Study in Australian Colleges and Universities
Australia is a dynamic and vibrant country with a great deal to offer students looking for international education. Choosing to come to Australia to study will provide you with a whole new view of the world and wonderful opportunities and experiences, not to mention exciting and progressive world-class education programs.
The Country
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Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Although Australia has no official language, English has always been entrenched as the de facto national language. Australia has no state religion. Australia has an adult literacy rate that is assumed to be 99 per cent.Australia is a wealthy country with a market economy with high GDP per capita and a low rate of poverty. Australia is the world's thirteenth largest economy and has the fifth highest per capita GDP (nominal) at $66,984.

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​What to study:
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Theoretically speaking you can study everything in Australia. However practically most of the students from Asia, go to Australia for Business, Computing and Hotel & Tourism Management course. The following diagram will show you the study route in Australia:







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​Academic requirements:
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Undergraduate – To gain entry into an Australian undergraduate course you will need to have an Australia Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12), or the overseas equivalent. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific pre-requisite subjects.
Postgraduate – As well as the satisfactory completion of at least one degree at undergraduate level, your institution may take research ability or relevant work experience into consideration.
Vocational education and training – Generally there are no other entrance exams for VET institutions. However some courses may have specific pre-requisite subjects or work experience requirements.
When to apply

​In most of the universities courses start in August/September each year, though for some courses they have February intake as well. Both, TAFE and private colleges have Feb. & Aug. intakes. Some private colleges have four intakes in a year. English courses start throughout the year. From applying for admission to getting the visa its is 4 - 5 months process. To be on safe side, you should apply at least 5 months prior to your course commencement date. The university students should apply 6 - 7 months before the course start date.

Visa
​International students require a student visa in order to study in Australia. The process of applying for a student visa depends on which country you apply from and the type of study you're applying for. Usually, the main visa requirements are: an IELTS band 5.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 for postgraduate courses, good academic background related to your chosen course with any gaps justified and proof of financial ability to support yourself during studies. From 2012, the Australian visa success rate has a declining trend. Especially in the high risk countries the visa success rate is on the decline in the past 5 years. The visa success rates not only changes from country to country but also according to the visa classes. You can more visa details here.
Where to study:
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Australia has 37 government-funded universities and two private universities, as well as a number of other specialist institutions that provide approved courses at the higher education level.
​There is a state-based system of vocational training, known as TAFE. However due to very high admission criteria, students willing to do non-degree undergraduate courses, prefer to study at private colleges. However, for those willing to do a degree course, the main choice is obviously a university.

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The Cost

Between colleges you can find cheaper alternatives as well - at about 2500 AUD / 6 months. Australia Education from this cheaper colleges is not at such high level, however is good entry to Australian colleges. Study iat TAFE means for you higher quality, but of course at higher rates. Somewhere at around 6000 AUD / 6 months. University education does not need too many comments, however be ready pay even more than for TAFE studies. For living costs, the Australian government declares A$18,610 a year for the main student; A$6,515 a year for the student’s partner; A$3,720 a year for the student’s first child; and A$2,790 a year for every other child and where required. However in reality
South Asian students can survive in 60% of this estimate.
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Admission Requirements

To be accepted to study on a student visa in Australia you will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of English language proficiency, and meet minimum academic requirements.
English language skills are a requirement for receiving an Australian student visa. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge (CAE) and Pearson (PTE) test results are accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for visa purposes. If your English language proficiency score is not high enough, you can enrol in an English language course to prepare you for further study, though this decreases your visa chances. Ususally, IELTS band 5.5 is required for undergraduate and vocational courses whereas 6.5 is required for postgraduate courses. Other above-referred tests may be accepted.
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