Study. Work. Live in Australia

From bright sunny beaches to snowy winter wonderland, from stunning landscapes to exotic wildlife, Australia has everything that you can dream of and even more! If you are travelling from the northern hemisphere, in just a few hours of flight you will experience just the opposite season, and it is absolutely fascinating. Australia is one of the most fastest growing international destinations for higher education in the world. Currently over 720,000 international students from all over the world are enrolled in various Australian institutions and the number is growing by leaps and bounds with each academic session.

Quality Education

Australia has some of the top educational institutions, which have produced eminent scientists, scholars, philosophers, artists, entrepreneurs and academics, who are immensely successful and out there making a real difference in the world. Leading universities across the country boast of cutting edge technology, the most modern infrastructure and leading educators, nurturing students to reach their best potential.

The cost of education in Australia might not be the cheapest, but it is definitely not on the higher side. Average expenses for undergraduate education ranges between AUD 15,000 to 33,000, while the fees for a postgraduate masters degree can be around AUD 20,000 to 37,000 and doctoral degrees would be around AUD 14,000 to $37,000 per year. There are also several options of specialised, professional and other kind of niche courses, the fees of which depends on the course structure.

If you are worried about the pocket pinch for an Australian degree, there are a number of amazing merit based scholarships, offered by the government as well as by institutions and other educational or charitable bodies. Students from lower economic backgrounds, certain particular course of studies, countries of origin might also be eligible for specialised funding for their education. These scholarships will fund your tuition fees, completely or partially, thereby, making education much more affordable on the pocket.

Culture:

Australia has an incredibly diverse population, which consists of people who hail from different cultures. There are over 200 spoken languages and dialects spread across the country. The large diaspora population has influenced the culture of this land immensely, and it is a melting pot of diverse multicultural people. This makes it perfect for an international student, as it offers brilliant exposure to the different ways of life people have and yet, whenever they feel homesick, they can connect to a local community and get a feel of home in a foreign land.

Living Costs:

There are several kinds of accommodations, ranging from university dorms to shared and private housing. Host families are a great way to live affordably and get a first hand experience of the culture by staying at a local household.

International students who are in Australia on a student visa are legally allowed to work up to 40 hours per 2 weeks and the minimum legal wage in the country is 19.49 AUD per hour per week. Thus, it is possible to sustain yourself comfortably by getting a part time job.