Important things to know If You decide to study in Australia

Important Things to Know If You Decide to Study in Australia

Australia is currently the third most popular destination for an International students in the English-speaking world, behind the United States and the UK. Many International students choose to study there because of cultural diversity, friendly natives, and a high quality of education.

The Australian Education System provides primary, secondary and tertiary education as is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The AQF is a national policy that shows how qualifications relate to each other at each level of education.

Here I gave you some step to guide before you decide to study in Australia:

Research

Think about what you’d like to study, the school, college, or university you’d like to attend and the city that suits your lifestyle and budget. Get an idea of the subject areas that interest you the most. You might also look at some course descriptions, university reviews, and their locations. Start a wish list of your preferences and begin to narrow down your selection.

If you know someone who has studied at the place where you are going that's the best way to extract a variety of information. You should have Information about the currency exchange rate and carry enough money with you until you find an ATM or open a bank account. You can carry International debit cards with you, which you can use anywhere in the world and these cards are easily available at any Nationalized Bank in India.

Cost of Living

Australia's standard of living is amongst the highest in the world. The cost of living may be higher or lower depending on where you live and this estimate doesn’t include the cost of any social, sporting or other recreation activities you might want to be part of, or any health or emergency costs not covered by your private health insurance or Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Accommodation Costs

Hostels and Guesthouses: $90 to $150 per week

Shared Rental: $85 to $215 per week

On-Campus: $90 to $280 per week

Homestay: $235 to $325 per week

Rental: $165 to $440 per week

Other Living Expenses

Groceries and Eating out: $80 to $280 per week

Gas and Electricity: $35 to $140 per week

Phone and Internet: $20 to $55 per week

Public Transport: $15 to $55 per week

Car (ongoing cost): $150 to $260 per week

Entertainment: $80 to $150 per week

Diversity of Education

Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees, making it easy for an International students to find the right fit. When choosing a degree program, those who wish to study in Australia should first decide on the type of school they are interested in. Students can choose among Universities, Vocational Education and English language training. These education sectors are linked, making it easier for students to move from one qualification level to the next and from one institution to another.

Technology

Australia is a technologically advanced, forward-thinking country, and this is demonstrated in their education system. Australian classrooms are equipped with the latest technologies, and laptops are allowed in most lecture halls and classrooms.

Australia is known for adopting new technologies at a faster rate than most other countries. It entered the new millennium with one of the highest rates of internet access in the world. Scientists and researchers from Australia have been responsible for many breakthroughs and technological developments around the world. Australia boasts sixteen Nobel Prize recipients—not bad for a country with a population of about 24.6 million.

Work

As per government rule, students can work for up to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and full time during school breaks. This is a great opportunity for students who want to earn money to help with living expenses during their stay and for students who want to gain work experience in their field of interest while they study.