About Australia ::

Geographically Australia situates 11,000 kilometres southwest of North America and 3,200 kilometres southeast of mainland Asia. The largest island and the smallest continent in the world, the country is rich in flora and fauna.

Australia is blessed with temperate climate and the highlands and tablelands of Tasmania and the south eastern corner of the mainland are the coldest areas. It is a land of bright sunshine, surf beaches, tropical rivers, rainforests, mountain ranges, red deserts and rich green coastal plains. Summer is from December to February; autumn from March to May; winter from June to August; and spring from September to November.

Australia is country of dynamic multiculturalism with invaluable contributions from migrants from all parts of the world. Australia owns a rich tradition of art and culture. Australians provide strong support towards films, music, theatre, painting and a range of other fine arts forms. They are also a strong global presence regarding sports.

The transportation options at Australia are wide and well equipped. It has an extensive public transport system that includes trains, buses, tramways, ferries, two major national airlines and a number of regional airlines. Metropolitan areas are divided into zones and your ticket type and cost depends on which zone you are going to travel in and for how long. Tickets are sold at train stations, on buses and trams and at news agencies.

Study in Australia

Australian qualifications and institutions are recognised globally for their high quality and excellence in academics. Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent positions worldwide. Furthermore, they are readily accepted for further studies at leading international universities.

Most of the Masters degrees vary from one year to two years depending on the university /college and the background of the student. There are universities in Australia who have fast track undergraduate programs, where students can finish the courses in less than two and half years thereby saving considerable amount of money and time.

Test Requirements

All students have to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency, measured by an IELTS overall band score of at least 6.5 or PTE 58, except those enrolling for a Diploma course (VET) in which case 6.0 or 53 is acceptable. Please note that TOEFL score is not acceptable and IELTS or PTE is compulsory even if the student has studied in English medium institutions throughout his/her academic career.

Job Prospects

International students in Australia with student visa can apply for permission to work. Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week during semesters and full-time during vacation periods. In some cases family members can apply for permission to work. It is not difficult to find part time jobs in Australia to supplement your living expenses. You can only apply for a visa with work rights after you arrive in Australia and have begun studying.

Australia is one among the few countries, which promote skilled migrant programs targeting young people having skills, education and abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. International students with Australian qualifications account for about half the people assessed under the skilled migrant programs. There is a dearth of skilled manpower in Australia mainly in the fields of Information Technology, nursing and Accounting. Applicants must pass a points test and satisfy some basic requirements in order to get permanent residency (PR) in Australia. These include a minimum age limit of 45 years, English language proficiency, post-secondary school qualifications or work experience relevant to your occupation. Additional points are awarded to applicants with Australian qualifications.