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Student Education
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Every student has a dream to pursue a career of his or her choice. But most students eventually end up studying something else primarily because of lack of information. There are many good universities in India and abroad, where they can join…but are unaware of them. Especially if a student is staying in a smaller city. |
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Study in Australia |
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Australia is one of the best places in the world to live while you learn. The standard of living is amongst the highest in the world, yet costs remain competitive. On your breaks from study, you will have a wide choice of activities to enrich your experience - from cultural festivals, concerts and museums, to major sporting events. Australian education has a strong international reputation for excellence. Whether you study at a university, school, vocational or English language institute, you will receive a quality education that will form a strong foundation for your future success. The benefits of living and learning in Australia are both personal and academic. Your years in Australia will give you the best platform to succeed in your career, and prepare you for the challenges of the work place. It won’t just be your mind that develops - your time in the classroom will change you as a person. |
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Use this website to find out about courses, institutions, studying and living costs, the application process, visa requirements and much more. If you’ve already decided on an institution, use the search function to learn more about that university, training course or language school. |
Quick Facts: |
| Capital: |
Canberra |
| Population: |
20,600,856 (July 2008 est.) |
| Nationality: |
Australian(s) |
| Climate: |
Generally arid to semi-arid with tropical in the north and temperate in the south |
| Languages: |
English, Chinese (2.1%), Italian (1.9%) and others |
| Govt. Type: |
Federal parliamentary democracy |
| Currency: |
Australian Dollar (Varies between Rs 39.5 and Rs 42) |
| Calling Code: |
+61 |
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Time Difference:� Divided into 3 time zones (Standard): Eastern Standard Time- 10 hours ahead of UTC/GMT; Central Standard Time- 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC/GMT; Western Standard Time- 8 hours ahead of UTC/GMT (Daylight Saving Time on Standard Time from the 1st Sunday of April until the 1st Sunday in October for those states that adopt the same). |
Education System in Australia:
With a motto of �Live. Learn. Grow.� Australia has opened its arms to the worldwide student community. A haven of sorts, students not only gain knowledge from daily classroom teaching but also gather a world of experience from the museums, cultural festivals and innumerable sporting events. Home to world-class universities, Australia proffers courses in disciplines ranging from management studies, medicine, finance, literature, visual arts, astronomy, which is a fraction of an almost exhaustive list of subjects. The distinguished universities include names like the Australian National University, Charles Sturt University, Deakin University, RMIT, Larobe, UTS, UWA, James Cook University, and many others. |
Popular courses:
Engineering, computers, business administration, para-medical, science, arts, humanities, social sciences |
Benefits of studying here: |
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Multicultural society |
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High standard of living |
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Internationally recognized qualifications |
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Recognition of previous studies |
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Assistance in getting study loan |
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Strong student support services |
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Ample of part time job Opportunity |
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Approximate tuition fees: (in AUD)
Foundation courses: 9,000 to 14,000
Bachelor degree: 13,000 to 20,000
Graduate certificates and diplomas: 9,000 to 16,000
Masters and doctoral degrees: 14,000 to 20,000
Vocational training: 9,000 to 12,000 |
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Approximate living expenses:
Average AUD 250 per week (including sharing accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, telephone) |
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. |
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