Australia has become one of the foremost global education powerhouse attracting international students all over the world after the United States and Canada, providing international students with world-class infrastructure & quality of education, along with a vast range of courses to choose from.

Several Australian universities, like the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney & the University of Queensland rank consistently among the TOP 50 universities in the world.

Statistics show that students graduating from Australian universities are sought after all around the world, as degrees conferred by Australian institutions are widely respected.

COST OF STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA
The average tuition fees for different courses range between

• International undergraduate courses: AU$ 30,840 ( US$ 22,170)
• Post-Graduate Courses: AU$ 20,000- AU$ 37,000 ( US$ 14,400- US$ 26,600)
• Doctoral (PhD) Courses: AU$ 14,000- AU$ 37,000 ( US$ 10,060- US$ 26,600)

Some of the most popular Australian Universities according to the global rank for a Master’s program are listed below. If you wish to study in a well-reputed university in Oceania, these must be some of your first choices The typical requirement from the undergraduate study is six months to twelve months of full-time study and one to two years of full-time study for the graduate diploma. Admission generally requires a bachelor degree or advanced diploma in the institutes mentioned below.

To plan your applications better, here’s a rough idea of when to send your application by, for each intake

INTAKE	APPLICATION DEADLINES	CLASSES STARTS IN
July/August	Mid March - April end	August - November
January/February	Mid-July- August end	January - March

Chances of gaining Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia
If you wish to stay back in Australia, after completing your studies, you may do so, if you qualify for the guidelines stated by the GSM or General Skilled Migration program.
Requirements for students to qualify for GSM:

• You must have a qualification from an Australian University from which you have studied for at least two years.
• You must be within the age group of 18-49.
• For most Universities, a high first division marks in your undergraduate course from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.
• A minimum of 6 in the IELTS exam is required.
Must possess the requisite skills to get a job on the skilled occupation list.

The huge jump in the number of students wanting to study in Australia has led to the competition for a seat at Australia’s top universities getting a lot stiffer! This is precisely where a well-planned application process can make a huge difference. Take a look at the complete timeline to follow when applying to Australian universities

That’s quite a lot of work, isn’t it? That’s why we recommend that you keep sufficient time on your hands - make sure you write your IELTS and start the university shortlisting process at least 4-5 months prior to the deadlines!

Australia has a pretty high number of scholarships when compared to other developed countries, mostly aimed at attracting young, talented students from abroad. The Australian Awards Scholarship is funded by the Government of Australia which is available to Australian citizens as well as people from Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle-East, and more. Another popular scholarship is the Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships which is mostly for those wanting to pursue postgraduate studies in Australian Universities. Those who intend to receive a scholarship for their doctoral program may apply for the Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship which offers up to AU$ 15,000 per semester for two years of a master’s degree and four years of Ph.D.

Employment Prospects:
With bright employment opportunities in fields as diverse as Computer Science, Healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture/forestry, hospitality, and environmental management, students usually have no dearth of employment opportunities post the completion of their studies.

Pay Scale:
With the starting annual pay of fresh graduates generally ranging between AU$70,000 - $100,000 (INR 34 lakhs - 50 lakhs approx.), getting a well-paying job is fairly easy in most major Australian cities! In a highly heterogeneous, immigrant-friendly environment, young graduates can explore their potential to the fullest, while enjoying all the privileges that Australia has to offer!

PR Options:
In case one wishes to apply for permanent residency, too, a high IELTS band, a degree from an Australian university and a valid job offer from an Australia-based organization is generally all that’s required to meet the eligibility criteria.

Top Australian Recruiters:
Some of the best organizations to work for in Australia include KPMG Australia, Deloitte, Amazon, Salesforce, PwC Australia, Commonwealth Bank, Australia & New Zealand Bank, Westpac Group & National Australia Bank.

Most top universities have excellent student outcomes, with nearly 100% of graduating students being successfully absorbed in industries that are directly related to their line of education.

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