Here’s why study in Australia has become a popular destination among international students:
Student-friendly cities: Australia is home to the most student-friendly cities. According to the QS Best Student Cities 2024, 7 of the top 50 student cities are in Australia.*
World-recognised universities: Australia is known for its good quality education. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, 9 of the top 100 universities are in Australia.*
Internationally recognised degrees: Australian degrees are renowned worldwide. You will be recognised for job opportunities everywhere in Australia and outside.
Here are the programs that Australian universities offer:
|
Qualification |
Duration |
|---|---|
|
Diploma |
1-2 years |
|
Bachelor’s degree |
3-4 years |
|
Postgraduate diploma |
1-2 Years |
|
Master’s degree/MBA |
1-2 years |
|
Doctorate or PhD |
4-7 years |
The cost of living in Australia is AUD 24,505 approx. and the travelling cost may come up to AUD 2,000.
Australian universities usually have 2 intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a Trimester. The two intakes available in Australia are:
Trimester 1: Starts late February/early March to late May/early June
Trimester 2: Starts late July/early August through to November
You need to start preparing your application a minimum of 6-8 months in advance before the commencement of your program.
Australia is known for its high-quality education and wide range of courses available for international students. Some of the popular courses that attract international students to Australia include:
Health and Science
Law
Art and Design
Education and Teaching
Accounting
Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering
Business Management
Information Technology
Here are the top universities for higher education in Australia:
|
S. No |
Institution |
QS Ranking 2024 (Globally) |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
The University of Melbourne |
14 |
|
2 |
The University of Sydney |
19 |
|
3 |
The University of South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |
19 |
|
4 |
The Australian National University (ANU) |
34 |
|
5 |
Monash University |
42 |
|
6 |
The University of Queensland |
43 |
|
7 |
The University of Western Australia |
72 |
|
8 |
The University of Adelaide |
89 |
|
9 |
University of Technology Sydney |
90 |
|
10 |
The University of Wollongong |
162 |
Be prepared for the following documents before you apply for a Student Visa to study in Australia:
Application form
English Test scores
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letter of Recommendations (LOR)
Academic transcripts
Work experience certificates
Standardised Test scores: GRE | GMAT | SAT (optional)
Financial and income document
