Australia is the world’s smallest continent and the largest island. It is like nowhere else in the world. It has an area as big as mainland of the United States but has a population of only 20 million people.
It’s a friendly, young, adventurous and stylish nation that welcomes international students. The entire country has unique animals and a fabulous climate. Aussies like the great outdoors, they love sport, worship their beaches, having BBQs with their mates and eating out at the 1000’s of multicultural restaurants.
The population is comprised of over 130 nationalities which makes Australia one of the most multicultural countries in the world. This broad ethnic mix has created a rich cultural blend of languages, fashions, architecture and cuisines.
The Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for over 50,000 years and it is believed they are the oldest, continuous civilization in the world. You can enjoy a tour with an Aboriginal guide to learn about their unique relationship with the country and listen to their stories that have been handed down for generations.
You can also view their rock art which is the oldest in the world. When Aussies go to the beach they try and wear as little as possible.
Australia is a land of extremes so make sure you come prepared. Up in the mountains down in the southern part of the continent its cold and snows from June to October.
Up further north its hot and humid from November through to March. Sharpen your spirit with an Australian adventure.
Australia is truly a gem in the South Pacific with its amazing natural and man made icons such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park, the Daintree rainforest, the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge which you can walk right over the top of, the ever-popular Gold Coast and the amazing Skyrail near Cairns.

So do yourself a favour. Come and visit Australia. For an international student its the adventure of a lifetime

When most people think of Australia, they see wide open spaces of outback bush, kangaroos, koalas and clean air and water. Not a bad picture to be portraying to the world! However, Australia has so much more to offer than just these stereotypical images. What has Australia to offer to an international student?

Growing Destination
Australia is rapidly growing as one of the most popular destinations for international student to attend. Currently Australia has the third largest international student enrollment behind the USA and the UK.

Global Recognition
Degrees obtained from Australian universities are recognized all over the world, and there is the added boost that the Australian higher education system is federally regulated. Which means the Australian government regulates all universities in the country each year to make sure they are maintaining their high education standards.

Cost of Living
The cost of living and tuition costs in Australia are much lower that compared to the USA or the UK. These lower costs make it more affordable for students to attend a school in Australia and still have a high standard of living.

Diversity
Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of course and degrees, making it easy to find a fit that is right for you!

Technology
Not many people know this, but Australia is in the top 10 spenders in the world for research and development and 2% of all scientific papers in the world come from Australia, putting Australia at the forefront of new technology and innovations. From only a meager population of 19 million, there have been 7 Nobel Prize winners.

Work
The Australian Immigration system allows students visiting the country on a student visa the chance to work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and during vacations students can work full time. This opportunity makes it much more affordable for students who can attend school and still fund their education with some work.

Australia has much to offer an international student!

The Australian Education system offers over 12,000 courses that are recognised internationally and are of world class standards. The tuition fees and living costs to study in Australia compare better than most other countries with quality tuition being more affordable than in the UK, USA or Canada, whilst offering a safe studying environment for international students, and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world.
ustralia has the third largest number of international students in the English-speaking world behind the USA and UK, but in many counties Australia is many students’ first choice for international study.
Australia Education has a standardised system of qualifications, and together with great lifestyle opportunities there is no wonder why more than 200,000 international students choose to study in Australia. This together with Australia’s long history of teaching international students is proof enough that international students at Australian universities in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled.
Australia has a dynamic multicultural society in which students can learn and travel in an English speaking country. There is the added advantages of being in close proximity to Asia, and the fact that international students can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during vacation periods.
All institutions from Australian Schools to Australian Universities, Australian English Colleges to Australian Vocational Education and Training colleges and TAFE’s must be registered with the Australian Government and meet stringent Australian education registration conditions ensuring that courses are of high standards in both ethics and quality.
Emphasis is placed on not only understanding concepts but also on their applications and theories, and the ability to critically examine different viewpoints and arguments, to collect and analyse data, to develop an argument in a logical form and to participate in discussion and debate with other students and teachers. This is an active learning process and not a passive listening one. Should assistance to develop a student’s study skills be required most institutions offer counseling services.
Assessment methods in determining a student’s progress vary between institutions. The students should fully understand how they will be assessed at the time of registering at a particular institution. 

Student Visa subclasses in Australia
The different Student Visa subclasses based on the chief course of study in Australia include the following:
570 - Independent English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students
571 – Schools, which include primary, secondary as well as approved secondary exchange programs
572 - Vocational education and training sector
573 - Higher education sector including graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree
574 - Masters and doctorate sector
575 - Non-award foundation studies and or other full-time course not leading to an Australian award
576 - AusAID or Defence sponsored sector
Documents Required for Student Visa for Australia
Applicants have to show evidence of enrolment by a Government registered Australian education institution in order to pursue a program of study.
Applicants have to show proof of financial resource to pay for their course fees as well as maintenance costs. Sponsors are required to furnish documentary evidence of having cash assets held for minimum six months prior to the pre-visa application date.
Candidates must possess a valid passport. Other Requirements for Student Visa for Australia
Candidates applying for Students Visa for Australia must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in English measured by an IELTS. TOEFL score is not acceptable.
Candidates will be assessed for potential to breach visa.

Prominent Educational Institutes in Australia:

Over the years there have been a number of different ways of measuring what would be regarded as Australia's top universities. These include the international rankings systems, the domestic rankings, the government classifications, the international and domestic groupings, and the perceptions of Australians about what it is that should be included as one of the great Australian universities. 

All of these classification systems have some weaknesses because they concentrate on a particular aspect of the higher education service and ignore or fail to give enough weight to another. In this way it has become problematic about what it means to be a top Australian univerity. For example, there is no established practice in Australia of organisations handing out jobs to graduates of particular business schools, as happens in other parts of the world. Business is too competitive to employ someone for prestige alone without considering what other qualities the employee will bring to the company.

Nevertheless, there is still a fascination for people to judge quality by reputation. This can also have some benefit to make sure that the university does at least have some level of quality. In this way the search for the top Australian universities becomes a way of avoiding the lower ranking universities rather than an objective measure of excellence.

University*                                                      Aus Rank        (World Rank)
Australian National University (ANU)               01                (59)
University of Melbourne                                      02                (62)
University of Sydney                                            03                (92)
University of Queensland                                   4-5             (101-150)
University of Western Australia (UWA)          4-5             (101-150)
Monash University                                               6-7             (151-200)
University of New South Wales (UNSW)        6-7             (152-200)
Macquarie University                                          8-9             (201-300)
University of Adelaide                                         8-9             (201-300)
Flinders University                                               10-13         (301-400)
James Cook University                                      10-13         (301-400)
University of Newcastle                                     10-13         (301-400)
University of Wollongong                                  10-13         (301-400)
Curtin University of Technology                      14-17         (401-500)
La Trobe University                                             14-17         (401-500)
Swinburne University of Technology              14-17         (401-500)
University of Tasmania                                     14-17         (401-500)

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