1. DESTINATION AUSTRALIA

3.  Large land area, sixth largest country in the world and has the lowest population density per square kilometer.  Safe learning environment.  Multicultural society.  Relatively warm climate.  Standard of living & cost is viable.  Part time job opportunities are available.  IELTS,TOEFL, PTE & CAE scores are acceptable.

4.  ELICOS (Pre-sessional English) programs are available.  World class qualification.  Students can work 40 hours per fortnight when the course is in session and 40 hrs/week during scheduled course breaks.  Chances of getting Permanent Residence by gathering 60 points.  Introduction of new Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) has simplified the visa process.  Post Study Work Visa of 2 years for the students who complete at least 2 academic years of degree (Masters or Bachelors) in Australia.  If students study in Regional areas in Australia they get 5 extra points which support in achieving 60 points for PR.

5.  Colleges  Public Colleges  Private Colleges Offering English language courses, Vocational (work-training) courses, University pathway programs and Bachelors degrees.  Universities  Offering majorly Master’s & Bachelor’s degrees.

6.  These are research intensive universities and are amongst the oldest in Australia.  They are regularly listed towards the top of any ranking scheme that includes Australian universities.  They also:  receive over 70% of national research grants,  employ 80% of university researchers,  produce 60% of research publications,  generate 80% of the most highly cited university publications. Group of 8(Go8)

7.  This is a grouping of five universities that share a common focus regarding the practical application of tertiary studies and research.  The members are:  Curtin University of Technology  University of South Australia  RMIT University  University of Technology Sydney  Queensland University of Technology

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9. Business, Management & Accountin g Engineering & Project Management Information Technology & Computer Science MBBS, Nursing and Public Health Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Pharmacy Education and Teaching Architecture & Urban Planning Popular Courses

11.  Academic Requirement Minimum 60% in class 12 th  IELTS Requirement Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5  Tuition Fees  AUD 19000 to 26000/year  Intakes February,July & October

12. COMPLETED LEVEL Year 12 leads to STUDY OPTION(S) Foundation program. Diploma. University undergraduate (if acceptable results) Diploma leads to Undergraduate program in year 2 at the University depending on the recognition by University. Bachelors Degree leads to Bachelors (Honours) degree A postgraduate qualification Study options after completing different levels of education

13. IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE / CAE - all are accepted in Australia. Each university has different parameters to check the equivalence of TOEFL/PTE. It is suggested to check the respective university website for correct requirement. IELTS 55.566.577.588.59.0 TOEFL 3546607994102110115118 PTE 364250586573798386 CAE 414752586774808793 Illustrative comparison of English Language Proficiency Tests

14.  Academics Diploma: Minimum 60% in class 12th. Bachelors: Minimum academic percentage required is around 60% + in class 12th  for the students from CBSE board and 65% + for ICSE/State Board. Masters : Minimum academic percentage in a Bachelors degree should be second class if the University is falling under section 1 and 2 of the NOOSR guidelines or first class if the university is falling under the section 3 of the NOOSR guidelines. Foundation/Packaged program are available for the students who are not directly eligible for the Bachelors Program.

15.  English Language Requirement:  Diploma: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5  Bachelors: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5  Masters : Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 Pre-sessional English Language Program (ELICOS/EAP) is available in Australian Universities for the students not meeting the IELTS requirements of the University. We can offer English Language program up to 10 weeks maximum at present. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is overall 6 with no bands less than 5 (for the offer to be packaged with ELICOS.

16. IELTS CoachingRs.5050 IELTS Exam FeesRs.11300 Tuition Fees of University for 2 years (A$ 50000)Rs.2500000 Living costRs.1000000 Airfare from India to AustraliaRs.50000 Visa FeesRs.29200 Total ExpensesRs.3595350 Less Part Time EarningsRs.1560000 Net CostRs.2035350 ScholarshipsLimited for high academics. Nature of part time jobsOff campus 40 hours/fortnight. Total money to be spent by studentRs.2000000

17. Total funds to be shown for visa are as per the table. Tuition fees Amount of living & travel is standard amount decided by the Australian High Commission. ExpensesPer PersonAmount required in AUD Travel StudentAUD 2000 Family members One return air fare per person Tuition Student1 year Course fees (as per offer letter) Children aged 5-18 AUD 8000/year Living StudentAUD 19830/year PartnerAUD 694/year First childAUD 2970/year Each other child AUD 2970/year Financial Requirement for Australian Student Visa

18. Requirements: To get a student visa, the student: Should have a valid passport. Shouldhaveanunconditionaloffer letter&ane-COEforthecourse.Ifthe student’s final year/semester result is pending and the intake is approaching, universities can issue a conditional COE on the basis of the students performance in the past years of the degree course. Visa can be filed on the basis of a conditional COE. However, the student needs to provide the final result before enrolment. Submit a student visa application Pay the application fees of A$550 using a credit card equivalent to Rs. 29,200. Should have the required amount of funds through education loan or funds in savings account/FDs, 3 months old (preferred, not mandatory). The current exchange rate considered for calculating the funds is: A$ 1 = Rs. 59

19. 1. Are gaps in education acceptable? Ans: Gaps after/between education are acceptable, provided the student has some work experience and proper documents like salary account statements/Form 16 for the same duration to justify the experience or some justifiable explanation for the gap (like medical reason etc.) 2. Are Scholarships available in Australia for International students? Ans: Yes. But below points need to be considered:  Not all universities provide scholarships.  Scholarships are available for exceptional profiles (students scoring 65-80% throughout)  Approximately 10-25% scholarships are given to International students. 3. Are Australian Degrees recognized in India or worldwide? Ans: Yes. As Indian degrees are recognized in Australia, similarly Australian degrees are recognized in India. Australian universities are recognized worldwide with almost 21 universities among the top 400 universities in the world. 4. What are the work rights of students? Ans: Students can work for 40 hrs per fortnight during sessions and 40 hrs per week during vacations. In case students have not exhausted 20 hrs of part time work hours in a week, they can utilize that in next week, such that any two weeks clubbed should not exceed 40 hrs. FAQs

20. 5. Can student start working as soon as they reach in Australia? Ans. No. Student cannot start working immediately. They can work only after course commencement. 6. Can Dependent(accompanying applicant) work in Australia? Ans: Yes. Dependents can work full time i.e., 40 hrs per week after the student’s course commencement. 7. Can a student change an education provider after reaching Australia? Ans. If the student has not completed 6 months of principal course, and wants to change his education provider, he requires to have permission of existing education provider in order to transfer to another education provider. Moreover, student’s must remain enrolled in courses of the same Australian Qualification Framework (AQF level) (or higher) i.e. no downgrading from Bachelor to Advanced Diploma will be permitted.