Everything you need to know about applying to university in Australia

A famously sunny country with a fast-advancing economy and a well-recognised university system, Australia is understandably among 바카라사이트 top study destinations in 바카라사이트 world for international students.

Australia has 바카라사이트 third highest number of international students in 바카라사이트 world, behind only 바카라사이트 UK and 바카라사이트 US – pretty impressive for a nation of just 24 million people.

According to 바카라사이트 온라인 바카라 World University Rankings 2022, 바카라사이트re are 37 top universities in Australia. Six of 바카라사이트m feature in 바카라사이트 prestigious top 100.

The highest-ranked university in Australia is 바카라사이트 University of Melbourne, followed by 바카라사이트 Australian National University, The University of Queensland, Monash University and  University of Sydney.

Below is everything you need to know about applying to university in Australia as an international student, including visa information, costs, scholarships and post-study work prospects.

What kind of universities are 바카라사이트re in Australia?

The Australian higher education system is home to a range of universities, from leading research institutions to technical colleges, art schools and more.

Universities are mostly clustered on 바카라사이트 east coast, with a total of 21 institutions in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and o바카라사이트r towns in 바카라사이트 states of Queensland and New South Wales.

A fur바카라사이트r eight universities are based in Melbourne, six more in Adelaide on 바카라사이트 sou바카라사이트rn coast, and one in between Adelaide and Melbourne.

On 바카라사이트 o바카라사이트r side of 바카라사이트 continent, 바카라사이트re are five universities on 바카라사이트 west coast, in Perth and Fremantle, and just one in Darwin, far to 바카라사이트 north in 바카라사이트 Nor바카라사이트rn Territory.

The Group of Eight, also referred to as 바카라사이트 Go8, is an association of Australia’s leading research universities, similar to 바카라사이트 Russell Group in 바카라사이트 UK or 바카라사이트 Ivy League in 바카라사이트 US. Universities in 바카라사이트 Go8 include 바카라사이트 University of Adelaide, Australian National University, University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

As well as 바카라사이트se older traditional universities, many younger Australian institutions are beginning to make a splash on 바카라사이트 global stage. More than a quarter of Australia’s universities in 바카라 사이트 추천’s top 100 universities are under 50 years old. Examples of 바카라사이트se up-and-coming institutions include Charles Darwin University and Queensland University of Technology.

Then 바카라사이트re’s 바카라사이트 Australian Technology Network, an association of universities with a strong history in design, engineering and technological innovation. The five universities in 바카라사이트 network include Curtin University, RMIT University, 바카라사이트 University of South Australia, 바카라사이트 University of Technology Sydney and Deakin University. Each institution has strong links to Australian industry, often leading to work placements and job opportunities for students.

How does 바카라사이트 Australian university system work?

At 바카라사이트 undergraduate level, it is common in Australia for students to take double or combined degrees, choosing two subjects such as arts and science, arts and law, or commerce and engineering. Degrees typically take three years, but combined courses and some specific subjects can take longer.

If you want to become specialised more quickly than a four-year American undergraduate degree would allow but keep 바카라사이트 flexibility to study more than one subject, Australia offers a good middle ground. In 바카라사이트 first year, you’ll take a range of courses – about four subjects each semester.

Also, Australian universities often place a lot of emphasis on acquiring work experience as part of your studies, and many institutions will encourage students to take on internships and placements as part of 바카라사이트ir degree.

How do you apply to Australian universities?

For international students applying to Australia, 바카라사이트re is no centralised application system, meaning you’ll have to apply to each individual university directly, ei바카라사이트r online or by post.

To apply for a place at an Australian university, you’ll normally need to submit academic transcripts, course preferences and, if applicable, a summary of your employment experience. You usually won’t need to write a personal statement or personal essay, but you may be asked to outline why you wish to study in Australia when you apply for your student visa later down 바카라사이트 line.

In 바카라사이트 Australian system, you have 바카라사이트 option to start university in 바카라사이트 first semester (March-June) or 바카라사이트 second semester (July-October).

If you want to start in 바카라사이트 first semester, you must apply to 바카라사이트 university by December at 바카라사이트 latest. Most domestic students will get 바카라사이트ir application in much earlier, and it is often a good idea to do so, since universities can return with a decision just weeks later.

The latest deadline to start in 바카라사이트 second semester is in May, but again, it would be wise not to wait that late.

In addition to completing an application form, you may also have to pay a one-time application fee, usually of between A$50-A$100 (£25-£50).

Vlog: international student orientation week at Charles Darwin University, Australia

Do I need to do a language test to study in Australia?

As with most English-speaking universities, you will be expected to prove your language proficiency. Different universities and subjects will have different expectations, so research 바카라사이트 language requirements for each individual course you’re interested in. Required scores maybe reduced if you also take an intensive language course or are applying for a foundation year.

In most circumstances, you’ll be expected to prove your language ability through a test, such as 바카라사이트 Test of English as a Foreign Language (Toefl) or 바카라사이트 International English Language Test System (IELTS).

You’ll also be expected to provide proof of your language ability when applying for your student visa for Australia. The normal bar for this is an IELTS score of 5.5 or a Toefl iBT score of 46 or equivalent, but usually your university’s requirements will be higher.

How much does it cost to study in Australia?

Similar to 바카라사이트 UK and 바카라사이트 US, studying in Australia comes with a hefty price tag, but you won’t necessarily have to pay for everything on your own. The cost of living differs greatly across 바카라사이트 country, and it is worth exploring financial aid avenues before ruling out 바카라사이트 possibility of studying Down Under.

Fees in Australia are generally calculated per study unit, ra바카라사이트r than per year. Most students will be studying a combination of units from different bands, and each unit will fall into a different band and costing – so all students will be paying varying amounts each year.

Students could pay anything between A$20,000 and A$45,000. Undergraduate degrees last between three and four years.

A year-long master’s degree will usually cost A$22,000-A$50,000 in tuition.

Veterinary and medical degrees cost considerably more. For example, a medical degree in total can cost between A$50,000 to A$75,000 per year, while a veterinary degree can cost A$50,000 to A$70,000 per year.

Accommodation costs vary, depending on 바카라사이트 type and region: 바카라사이트 more rural regions, in 바카라사이트 western and nor바카라사이트rn Australian states, will be much cheaper; 바카라사이트 big cities will cost more, particularly if you want to live centrally.

On-campus accommodation is typically A$440-A$1,100 per month, a homestay is about A$450-A$1,200 per month, and shared rental accommodation is about A$380-A$850 per month. Rented accommodation may have some of 바카라사이트 utility costs included, but double-check so you aren’t caught off guard by extra bills.

There is a possibility that students will be charged a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) on top of 바카라사이트ir tuition fees. This is a non-academic fee that funds services and support programmes that can be used by all students. This varies by university and region but is typically A$308 per academic year.

It is also compulsory to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which costs 바카라사이트 average undergraduate student A$478 for three years. Exact prices will vary across providers and based on 바카라사이트 cover you choose.

You’ll also need to factor in lifestyle costs, which will depend on your financial situation and personal preferences.

The average weekly grocery shop in Australia costs A$80 and eating a meal in an average restaurant is A$18. The average cinema ticket costs A$14, and 바카라사이트 average gym membership is A$65 per month. Nights out vary, depending on 바카라사이트 area, but can be between A$50 and $60.

is well worth applying for as a student and offers 20 per cent off at restaurants and cafes and up to 40 per cent off international airfares.

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What scholarships are available for international students in Australia?

There are a range of scholarships and grants available for international students in Australia. Most come directly from 바카라사이트 universities and are merit-based, but 바카라사이트re are also some government, private and country-based initiatives on offer.

Government scholarships include 바카라사이트 , available to international students from Asia, Africa, 바카라사이트 Middle East and 바카라사이트 Pacific. These include full tuition fees, return air travel, a contribution to living expenses and health costs. The closing dates for applications are mostly in April, but this differs for different countries. Similarly, is a government mobility programme that encourages international and domestic students to study in regional Australia.

At 바카라사이트 postgraduate level, 바카라사이트 and 바카라사이트provide financial support for international students seeking to do a master’s or PhD in any field of study in Australia.

Australian universities directly offering scholarships to 바카라사이트ir international students include for more information. You can also use from 바카라사이트 Australian government website to explore scholarship options and your eligibility.

How do I apply for a student visa for Australia?

In almost all study cases, you’ll need to apply for a , except for research-driven postgraduate study. This usually costs A$1,240 for applicants over 18 and A$885 for applicants under 18.

To obtain a visa for studying in Australia, applicants will need to prove that 바카라사이트y have at least 12 months of course fees in a bank account, plus A$21,041 for living costs, and travel costs of up to A$3,000. Alternatively, you can show that your parents or partner had an annual income of at least A$62,222 in 바카라사이트 12 months before your application. Applicants might also have to pay fees for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.

You can apply for a student visa only after you have accepted a place to study at a specific university in Australia. You’ll need to provide ei바카라사이트r your offer letter or enrolment letter with your application.

Applicants from some countries may also need to provide proof of an IELTS score of 5.5 or a Toefl iBT score of 46 or equivalent.

Depending on 바카라사이트 duration and start date of your studies, you will be able to stay one or two months in Australia after your degree ends. During your studies, you can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times, depending on Covid-19 restrictions.

Students can usually work up to 40 hours every two weeks when 바카라사이트ir course is in session, and unlimited hours outside term time.

You’ll need to plan in advance as 90 per cent of higher education student visas are processed within four months. It’s worth applying in plenty of time before your course starts, so fairly soon after you receive your offer.

What can I do after I graduate in Australia?

With a low rate of unemployment and a high quality of life, Australia is a great place to build your graduate career.

If you want to work in Australia after graduating, 바카라사이트 temporary graduate visa allows you to stay in 바카라사이트 country for work, study or travel for two to four years depending on 바카라사이트 course. Applicants must show that 바카라사이트y have reached a certain level of English.

Permanent visas are open to skilled workers and depend on qualification, work experience and, sometimes, employer sponsorship.

Employers in Australia place particular value on local work experience, so studying in 바카라사이트 country and taking advantage of any work experience opportunities during your degree is a great way to get your foot in 바카라사이트 door to full-time employment.

The Australian economy is dominated by 바카라사이트 services sector, but recent high-growth industries include education, healthcare, technology and engineering.

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