Why study in Australia
When people think of Australia, they see wide open spaces of outback bush, kangaroos, koalas, and clean air and water. Australia has much more to offer than the usual expectations. Many international students are choosing to study in Australia because of its friendly, laid-back nature, excellent education system, and high standard of living.
Growing Destination
Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, behind the United States and the UK. Many international students choose to study there because of the cultural diversity, friendly natives, and high quality of education.
Global Recognition
Graduates from Australian schools are highly sought after due to the impressive international reputation of the Australian education system. This system is carefully regulated by the government in order to maintain the high standards of education associated with the country.
Cost of Living
Australia’s standard of living is amongst the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition costs are considerably lower in Australia than they are in the United States and United Kingdom. International students are able to work part time while they study, allowing them to offset their living costs. There is also the possibility of scholarships, which helps to lower the cost of studying for international students.
Diversity of Education
Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees, so international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. The first decision international students have to make when choosing a degree program is which school caters most to their needs and interests. Students can choose between universities, vocational education, and English language training. If necessary, it is easy for students to move between one qualification level and from one institution to another.
Technology
One of the most appealing aspects of Australia for international students is the emphasis on scientific research. Australia is at the forefront of new technology and innovations. Students who study in Australia can take advantage of the country’s impressive technology and resources.
Work
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while studying in Australia. This is a great opportunity for those who want to earn money to offset living expenses during their stay, and for students who want to gain work experience in their field of interest while they study. Find out some important things to keep in mind for the working student in Oz.
AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION :
Higher education qualifications
The qualifications you can attain at a university or higher education institution are shown below.
Associate degree
- Duration - Two years
- Completed following - Year 12 or equivalent, Certificate III or Certificate IV
- Details - The Associate Degree is a short-cycle Degree program that can help with career development if you're already working and don't have time to complete a full Bachelor Degree. It can be a pathway to a Bachelor Degree or prepare you for an Advanced Diploma in specialist industry training. An Associate Degree will be about the basics or foundations of your field. It will cover the broad theory and enable you to develop the basic employment-related skills.
Bachelor Degree
- Duration - Three years
- Completed following - Year 12 or equivalent, Certificate III or Certificate IV
- Details - A Bachelor Degree is the basic qualification for entry to a field. It will give you a systematic body of knowledge, the underlying principles and the problem-solving techniques you'll need to work in the discipline. With deeper content than an Associate Degree, your Bachelor Degree will develop your skills and knowledge to the point where you can pursue postgraduate studies if you want to.
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
- Duration - Four years
- Completed following - Bachelor Degree
- Details - If you do particularly well in your Bachelor Degree, your institution might grant entry to an additional year of study to enable you to graduate with honours.
Graduate Certificate
- Duration - 6 months
- Completed following - Bachelor Degree
- Details - Your Graduate Certificate will broaden individual skills you already have from an undergraduate program, or develop your knowledge in a new area.
Graduate Diploma
- Duration - One year
- Completed following - Bachelor Degree
- Details - A Graduate Diploma will apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts for you to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.
Master Degree
- Duration - 1 to 2 years
- Completed following - Bachelor Degree (Honours) or Bachelor Degree
- Details - A Master Degree is a course of independent research, traditional coursework or a combination of the two, and will make you a leader in your field. A Master Degree takes either one year after a Bachelor Degree with honours, or two years after a Bachelor Degree.
Doctoral Degree
- Duration - Typically 3 years
- Completed following - Masters Degree
- Details - The highest award offered by Australian universities, the Doctoral Degree is a research program, although it can have some coursework. The three components of your Doctoral Degree are:
A review of literature, experimentation or other methodical approach to a body of knowledge.
An original research project that makes a contribution to understanding and knowledge in your field.
A substantial, well-ordered thesis that shows a relationship between the research and the field of study.
UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA :
There is a total of 43 accredited universities in Australia comprising 40 Australian universities, two international universities, and a smaller private speciality university. Higher education courses and qualifications are also offered by many non-university providers in the higher education sector.
- Australian Catholic University [ACU]
- Australian National University [ANU]
- Bond University [Bond]
- Central Queensland University [CQU]
- Charles Darwin University [CDU]
- Charles Sturt University [CSU]
- Curtin University [CURTIN]
- Deakin University [Deakin]
- Edith Cowan University [ECU]
- Federation University [FEDUNI]
- Flinders University [FLINDERS]
- Griffith University [GRIFFITH]
- James Cook University [JCU]
- La Trobe University [LATROBE]
- Macquarie University [MACQUARIE]
- Monash University [MONASH]
- Murdoch University [MURDOCH]
- Queensland University of Technology [QUT]
- RMIT University [RMIT]
- Southern Cross University [SCU]
- Swinburne University of Technology [SWINBURNE]
- Torrens University [TORRENS]
- University of Adelaide [ADELAIDE]
- University of Canberra [CANBERRA]
- University of Divinity [DIVINITY]
- University of Melbourne [MELBOURNE]
- University of New England [UNE]
- University of New South Wales [UNSW]
- University of Newcastle [NEWCASTLE]
- University of Notre Dame [UNDA]
- University of Queensland [UQ]
- University of South Australia [UniSA]
- University of Southern Queensland [USQ]
- University of Sydney [SYDNEY]
- University of Tasmania [UTAS]
- University of Technology Sydney [UTS]
- University of the Sunshine Coast [USC]
- University of Western Australia [UWA]
- University of Wollongong [UOW]
- Victoria University [VU]
- Western Sydney University [UWS]
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS :
How many international students are studying in Australia?Group of students stand in circle holding passports Australia is a popular study destination with students from around the world wishing to gain a top-quality education. Each year, many new international students enrol in Australian courses and add to the already significant international student body around the country. In 2017, 799,371 international students were enrolled in education programs in Australia. Of these, there were 350,472 international students enrolled in the higher education sector.
Which education sectors are international students studying in?
Most of the international students in Australia are studying in the higher education sector, followed by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) sector and the schools sector (see table below).
Data shows that ELICOS continues to provide a popular pathway for international students moving into the VET and higher education sectors. In 2015, 30 per cent of international students who commenced a higher education course had previously studied in the ELICOS sector, while 37 per cent of international students who commenced a VET course in 2015 did so through an ELICOS pathway. Foundation courses are also increasing in popularity, with enrolment numbers rising by 16 per cent each year since 2012 to sit at 28,313 students in 2017.
Sector International student enrolments 2017
Higher education 350,472
VET 217,696
ELICOS 155,448
Schools 25,762
Non-award 49,993
Total in Australia 799,371
Which states and territories are international students studying in?
New South Wales and Victoria attract the largest numbers of international students. The other states and territories have smaller numbers of international students and smaller numbers of students overall.
State/territory International student enrolments 2017
NSW 304,545
VIC 253,076
QLD 123,737
WA 53,897
SA 35,821
ACT 16,910
TAS 8,889
NT 2,495
Where are Australia's international students from?
The following table shows the international student enrolments for the top 10 nationalities in 2017, which made up approximately 70 per cent of Australia's enrolments in all sectors. The largest number of enrolments in the higher education sector were from China, India and Nepal; the largest in the VET sector were from India, China and the Republic of Korea; the largest in the ELICOS sector were from China, Brazil and Japan; and the largest in the schools sector were from China, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.
Nationality International student enrolments 2017
China 231,191
India 87,615
Brazil 36,496
Nepal 35,423
Malaysia 32,899
Republic of Korea 31,112
Thailand 30,730
Vietnam 30,536
Colombia 21,628
Indonesia 20,028
All nationalities 799,371
The information in this article was sourced from the Australian Government's Department of Education and Training 2017 international student enrolment data.
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