Have you ever thought of obtaining an education abroad? If not, it is worth trying to study in Australia. Australia offers a high-quality education that is recognized worldwide. The quality of education is guaranteed by constant monitoring and the state system of standards, i.e. all educational institutions are required to meet the proper requirements.
Education options range from school education for your children through vocational education to higher education in over 1,200 higher institutions. You can also find quite a number of English courses for the purposes of further work in English-speaking companies, studies at Universities, immigration or just for spending your holidays in an exciting way.
The Higher education Sector
Higher education in Australia is worth a separate discussion. The universities offer a huge variety of programs, including dual Bachelor’s programs. Graduates of Australian universities easily find an excellent job in their specialty due to the fact that Australian higher education fully meets the current requirements of society. It is no exaggeration to say that studying in Australia is a real “runway” in order to change your life only for the better.
Due to the richness of the educational material, studying at universities may first seem quite a challenge. In order to prepare international students for the main academic program universities offer special foundation programs, lasting from 6 months to 12 months. These programs provide international students with training in academic English, as well as study of several specialized subjects, which later form the basis of training for a bachelor’s degree. After successful completion of such foundation programs, the student can be enrolled in the first academic course. However, if the international student has a good academic background, he may try to enter the university directly for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, without a preparatory year.
Before enrolling in Australian institutions or courses international students must ensure that they comply with high educational standards. The evidence of that is CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registration received by the institution or the course.
Study in Australia: what are the fees involved?
Education in Australia as in most English-speaking countries is paid. Tuition fees are substantially higher than in Europe and approximately the same as in the USA. Nevertheless, the high cost is fully offset by the amazing service at educational institutions that provide comprehensive assistance to foreign students.
Depending on the type of education the annual tuition fees in Australian institutions could be as follows:
| Secondary Education | 8,000 AUD – 30,000 AUD |
| Vocational Education (Trades Qualifications) | 4,000 AUD – 22,000 AUD |
| Bachelor Degree | 15,000 – 32,000 AUD |
| Master’s Degree | 20,000 – 40,000 AUD |
| Doctor of Science | 15,000 – 38,000 AUD |
Students with good academic performance and good command of English may be eligible for a scholarship. And although the scholarship itself is not very large – around 2,000 AUD – 4,000 AUD, it could still be a pleasant bonus.
The great news is that, if you enroll in your course of studies through KUZMIN MIGRATION PTY LTD, the enrolment service, as well as the visa application, may be free for selected institutions that are our partners.
Work rights for student visa holders and their partners
International students have an excellent opportunity to work in Australia – up to 20 hours a week during their studies and up to 40 hours a week during vacation. Also, people can work over 20 hours a week if they are Student Visa holders studying for a master’s degree by research or doctoral degree course and have started the course.
Besides, partners of student visa holders are also eligible to work in Australia – up to 20 hours a week. However, if the student visa holder studies for a master’s or doctoral degree, then their partners can work over 20 hours a week.
Prolong your stay after graduation
It is also worth mentioning that according to the Australian immigration law the graduates have the right to prolong their stay in Australia, which opens a good opportunity to remain in the country and get a full-time job. To accomplish it the graduates have to apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (485) which has two streams:
- Graduate Work Stream – the graduates have the right to stay and work in the country for 18 months. The duration of the applicant’s course must have been at least 2 years. Under this stream fall all the occupations from the Medium and Long -Term Strategic Occupation List.
- Post Study Work Stream – the graduates have the right to stay and work in the country for 2 years if they have completed Bachelor or Master’s by Coursework. 3 years if they have completed Master’s by Research, and 4 years for Doctoral.
Note that you can apply for one more 485 visa for a period of 1 year if you studied in a regional area (except Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane), and then stayed in that regional area not less than 2 years on your 485 visa.
Meeting the criteria for subclass 500 student visa
If you are intent on studying in Australia, you have to meet a number of requirements. You need to correctly select the course and be admitted to the program. Then you need to apply for and receive a student visa from the Australian Immigration Department. Sometimes this can be a challenge: incorrectly prepared or incomplete documents can lead to the refusal of your visa application.
Here are some of the requirements for the Student Visa application to be a success:
- applicants under 18 years must provide evidence of welfare, that is evidence of the intended arrangements for accommodation, support, and general welfare
- provide evidence of enrolment for each of the intended courses of study
- do not apply more than 4 months before the course start date, otherwise, the application might not be prioritized.
- the intended course of study should be related to the previous studies or employment
- provide good evidence of financial capacity for oneself and one’s family, such as sufficient funds to cover costs for travel, living for a period of 12 months, and the first year course fee
- there must be no inconsistencies in the visa application
- provide evidence of employment for at least the previous 12 months, tax returns or financial statements
- provide evidence of strong family ties in one’s home country
- English test must have been taken within two years before the application
- all existing members of family units must be mentioned in the student visa application and evidence of relationship provided.
The service we offer to you
We can offer you an extensive package of service including selection of a suitable curriculum and educational institution, and complete information on studying and staying in Australia which in the end may bring to obtaining the right to apply for permanent residence. We offer strategic migration advice that would look into the skills that will be needed in the Australian and the global economy in the coming years.
Do not miss your chance for obtaining an excellent education and starting a better life!