Australia has one of the best education systems in the world and it offers an unbeatable study and living experience where students have the opportunity to get a world-class education, gain meaningful employment experience during and post-study and also enjoy an excellent quality of life, all in one place.

The education system of Australia is ranked 8th and apart from being a Centre stage of world cultures and scenic beauty, it also has innumerable career opportunities for you. The study programs prepare you for the industry and perhaps this is the reason why degrees from most of the universities in Australia are highly valued by employers.

Compared to the USA and the UK, the cost of education in Australia is competitive, also Australia is known for providing high-quality education to international students at excellent value.

Apart from self-financing, some of the universities are also known for generous scholarships which cover most of the expenses that students might incur during their stay.
The advantage of studying in a high-quality education system like that of Australia, is that you have myriads of programs, from popular courses to really niche ones, to choose from since the number of programs offered is quite vast.

To study in Australia, and in most of the English-speaking countries, international students are required to clear English proficiency tests like IELTS (International English Language Testing System), PTE (Pearson Test of English) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

To study in Australia, you need to apply for a student visa (subclass 500). Apart from that, for those sponsored by the Foreign Affairs and Defence and school sector, there is specific information. To acquire a visa, you are required to fulfill certain other criteria including providing genuine financial capacity data, English language requirement, health insurance, a justification for gap years (if any) among others.
Apart from being a popular destination for quality education, Australia is also a great catch if you love natural beauty. Blessed with great weather and fantastic lifestyle and being a multicultural hub, it is undoubtedly one country which attracts millions every year either as travellers or students.
The studying and living abroad expenses should be calculated before moving overseas. And in this section, we cover this important aspect which will help you to work out for achieving your dream of studying abroad.

Compared to the United States and the United Kingdom and most of the foreign study destinations, the cost of education in Australia and New Zealand is much lower. As a matter of fact, Australia is known for providing high-quality education to international students at excellent value. The expensive courses available are justified because they are known to have strong laboratory or computer components.

Although these costs are dependent on the course or institution, we are providing an approximate value to get a fair idea of the actual cost. Australian University fees are in the range of AUD 19,000 for Graduate Certificate to over AUD 35,000 per year for a Doctorate Degree.

Finding accommodation is regarded the most difficult part of shifting spaces. This aspect is often forgotten by both students and their parents. But Australia is known for the variety of accommodation options it offers to international students. While they can always buy a house in the country, staying in the college or university hostels is the most popular and sought after option for accommodation.

In addition to this, a student may also opt to rent a flat or apartment. International students also have the option to live in Home Stays with families residing near the institution. It is always advisable to pre-arrange accommodation to avoid last-minute hassles.

Now that we have a fair idea of the tuition and accommodation fees, the next most important item is that of Living costs. As per our recent studies, we have found that an average international student spends somewhere between 19723 AUD/year to 22,312 AUD/year.

As per the laws of the land, international students must have health insurance for the intended period of stay. It is termed in Australia as an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

In case, they have dependents with them, the dependents also must have an OSHC. OSHC premiums are usually supposed to be paid once the students accept the offer. Presently, the cost for OSHC ranges from AUD 600-800 approx. per annum depending on your stay period.