Study in Australia
Australia has a well-organized and well-structured education system. The education starts at the age of five or six, but it may differ by a narrow margin between states. It starts with the preschool education which is not compulsory and can be offered within a school or separately. The primary and secondary school encompasses the compulsory education for Australians. There are a large number of primary and high school across the country with most of them being public schools. It is estimated that public schools amount to 60% of scholars as opposed to 40% in private settings. All these education providers must be licensed by the government and must fulfill certain requirements including infrastructure and teaching. Universities, on the other hand, are mainly public institutions.
Why study in Australia
- Australia is the 3rd most popular study destination for international students in the world behind only the US and the UK.For a very sparsely populated country with a relatively small number of universities, housing 8 out of the top 100 universities in the world is quite a feat.
- With over 22,000 courses in 1,100 institutions, a great number of study options are available. Making it highly likely that your preferred course or degree will be available to study in Australia.
- Australia grants post-study work visa to international students after they have completed their master’s, bachelor’s or doctoral degrees. Successful applicants are granted a visa for the duration of 2 years to 4 years, depending on the highest educational qualification they have obtained.
- Australia is considered as one of the safest countries in the world with multicultural, friendly and pleasant society.The fact that 5 out of 30 best student cities in the world are in Australia proves it.
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Studying & Living Cost in Australia
As a popular study destination, applying for scholarships in Australia is competitive. If you are self financing you should be aware of the costs of studying and living in Australia.
As with most other countries, the cost of education is dependent on the type and duration of your studies.
For example, English Language Courses are available at $300/week. Vocational training or education on the other hand will cost you $4,000 to $22,000. Vocational training awards Certificate Levels (from I to IV), Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, with costs increasing for the latter.
Bachelor Degrees will have you spending $10,000 to $33,000 a year. Expect higher costs if pursuing your degree at a private university. Studies taken in a public institution will generally cost less.
A Master’s Degree will cost from $20,000 to $37,000 per year. Doctoral Degrees on average range from $14,000 to $37,000. As mentioned private education will result in higher costs.
Your living expenses in Australia will depend highly on which region you plan to live in. For example, more urbanized areas will have higher costs for accommodation. The type of accommodation is also important. Hostels and guesthouses range from $80 to $135 a week, while shared rentals and on-campus accommodation will cost $70 to $250. More expensive options are homestay ($110 to $270 per week) and rental ($100 to $400 per week).
