Studying Abroad In Australia

There’s an endless list of options to consider when choosing to study abroad, with schools in different countries offering various programs with different entry requirements and benefits. If you’ve finally chosen to study in Australia here are a few tips that would help you ease through, typically studying in Australia would involve:

• Choosing your preferred course/institution
• Submitting your application to the institution
• Receiving provisional admission and processing
• Receiving electronic confirmation of enrolment
• Applying for a student visa

These processes aren’t as tedious as one would expect and are quite similar to applying to study anywhere only in this case, you to have to factor in travel and other specific entry requirements. According to university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds Australia has one of the best university systems in the world with the Australian national university, the university of Sydney, the university of Queensland, the university of new wales and the university of Melbourne ranking top 50 in the world. Asides having stellar educational systems, cities in Australia, e.g. Melbourne which has been ranked as one of the best student cities in the world. While studying in Australia you get to reap the benefits of experiencing the cultural practices of one of the most civilized nations in the world with easy access to part-time jobs which you can do alongside your studies for extra income and a better change in the job market after your graduation.

There are several factors to keep in mind when applying to any of the universities in Australia, this is because each university has their specific entry requirements and precedence, these factors include programs offered, academic ranking, financial involvement/scholarship benefits, and international reputation. It is necessary to keep these things in mind when choosing a university, it is also important that you select a university that best matches your academic background as well as your educational goals and personal achievements. After you’ve successfully applied to a school of your choice you should being to prepare your travel visa and other necessary documents as well. Unlike most countries abroad, it is actually quite easy to obtain a student visa to study abroad in Australia. Intending students can partake in the “overseas student program” by meeting certain requirements. To make this a seamless task it is advisable to first obtain an international passport as you apply to schools, you may also need to prove your financial capabilities which may require you to declare bank statements or apply for scholarship funding and will also need an overseas student health cover. Another important requirement is your English proficiency, you should check the specific English requirements of the school you’re applying to as some schools require IELTS while others require OET, TOEFL or PTE. Getting all of these ready would increase your chances of getting a visa on time.

Once you received provisional admission and an electronic confirmation of enrollmen you can now proceed with other documentation, if you’ve applied for a scholarship ensure that the school is aware since Australia requires a certified proof of financial capability before you can be granted a visa. There are numerous scholarship opportunities available for individuals who cannot afford tuition fees and cost of living, you can find some of them listed in our scholarship posts, if you have any question feel free to leave them in the comments section.