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Adelaide or
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Western Australia Areas
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Study in
Australia
Australia offers
excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs in
Australia considerably less expensive than the United Kingdom (UK) and the
United States of America (USA).
Australians enjoy one of
the highest standards of living in the world. The average international
student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food,
clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel,
telephone and incidental costs. School students in Australia typically
spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accommodation and food,
entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic
guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary
by location, course and lifestyle.
To be granted a student
visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for
living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the
course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your
studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your
only source of income.
International students
studying in Australia are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
for the duration of your student visa in Australia. Students in Australia
are also responsible for their own accident and property insurance. It is
a good idea to take out travel insurance before leaving your country to
cover lost baggage, cancellation of plane tickets and repatriation.
You have so many educational options to
choose from in Australia, so take some time to think about your career and
life goals. The course you study will shape your career and life plans.
Also think about whether you want to study in the city or in the country.
Do you want to study at a small or large college or university? What level
qualification do you want? (certificate, diploma, degree etc). You will
probably find that the course you want to study is offered at several
places in Australia and New Zealand. Is it important that you live
somewhere warm or cold?
You will also need to consider the
institution¨s academic entrance requirements, as each college or
university and each course has its own standards. If you don¨t have enough
English, you will need to think about English Language too.
The cost of studying in Australia and
New Zealand compares well with other countries that take international
students. You will find that the combined costs of tuition fees and living
expenses are lower in Australia and New Zealand than the US and UK. Each
institution has different fees for different courses.
You will find that tuition fees in
Australia and New Zealand for international students are even more
competitive with other countries, especially when you calculate current
exchange rates.
The following is a guide only:
English Language Courses
AUD$150 - AUD$350 per week
Vocational Education and
Training Courses AUD$5000 - AUD$12000 per year
Bachelor Degree
(undergraduate) AUD$10000 - 18000 per year
Graduate Diploma,
Masters, PhD (postgraduate) AUD$12000 - 18000 per year
You can study intensive English language
(known as ELICOS) at more than 100 institutions in Australia and at a
relatively low cost. Some institutions are private, semi-private or
government owned. All institutions are properly registered and offer high
quality English language training, many using advanced language
laboratories, video, computer and library facilities.
There are no entrance requirements for
English Language courses. Courses are offered at all levels (beginner to
advanced) and course starting times are very flexible. This flexibility
makes it easy for you to combine English Language Training with a holiday,
or with another course.
You can study:
General English (emphasis on
communication skills)
English for Academic Purposes
(preparation to study at university, TAFE or a private college)
Examination Preparation (preparation
for Cambridge, TOEFL or IELTS examinations)
Study Tourism (learn English while
learning about Australia / New Zealand or enjoying activities such as
scuba, golf, horse riding, sailing etc)
And more・
Many students will take an English
Language Test to determine their level of English, and to decide how much
English Language Training they may need. All tests assess your reading,
writing, speaking and listening skills. TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) is a very popular test in Asia, however, most Australian
institutions prefer the IELTS (International English Language Testing
System) test.
High School 500-550 TOEFL
or 5-6 IELTS
Certificate 500-550 TOEFL
or 5-6 IELTS
Diploma 500-550 TOEFL or
5-6 IELTS
Bachelors Degree 550-600
TOEFL or 6.0-7.0 IELTS
Postgraduate 550-600
TOEFL or 6.0-7.0 IELTS
There are many universities in Australia
ranging in size from 3000 students to more than 30,000 students. All
Australian universities are strictly monitored to maintain high standards
in teaching and research. Most of these universities are located in
cities, while some are found in rural environments.
Universities offer courses in a wide
range of areas at the following levels:
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Masters Degree
Doctorate (PhD)
Each university has its own entrance
requirements for each course offered. You will also need to have a minimum
level of English before you can start a course.
Most courses start in February, however,
some may also start in July and October.
Australian Technical and Further
Education (TAFE) is a government owned and operated education system that
offers courses in almost every field of study. There are more than 230
government TAFE colleges around Australia that offer courses at
certificate, diploma and advanced diploma levels. Many TAFE courses will
lead to credit transfer arrangements at Australian universities so you can
earn credit towards a bachelors degree. Some TAFE courses are only a few
weeks while others may take up to three years to complete. Some TAFE
colleges are located in cities, while others are in rural areas. Most
courses start in February, however, some may also start in July.
TAFE courses emphasize practical and
professional learning that will help you get a job.
Private and Specialist colleges offer
courses in almost every area of study, usually at certificate, diploma and
advanced diploma level. These courses are often designed to teach
practical skills you can use in the workforce. Courses can range from 10
weeks to 3 years, and each college will have its own entrance
requirements. Many private and specialist colleges have credit transfer
arrangements with universities so you can earn credit towards a bachelors
degree.
Some examples of the types of courses
you can study at a private or TAFE college:
Accounting
Aviation
Business management
Child care
Computer studies
Graphic design
Hair and beauty therapy
Information Technology (IT)
Marketing
Office administration
Secretarial Studies
Travel and tourism
Hospitality and hotel management
And many more・
Australian schools offer quality
education at world class standards. Each State or Territory in Australia
is responsible for its own schools however the Australian Federal
Government ensures the standards and quality of teaching are maintained
throughout the country.
The majority of Australian schools are
public and approximately one quarter are private and charge full fees.
Many private schools are run by religious institutions. Some schools offer
boarding facilities.
There are thousands of schools in
Australia, far too many to list here. You need to consider your individual
needs ( large school or small school, is religious education important,
which city or town would you like to live in, etc).
The following is a guide only. Each
course and each college or university may be slightly different:
Certificate 6-18 months
Diploma 1.5-3 years
Bachelors Degree 3-5
years
Graduate Certificate 6
months
Graduate Diploma 1 year
Masters Degree 1-2 years
PhD 4-5 years
Once you
have read through the information on the Bridge Blue website, you must
consider:
What kind
of course you would like to study
What
level qualification you would like to study
In which
Australian or New Zealand city or town you would like to live and study
Then
contact us
and send us information about your educational needs and goals.
We will
then give you free counselling via email and will advise you of your
choices and opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.
When you
have decided on a particular university, college or school,
Bridge Blue will help you make an application.
We will advise you of the academic and English language requirements as
well as other documentation you need to provide with your application.
Generally, you will need to provide details of your previous study,
including copies of qualifications you already have. You will also need
to have proof of your level of English (eg IELTS or TOEFL ) as well as
the name of the person responsible for paying your tuition fees.
When you
are accepted into a course, Bridge Blue will
advise you and send you a Letter of Offer from your school, college or
university.
You must
read the Letter of Offer and understand any conditions such as upgrading
your English language skills. You will be asked to pay the first
semester tuition fees as well as the compulsory medical insurance fee
(the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)) to pay for any medical or
hospital treatment which you may need during your stay in Australia.
When we
receive your fees, we will send you a Letter of Confirmation of
Enrolment. You need the Letter of Offer, Confirmation of Enrolment and
receipt for your first semester¨s (or first year's) tuition fees to
apply for your student visa for Australia.
Bridge Blue
will give you advice about how you make a visa application. You will be
asked to have a medical examination in order to get your student visa,
and your doctor will fill out information on special forms.
After all
this, you will be told if your visa application is successful. The
length of your student visa will be the same length as your course in
Australia.
Bridge Blue
can assist you arrange homestay accommodation and airport pickup and we
will tell you when you should arrive in Australia to start your studies.
Bridge Blue will give you advice about how to apply for your visa. To be
given your visa, you will need to show the following:
Letter of Confirmation of Enrolment from the school, college or
university
Letter of Offer
Receipt showing you have paid your tuition fees
Valid passport
Medical report showing your good health
Proof of having paid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for Australia
You
should be aware of the conditions of your visa:
You
must leave Australia when your visa has expired
Your visa is not valid for permanent residency of Australia or New
Zealand
You
must satisfy course requirements and continue your enrolment
While studying you can work up to 20 hours a week and full-time during
vacation time
Health insurance must be paid for the full stay in Australia
International students in Australia with a student visa must have
arrangements for health insurance. Australia has a special system of
health care cover for international students called Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC) and you must have this for the duration of your
student visa in Australia. If you come to Australia on a working holiday
visa or tourist visa and study a short course (up to 3 months) you cannot
take out OSHC. We recommend travel or private medical insurance for those
students on other visas. |
