Study in Australia

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Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, but has the lowest population density. It has six states - New South Wales (Capital City: Sydney), Victoria (Capital City: Melbourne), Queensland (Capital City: Brisbane), South Australia (Capital City: Adelaide), Western Australia (Capital City: Perth) and Tasmania (Capital City: Hobart) and two territories - the Australian Capital Territory (Capital City: Canberra - it is the capital city of the country Australia as well.) and the Northern Territory (Capital City: Darwin). It is a multi-cultural country free from racial discrimination and for religious faith. 

 

Though Australia is a relatively young country when compared to many others, it has much to offer in regards to education and training to broaden your horizons. Australian colleges and universities enjoy an international reputation for excellence. Each year over 150,000 international students from around 140 countries are drawn to Australia to study. Students in Australia also have the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled access to cultural, sporting outdoor activities during their study breaks.

 

Australian colleges and universities offer a wide range of courses in different levels of qualifications from certificates through to PhDs. The length of different programs are different - Certificate (6 - 18 months), Diploma (1.5 - 3 years), Bachelors Degree (3 - 5 years), Graduate Certificate (6 months), Graduate Diploma (1 year), Masters Degree (1 - 2 years), and PhD (4 - 5 years). Also, note that Australia is a leader in MBAs and other business courses in the world. 

 

Unlike many other countries, Australian higher education institutions are regulated at the Federal level ensuring that students receive a high standard of education. The performance of institutions is examined annually ensuring all universities are maintaining the high standards required by the Australian Government. The benefit of having a small number of institutions ensures that standards are closely and regularly monitored and maintained.

 

The counselors at Focus could give you in-depth information on choosing you the right institution, the right program of study, the right location, etc, with facilities and support you may seek during your stay.

 

Focus is the official representative for many Australian universities and colleges and there is a high chance of finding your course of choice in one of these universities and colleges easily. So, we ask you to consult us and get benefited without having to spend your valuable time in college/university search. Even if you don't find any of these colleges offering your desired study program, we encourage you to contact us - we assure you that we make your college/university search easy.

 

Costs of Study

 

For a single student, approximately AUS $ 12,000 to AUS $ 17,000 is required for living expenses such as accommodation, food, transport, textbooks and some spending money. Yearly tuition costs may vary depending on study programs - Vocational Education and Training (VET): AUS $ 5500 to AUS $ 18000, Technical and Further Education (TAFE): AUS $ 5500 to AUS $ 18000, Foundation Studies: AUS $ 9000 to AUS $ 14000, Bachelor Degree: A$10 000–A$13 500 (based on arts, accounting, business and management, and at the higher range, on law courses), Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree: A$11 000–A$16 500 (based on science and engineering courses), Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma: A$9000–A$16 000, Masters and Doctoral Degrees: A$11 000–A$18 500, MBAs: AUS $ 18,000 to AUS $ 48000.

 

Most universities and colleges have employment services that willl help you find a job. If you get one, it will obviously reduce your total costs of study. International students can work up to 20 hours each week during semester, and full-time during vacation periods. If you are studying Master or doctorate courses under subclass 574, your work hours will not be retricted to a limit.

 

Financial Aid/Scholarships

 

While studying in Australia, you will need sufficient funds to cover your living expenses, health insurance as well as tuition and fees of the university/college. So, a scholarship can provide great help with funds for your study. Scholarships are very competitive, however they are definitely worth investigating. Some scholarships for which Nepali students are eligible are given below:

 

• Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship
• Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Fellowships
• Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
• Endeavour Research Fellowships
• Endeavour Executive Awards
• Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards
• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

To search and apply for a scholarship, you should allocate a good deal of your time. So, plan well in advance and if you need advice, please do not hesitate to discuss with our experts.

 

Admissions

 

In general, the academic year in Australia starts late February and finishes in November. Many universities and colleges also accept enrolments in July. Few Universities offer admission in September & November as well. It is suggested that you should start making applications ideally 7-8 months prior to the intake. University generally takes around 4-6 weeks to process the applications. Documents needed for making an application are resume, statement of purpose, mark sheets and passing certificates from 10th onwards, two reference letters form colleges / employers and passport copy & IELTS/TOEFL score sheet. There are different academic requirements for admission in various levels/programs of education from certificate to diploma to postgraduate, for which you can avail information through consulting our experts.

 

For further queries regarding admission, please contact us - we are always at your service.

 

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