About Australia 

Australia is one of the most beautiful countries In the world with amazing cultural and natural diversities. It is the only nation to govern an entire continent and its outlying islands. The mainland, with an area of 7.6 million sq. k.m., is the largest island and the smallest continent on the earth. In land area, Australia is the sixth largest nation after Russia, Canada, China, the United State of America and Brazil. Its population however, is relatively small at 18.3 million. It has four distinct seasons per year – summer, autumn, winter and spring. During summer the temperature varies between 28° to 35° C and in winter it varies between 3° to 12° C. The Australian landscape is highly distinctive, raging from vast stony and sandy deserts and tablelands in the west and the center, to sweeping plateaus and plains flanking narrow coastal slopes to the east. While the natural beauty of the country remains largely intact, in the brief 200 years of European settlement, Australia has developed into one of the most highly urbanized countries in the world. Sophisticated cities accommodate world – class shopping, restaurants, art galleries, museums and cultural festivals. 

Education in Australia 

Australia, being a multicultural country provides a safe politically stable and academically stimulating environment for international students. The educational institute rank among the world’s best and standard of education is high. Furthermore, Australia is recognized worldwide for specialization in various disciplines. The institutions have an advanced infrastructure and are continuously in the process of upgrading their courses to keep the pace with the recent developments in the respective field and the ever-changing market demand. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and the modern hi-tech infrastructure for the research, study and work. The qualifications are recognized worldwide and graduates are really accepted as employees in various major organizations.

In spite of providing quality comparable to the best, the cost of education in Australia is comparatively much lower to that in UK and USA. Higher education in Australia provides value for money by offering shorter, more intensive courses than are available

In other countries thereby reducing living expenses. 

Comparative Cost

Undergraduate Courses

Post Courses

Figures shown are for tuition fee only per annum in AUD $.

Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)

Australia has an integrated nationwide system of qualifications, known as the Australian Qualification Framework which is recognized by the Australian Government. Under this, Students can move easily from one level of study to the next and receive credit for previous study. It brings together he qualifications offered at different levels.

Degrees offered

Australia has 38 Universities, which are regulated by the VICE CHANCELLOR’S COMMITTEE and vary considerably in size. 

TAFE (Technical and further Education)

They mainly provide a range of vocational education, which are practically oriented and offer a wide variety of training and a brad spectrum of programs combined with the industry experience. TAFE Colleges are Government Owned and operated and the qualifications are recognized and transferable internationally. The programs can lead to university courses, some with credit transfer and advanced standing for up to 2 years. TAFE courses most appropriate for students from India and neighboring Asian countries are at Certificate II, III, IV, Associate Diploma, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level and are normally of two-year duration. Courses are offered mainly in the fields of, 

·                     Aviation

·                     Agriculture, horticulture and Food Technology

·                     Arts, media, Design and music

·                     Building and Constructing, Drafting

·                     Business studies, Accounting, Management, Marketing.

·                     International business

·                     Computing And Information Systems Engineering- Computer Systems,
                Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Polymer, Mechanical and Civil.

·                     Fashion Designing and Textile Technology

·                     Marine Engineering and Maritime Studies

·                     Hospitality/Hotel Management and Tourism 

Courses Available

The Courses available at Undergraduate and post Graduate under Various disciplines are: 

·                     Humanities: English, Philosophy, History, Foreign languages Studies, Communications.

·                     Education: Education studies, Teaching.

·                     Social Studies: Geography, Behavioral Studies, Welfare and counseling, Sport and
                Recreation, Sociology

·                     Mathematics And Computing : Mathematics and Statistics, Computer based Information
                Science, Animal Husbandry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Environment Science.

·                     Visual And Performing Arts : Art, Graphics Arts, Fashion Design, Crafts, Performing arts,
                music.

·                     Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Structural, Mechanical, Automotive,
                Aeronautical, Mining, Industrial, General Engineering, Computer Tele-Communications,
                Mechatronics, Polymer, Environmental.

·                     Business, Administration And Law: Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Management,
                Administration, Sales and Services.

·                     Health Sciences: Medical and Therapeutic Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Medical
                Science, Environmental Health, Optometry, Density, Personal and Family Health Care.

·                     Agriculture: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture. 

Living Cost

For Accommodation, Students have a number of options available that can be on campus or off campus such as hostels, rented housing, home stay etc. The cost of living can vary depending on the city. However, On an Average , A student Would  need between AUD 8000-AUD 10000 per annum. This amount would cover accommodation on rent, food, clothing, transport etc. 

All International Students in Australia are required to have medical insurance. The overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) charge of AUD 296 is payable before the Student visa is issued. 

Job Opportunities

Students can work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week after they start their studies and full time during vacations. However, they are required to obtain a work permit by paying AUD 50 payable in Australia itself on course commencement, In favor of DMA to obtain the work permits.

The limitations on work must be strictly observed, Students found working more may face deportation. 

Entry Requirement:

Most of the Universities provide foundation and bridging courses, which upon Successful completion, Lead to entry into a Diploma or a Bachelors Degree. Students Who Score less percentage do a foundation course, which prepares them academically for their proffered university course; taking subjects directly related to their course and some basic subjects with emphasis on he use of computing has an active tool to study in Australia.

Undergraduate courses lead to Bachelors Degree and are usually of 3-year duration, except Engineering, which is of 4 years. Double degrees are also of 4 years. Some courses are of 5 years and include industrial experience as a part of the curriculum. 

Entry Requirement: A good academic record in Higher Scholl Certificate or 12 years of schooling and English language proficiency. Some courses such as Computing and Engineering will require Mathematics and/or Science as per-requisites. 

The Postgraduate Courses lead to a Post Graduate Diploma/Master Degree, duration of which ranges from 1-2 years. In Post Graduate Diplomas, courses are usually designed to enable students to acquire specific vocational qualification, through an intensive program of study normally for duration of one year. Students wanting to do a Masters in field other than their Bachelors can do a Graduate Diploma and on successful completion, take the Masters Program. 

Can either be taken by Coursework or by Research? Coursework Masters tend to take less time than Research Masters. Entry into research programs is difficult and depends on the availability of faculty and research facilities. 

A good academic record in Bachelor degree from recognized university is necessary. Any work experience in the field will be helpful. For Most of the MBA programs, students need to have 2 – 5 years of work experience along with their Bachelor degree.

PhD is the highest award conferred by universities and is traditionally a research degree, which can take up to a minimum of 3 years duration.

  If the medium of instruction undertaken by a student is not English, an intense English language program known as ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) can be undertaken. The duration of such a course would be from 10 – 20 weeks. Alternatively, Students not scoring good grades in English in their 10^th and 12^th are required to provide results of an IELTS test (minimum 5.5 score, not less than 5bands in any subtest for under graduate and 6.5 bands for post graduate).

Links to Universities in Australia

What GEC can do for you?

As there are not grading/rating of universities, Students are advised to go through the program structure and course content. Reputations are built over a long period and universities are known for their specific faculties. Hence a university, which has a good business faculty, need not necessarily have a good computing faculty. 

To start with the Student collect, various brochures and prospectus for us and do a comparative analysis of the institutions, vis-à-vis course details, Tuition fee, standing of the university, etc. Al the information is available at the GEC International office. 

Once you choose your university and make an application through us, then till the time you procure your visa, GEC international guides you on each and every step of the visa procedure.