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Australia is a top destination for higher education, with its world-renowned universities consistently ranking among the best globally. In the 2024 rankings, 37 Australian institutions are listed in the QS World University Rankings, 37 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and 36 in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities Rankings, with several in the top 100. Australian universities are known for their highly qualified teaching faculty, up-to-date courses, cutting-edge research facilities, and strong support for student life, including scholarships and part-time work opportunities.
Each year, over 90,000 Indian students choose to study in Australia, drawn by its peaceful environment, stable political climate, and vibrant society. The country’s diverse extracurricular activities also provide valuable experiences that enhance career prospects.
Students from every nook and corner of the world enjoy living in Australia because of the vibrant and multi-cultural atmosphere that it offers. They become able to think out of the box by studying here. Since English is the most commonly spoken language here, Indian students don’t face any difficulty in day to day chores. Many international students seek Permanent Residency in view of the quality of life.
- A multicultural society,endeavours to treat students from all parts of the globe equally and offers a vast array of activities for the students
- Lifestyle here is cool; even students from a relatively modest background may start a new life here as the country is highly developed with plenty of opportunities
- There are many things to do in Australia like relaxing at beaches, enjoying operas and taking part in active cultural societies; participation in such activities is quite affordable as well
- Students enjoy cultural events and Indian festivals; Bollywood movies are also shown in the cinema complexes of Australian cities
Cost of living depends upon the city in which a student is living and kind of accommodation chosen along with the college. Lifestyle plays a role here.
The textbook costs depend on the course chosen by the student. On average it costs A$600 to A$900 (INR 30,500 to INR 50,000).
Other expenses would be-
Lodging
- Campus housing: A$100 to A$300 per week
- Common room on rent: $90 to A$225 per week
- Individual room on rent: A$170 to A$500 per week
- Private hostels and hotels: A$100 to A$170 per week
Day-To-Day Expenses
- Transportation: $20 to $50 per week
- Electricity, Gas: A$40 to $130 per week
- Groceries: A$90 to A$270 per week
- Internet, Mobile Phone: A$25 to A$60 per week
Australia, the world’s sixth-largest country, is renowned for offering a high standard of living and quality education to International students. The country is highly developed and the World’s 14th-largest economy. Australia also has the world’s ninth-largest immigrant population (29%).
Australia is safe & secure for International students. In 1966 Australia signed the Convention against Discrimination in Education. It aims to check discrimination and racial segregation in the education sector. The people of varied nationalities have migrated to Australia and settled there. Indians constitute 2% of the total population of Australia.
Although Australia has no official language, English, however, is the most commonly spoken language. Apart from English, other languages such as Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, and Greek are also widely spoken. Australia is a secular country and, therefore, there is no state religion.
- Canberra is the capital city of Australia which is the centre of all political developments
- The politically stable country is home to 19 listed World Heritage sites
- Famous globally for the landmark buildings like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Great Barrier Reef
- Full of interesting history; first inhabitants are believed to have migrated from some unknown Asian place to Australia between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago
- Became an independent country on 1 January 1901; on this day the British Parliament passed legislation that allowed the six Australian colonies to adopt rules in their own right and the Commonwealth of Australia came into existence
- Australia follows a Westminster system of government; inherits law from the British who colonised it
Climate, Cuisine & Culture - The temperate climate is a plus point which results in pleasant weather most of the time. Climatic conditions, like India, can vary in different parts of the country.
- Largely a country of meat eaters, popular meat dishes of Australia are Roast Lamb (some call it National Dish), Barbecued Shrimp, Sausage Rolls, Steak, Fish & Chips, Chicken Dim Sum and many more.
- Popular vegetarian dishes here are Fried Potato Cakes, Pavlova, Spring Vegie Pasta, Zucchini and Haloumi Fritters, Eggplant .Fritters, Indian Leek & Cauliflower Soup, Cheesy Rice and Vegetable Bake and many more.
- Indian population is scattered across the country. Many movie theaters showcase Indian movies in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
- Smooth beer and tasty wines are the integral parts of the Australian culture
Many Australian cities are known for good-looking scenery, untouched beaches, colourful gardens and magnificent natural resources.
ü Melbourne: Capital of Victoria, one of the most multicultural cities.
ü Sydney: Preserves spots like Sydney Opera House, Blue Mountain and Sydney Harbour; called the first city in Australia lovingly.
ü Perth: Capital of Western Australia; famous for virgin beach locations.
ü Adelaide: Capital of South Australia, home to Migration Museum, Art Gallery, Adelaide Oval & the stunning Glenelg Beach.
ü Brisbane: Capital of Queensland; botanic gardens, Fortitude Valley, South Bank and Queen Street Mall are top spots.
ü Canberra: Capital of Australia; a planned city.
The cost of your study depends upon the institution and the course that you would choose. However, the general range of the fees for various levels of courses are-
UG Course- $15,000- $33,000/annum (approx)
PG Course- $20,000- $37,000/annum (approx)
Education in Australia
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Education
School Education (Primary & Secondary)
Primary school: Goes for seven or eight years, starting at KG/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7.
Secondary school: Goes for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or, in some states, 8 to 10.Senior secondary school: Goes for two years, Years 11 and 12.
Tertiary education includes-
• Higher Education (including universities): Higher education facilities in Australia are internationally renowned. Universities receive Government grants and funds to make the studies resourceful and research-oriented with a lot of case studies.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Australia is recognised globally for providing the best practice in VET. The student is evaluated on his/her efficiency and competencies. Focus is on the advancement of skills which are relevant to the field of specialisation.
Popular Course
BUSINESS
MBA, Project Management, Information systems, Marketing, Events, Enterprenuership, Sports Management, Finance, Accounting & Commerce.
DESIGN
Branded Fashion Design, Communication Design, Graphics, Interiors, Photography.
HOSPITALITY
Hotel and Event Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management & Commercial Cookery.
HEALTH
Nutrition, Beauty & Aesthetics, Counselling,
Public Health and Sport Department.
EDUCATION
Special Education, Teaching & Learning, Innovation & Change and Higher Degrees By Research.
TECHNOLOGY
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Digital Media Design, Game Art (Creative Technologies), Game Programming (Software Engineering), UX and Web Design.
ENGLISH
Study English Language courses in Australia before you start your degree or diploma with Torrens University Australis.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project managers are the driving force that delivers projects on-time and on-budget.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Management of sporting facilities, sports tourism and events, sports project management, sports media and promotion.
HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH
Undertake a course of research under the supervision of experienced and highly-skilled mentors and bring new thinking to light.
NURSING
Land your dream job with a Bachelor of Nursing and become a registered nurse (RN)
Popular Universities
| 1 | The University of New South Wales, Sydney (CRICOS Code 00098G) | www.unsw.edu.au |
| 2 | The University of Queensland, Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00025B) | www.uq.edu.au/ |
| 3 | Monash University, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00008C) | www.monash.edu |
| 4 | The University of Adelaide, South Australia (CRICOS Code 00123M) | www.adelaide.edu.au |
| 5 | The University of Newcastle, Newcastle (CRICOS Code 00109J) | www.newcastle.edu.au |
| 6 | Macquarie University, Sydney (CRICOS Code 00002J) | www.mq.edu.au |
| 7 | Curtin University, Perth (CRICOS Code 00301J) | www.curtin.edu.au/ |
| 8 | Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00213J) | www.qut.edu.au |
| 9 | RMIT University, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00122A) | www.rmit.edu.au |
| 10 | Deakin University, Melbourne & Geelong (CRICOS Code 00113B) | www.deakin.edu.au |
| 11 | University of South Australia, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 00121B) | www.unisa.edu.au |
| 12 | Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00233E) | www.griffith.edu.au |
| 13 | University of Tasmania, Hobart, Launceston and Sydney (CRICOS Code 00586B) | www.utas.edu.au |
| 14 | Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00111D) | www.swinburne.edu.au |
| 15 | Torrens University | www.torrens.edu.au/ |
| 16 | La Trobe University, Sydney Campus (CRICOS Code 00115M) | www.latrobe.edu.au/sydney |
| 17 | Flinders University, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 00114A) | www.flinders.edu.au |
| 18 | James Cook University, Townsville and Cairns (CRICOS Code 00117J) | www.jcu.edu.au/about-jcu/campuses/townsville |
| 19 | James Cook University, Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00117J) | www.jcu.edu.au/about-jcu/campuses/brisbane |
| 20 | Western Sydney University, Sydney (Paramatta & City campuses) (CRICOS Code 00917K) | www.westernsydney.edu.au |
| 21 | CQUniversity Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth (CRICOS Code 00219C) | www.cqu.edu.au |
| 22 | University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba (CRICOS Code QLD 00244B, NSW 02225M) | www.usq.edu.au/ |
| 23 | University of Southern Queensland Sydney Education Centre (CRICOS Code NSW 02225M) | www.usqsydney.nsw.edu.au/ |
| 24 | Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour (CRICOS Code 01241G) | www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/why-scu/locations/gold-coast/ |
| 25 | Southern Cross University, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth (CRICOS Code 01241G) | www.scu.edu.au |
| 26 | Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 00004G) | www.acu.edu.au |
| 27 | Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00005F) | www.csu.edu.au |
| 28 | Australian Technical & Management College (Federation University, Melbourne & Sydney) (CRICOS Code 000103D) | www.atmc.edu.au/courses/federation-university-australia |
| 29 | Australian Technical & Management College (University of Sunshine Coast, Melbourne & Sydney ATMC) (CRICOS Code 01595D) | www.atmc.edu.au/courses/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/melbourne-campus |
| 30 | Le Cordon Bleu, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth (CRICOS Code 02380M) | www.cordonbleu.edu/australia/home/en |
| 31 | International College of Management Sydney (CRICOS Code 01484M) | www.icms.edu.au |
| 32 | Engineering Institute of Technology, Perth (CRICOS No: 03567C) | www.eit.edu.au |
| 33 | The Hotel School, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane (CRICOS Code 01241G) | hotelschool.scu.edu.au/ |
| 34 | Airways Aviation, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast (CRICOS Code 00296A) | www.airwaysaviation.com |
| 35 | Amber Aviation Academy, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 03462A) | www.amberaviationacademy.com.au/ |
| 36 | Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney (CRICOS Code 01328A) | www.acap.edu.au/ |
| 37 | SAE Institute, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth (CRICOS Code 003121) | sae.edu.au |
| 38 | Australian National University College, Canberra (CRICOS Code 01682E) | www.anucollege.edu.au |
| 39 | UNSW Global, Sydney (CRICOS Code 00098G) | www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/ |
| 40 | Taylors College, Perth & Sydney (CRICOS Code 01682E) | www.taylorscollege.edu.au |
| 41 | The University of Adelaide College (CRICOS Code 00123M) | college.adelaide.edu.au |
| 42 | The University of Sydney- Foundation Programs (Through Taylors College) (CRICOS Code 00026A) | www.taylorssydney.edu.au |
| 43 | UTS College, Sydney, New South Wales (CRICOS Provider Codes: UTS College 00859D, UTS 00099F) | utscollege.edu.au/ |
| 44 | The University of Newcastle College of International Education, Newcastle (CRICOS 00109J) | internationalcollege.newcastle.edu.au/contact.html |
| 45 | Curtin College, Perth (CRICOS Code 02042G) | www.curtincollege.edu.au |
| 46 | Deakin College, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 01590J) | www.deakincollege.edu.au |
| 47 | South Australia Institute of Business & Technology, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 02193C) | www.saibt.sa.edu.au |
| 48 | Griffith College, Gold Coast & Brisbane (CRICOS Code 01737F) | www.griffith.edu.au/college |
| 49 | La Trobe College, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 03312D) | www.latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au |
| 50 | Flinders International Study Centre, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 01682E) | isc.flinders.edu.au |
| 51 | James Cook University College (CRICOS Code 00117J) | www.jcuinternational.edu.au |
| 52 | Sydney Institute of Business & Technology (CRICOS code 01576G) | www.sibt.nsw.edu.au |
| 53 | Edith Cowan College (CRICOS Code 01312J) | www.edithcowancollege.edu.au |
| 54 | Eynesbury College, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 00561M) | www.eynesbury.navitas.com |
| 55 | University of Canberra College, Canberra (CRICOS Code 00212K) | www.canberra.edu.au/uc-college |
| 56 | Sarina Russo Institute, Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00607B) | www.sri.edu.au |