About Australia

Australia is the sixth largest country in terms of land area. It’s the world’s biggest Island and smallest Continent. It touches 3 oceans I..e Pacific in the West, Indian Ocean in the East and Southern Ocean in the South. It boost of over 100,00 beaches across Australia. It has unique Fauna and Flora due to lack of contact with any other mainland. It is fairly young g continent with history recorded for last 400 years. Australia is very rich in natural resources and is among the leaders in Agriculture. Due to its less population its over capita income is amongst the highest in the world.

Australia is a magnet for international students with High Quality Institutions and Programs., lovely Tropical Weather, Vibrant Culture, Safe and welcoming environment. It boosts of amongst the highest no’s of international students. Australian government is proactively and ensures that they maintain the quality of education and facilities for international education.

Why Study in Australia?

1. 1. World Class Education with emphasis on research and development: All the Universities in Australia are operated under strict guidelines of Australian Education Department. Through CRICOS and other bodies Education Australia ensures that all the universities offer the best facilities for international students. By virtue of this many of the Australian Universities are ranked amongst the top 100 in world’s ranking ex. University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Monash University etc.
2. 2. Among the Safest Destination: Australia is an Island in southern hemisphere known as a safe haven. It is often secluded from the ongoing turbulence prevalent currently in the world. There has been no war which has bene fought on Australian Mainland. The students can be assured of complete safe and vibrant environment during studies.
3. 3. Scholarships and Tuition Cost: Most of the Australian Universities offer Academic Scholarships based on student’s profile. There are also additional bursary scholarships by individual universities.
4. 4. Post Study Work Permit: International students are eligible for Post Study work permit ranging 2-5 years on the program and location they completed their studies. they are going for. Kindly find details about it in the sub menu ‘Post Study Work opportunities in Australia’ for further details.
   Note: Students are allowed to work part-time upto 48 hours during studies and full-time during vacations.
5. 5. Multiculturalism: Australia has students from most of the countries across the world. This gives international students unique opportunity to work with students from across the world, know their culture and form friendships for life.
6. 6. Good opportunity for Permanent Residency: Australia has among the lowest density of Population and encourages immigration in order to meet its need. Being in Canada with Canadian Qualifications gives the student a better chance to secure Permanent Residency in Australia.
7. 7. Natural Surroundings: Australia is a still a largely unexplored continent with most of the population confined to cities near coasts. Being in Australia gives the student an opportunity to experience nature at its best. Australian culture has outdoor activities embedded and includes activities in beach, nature trails etc.
8. 8. Sports Culture: Australia has a very strong sports culture with Rugby, Cricket, football etc. being a big part of Australian Culture. Being an Indian the students will have an opportunity to witness and be parr of these events.

Education System in Australia

Popular Courses to Study in Australia

Australia is a land of immigrants and Australian Government regularises immigration as per specific occupation demands. The most in demand areas are Health care including Nursing, Information Technology including Cyber Security, Data Science, trifocal Intelligence and software engineering. Physical Engineering fields like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining. Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Tourism are also in high demand. Another area of growth are programs related to Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Social Work, Constructional Management and Environment Science.

Tuition Fees in Australia

Tuition fee in Australia Varies a lot depending on Program/ Specialization and location.

For Australia (AU) (International Students)

• Undergraduate Degrees: AUD $18,000 - $45,000+ per year.
• Master's Degrees: AUD $20,000 - $50,000+ per year.
• Doctoral Degrees (PhD): AUD $18,000 - $95,000+ per year (can be higher).
• Vocational Courses: AUD $4,000 - $24,000 per year.
• High-Cost Fields: MBA, IT, Business often at the higher end.

Note: Kindly contact HOC for specific details.

Cost of Living in Australia for Students

The living cost per month varies between 800-1500 AUD per month including Shared housing (AUD 400-1,100/month), food (AUD 200-400/month), transport (AUD 80-120/month), insurance (AUD 600-1,000/year), and personal items. The cost will vary as per the location ex. Sydney/ Melbourne will be costlier than Adelaide or Armidale.

Scholarships in Australia

Most of the universities offer scholarships for Indian students based on Academic excellence. The specific amount and requirements varies as per University’s policies.

Note: Kindly contact HOC for specific requirements about particular university

Admission Requirements to Study in Australia

For Bachelor’s program in Australia the students generally needs around 60%+ in 12th for Bachelor’s. For Masters the student relevant Bachelor's with Higher Second Class Degree from a recognized institution along with English proficiency IELTS (5.5-7.0+), TOEFL (60-90+), PTE, or CAE, depending on the course/provider. Some of the programs we need, GRE/GMAT (for some programs)

Note: Kindly contact HOC for specific details about Academic and Language Requirements

Australia Student Visa

Australian Student Visa also called Subclass 500 is required for international students to study in Australia. Student need to get admission into CRICOS Registered course. The student would need a) Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) b) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) c) Meet Financial Requirements d) Fulfil English proficiency requirements) Meet GTE Requirements. f) Meet health requirements. The Visa fees for Australia is 2000 AUD.

Note: Kindly contact HOC team for further details

Post-Study Work Opportunities in Australia

The students are allowed to work and stay in Australia as per the guidelines below:

• Bachelor degree (including honors) – 2 years
• Bachelor degree (with first class honors in STEM, including ICT) – 3 years
• Masters (coursework, extended and research) – 3 years
• Doctoral degrees (PhD) – 4 years.

There is additional visa duration given for students staying in Regional Areas:

• studied and live in Category 2 area (1 year) (exceptions apply for Tasmania)
• studied and live in Category 3 area (2 years)

Life in Australia for International Students

Australia is known for its lovely weather and outdoor activities. As an international student apart from attending classes for High Quality Education intern atonal students can look forward to lot of outdoor activities and events. Being Multicultural is a basic trait if Australian Society as its the land of immigrants. Students need to learn about Australian Way of Life, etiquettes and Social Norms. The students also need to balance time between part time jobs and studies and learn to manage finances.

Why Choose HOC?

• Experience of more than 2 Decades
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• Open List entirely based on following parameters :
  • Academic Percentage
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  • Budget
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  • Deadlines
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  • Weather
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  • Placements
  • Research areas
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