| FAQS - Australia |
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| 1. Is the Australian Education recognized worldwide compared to other countries? |
| Australia offer world-class education for international students. These specialize in offering education with high quality teaching standards and research excellence. |
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| 2. Is a visa required to study in Australia ? |
| Yes you require a student visa to study in Australia. |
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| 3. What are the study costs? |
| Australia is less expensive compared to other countries like UK or USA . The tuition fees depend on the course you choose and the institution or university you choose. Living expenses also depend on the location and the kind of lifestyle you have. |
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| 4. What are the entry requirements of the Australian institutions? |
| Students have to meet the academic as well as the English language requirements of the specific institutions that they choose. The institutions have a selection criteria set for different kinds of courses at different levels. Your qualification completed in the home country is taken into consideration.
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| 5. What if a student does not meet the entry requirements? |
| There are bridging programs offered at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level a student can take up if a student does not qualify for a direct entry into the courses? Even English language courses are offered incase you do not meet the minimum requirements of the institutions. |
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| 6. Is a student allowed to work while studying? |
| According to the rules international students can work 20 hrs per week during the semesters while they are studying and full time during the vacations. |
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| 7. Are scholarships available for international students?
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| Yes scholarships are awarded to international students but most of the times they are offered to students going for research programs. International students in Australia are mainly full-fee paying students. |
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| 8. What do I do in my spare time? |
| Universities and institutions offer a range of extra curricula activities both on campus and off campus. These include sports, music, drama ad various such other activities. During breaks students can travel and have an experience of Australia 's natural environment and natural physical beauty. |
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| 9. How is the weather in Australia? |
| Australia is diverse in its geography and climate. Being in the southern hemisphere Australia 's summer starts in December and winter in June. Nearly a third of Australia is in the tropics where the average temperature are in the mid 20 degree Celsius. The southern area are in the temperate zone. |
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| 10. Does Australia have any special support services for international students? |
| Yes Australia is an international leader in safeguards and support services for international students. |
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| 11. Are Australian qualifications recognized in my home country? |
| Yes they are recognized worldwide while seeking any employment opportunities or any kind of further study. |
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| 12. Are students from other countries enrolled? |
| Australia is the third most popular study destination in the English speaking world.
More than 230,000 international students from about 195 countries study in Australia each year. |
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| 13. Is there any kind of ranking system for Australian institutions?
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There is no best university in Australia as different universities excel in different areas
There is no official ranking system as such in Australia . However they can be compared in terms of certain criteria such as use of technology or student support services. All the Australian institutions and the courses offered by them require them to be registered and meet the quality assurance measures. Students should focus on the course they want to study and find out the appropriate institutions that can satisfy their needs according to their requirements. |
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| 14. Do Australian institutions have campuses in my own country?
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| Yes Australian institutions do offer offshore programs which allows a student to obtain a qualification in their home country.
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| 15. Are course offered on-line or through distance learning?
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| Yes distance education is offered by Australian institutions. |
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| 16. Do Australian universities undertake research? |
| There are 35 special Research Centers and Key Centre of Teaching and Research based at Australian universities and another 74 Cooperative Research Centers. Australian universities have a very important role in research and development, accounting for about one-quarter of Australia 's research and development activity and 60 percent of Australia 's basic research effort. |
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| 17. What is vocational and technical education?
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| Australia 's Vocational and Technical Education delivers training that is both practical and career-oriented and includes courses in computing, business studies, marketing, tourism and hospitality. |
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| 18. What if a student has personal problems or feels homesick?
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| Institutions have counselors who are trained to help students with personal problems, particularly problems associated with being and international student, such as homesickness, culture shock and stress. Counselors can give free, confidential advice and introduce you to support groups that can help you in the longer term. |
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| 19. Is accommodation available to students? |
| Students have of option of living on campus or off campus. Most of the international students in Australia live in rented accommodation. |
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| 20. How safe is Australia ?
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| Multicultural Australia is safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel in an English speaking country. Australia offers excellent value for money and a high standard of living. It has got a low crime rate, political stability and a peaceful society. |
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| 21. What about transportation in Australia ?
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| Most students rely on public transport or bicycles to get around. |
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| 22. Is accommodation available to students? |
| Students have of option of living on campus or off campus. Most of the international students in Australia live in rented accommodation. |
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| 23. What kind of medical care do I get in Australia ? |
| Most of the universities provide medical facilities on campus. There are medical centers and hospitals throughout all cities and towns. Australia has a high standard of medical care with a government system that offers medical services to all people. The students Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) will help students pay for the medical care. OSHC is compulsory for all international students coming to Australia
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| 24. Are there places of worship for my religion?
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| Many institutions have prayer rooms where students can worship their own religion. |
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| 25. How do Australian institutions maintain quality? |
The Australian Government ensures the quality of Australian institutions and courses in several ways.
- Institutions must meet academic, financial, managerial and ethical standards to be accredited
- Courses offered to international students must be approved and listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
- Qualifications offered to students must fit the Australian Qualifications Framework, which gives guidelines on the level of knowledge and skills a student must gain under each qualification. Guidelines are updated regularly to ensure qualifications are relevant to the national and international marketplace.
National agencies monitor teaching, learning, administration and research in institutions. Universities are audited every five years by the Australian University Quality Agency. Vocational education and training institutions are audited by the Australian National Training Authority. |
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