. Countries that fall under this category require students to go through the pre-visa assessment. Therefore this is applicable for Indian students who desire to pursue a degree in Australia. They are will be assessed to see if they are entering Australia for the purpose of study and will not contravene visa conditions and become an unlawful non-citizen. To be granted a student visa, the student must provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factors applicable to him. Assessment factors include the Evidence of Enrolment, financial ability, English proficiency, and likely compliance with the conditions of his visa and any other matters relevant to assessing his application. This is verified by the advice of acceptance from the Australian institution (commonly known as Letter of Offer), which is issued to a student who has been offered enrolment in a full-time course. A student should not pay any part of the course tuition fee prior to the outcome of the PVA.

Student applicants should lodge applications no more than 3 months and at least 8 weeks before course commencement dates. Some applications take longer to process. Students may be asked to undertake further medical tests and some delays may be experienced due to the need to verify bank or education documents.

Yes, any international student immaterial of which country he plans to pursue his higher studies in should take a health insurance in his name.