The scenic beauty of Australia is legendary. The endless sun-kissed horizons and the chilly beaches down south, inspire awe equally. A land of contrasts, Australia has on offer, a unique blend of fast life and laidback comfort; of sports and art; of tropical islands and museums. A wide variety of mouth watering dishes and the famous wine from Adeliade spells heaven for the gastronomes.

This multi-cultural continent houses people from over 200 countries, making it one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia is one of the safest countries across the globe, with crime and political unrest at its bare minimum. The harmony and peace-loving nature of Australians are illustrated by the fact that the country has never witnessed a civil war till date.

Studying in Australia

Australian education system has also won the country many accolades globally. Australian government regulates all the universities to ensure excellence in the plethora of academic programs offered by them. The government controls the standard of quality by making it mandatory for all universities and institutions to be listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Additionally, all the courses are structured as per the Australian Qualifications Framework. This has helped the country in attaining international recognition.

The dedication and commitment of Australia towards education is exemplified by the establishment of 5 international centres of excellence which were given due importance in its 2003-04 federal budget. These centres, in collaboration with numerous domestic and intercontinental expert organizations, work towards enhancing the country’s research, educational and administrative capabilities.

The education programmes are designed to meet the industry requirements with practical exposure being an integral part of the course curriculums. This helps the students to find employment with much ease.

All these factors serve as the main attraction for over 200,000 international students who choose Australian as their destination for advance education every year.

Student Support Services

Special attention is paid to the requirements of international students. They are provided English language tuitions to brush up their language skills. On-arrival reception and orientation programmes serve as an introduction to the opportunities which the country has on offer. Students are also assigned faculty members as advisors. Students seek personal and career related advice from them.

Living, Earning and Spending the Moolah

Australia stands among the 10 best countries to live in, according to the Human Development Index report. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of adult literacy and enrollment at the primary, secondary and tertiary level, life expectancy as well as the quality of life.

On an average, international students spend an affordable $350- $400 per week on their expenses which will include accommodation, food, clothing, travelling, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenditure. This cost might increase or decrease depending upon the city and area where the students choose to study and reside.

Students can easily become financially independent by finding a part-time job. In order to work, it is essential for students to attain a work permit electronically, at the time of applying for the student visa. Students can find jobs on campus; in the cafeteria, bookshops, as lab assistants or tutor school children. Besides these casual jobs, students can also look for jobs which are relevant to their area of study. Most of the universities and institutions act as catalysts in assisting students to find internships or placements.