Australia is huge, not just in size but also in the kind of quality education it offers. With the wide variety of course choices, you cannot do everything at once, so decide where your interests lie, prioritise, and then plan your higher education accordingly. 

Australia has some of the world’s most modern, diverse, and vibrant cities, each unique in its own culture and natural beauty. On the east coast lie Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, and on the west coast lies Perth. Down south lies Adelaide; up north lies Darwin; and in the red centre lies Alice Springs. The Australian countryside is unlike any other countryside. It’s well-developed and sparsely populated. 

With 50,000 kilometres of stunning coastline linking over 10,000 beaches, Australia is renowned for its white sandy beaches and abundant water sports activities. You can swim, dive, snorkel, sail, surf, parasail, sandboard, kayak, go boating, and then end the day with a beach BBQ. 

Australia has it all—it’s where you experience the real vastness and dramatic landscapes of Australia to ensure you make every day worthwhile as you study in Australia for Indian students. 

QUICK FACTS 

• Official name: Commonwealth of Australia 
• Population: 22.68 million; GDP: 1.521 trillion 
• Sydney, the largest city in Australia, 
• and Canberra, the capital of Australia 
• No. of universities: 39 
• Australian Currency: Australian Dollar (AU) Literacy: 100% 

Why Study In Australia? 

• Globally recognised qualifications 
• A great place to study and work 
• Research-focused and technology-driven education 
• Attractive scholarships and bursaries 
• Strong economy 
• One of the highest standards of living in the world; affordable education compared to the UK and USA 
• Extremely friendly and cooperative people 
• Excellent weather suitable for Indian students 
• There are ample opportunities to work while studying. Post-qualification work and settlement options 
• Opportunities to explore job and PR prospects 
• Options for married students to take their spouses with full-time work rights 

Australian Education System 

• Universities: Offering graduate, certificate, graduate diploma, master’s, and PhD 
• Vocational institutions—both government and privately funded—are closely linked with various industries, offering highly practical and skill-based courses. 
• Schools: both government and private-funded 

Qualifications Offered:

• Doctoral Degree 
• Master’s Degree 
• Graduate Diploma 
• Graduate Certificate 
• Bachelor’s Degree Associate Degree 
• Advanced Diploma 
• Vocational Graduate Diploma 
• Vocational Graduate Certificate 
• Advanced Diploma 
• Diploma 

Test Requirements

• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System 
• PTE: Pearson Test of English (Academic) 

Cost Of Education

• Diploma and Advanced Diploma: AU$10,000 to 14,000/-; Bachelor’s Degree: AU$15,000 to 19,000 per year; Graduate Diplomas and Masters: AU$15,000/- to AU$23,000/- Fees given are informative and may vary from university to university. 

Annual Living Cost

• AUD 21,000 per Year

Work Rights And Stay Back

• Part-time work rights (40 hours per fortnight when the courses are in session) and full-time work rights for spouses for Masters, PhD, and post-doctoral programmes 
• Bachelors 2 years stay back 
• Masters by course work Two years can be extended by two years. 
• Up to three years for a master’s degree by research; four years for a doctorate.