Australia
Semester 1: starts late February/early March to late May/early June
Semester 2: starts late July/early August through to November.
Why you Select Australia
Moving across the world to study is a big decision of your life– how do you choose where to go? Here are just five reasons why studying in Australia is a prime choice for many international students.
Top quality universities & TAFE Colleges
International students have a wide variety of choice when it comes to studying in Australia. Australia is home to 43 universities in total, with 40 Australian, two international and one private university. It’s noteworthy that in ranking universities four Australian universities fall within in the top 100 internationally renowned universities.
| World Rank | Institution | National Rank | Quality Publications | Influence | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | University of Melbourne | 1 | 34 | 54 | 83.9 |
| 71 | University of Sydney | 2 | 33 | 71 | 83.0 |
| 74 | University of Queensland | 3 | 51 | 63 | 82.8 |
| 82 | Australian National University | 4 | 136 | 101 | 82.4 |
| 119 | University of New South Wales | 6 | 59 | 100 | 80.6 |
| 145 | University of Western Australia | 7 | 123 | 141 | 79.9 |
| 229 | University of Adelaide | 8 | 199 | 194 | 77.7 |
| 241 | Queensland University of Technology | 9 | 183 | 201 | 77.5 |
| 324 | Macquarie University | 10 | 339 | 299 | 76.0 |
| 351 | Griffith University | 11 | 375 | 351 | 75.6 |
| 387 | Deakin University | 12 | 385 | 481 | 75.1 |
| 390 | James Cook University | 13 | 453 | 253 | 75.1 |
| 397 | University of Wollongong | 14 | 381 | 403 | 75.0 |
| 399 | University of Tasmania | 15 | 398 | 284 | 75.0 |
| 400 | Curtin University | 16 | 338 | 300 | 74.9 |
| 425 | University of Newcastle | 17 | 367 | 402 | 74.6 |
| 493 | Flinders University | 18 | 476 | 406 | 73.8 |
| 534 | La Trobe University | 19 | 491 | 392 | 73.4 |
| 562 | University of Technology Sydney | 20 | 445 | 614 | 73.1 |
| 564 | Western Sydney University | 21 | 547 | 428 | 73.1 |
| 570 | University of South Australia | 22 | 538 | 673 | 73.0 |
| 634 | RMIT University | 23 | 542 | > 1000 | 72.4 |
| 643 | Swinburne University of Technology | 24 | 632 | 460 | 72.4 |
| 870 | Murdoch University | 25 | 814 | 565 | 70.6 |
Incredible work opportunities during your study and after studies
If you truly enjoy your time studying in Australia, you may be tempted to stay on longer. Australia also offers a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) that allows international students to stay in Australia and continue to work after they have graduated. International study in Australia offers a wide range of rewarding experiences as well as the possibility for a world-class education.
Following are some salient points worthy of recognition if you are thinking of studying abroad in Australia.
Global Recognition
The high-quality education of Australia is globally recognized and hence completing your studies in Australia definitely gives you an edge over other candidates.
Scholarships
To attract more international students Australia offers a number of scholarships to its international students. However, scholarships offered to the international students are purely based on merit. Some scholarships cover tuition and living expenses.
Job Opportunities & Migration opportunities
The ultimate goal of studying abroad is to get a well-paid job. In Australia, job opportunities are in almost every sector. Australia has a high reputation in the field of education and thus a qualification from Australia would easily enable you to get a job anywhere.
There are plenty of migration opportunities after completing your studies in Australia
Can I work and study at the same time?
Working while you study can complement your study and living experience. If you pursue a course at degree level or above you may be permitted to work while on an international student visa. Before you undertake any paid work, ensure that your visa permits it. The opportunity for students to work part-time during their studies is at the moment 20 hours per week. During holiday breaks students can work unlimited hours/ full time.