Let’s Look at the Numbers!
Australia is home to over 41 universities most of which are public institutions. The most popular and globally top-ranked universities in Australia are collectively referred to as the Group of 8 (Go8), an alliance of the leading research-intensive universities. They encompass some of the biggest and oldest Australian universities known for the high quality of education provided in subject areas such as biological sciences, anthropology, literature, accounting and finance, environmental sciences, law and education.
Go8 universities
| Top Quality Education | Affordable Education | Immigrant Friendly Destination | Strong Employment Prospects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong in research | Affordable Tuition and Living Costs | Attractive Post-Study Work Options | Extensive Job Opportunities |
| Go8 universities | High Standard of Living | Permanent Residency Opportunities | Internships, part-time roles, etc. |
Some Australian universities like The University of South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Sydney and Monash University offer the First Year Flexible Program for engineering undergrad that provides students extra time to learn about engineering and its various fields before deciding on the exact discipline they will choose at the end of their first year.
| Duration | Cost of Education per annum (Tuition Plus Living) |
|---|---|
| Three to four years Bachelor’s Degree – Level 7 – three years Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) – Level 8 – three to four years | Average Cost of Tuition: AUD 45000-50000 Science: Tuition –AUD 33000 Business: Tuition –AUD 33000 Arts: Tuition –AUD 29000 Living Cost – AUD 20000 |
| Strong Academic Credentials | Standardized Test Scores | Strong Extra Curriculars |
|---|---|---|
| 12 years of elementary & secondary education; 70-85% marks in higher secondary education | SAT is not required; AP scores are accepted IELTS Score: Min 6.5 | State/National/International Level participation Declamations, Model United Nations, Olympiad, and several more |
Many students choose to take English Language courses (ELICOS – English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) offered in the Australian universities and institutions.
Student visa to Australia is offered after enrolling for a full-time course of study registered with the Commonwealth Registry of International Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) which is mandatorily required in order to apply for student visa.
A student visa holder in Australia can normally work for a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during the course and unlimited hours during the semester breaks and the end of the course.
Students interested in pursuing post graduate opportunities in Australia need to extend their student visa (subclass 573)
International students need temporary work visas (Post-Study Work Stream Visa) to work full-time and stay in Australia for two years following the completion of their undergraduate course.
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