Australia

Universities and Courses

There are total 42 Universities in Australia

• Public: 36 Universities
• Private: 6 Universities

In world rankings Go8 universities are consistently the highest ranked in Australia, Seven of Go8’s are in the world’s top 100 universities and all Go8 members are ranked in the world’s top 150 universities according to the Academic Ranking of the World Universities (ARWU) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, The Times Higher Education Rankings (THES) and the QS World University Ranking (QS).

1. University of Melbourne
2. Monash University
3. University of New South Wales
4. University of Sydney
5. University of Queensland
6. University of Western Australia
7. University of Adelaide
8. Australian National University

Top courses to study in Australia :

• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Allied Health Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Business Analytics

Career & Job Prospects in Australia:

Employees in Australia earn an average AUD $82,000/ Annum Australia has a strong and diverse job market, with many opportunities available in various industries, including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare.

The Top employers of Australia of different Industries are. Thornton, Barclays, Red Ant, John Holland, UNICEF, Coles, Quantum etc.

Visa & More

Types of Student Visas in Australia :

Subclass 500 visa fee is hiked to 2000 AUD
Subclass 485 visa fee is hiked to 4600 AUD

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGES FOR 18YEARS ABOVE

• 1. AUD 1,225.00

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGES FOR LESS THAN 18 YEARS

• 1. AUD 400.00

1. Student visa (subclass 500) visa

Coming into effect on July 1, 2016, a student subclass 500 visa lets you stay in Australia for the duration of your study program, which is mostly up to five years and in line with your enrolment date. For a smooth stay, you need to ensure that your visa remains valid and that you abide by the student visa conditions mentioned on your student visa. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.

Stay: Up to 5 years and in line with your enrolment.

Cost: The standard application fee for an Australian visa is AU$ 710 until exempt.

2. Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) visa fee : POST STUDY WORK STREAM: : This visa is for the international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. This visa lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily. STAY: Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. (Applicants holding a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 year stay on their visa)

Cost: From AU$ 1,895.00)

ELIGIBILITY:

If you already hold a Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 year stay for holding a select degree, Applicants holding a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid. (Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.)

• You can work in Australia.
• You can bring your family with you
• You need a recent degree a CRICOS-registered course

(Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.)

GRADUTAE WORK STREAM

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.

STAY: Up to 18 months
COST: From AU$ 1895.00

(Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.)

• Applicants who have graduated with a Bachelor degree or higher, may wish to consider if the Post-Study Work stream visa is more appropriate for them, (noting that the Post-Study Work stream is only available for applicants whose first Student visa was granted on the basis of an application made on or after 5 November 2011)
• You can work in Australia & also bring your family with you
• You must have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list
• Duration – 18 months
• Granted to applicants who graduate with skills and qualifications that are on the Skilled Occupation List

Fees and Finances

Living Expenses:

Living expenses of a student is AU$ 29,710 for 1 Year.
Living expenses of a Partner accompanying the student is AU$10,394 for 1 Year.
Living expenses of each child accompanying the student is AU$ 4,449 for 1 Year.

Accommodation Expenses:

Accommodation possibilities for international students. Ex- On- campus, Off- Campus Rentals, Home Stays, Private Student accommodations, Shared accommodations etc. with low cost of living considering all the factors of location, safety, gas, electricity, proximity to campus, transportation options, and lifestyle preferences. Average expenses ranging from 650-800$ AUD / Month

Transport Expenses:

Metro Trains, Buses, Trams, Ferry’s & Rented bikes all through Single tickets, Go-Cards, Smart travel cards. Etc costing average of AU$ 50/ Week.

Part Time Job Earnings:

On Campus, Retail, Hospitality, Volunteering, Office Jobs, Freelance Jobs etc. - Official working for 48 hours per fortnight while studying. - Earning an average salary of 34.64$ AUD / hour