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Study in Australia: Top Universities, Courses, Scholarships, Course Fees and Job Opportunities

Study Abroad Team 24/07/2024

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Study in Australia- Highlights

Australia saw a steady increase in its population, reaching around 26.4 million by 2023. While English remains the primary language, Australia boasts a diverse linguistic landscape with numerous other languages spoken. The number of Indian students studying in Australia surged significantly from 96,000 in 2022 to 120,000 by July 2023. With more than 1,100 institutions and 22,000 courses on offer, students have plenty of options. Aussie universities also rank high globally, with seven in the top 300.Despite the expenses, the potential for good salaries in sectors like Business Management, IT & Computer Science, Healthcare, Statistics/Data Science, and Education & Training, ranging from AUD 70,000 to AUD 145,000 a year, makes studying in Australia worthwhile.

Core Facts About Australia

Education in Australia

Universities and Colleges 42

Indian Students in Australia (2023) 120,000+

Post-Study Work Permit Yes

Permanent Residence Yes

University / College Stats

Students Placed 64,500+

Primary Language English

Popular Course Business and Management

Scholarships 31

Why Study in Australia?

Australia is one of the top study-abroad destinations for international students. Here’s a list of reasons that reemphasize this fact,

The education system in Australia offers various internationally accredited qualifications. Australian universities are best known for their teaching methodologies and research.
The Australian government offers various scholarships for international students to pursue higher education. The scholarship offered almost covers the total cost of tuition fees.
It is easy for international students to work in Australia as it has a wide range of job opportunities. International students studying in Australia are also allowed to take up part-time jobs.
Australian universities are popularly known for their quality education. The cost of pursuing higher education in Australian universities is comparatively cheaper.
It offers international students a friendly and welcoming environment, making them feel safe and comfortable.
The standard of living is much higher and exceeds expectations in Australia, so many international students aspire to study there.

Universities and Courses

Top Universities in Australia

Universities	QS Rankings	Times Higher Education Ranking	International Students Percentage
Australian National University (ANU)	31	62	25
University of Sydney	40	54	38.2
University of Melbourne	41	34	27.1
University of New South Wales (UNSW)	44	71	25.1
University of Queensland	46	53	23.6
Monash University	55	44	39
University of Western Australia (UWA)	92	99	38
University of Adelaide	106	88	30
University of Technology Sydney	133	133	26.7
University of Wollongong	196	201	40.5
University of Newcastle, Australia (UON)	197	201	21
Macquarie University	214	175	26
Curtin University	217	201	32.3
Queensland University of Technology	223	201	40
RMIT University	275	503	46.3
Deakin University	295	251	27
University of Southern Australia (UniSA)	303	601	18
Griffith University	372	251	21.3
University of Tasmania	398	401	25
Swinburne University of Technology	414	352	28.4

Popular Courses in Australia

Earth Science in Australia

Tourism and Hospitality in Australia

Computer Science and Information Technology in Australia

Core Engineering in Australia

Psychology in Australia

Agricultural Sciences in Australia

Architecture in Australia

Biomedical Engineering in Australia

Actuarial Science in Australia

Accountancy in Australia

Australia Intakes

Recommended Intake- February

The application for February intake starts in August and ends in October.
The candidates must shortlist courses from April to September to apply for this cycle.
Interested candidates should take language proficiency and subject-specific tests during the months of June and August.

July Intake

The application for July intake starts in February and ends in June
To apply for this cycle, the candidates must shortlist courses during August and November
Interested candidates should take up language proficiency and subject-specific tests during December and February

Cost of Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees	Bachelor's	AUD 20,000 - 45,000
	Master's	AUD 22,000 - 50,000
	Doctorate	AUD 18,000 - 42,000
Living Expenses		12,00,000

Scholarships for Indian Students in Australia

Scholarships	Maximum Amount
Monash International Merit Scholarship:	AUD$10,000
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships	Up to $124,000
GyanDhan Scholarship	INR 1,00,000
CSIRO Data61 Scholarship Program	$10,000 per year
Destination Australia Scholarship	Up to $15,000 per year

Student Visa in Australia

Cost of Visa Application	(subclass 500) AUD650
When to Apply?	6-8 weeks weeks before your course begins
Visa Processing Time	Four weeks.

Documents Required for Visa Application in Australia

Letter of offer
Confirmation of enrolment
English proficiency proof
Health requirement
Overseas student health cover
Proof of sufficient funds
Genuine Temporary Entrant
Character requirement

Required Entrance Exams

IELTS-To avail of admission to Australian universities, candidates must have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or 6.5.The candidates are considered competent with a band score of 7.0 and above.
TOEFL-The candidates must have a TOEFL-iBT score of 90 to be considered for admission.Candidates with a score range of 100-110 have better chances of admission to Australian universities.
PTE-In the PTE exams, a score range of 74-84 is considered a competitive score to avail admission to Australian universities.The candidates can still apply if they score 72, which is considered decent
CAE-The candidates must have a C1 level certificate with a score range of 60-79 to avail admission.Candidates with a score above 80 have higher admission possibilities.
SAT-The candidates applying for undergraduate programs must have an SAT score of 1200.Candidates with SAT scores above 1500 will be given priority during admissions.
LSAT-The validity of this exam is five years.The candidates must clear this exam to get admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and it is conducted by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
ACT-The minimum ACT score required to acquire admission to undergraduate courses is 28 and above.ACT can be taken as an alternative exam for the SAT
ISAT-The candidates applying for undergraduate programs must have a minimum ISAT score of 60.This exam is valid for a period of one year
GMAT-The candidates applying for top business institutions in Australia must have a GMAT score of 680 and above.This exam is taken by students who seek admission to programs based on management.
Apart from these exams, some of the other significant foreign entrance exams are MCAT, LSAT, and UMAT.

Work Opportunties in Australia

Indian students studying in Australia have access to a wide range of job opportunities across various sectors. Some of the top career opportunities where Indian students can find employment include: