Australia is a country that operates under a transparent legal system where people’s human rights are regarded and considered be it its citizen or an immigrant respects personal liberty of its citizens and immigrants provided the laws are abided by.
International students from different parts of the world summing up to almost 500,000 are presently studying or planning to migrate to Canada to study.
There are so many benefits that comes with studying in an Australian university from top notch advancements to great innovations, to creative thinking and many more self building benefits.
The Australian government also put the educational services offered to international students into consideration by setting up an Education Service for Overseas Students (ESOS) to enable these students get the best quality of education that matches up to global standard and quality.
The opportunities open to an international student studying in Australia are so beneficial that even after the completion of their studies they become highly competitive in the international labor market.
Another great benefit of studying in Australian universities is the job opportunities these institutions create for its students in several companies preparing them for the placements of corporate partnership and the corporate world at large.
Process To Studying In Australia
Ascertain the course you would like to study and search for Australia universities that offers your course of choice. While choosing a university, find out the cities where the universities you have found are located to know which will be affordable in terms lifestyle and budget.
Applying to more than one institution is encouraged to avoid being stranded and also to have options to choose from.
The requirements for admissions are taken very seriously and may vary in different universities in Australia. International students must meet all requirements requested by their chosen institution to be considered.
The key documents usually requested includes:
- Degree Certificate (Bachelor’s or its equivalent)
- Transcripts
- Funds
- English Test result (GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, PTE, OET)
- Recommendation letters
- Statement Of Purpose
- Health Insurance
Get detailed information on requirements, application process, application deadlines and more on the websites of the institutions.
Scholarships
Because of the standard of education that Australian universities offers, the cost of study can be very expensive. However, many of these universities provides financial aid for outstanding international university in forms of grants and scholarship open to international students. To be a beneficiary of any of these scholarships, you must be academically sound and must meet requirements for the scholarships. Millions of students from around the world hops on these opportunities yearly hence, it is wise begin applications early so as to get all requirements required and apply.
Applying for a Student Visa
Processing an application in an Australian university may take weeks but once your application is approved, an offer / acceptance letter will be sent to you. After receiving your letter of acceptance, carefully study before accepting. You may need to employ the service of a counsellor to counsel you through the process as a professional.
Start your student visa (Sub Class 500) application immediately after accepting your offer. This visa type allows you to include primary family (Spouse and dependent children) in your application. The Sub Class 500 is valid for up to five years and you can work 40 hours in 2 weeks while studying.
CRITERIA THAT MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR SUBCLASS 500 VISA
- 6 years old and above
- Confirmation Of Enrolment (COE) given by an Australian school Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students, CRICOS
- English proficiency (GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL etc.)
- Health insurance for the whole time present in Australia by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an allocated Australian health insurance company.
- Enough welfare that must have been arranged for applicants under 18 years of age
- Meet personal health and character requirements
- Sufficient proof fund
