Study in Australia
Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere 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. It has six states – New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia – and two major mainland territories – the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Australia is a constitutional monarchy with a federal division of powers.
A highly developed country & one of the wealthiest, Australia is the world’s 12th largest country. With the 2nd highest HDI (Human Development Index), Australia ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and the protection of civil liberties and political rights. Australia is a member of the G29, OECD, WTO, APEC, UN, Commonwealth of Nations & ANZUS.
Intakes
The main intakes offered by Universities are in June/July and January/February. Some colleges may also have intakes in March and November.
Why study in Australia?
Australia has grown to become one of the top countries for quality higher education. Apart from its multifaceted environment which makes it a haven for students, the Mediterranean like weather with vast stretches of beaches makes it a vacation.
Worldwide Recognition
The degrees and qualifications from Australian higher education institutions are known around the world as high quality and world class. The standard of excellence is set by universities with recognizable groups like the G8, ATN & the IRU. When looking for work in the future, this can be a great selling point in your favour!
Employment
- A full-time International student can work part-time as per the given guidelines.
- A full-time degree student can work up to 20 hours during term-time and full-time during vacations.
- A full-time student studying below degree level can only work up to 10 hours during term-time and full-time during vacations.
- A full-time student can also work on a work placement as part of the course.
- A student can earn from £7 – £9 per hour i.e. £560 – £720 per month.
- After the successful completion of the studies a student can apply for a 2 year Work Permit under the Tier-1 (Post-Study Work) category without a sponsor for the 2 years duration.