Australian Education
Studying in Australia is a fantastic way to further your education and boost your career prospects. Australia is the third most popular international student destination in the world and currently home to over 700,000 international students. Australia’s high-quality education, easy access to student support services, multicultural society and fantastic lifestyle make Australia an attractive study destination. Australia offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,100 institutions and 22,000 courses to choose from.
International students report almost 90% satisfaction scores for their living and study experience in Australia according to the 2018 Department of Education International Student Survey. According to QS Best Student Cities 2019, almost all of Australia’s major cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast – are in the world’s top 100 student cities.
Australia is setting international standards for excellence in education. The Australian education sector comprises world-leading education institutions, premium training facilities, and outstanding lecturers and student support services.
Many Australian degrees and vocational courses include work experience programs and internships so you can gain hands-on industry experience and grow your professional network while you study. Once you complete your degree, you may also be eligible to stay and work in Australia.
While studying, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during the semester break. This can be a great way to find study-related work or simply pay for your lifestyle in Australia.
Regardless of what you are studying for or how long you are studying, Australia’s laws promote quality education and protection for international students.
Academic requirements
The academic requirements (including evidence of English language skills) you need will vary depending on the level of course you want to study. Here is some general guidance on entry requirements for different levels of study:
English language courses:
Entry requirements vary between institutions, and according to the level of English language skills required for the course.
Schools:
Entry requirements vary between schools, depending on the state or territory. Academic performance and ability is considered during the application process.
Vocational education and training (VET):
In most cases, there are no entrance exams for VET institutions. However, some courses may require you to have studied specific subjects or completed work experience.
Higher education undergraduate courses:
You will need to have an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12) or the overseas equivalent. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific prerequisite subjects.
Higher education postgraduate course:
You must have completed at least one degree at undergraduate level. The institution may also consider your research ability or relevant work experience.
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Assessment
Make an appointment with our counsellor for professional advice regarding your eligibility or course and study options. You can also send us email of your academics, English Language Proficiency scores (IELTS/PTE), Copy of Passport, any Work Experience documents in pdf format on email. We will then assess and offer you best possible options with regards to university and your area of study.
Step 2: Application
After you’ve chosen your course and university, college or school, it’s time to apply. Your counsellor will assist you in completing necessary application forms along with ‘Statement of Purpose’ and other documents. We take our job very seriously and follow the strictest legal and ethical standards.
We will contact your chosen university, college or school to make sure they support your application to improve your chances of acceptance.
Step 3: Accept your offer
Once the university or school receives your application it will be assessed and you will be notified of the result. The processing times of the application depend on a lot of factors, from your scores, to the assessment criteria of the institutes. If your application is successful, you’ll receive a letter of offer and an acceptance form.
Step 4: Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
All applicants for a Student visa must show they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education. Write a personal statement addressing the GTE requirement which should include information about your previous study, current employment, ties to home country, economic situation in home country and employment opportunities, value of the course to your future and your immigration history. All the information needs to be supported by relevant documents. Once you clear GTE, then you are asked to make a tuition fee deposit.
Step 5: Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE)
After you have accepted your Offer and paid your deposit you will receive an ‘Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment’ (eCoE) by email. This will outline your course start date, total course fees along with other relevant details. Next step is to apply for the visa.
Step 6: Apply for a student visa
Now that you have been accepted, it’s time to apply for your student visa. We provide complete support to our students in applying for your student visa application. Once granted, you are ready to fly to Australia to pursue your studies.
Visa requirements
The student visa you need depends on your course. Here are some basic requirements:
- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) certificate.
- Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement.
- Prove you have sufficient funds for airfares, course fees and living for the first 12 months of your stay on student visa Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Provide evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover.
Overseas Student Health Cover
Australia has a special system of health cover for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Depending on the provider you choose, most OSHCs would will help you for any medical or hospital care you may need while you’re studying in Australia. It may also help pay for most prescription medicines and provide you with ambulance cover in emergencies.
You must have OSHC for the duration of your student visa.
Student Visa subclass 500
Please refer to the Department’s website for visa and fee details
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500