Study In Australia Brochure 2016
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The document provides information about studying in Australia, including: - Australia is the 3rd most popular destination for international students due to its high-quality education system and universities ranked in the top 100 globally. - Reasons to study in Australia include its strong economy, high quality of life, and multicultural society. The education system includes undergraduate degrees lasting 3 years, postgraduate degrees lasting 1 year, and TAFE colleges providing vocational training. - Requirements for international students include minimum English proficiency, tuition fees of $15,000-$33,000 per year for undergraduate degrees and $20,000-$37,000 for postgraduate degrees, and obtaining a student visa.
Study In Australia Brochure 2016
- 1. Study in AustraliaEDU-CARE STUDY ABROAD & MIGRATION SERVICES
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- 3. WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA ? The comprehensive education structure and diverse range of courses offered by Australian Universities has made it the world’s 3rd most desired destination of pursuing higher education for international students. Moreover, according to the the latest QS ranking eight of Australia’s universities feature in the top 100 ranked universities in the world. Given this impressive education pedigree, it’s not surprising there are now more than 2.5 million former international students who have gone on to make a difference after study- ing in Australia. Some of these students are among the world’s finest minds. In fact, Australia has produced 15 Nobel prize laureates and every day over 1 billion people around the world rely on Australian discoveries and innovations INTRO There are many possible study destinations to choose from; so why should you choose Australia? Learn what you can get from an Australian university experience, whether personally, academically or professionally....
- 4. STRONG ECONOMY- LIFESTYLE MULTICULTURAL Strong Economy Australia is to be known for its impressive economic progress and vibrant free-market democracy country which continues to be an attractive and dynamic invest- ment destination without being experienced a single recession for almost 25 years. The strong trade links and interrelationship between Asian countries with Australia, help it to hold the sustainability whereas both UK and US have struggled in the last few years. This provides tremendous opportunities for international graduates finding employment in the more competitive fields. Quality of Life If economic, education and life-expectancy data are being con- sidered, no other country is as better as Australia and that’s the reason why it has been ranked as the second-best country in the world for its quality of life by a UN report. Moreover, according to the latest QS ranking eight of Australia’s universi- ties feature in the top 100 ranked uni- versities in the world. According tothe Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual global livability ranking Melbourne and Sydney are deemed to be the most livable city in the world. With modern cities drenched in sun nearly all year round, studying in Australia offers a way of life like no other. Multicultural Australia Extensive immigration and cultures from around the world have extended the cultural and linguistic diversity of Australia’s popula- tion making it one of the most diverse populations in the world today. The Australian population is made up of many ethnicities and races following years of migration. International students will never feel alone or out-of-place in Australia.
- 5. Explore further The Higher Education System in Australia- SSVF Tuition Fees in Australia Start searching for a course, university or scholarship in Australia EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA The education system in Australia may be slightly different to that in your own country, especially at Higher Education level. Regardless, you should know the basics including approximate course lengths, structures and fees before you think about applying. Take a look below for a simple guide to the Australian education system... Differences can include how academic years are structured, how much tuition fee areand even the names for things – some are vital to know, while others will save you from moments of confusion. Here are a few things you should know about Australia’s higher education system: Undergraduate (bachelor’s or BA) degrees last 3 years while postgraduate (master’s or MA) degrees last 1 year, full-time. Australian universities have two main intakes: one in February, one in July. Aswellastraditionaluniversities,Australiaalsohas TAFE colleges (Technical and Further Education) which bridge the gap between school and uni- versity. TAFE courses emphasise more practical work experience and can include fields such as Business, Hospitality Tourism and Engineering. TAFE Western Australia does not offer tertiary qualifications such as Bachelors, Masters, Post- Graduate Diplomas or PhDs. TAFE colleges in Western Australia provide vocational education and training (VET) courses, such as Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas. South Metropolitan TAFE (formerly Polytechnic West) offers Associate Degrees which are Higher Education qualifica- tions. Many students use TAFE qualifications as a pathway to University study. Most TAFE courses require an English level equivalent to 5.5 Academic IELTS, with no band lower than 5.0. Some courses require higher English levels, please see the English requirements for each course. If you are from an Assessment Level 1 or 2 country, you may be able to sit a TIWA English Proficiency Test in your home country through a TIWA education agent. TIWA will require you to submit a course appli- cation when you complete the TIWA English Proficiency Test. Some English speaking countries are exempt from providing English test results. Tuition fees for TAFE courses range from approxi- mately $5,740 AUD per semester. English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) fees are $300 AUD per week. Resource fees and material fees may also be pay- able. For the complete list of current fees please visit the relevant course information page within the course catalogue. • You will be required to meet a certain stan- dard of English proficiency. Most institutions in Australia will require you to have an IELTS score of 6.0 (overall) with each band not lower than 5.5 to study there (though you should always confirm this with the university themselves). • Course fees will vary depending on university, study level and course. Undergraduate Bachelor Degrees will have you spending $15,000 to $33,000 a year. The higher cost is associated with pursuing your degree in a private university. Studies taken in a public institution will generally cost less. A Postgraduate Master’s Degree has an approxi- mate cost of $20,000 to $37,000 per year, while cost for Doctoral Degrees on average range from $14,000 to $37,000. As with an undergraduate degree, private education may be a reason for higher costs. However, note that Medical and Law degrees are substantially more expensive.
- 6. APPLYING TO AN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY Personal Essay The personal essay or statement of purpose is perhaps the most essential and most challenging element of your application which will require you to demonstrate a passion for the field you are applying to, usually by answering a few questions with mini essay- style answers. This letter needs to reflect who you are and why you would be an asset to the program you are applying to. You should use relevant real-life examples which have contributed to your current knowledge of or interest in the field; these can include personal endeavours, volunteering and work experience Research you conducted Important paper or thesis project you completed, as well as anything scholarly beyond your curricular requirements. However, do not simply talk about your love for the course. Talk about why you want to study that course at that particular univer- sity. This will require researching that area, university or depart- ment. Tip: Remember that your state- ment of purpose is the only opportunity you will have to let the admission committee directly get to know you. You can show some personality to distinguish yourself, but keep the tone of your application formal and profes- sional. Soyou’vedecidedthat youwanttoapplytoa universityinAustralia? Buthowdoyougo aboutthisintheright way?Takealookatour guidetoapplyingtoan Australianuniversity, includingwheretoap- plyto,howtoapproach apersonalessay, documentsyoumust provideandmore... Academic Records You will need to provide evidence of your academic records so far so the university can evaluate whether you meet the require- ments of the course you are ap- plying to. This may involve getting these translated by an accredited translator. Tip: Anything you can do to make the admissions officer’s job easier will be much appreciated by them. The number one problem for ad- missions officers is an incomplete application, so ensure you have provided all the information which is asked of you. Admissions Tests The most notable set of tests in Aus- tralia to be accepted on to a course are in the Medicine fields. These include the UMAT (undergraduate entry) and GAMSAT (graduate entry) for Medical courses and schools. International stu- dents applying to medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and physiotherapy courses are required to face ISAT (Inter- national Student Admissions Test). ISAT is a 3-hour computer-based multiple-choice test designed to assess a candidate’s intellectual skills and abilities that are the foundation of academic success at tertiary level. The test is independently developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). ACER has an excellent international reputation and track record in the development, manage- ment and research of selection tests for undergraduate medical and health related programs. Language Tests You will need to show that you are proficient in English to a certain standard to study in Australia. This is evaluated through an English language test which you can take in your own country at a test centre. The most common English language tests are IELTS and TOEFL which are widely accepted. Different universities will have slightly varying language test score requirements or accept certain language tests only. Certain subjects will also require slightly higher overall scores or higher scores in particular areas of these language tests; these often include Law, Medicine and Journalism, where strong English language skills are key to course material. Normally, the required minimum IELTS score for undergraduate study will be a 6.5 or a TOEFL score of around 80. Required scores to study at postgraduate level may likely be slightly higher given the step-up in course material. Documents Checklist As part of your application to an Australian university, you will need to provide several documents. Ensure you have access to the following (providing either originals or translated copies where appropriate): •A valid passport (valid 6 months after your course comple- tion date) •Evidence of how you expect to fund your studies and life- style e.g. notifications of scholarships and bursaries, bank statements (yours or your parents/ guardians) etc. •All academic certificates including mark-sheets, testimo- nial, transcripts etc. •A passport-sized photo of you •Transcripts with scores from admissions and language tests •Statement of purpose stating why you are interested to study in the specific course at specific college or University in Australia •If you have any Study gap, you must have to provide work Experience for that period of gap. Work experience Refer- ence letter and bank statement to show proofof salary deposited in your account may need to provide. •Resume or CV (sometimes) •Reference or recommendation letter x 2 (at least one be- ing an academic reference)
- 7. Interviews On some occasions international applicants will be interviewed by the institution they are applying to before a decision can be made regarding their admission. Do not worry if you are asked to do so; this is normal and simply means that they want to learn more about you. Interviews can be conducted in person in your country by a university representa- tive who will report back to the admissions team at the university. Interviews might also be conducted over the phone or via Skype/Google Hangout. These interviews are normally rather brief. You can expect to answer questions about why you want to study the course you’re applying to, as well as some other questions about your interests and goals in life. Explore further Applying to Study in Australia Writing Your Personal Statement The International English Language Testing System(IELTS) IELTS vs. TOEFL Application Checklist: Essential Documents Phone (& Skype) Interviews: Dos and Don’ts Start searching for a course, university or scholarshipin Australia DETAILS 01977744991-3
- 8. DETAILS Congratulations, you’ve been accepted onto a course at an Australian university! However, you still need to secure the correct immigration status in order to enter the country and remain there for the duration of your studies. Let us break down what might seem a complicated process for you, so you can sort this out quickly and smoothly...
- 9. H OW TO A P P LY You must apply for your student visa online through the official Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. Some universities offer stream- lined visa processing. The streamlined visa processing (SVP) is designed for international stu- dents applying to study in Australia at a participating education provider.The eligible students from the participating education provider, under this program are not assigned an assessment level. Apart from this if you are eligible for the Streamlined Visa Processing; you will be hav- ing reduced evidentiary requirements, like the applicants that apply under Assessment Level 1, irrespective of your origin or the country. Currently Bangladesh is in Assessment Level 2 which means lower risk to get your visa rejected. However you should always start applying for your visa as soon as you receive an offer from a university you’ve applied to. There are working restrictions for those on this subclass visa such as how many hours you can work per week – always check these on your passport sticker or visa. K E Y C H A N G E S: 1. Reduction of subclass from 8 to 2. 2. Single immigration risk to all international students The active subclasses are: A- Student visa- subclass 500 B- Student guardianship visa - subclass 580 International students will need to obtain the correct Australian visa before arriving in the country, otherwise they risk delays when they arrive at border control (or worse, being deported while in the middle of their course). To study at a higher education institution in the country, you will need to apply for the Higher Education Sector visa, which is subclass 573. Under this subclass, you can study a bachelor’s, associate’s or master’s (by coursework) degree. If you are studying a master’s by research, you will need the subclass 574.
- 10. APPLYING FOR AN AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA 1. Mandatory online lodgement to all visa application either by agent or student can also lodge their visa application directly. 2. For guardianship student must have custodian arrangement in Australia or provider can help them to arrange the on campus local guardianship. 3. Other dependent of guardian like son/daughter who are not going to study will not be able to apply. 4. The pre-visa application system has been revoked and everybody has to gain the eCOE to be able to submit their visa application if they wish to apply in Australia under student visa. 5. Education provider has to stop their eCOE 4 weeks minimum from the date of commencement to allow immigration to decide on visa part. 6. Student/agent can lodge their visa application within 120 days prior to commencing their course. 7. Onshore students if they are changing the course from upper level course to low level course need to ask for visa again and change of provider within 6 months of commencing their course will be requiring a release letter from previous institution. 8. High risk countries will be more strict on English language and Finance and low risk countries will given more flexibility on these docu- ments. 9. SSVF does not mean that GTE is negligible to international student means GTE is still required to be checked as before. 10. IELTS waiver conditions are almost similar as before we can accept student who studied more than 5 years in english speaking country etc. 11. Education provider can also waive the IELTS/TOEFL require- ments but DIBP will still question with student to check their english proficiency level. 12. Student can pay their visa application fee through credit card/online banking and pay pal mode.
- 11. VISA APPLICATION FEE VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE IN AUD VISA FEE IN BDT VISA FEE IN AUD 535 37440 Student Additional Ap- plicant charge 18+ 405 28350 Student Additional Ap- plicant Charge U18 135 9450 13. Each international students require to show one year tuition and living cost to prove their financial capacity and plan for future stay in Australia. Funds can be shown in the form of deposit, education loan and sponsorship. It should be shown for entire accompanying family members. It should be genuinely available to access. 14. Income will be considered from immediate family member like father, mother and spouse. 15. Income should be approximately AUD 60000 PA for single student and AUD 70000 per annum for married applicants. It should be in form govt official documents to prove the genuineness of regular source of income. Your Interview Some applicants may be required to take part in an interview for their student visa. Be honest and don’t be too nervous. When you attend your interview, it is best to take the following documents with you (these are the essential documents required for applying for a student visa, so check that you have access to these): •A valid passport (valid 6 months after your course completion date) •Evidence of how you expect to fund your studies and lifestyle e.g. notifications of scholarships and bursaries, bank statements (yours or your parents/guardians) etc. •A passport-sized photo of you (it’s good to have a few of these when applying to study abroad –you never know when they’ll come in handy) •Letter from your institution confirming your acceptance/enrolment •Academic transcripts with grades achieved •Transcripts with scores from admissions and language tests •Medical tests (including x-rays or blood tests) Australian immigration focus on an applicant’s character so they may perform character or background checks on you to ensure this.
- 12. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN AUSTRALIA Australian universities are not as campus-cultured as those in the UK and the US; a lot of domestic students live at home while studying at university. While Australian universities will aim to house as many interna- tional students on campus in their first year, you’re more likely to have to find accommodation off-campus than you would if you studied elsewhere. On Campus There will be some options available which are on or close to campus, so don’t worry that you’ll struggle to find accommodation or that you will have to live far away from classes and other stu- dents. Residence halls and apartment blocks affiliated with the university are two of the most popular options amongst students in Australia, and are often located on the same street as or very close to the university. Off Campus You can always rent a private property such as an apartment or houseshare, though this can be intimidating to arrange as a foreigner (especially if you are trying to organise this from a different country). However, many housing agencies will have experience assisting international students, so don’t be too concerned. Your university will also be able to refer you to local, trusted agencies and landlords with whom they have worked with before to house their interna- tional students. Another option to consider is a homestay,where you live with an Australian family or individual in their home. The host/s will be verified by a professional agency to ensure that you would be safe living with them.You pay rent which includes utility bills and sometimes meals. A homestay gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a whole other side of Australian life which you wouldn’t be exposed to if you were living with other students. You can also expect your English
- 13. LIVING COST ACCOMMODATION SERVICE There are many ways to save money while living in Australia and this all depends on lifestyle. Look around and ask others for good deals on everything from phone tariffs to accommodation (it’s also a good conversation topic). Make the most of the gorgeous weather and walk/cycle to get around. Cook meals at home rather than eat out. Be prepared for living costs to be higher in more desirable cities. Generally, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection requires $18,610 as the minimum cost of living to issue a student visa. Your living expenses in Australia will depend highly on which region you plan to live in. For example, more urbanized areas will have higher costs for accommodation. The type of accommodation is also important. Hostels and guesthouses range from $80 to $135 a week, while shared rentals and on-campus accommodation will cost $70 to $250. More expensive options are homestay ($110 to $270 per week) and rental ($100 to $400 per week). Aside from accommodation, your weekly expenses will most likely include groceries or eating out ($80 to $200), gas and electricity ($60 to $100), phone and internet ($20 to $50), public transport ($10 to $50) and entertainment ($50 to $100).
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