About Australia
Australia is both the world's smallest continent and its largest island, with a population of 18.5 million people. It is the only single country to occupy an entire continent and after Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil, is the sixth largest country in the world. Australia is a land of contrasts: sweeping golden beaches, coral reefs rich with marine life, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, vast grazing lands and sparse deserts.
The Australian federation consists of six States and two Territories (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria). The largest State, Western Australia, is about the same size as Western Europe.
Australian Education System
Australia is one of the most sought after destinations among students wanting to study abroad. Majority of the students are seeking admission to IT, management, hospitality, engineering and environment courses.
The Australia Education system offers over 12,000 courses that are recognized 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.
Australia 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.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees are varied depend on the institution, course selected and duration of the courses, which the stationery and books are not included.
Undergraduate: AUD$10,000- 20,000 per year
Postgraduate: AUD$14,000-30,000 per year
Useful Links:
Australian Education - Government Website
http://www.education.gov.au
Education Network Australia - International Students
www.edna.edu.au
List of Australian Universities
www.dest.gov.au/highered/ausunis.htm
Department of Immigration
www.immi.gov.au
Work permit options:
International students receive permission to work along with their visa. You are allowed to work 20 hours a week during term and work unlimited hours during term Christmas breaks. But you cannot begin work until your course has started. If any dependants come with you they are also allowed to work 20 hours a week once your course commences. In case you are pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree your dependants may work unlimited hours.