STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

Australia has the reputation of being a top educational hub the 3^rd most popular international student destination in the world. The education system of Australia is ranked 8^th in the Universities 2019 U21 ranking of National Higher Education System, surpassing France, Germany, Norway and Japan. Apart from being a Centre stage of world cultures and scenic beauty, it also has innumerable career opportunities for you. The study programs prepare you for the industry and perhaps this is the reason why degrees from most of the universities in Australia are highly valued by employers.

• There is various financial support available for the international students in the form of scholarships, grants, bursaries, fellowships etc. Australia is no exception when it comes to scholarships. Universities over there offer more than 400 scholarships yearly to international students.
• The advantage of studying in a high-quality education system like that of Australia is that you have myriads of programs and courses to choose from.

Studying abroad can be expensive. The studying and living abroad expenses should be calculated before moving overseas. And in this section, we cover this important aspect which will help you to work out for achieving your dream of studying abroad.

Compared to the United States and the United Kingdom and most of the foreign study destinations, the cost of education in Australia and New Zealand is much lower. As a matter of fact, Australia is known for providing high-quality education to international students at excellent value. The expensive courses available are justified because they are known to have strong laboratory or computer components.

Although these costs are dependent on the course or institution, we are providing an approximate value to get a fair idea of the actual cost. Australian University fees are in the range of AUD 19,000 for Graduate Certificate to over AUD 35,000 per year for a Doctorate Degree. The list below addresses a few other options:

• Undergraduate programs of duration 3-5 yrs: AUD 22,000 to 35,000 approx per year
• Postgraduate programs of duration 1-2 yrs: AUD 25,000 to 40,000 approx per year

Finding accommodation is regarded the most difficult part of shifting spaces. This aspect is often forgotten by both students and their parents. But Australia is known for the variety of accommodation options it offers to international students. While they can always buy a house in the country, staying in the college or university hostels is the most popular and sought after option for accommodation. In addition to this, a student may also opt to rent a flat or apartment. International students also have the option to live in Home Stays with families residing near the institution.It is always advisable to pre-arrange accommodation to avoid last-minute hassles.

Now that we have a fair idea of the tuition and accommodation fees, the next most important item is that of Living costs. As per our recent studies, we have found that an average international student spends somewhere between 19723 AUD/year to 22,312 AUD/year. However, this is just a mathematical solution and the real numbers may vary depending on person to person.

As per the laws of the land, international students must have health insurance for the intended period of stay. It is termed in Australia as an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). In case, they have dependents with them, the dependents also must have an OSHC. OSHC premiums are usually supposed to be paid once the students accept the offer. Presently, the cost for OSHC ranges from AUD 600-800 approx. per annum depending on your stay period.