5 things you need to know before studying in Australia

Before you apply to study in Australia, you need to know everything about Australian universities, including educational climate, funding, admissions and visa applications. So what should you know before choosing a university in Australia? Follow me and find out together.

Foreword: Before you go to Australia, you may not know many people who have studied in Australia, but Australia’s 43 universities are actually one of the most popular universities in the world for international students. This is not surprising, as Melbourne and Sydney are two of the best cities for students, and there are other places in Australia that are idyllic and home to world-class universities. Australia's education system and application process are different from other English-speaking countries, so we've gathered the information you need every step of the way.

1. About universities

Australia’s universities are mostly concentrated on the east coast, with 21 in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and other towns in Queensland and New South Wales*** University.

A further eight universities are located in Melbourne, a further six in Adelaide on the south coast, and one between Adelaide and Melbourne.

On the other side of the island, there are five universities on the west coast in Perth and Fremantle, while in the far north there is only one university in Darwin. The university ranked 43rd is located in Hobart, Tasmania, and has at least one university in every state or territory.

2. About the top universities in Australia

If you are going to study abroad, you will be interested in knowing which Australian schools are the best universities in the world. In the World University Rankings, Australia has six universities in the top 100. The best university in Australia is the University of Melbourne.

Even young schools you may not have heard of achieve world-leading standards. More than a quarter of Australian universities are ranked among the best young universities under 50. These up-and-coming institutions include the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Darwin and Queensland University of Technology.

In Australia, it is very common for students to choose two subjects: liberal arts and science, liberal arts and law, business and engineering. It is very common to study a double degree or a double degree plus a double degree. The degree usually takes three years to complete, but comprehensive courses and some specific subjects may take longer.

If you want to quickly become more specialized than undergraduate level but still want the flexibility to study more than one subject, Australia offers just that middle ground. In your first year, you'll have a range of options - around four types of courses each term.

That’s not all. Although the curriculum is quite similar to the British system, Australian universities are generally more informal than their British counterparts. Teaching is easier, and you have more contact with teachers through weekly tutoring sessions with 10 to 30 students.

No matter where you are in Australia, you can enjoy the outdoors and visit beaches and national parks regularly. In addition to surfing, barbecues, hiking and biking, there will be other special activities along the way.

3. About admissions

Like Australian students, you can choose to start in the first semester (March-June) or the second semester (July-October) University. If you want to start in the first semester, your application must be made by December at the latest. Most domestic students will receive their applications earlier, which is generally a good approach since the university can make a decision a few weeks later. The deadline for starting the second semester is May, but again, it would be wise not to wait until that late to start.

In addition to completing the online application form and then mailing it in, you will also need to pay a one-time application fee and, in most cases, provide the results of an English as a Second Language test, such as the TOEFL or IELTS. When you receive your test results, you should send them directly to the school. Many Australian universities are represented by educational institutions, so if you want to figure out some of the application process, it's best to do your own research, narrow down the universities, and see which schools best match your expectations.

4. About funding

In order to obtain a bachelor's degree, the annual tuition fee is between AUD 15,000 and AUD 33,000. But you don't have to pay all the costs yourself. There are many government scholarships and funding opportunities at universities in Australia to help you pay for your studies. In particular, Australia scholarships are only available to international students from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific. Application deadlines are mostly in April, but the situation varies from country to country. The Australian Government maintains a handy search tool on its website for all scholarships available to international students who meet different criteria.

5. About visas

This is the case in almost all cases. You need to apply for a student visa (subclass 500) during full-time study, except for graduate students who are mainly research-oriented. . The one-time fee for a visa application is approximately A$550. Depending on the length of your studies and start date, you may be able to stay in Australia for one or two months after your degree ends.

You can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times during your studies.

Only if you have accepted your application for admission to a university in Australia, you can apply for a student visa, because your application requires an admission letter or admission notice. As well as completing an online or paper form, you will need to demonstrate that you have funds (personal funds or scholarships) to support your expenses during your stay in Australia, and you may need to undergo a health check.

Like college applications, you must also provide test scores for English as a Second Language, as well as your past academic performance. You must also have health insurance, or you can use Overseas Student Health Insurance if you already have one.

If you want to work in Australia after graduation, you can apply for a temporary visa, some of which have the effect of permanent residence. Permanent visas are only open to skilled workers and are subject to qualifications, work experience and sometimes employer sponsorship. First of all, for graduates, the most common work visa is the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485). It has two application processes. The two application processes require students to meet different qualifications. This visa allows extensions from 18 months to 4 years after graduation. More information can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's website.