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Australia provides some of the world's most rigorous consumer protection mechanisms for international students through the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework. Under the ESOS legislation, institutions who wish to offer courses to international students studying on a student visa must first meet requirements for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Each registered institute and the courses they can offer to international students gets unique CRICOS provider and course codes respectively. An Australian student visa can only be granted to undertake a CRICOS registered course.

Australia provides limitless opportunities for international students to explore their future. The country offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,100 institutions and 22,000 courses to choose from science to management and commerce, humanities to engineering, and law to health sciences. In Australia, it is quite common for students to enroll in a double or combined Bachelor Degree program which leads to the award of two Bachelor Degrees. This is most common in the fields of arts, commerce, law and science.

Indian students find it easy to transfer to the Australian education system due to the similarity in our 10+2+3 education structures. Students can choose from a wide variety of Australian universities and education institutions to suit their specific needs and goals. Each higher education institution has its own strengths and areas of specialisation. This provides students with a wide choice of study options and access to the latest research in their chosen field. The most popular courses amongst Indian students are Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Science and Hospitality.

For studying in Australia, one must need to apply for both admission to an institution and also for a student visa from the Australian Government. For this, one must :

Decide on your preferred course and institution.
Submit your application to the institution.
Receive and accept a Letter of Offer.
Receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
Apply for your student visa.

One must also have to meet a range of entry requirements which includes :

Evidence of your English Language Proficiency :
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) accepts English language test results from a number of providers like
- TOEFL
- Pearson (PTE)
- Cambridge(CAE)
- IELTS
Institutions may have their own English language requirements for the course entry. The English proficiency score needed for your course may be different to the score needed to secure your visa. So one must have to check the entry requirements for both the visa application and the course application.
Academic requirements : The academic requirements (including evidence of English language skills) you need to study in Australia will vary depending on the level of education you want to study.
- English language
Entry requirements vary between institutions, and according to the level of English language course you want to study.
- Schools
Entry requirements vary between schools depending on the state or territory you will be studying in. Academic performance and ability is considered during the application process.
- Vocational education and training
In most cases there are no entrance exams for VET institutions. However, some courses may have specific pre-requisite subjects or work experience requirements.
- Higher Education Undergraduate
To gain entry into an Australian undergraduate course you will need to have an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12), or the overseas equivalent. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific pre-requisite subjects.
- Higher Education Postgraduate
As well as the satisfactory completion of at least one degree at undergraduate level, your institution may take research ability or relevant work experience into consideration.
Evidence of funds to support your study.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Australian Government has a special system of health cover for all international students and their families called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC helps you to pay for medical and hospital care you may need while in Australia. It will also contribute towards the cost of most prescription medicines and an ambulance in an emergency. Your OSHC must be arranged before departure for Australia and covers you from the moment you arrive. It is a requirement of your student visa that you maintain OSHC for the duration of your time on a student visa in Australia. You may choose to purchase OSHC through the University you are studying at or you can arrange your own OSHC independently through an approved provider.

Education and Living Costs in Australia

Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important part of your financial preparation.

The costs of studying in Australia depend on the institution and the level of study you choose. Besides the course fees, there may be additional costs for course materials and access to institution facilities, etc.

The living costs will vary depending on your chosen state, city, and type of accommodation. There is a wide range of student accommodation available in Australia. These include university halls of residence, university apartments for post graduate students and privately rented independent housing, rental, to budget hotels and guesthouses. Students can also arrange a home stay accommodation with a local family or board at many of the private secondary schools. Once you get an admission, the university's international office would help you find a suitable accommodation.

Some of the costs associated with living and studying in Australia are given below and it is only for reference. All costs are given in Australian dollars

Education Cost

School - A$ 7,800 to A$ 30,000
English language studies - Around A$ 300 per week depending on course length
Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) - A$ 4,000 to A$ 22,000
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - A$ 15,000 to A$ 33,000*
Postgraduate Masters Degree - A$ 20,000 to A$ 37,000*
Doctoral Degree - A$ 14,000 to A$ 37,000*

* Note: This does not include high value courses such as veterinary and medical. Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses. It is advisable to visit the website of the respective institute to see the actual costs of the courses.

Living Cost

Homestay - A$ 110 to A$ 270 per week
Shared Rental - A$ 70 to A$ 250 per week
Hostels and Guesthouses - A$ 80 to A$ 135 per week
On campus - A$ 80 to A$ 250 per week
Rental - A$ 100 to A$ 400 per week
Hall of Residence - A$ 100 - A$ 150 per week
Boarding schools - A$ 10,000 to A$ 20,000 a year

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