Studying in Australia

Australian Universities, Are they a study option?

It’s appealing isn’t it? A few years studying abroad, down-under. Studying in Australia may not only be a sunny option, it could be cheaper than studying at home.

Australia spends millions of dollars marketing to and recruiting off shore students; Australian institutes of secondary education, Technical Colleges and University are filled with intellects from all nations.

Given that Australian degree courses are short, typically 3 years to study for a Bachelor degree, occasionally 4, this is for many an attractive study option both in terms of time and finance.


Universities in Brief

• The most common degrees in Australia are a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc). Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) takes one year post Bachelor degree and typically for this year you study a different subject to that of your degree.
• Whilst 18 is the age students go to University here in Australia, the really brilliant are accepted younger and today there is also large percentage of ‘mature’ students.
• Campuses range in size, 10-30 000 students and often specialise in a discipline.
• Fees for Australian universities vary according the course but the average course costs between $10-15 000AU per year.
• For overseas students, each application is individually considered and qualifications which would admit you to a university in your own country.

Not Sure about a Uni but Technical Colleges Sounds Good?

TAFE colleges are government run and whilst universities offer a range of full degree courses, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges, offer courses that are shorter and/or are technical/practical.

Typical courses are: pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, trade, post-trade, technician, commercial and general courses to certificate level. Courses often work alongside the relevant industry and job that a student is in and study can be part-time or full-time. The end qualification is a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma. Degree and university entry courses are also available at some TAFE’s.


Fees vary with the state or territory, check out TAFE websites:

TAFE Australia

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Study in Australia