Study Abroad in Australia

Top Reasons to Study in Australia

Study abroad in Australia

Wondering why you should study abroad Down Under? Here are some of the

World class cities
Healthy outdoors lifestyle
Thouands of international students
Safe place to study and live
Warm weather and beautiful beaches
Well respected universities
Higher standard of education
Choice of courses
A great way to spend a productive gap year in Australia

Popular Destinations

Where you go really comes down to either personal preference or where your course is located. Here are the most common places to go:

Sydney
Canberra
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Adelaide

Top Rated Universities in Australia for International Students

Recommended universities for international students include:

The Australian National University
The University of New South Wales
The University of Melbourne
The University of Western Sydney
Monash University

Visa, Eligibilty & How to Apply

If you want to study at a university or college in Australia you will need a visa.

Student visas are again divided into sub-sections; ELICOS sector student visa, school sector student visa, vocational, higher education, post grad and many more. ELICOS is for students wishing to study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students; vocational is for diplomas and visas like the higher education option are for people wanting to move to Australia in order to complete a university degree.

The requirements that you are able to obtain and maintain one of these student visas is that you must complete the full course you are moving to and that you can also provide sufficient proof that you are able to afford the tuition fees and living costs.

The following documents will also be required:

Valid Passport - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the Australia.
Nonimmigrant visa application form
Application fee payment receipt, as you are required to pay before your interview
Confirmation of Enrolment Form (COE) To obtain a visa to study in Australia you must be fully enrolled in an Australian institution and receive a “Confirmation of Enrollment (COE)”. These forms are issued by the Australian institution you will be attending. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received.
Acceptance letter from your host university, this will include the proposed study plan
Letter from your current institution confirming status as a Study Abroad Student
Overseas health insurance receipt
2 or 4 passport sized photographs

Additional documents may also be required.

Application Process

It usually takes the Australian High Commission around 8 to 12 weeks to process an application depending on your background so we recommend applying as early as possible. As an international student, you must complete your course within the minimum course duration listed on your CoE. You must leave Australia after completion of your studies. If you wish to stay in Australia for your graduation ceremony, you may need to apply for a visitor class visa.