Which is more difficult for graduate students to study in the UK or Australia?

Since entering the study abroad industry, most of the students I have met have the same reasons: 1. Cost-effectiveness of studying abroad (economic strength); 2. Entrance and graduation thresholds (difficulty of learning); 3. Future employment (investment) return ratio).

Today we will analyze the three points mentioned above with you. In fact, whether you are going to study in Australia or the UK, the most important thing is what suits you.

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The cost-effectiveness of studying abroad

I believe that more students and parents are more concerned about the ranking of dream schools. According to the 2020 QS World University Based on the comprehensive rankings, we first have a preliminary understanding of the rankings of major universities in the UK and Australia.

It can be seen that among the top 100 universities in the world, British universities occupy 18 seats, and some of them have a downward trend. Seven of the eight major universities in Australia are ranked in the top 100, and the overall ranking is on a slight upward trend. British universities are relatively superior to Australian universities in terms of quantity and overall ranking, but the professional strengths of the institutions also have their own merits.

In terms of the cost of studying abroad, there is not much difference between the undergraduate education system in the UK and Australia, but the postgraduate education system in British universities is shorter, generally 1 year, while the Australian university education period is 1 to 2 years (mostly 1.5 to 2 years). , which directly leads to the overall cost of studying abroad in Australia being higher than that in the UK. But in fact, under the same academic system, the cost of studying in the UK and Australia is very similar. The following lists the approximate cost of studying in the UK and Australia for one year:

The cost of studying in the UK for one year

Tuition fee: The tuition fee for studying in the UK for one year is usually between ￡18,000 and ￡25,000 , equivalent to about RMB 160,000-220,000, and some courses such as MBA and medicine can reach more than 30,000 pounds per year.

Living expenses: According to the official regulations of the British Immigration Service, the living expenses standard for international students in London is 11,385 pounds per year, and the minimum living expenses standard for non-London areas is 9,135 pounds per year.

To sum up, studying in the UK in non-London areas will cost about 250,000-300,000 yuan a year, and if you study in London, it may cost 300,000-350,000 yuan a year.

The cost of studying in Australia for one year

Tuition fees: The tuition fees of the eight major universities in Australia are generally relatively expensive. For example, the tuition fees of the University of Melbourne, Australian National University, Sydney University, and UNSW can reach more than 40,000 Australian dollars per year. Tuition fees at relatively low-ranking institutions are generally less than A$40,000. The annual tuition fees for medicine, law, popular business, and dentistry are mostly more than 40,000 Australian dollars. For example, the annual tuition fees for dentistry, clinical medicine, and veterinary science can reach more than 60,000 Australian dollars. The liberal arts majors are relatively cheap, with annual tuition fees of about 35,000 Australian dollars.

Living expenses: According to the relevant regulations of the Australian Immigration Bureau, the living standard for international students in Australia is AUD 20,290 per year, which is approximately RMB 100,000 per year. This standard can basically cover the daily expenses of international students. If you are a student living in the city center of first-tier cities such as Melbourne and Sydney, your living expenses may reach 30,000 Australian dollars per year, which is approximately RMB 130,000 per year.

To sum up, studying in Australia costs about 300,000-350,000 yuan a year. If you live in Sydney or Melbourne, the annual cost may exceed 350,000 yuan.

In addition, there is another important point, which is the safety situation of the country where you study abroad, which parents are very concerned about. The public security in the UK is very good compared to some Western countries. Australia is also famous for its safety. It is known as one of the "safest countries in the world" and is also very friendly to international students. And many cities have been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc. But no matter what, when you go out, you still need to pay attention to the safety of your personal and property.

Entry and graduation thresholds

I saw many students leaving messages saying that Australian universities are not as strict as British universities and anyone can apply. Is the threshold too low? Is the school too crowded? To be honest, not really. Just because the entry barrier is low doesn’t mean it’s easy to graduate. Regardless of whether it is the UK or Australia, bridge courses such as foundation, GD/GC (Australia), and Pre-master (UK) are offered for students who are unable to apply for direct undergraduate admission or direct postgraduate admission. In order to provide more students who want to learn It is an opportunity for students to continue their studies, which has nothing to do with the quality and level of education in the school itself. Moreover, the threshold for graduation in Australia is quite high. For example, Monash has a frightening failure rate. There are many students who are failing courses and delaying graduation. Of course, some students fail because of their unrestrained love of freedom, but there are also some students who, despite their efforts, fail to correctly understand the teaching content or test content.

However, don’t always think that you can sit back and relax by avoiding schools with high failure rates. Data cannot accurately represent an individual. Instead of spending a lot of time and energy screening and avoiding the so-called "high failure rates" "It's better to study hard and make progress every day in a school like this."

In addition, although the UK and Australia have spring (January to March) and autumn (July to September) admission seasons, there are not many colleges and majors to choose from that start in spring in the UK. , most courses only start in autumn (September), while most majors in Australian universities offer admission in spring and autumn.

BTW: Kind and friendly Australian universities may not like to send rejection letters, but that doesn’t mean they won’t. Don’t interpret it as “too cool”, the annual QS rankings won’t lie to you!

Future Employment

As we all know, Australia itself is a country of immigrants. Most of the friends who choose to study in Australia have the same wish - to stay! You are the most beautiful cloud in my heart ~ sing! (Oh haha~ I got off track) Australia has a very complete immigration scoring system. If you reach the immigration score, you can apply for permanent residence status. The scoring items include age, English ability (IELTS 4 points 7, IELTS 4 points 8), and academic qualifications. , extra points for remote areas, state government guarantees, etc.

So how can you stay while studying in the UK? The good news is that in September 2019, the British government announced that it would resume and cancel the 7-year-old PSW visa (Post Study Work visa). International students with a British undergraduate degree or above who hold this visa can work in the UK after graduation. 2 years. After this period, if you want to continue working in the UK, you need to apply for a General Work Visa or a Skilled Work Visa. But it is not something you can apply for casually. Everyone must at least ensure that the annual income is ≥30,000 pounds, and the employer needs to have a license to hire foreign employees and apply for COS (Certificate of Sponsorship) for the applicant.