Study in Australia

Entry Requirements :
For admission to a course of study in Australia, you need to have a good standard of English language and academic quallifications for the intended course. Students who plan to study English need a level of English language proficiency.

English language requirements :
If you come from a non-English speaking background and you plan to undertake a university or TAFE course, you will need to provide a score from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information on IELTS is available through any IDP office, or on the web at www.ielts.org. You should take your exam before applying to an institution.

The Australian academic year generally runs from February to December and applications for many courses close in October. University and foundation studies programmes often have a mid-year intake as well. English language courses are flexible and starting dates are frequent, often monthly. 
  

Academic qualifications :
Academic entry qualifications are determined by the individual institutions. In assessing your academic standing, the institution will look at both the level and content of the courses you have completed. It is essential that students provide a certified transcript of studies taken, including results.

Undergraduate university courses are generally considered to be the overseas equivalent of Australian high school matriculation. Pre-requisites are important for certain courses. An alternative entry path to under graduate courses is to successfully complete a Foundation Studies programme.

Post-graduate university courses require a good first degree. Some professionally oriented post-graduate courses require a score from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

TAFE ( Technical and Further Education) institutions require the overseas equivalent of Australian high school education. Students with the equivalent of year 10 or 11 can enter certificate and some advanced certificate course and those with the equivalent of year 12 can enter a diploma course. TAFE also accepts mature age students who have relevant work experience and personal history.

Primary and secondary schools assess an international student’s qualifications on an individual basis. Generally, students who achieve good results in their home country have a good chance of admission.
 

Why study in Australia? 
Australian education offers high quality teaching, state-of-the-art resources, affordable study and living costs, and a safe and friendly environment. A wide range of choice and flexibility is available to find the right choice for you.

World class education and training :
Australia offers internationally recognised education and training. Australian education and training is very practical and in tune with today’s global society, with graduates being sought after by employers around the world.

Quality, diversity and ease of access :
Australia offers an attractive and stimulating academic environment. The institutions are diverse in size and location and offer a wide range of quality courses and research opportunities. Entry procedures are straightforward.
 
Flexible and innovative :
Australian institutions use leading edge technologies and learning programmes that promote flexible and innovative approaches to teaching and research.

Part of a tradition :
Australia has a long history of involvement in international education development, staff and student exchange programmes and scholarships. In particular, Australia has developed a strong understanding and respect for the special needs of students from other cultures

Safe and Secure :
Australia is a safe place to live and welcomes international students. The crime rate in Australia is amongst the lowest in the world. Australian laws ensure that courses offered to international students are of a high educational standard and fees are protected.

Service and Support :
Australian education institutions offer excellent facilities and support services for international students. All universities have an International Students Office that helps students during their stay in Australia. Living\tuition costs and work opportunities compare well with other countries of similar education standards. Most international students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during study time and full-time during study breaks.

A multi-cultural education :
Australia has a dynamic, multi-cultural society with many influences. Australian institutions are the first choice for many international students from the Asia-Pacific and an increasingly attractive destination for students from North America and Europe. Some of the top source countries for Australian education include China (including Hong Kong), South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, the US and India.
 
Outstanding beauty :
Australia is a land of beauty and contrast and has unique flora and fauna. Australia offers a wealth of experiences from the drama of the outback and the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to the cosmopolitan Sydney and arguably, the best beaches in the world.

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