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Take the first step towards enjoying your student life abroad and find a university in Australia to suit you.
Australia’s education structure follows a similar model to the UK and students have the same range of choices if they decide to stay in education. The length of courses is also the same with the majority of Masters degrees taking one year.
Qualifications awarded from Australian universities are internationally recognised and highly regarded by global employers.
Australian Universities offer taught and research postgraduate programmes that range from six months to three years.
Graduate Careers Australia has information on postgraduate study including profiles on the types of courses available in a range of degree disciplines. Search for courses or particular institutions, including entry requirements, using The Good Universities Guide.
The Study in Australia website has a useful six steps to Australia website that outlines the stages of looking for a course and applying to study in Australia.
Universities are located in all capital cities (Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney) and other regional centres and cities. For a complete list of Universities in Australia, see Australian Universities.
The Group of Eight is a coalition of Australia’s oldest research universities and includes the University of Sydney; the University of Melbourne; the University of Adelaide; the University of Queensland; the University of Western Australia; Australian National University; The University of New South Wales; Monash University.
Australian universities often feature in the top 100 Universities in global rankings, such as:
To be accepted into most postgraduate courses in Australia you will need an undergraduate qualification (usually a three year Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised international institution. Specific entry requirements will differ from course to course, check in the first instance with the individual institution and advertised course entry requirements.
English language skills are a requirement of the international student visa for Australia, check with the course you are applying for about how to meet English language requirements.
Search the Study in Australia Study Wizard for specific entry requirements.
Most Australian universities operate on a semester basis, with the academic year commencing in February. Closing dates for applying to commence depend on the course and the institution, and some courses accept applications year round. For information on applying for Australian universities, see the Study in Australia site.
Applications are made directly to universities, and this can usually be done online.
Tuition fees are individually set by each institution and vary depending on the course subject. A postgraduate course will cost in the region of $9,000-$16,000 each year (around £4,490 - £7,986) for a graduate diploma or certificate. A Masters or PhD will cost between
$11,000 and $18,500 (£5,490 - £9,230).
The Australian government recommends that an international student studying in Australia will need to spend approximately $230 (£95) per week on living costs, although this may vary depending on the location. Living costs include accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport and travel. For more information, see the Australian Trade Commission’s Costs Involved With Studying in Australia.
As there are limited places available for the international student scholarship programme offered in Australia, most students will pay fully for their university fees. More information about scholarships is available on the following websites:
Contact the university directly (or visit their website) for details of scholarships available at a particular institution.
Individual Universities will have exchange agreements that will allow you to undertake some of your degree at an Australian University. Contact you international office or careers service for more information.
The IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) is a programme managed by the British Council.
To find out whether the qualifications you have already obtained are recognised in
Australia, visit the Australian Education International (AEI) website ('Qualifications Recognition' section).
Consult ENIC-NARIC for recognition of Australian qualifications.
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