Undergraduate degrees are generally three years in Australia as compared to four years in U.S. and other countries There are many One-year post graduate courses. Thus you can save on living costs and tuition fees. Many VET and TAFE courses are among the cheapest in the world

Length of MBA program varies considerably between institutions, depending on the mode of study, but ranges from approximately 12 to 15 months full time. The fees in the table below are shown as the approximate annual cost of the full-time MBA program.

Most International students who are studying in a course of more than one year duration can work part time up to 20 hours a week during course time and full time during vacation periods, provided this does not interfere with their study program. Universities and TAFE institutions have a Careers Office, which regularly posts employment vacancies. Part-time work is not difficult to find, however, there is strong competition. However we advise students not to depend on part-time work for their expenses. It is very important for students to concentrate on their studies before looking for work.

Many universities and colleges in Australia provide a special service called “Job Access” that helps students to find a good position in the job market. Apart from that students can also find the jobs in newspaper, online and from events and job fairs. There will be Employment Officer in many universities to help students look part-time work, most of which is non-professional, such as waiting on tables, cleaning or sales. Students may find casual work picking and packaging fruits and vegetables on local farms but such work is not guaranteed. In Australia it is very easy and also difficult as well to get employed for the international students. Many students are able to get a job after spending certain time, if they are good in speaking English. If you are good in speaking English earlier, then you can obviously find good opportunities. It is for sure that only immigrants can acquire a full time job.
Many tertiary institutions have a career service. They advertise job vacancies, help their students to find work and give information on writing applications and approved payment rates. Employment centers at institutions advertise a range of jobs. You can also find work through newspaper advertisements, an employment agency or the government’s national employment service, Job network. Students can also get a job in their field of education and this will build a good platform for their career and helps them after completion of their academics. Even the country encourages the students with preceding professional skills. There is high possibility for the students to get Permanent Residence in Australia. Many Universities and colleges are now accommodating the job market by changing the study curriculum in order to place the students in good positions. In this process, students will be recruited as a trainee during their final semester and after completion of their academics they will be appointed permanently.

Australia is always in need of skilled people and Australia has been building its population through immigration from the past 200 years. Australia welcomes international students and will continue to provide an opportunity for those who have the necessary qualifications and skills to find an Australian employer willing to sponsor them for a permanent visa. There are also several other visa categories open to international students and Australia has a very straightforward path to permanent residency under the skilled migration program. Most International students studying in Australia who hold a vocational, higher education or postgraduate student visa will still be able to apply for permanent residence if their occupation is on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and they meet other requirements.

Please Note: However students should be aware that merely by studying in Australia does not guarantee permanent residence or full time jobs. The Australian Government skilled migration program targets young people who have skills, an education and outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. International students with Australian qualifications account for about half the people assessed under the skilled migrant program

Australia is an extremely popular destination for Indian students looking to study postgraduate courses. Postgraduate courses in Australia can last between six months and four years. If taking a graduate program in Australia students will have the opportunity to choose between either taught or research led courses. A master’s degree assessed by coursework will last 18 months to 24 months, students will require to complete a dissertation alongside their classroom study, whilst a research-led masters is often used to prepare students for a PhD and takes two years or more. This also requires a significant amount more independent study than a taught program. Australian institutions offer a wide range of courses – from science to management and commerce, humanities to engineering, and law to health sciences. Australian institutions rank among the world’s best by discipline, particularly in engineering and technology, medicine, environmental science, and accounting and finance. There are 43 universities in Australia (40 Australian universities, two international universities, and one private specialty university). Along with our universities, many other institutions offer higher education courses

Anyone intending to undertake 3 months or longer full time study in Australia will need to obtain a student visa. This permits the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia for the duration of the course of study We advise all students to submit their application at least 9 to 12 weeks before the course commencement date. The process of Australian student visa begins with the application for admission in university / institute. Then an offer letter would be sent first where they accept you to join a course, based on which you need to pay the first semester fee and overseas student health cover At this time the student will need to prove to the institute that he meets the Genuine Temporary Entry (GTE) requirement and also demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for tuition fee, living expenses and travel expenses for the duration of study. The living expenses are calculated at AUD 18,610 per year

Once the institute is satisfied with all the requirement they will then issue the Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (eCoE). With the eCoE students can then lodge their visa application. The current visa fee is INR 32,600 and may change from time to time For a list of Acceptable Financial Institutions in India please click here

Exchange rates are reviewed and updated by Australian High Commission, New Delhi every three months unless there are significant changes in the rate which warrant an earlier review. The current exchange rate is 1 AUD = INR 52 Please click here for visa free

To be eligible for streamlined visa processing, students will need to provide a CoE for an eligible course at a participating university when they lodge their student visa application. For a list of participating institutes please click here Streamlining Eligible applicants are those enrolled in: Bachelor degrees Masters degrees by coursework Masters degrees by research Doctoral degrees Streamlined processing arrangements are NOT available for students enrolled in: short courses Associate degrees Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Certificates Diploma and Advance Diplomas Non award Courses

The individual circumstances of any student must demonstrate that they genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily and study in Australia. The factors that are considered during assessment of the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement include: Students personal circumstances in home country Students potential circumstances in Australia the value of the course and applicant’s future Immigration history