Higher Study in Australia
To study in Australia for higher Degree every student should know about the semester offer,requirement for Bachelor and Master's Program,subject for Bachelor & Master's Program,cost of living operating and education, applying process and Credit Transfer Facility,work or job permit,Academic length of various Australian university.
The Degrees are given below
- Undergraduate Diploma
- Associate Diploma.
- Bachelor Degree.
- Bachelor Degree-Honours.
- Masters Degree.
- Graduate Diploma.
- Doctoral Degree.
- Graduate CertificateSemester Offer.
- Summer Semester: November to February.
- Spring semester-Semester 1: February to June.
- Fall semester-Semester 2: July to November.
Necessities for Bachelor's Program
Academic length
At least 12 years of education (HSC equivalent).
Proficiency of Language
Most schools require minimum overall band score of 6.0 in
IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 in IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS.
Length of Course
Bachelor Degree: Approx. 3 years of full time study
Bachelor Degree (Honours): Approx. 4 years of full time
study
Necessities for Master's Program
Academic
At least 15 years of education.
Proficiency of Language
The majority schools need minimum generally band score of 6.0 in IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 in IELTS plus max. ELICOS of 30 weeks.
Length of Course
In most of the Australian Universities it is 1 to 2 years
of study.
Course/Subjects for
Bachelor's and Master's curriculum in Australia
The majority of the Australian Universities offer: Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, Civil
and Mechanical Engineering, Psychology
and Counseling, Arts, Education, Human Movement, Recreation
and Performance, MusicSocial Sciences, Applied Economics, Biomedical
and Molecular Sciences, Hospitality, Tourism
and Marketing, Information Systems, Nursing Management, BBA, MBA, ,
Architectural, Computer Science
and Mathematics, Communication, Community
Services, Aged Services, Public Advocacy and Action, Multidisciplinary
Degrees, Applied Physics, Accounting
and Finance, Chemical Sciences,
Environmental Management
and Sciences, Food Sciences, Asia
and Pacific
Studies, Life Sciences, Environmental Safety
and Risk Engineering Law, Health
Sciences, etc.
Operating cost to study
Education Fees in $AUS
Accommodation Expense in $AUS
- Boarding schools: $155 to $210 per week
- Share accommodation: $50 to $160 per week
- Hostels & guest houses: $80 to $135 per week
- Rental accommodation: $70 to $350 per person per week
- University accommodation: $190 to $280 per week
- Homestay or Farmstay: $110 to $270 per week
University education, base Studies
Cost: $9,000 to $14,000 per year. (such as university
entrance, preparatory and bridging courses)
Bachelor's programs
a. Bachelor Degree: $10,000 to $13,500 per year (such as
courses in arts, business, economics and law)
b. Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree: $11,000 to $16,500 a
year (such as science and engineering courses)
Post graduate programs
a. Graduate Certificates/Graduate Diplomas: $9000 to $16,000
per year
b. Masters/Doctoral Degree: $11,000 to $18,500 per year
MBA programs
Cost: $18 000 to $48 000 a year
Other Expenses in $AUS
A student spends about $335 per week including food,
clothing, transport, travel, telephone etc.
Health Insurance in $AUS
- International students must have adequate arrangements for health insurance.
- Students in Australia are responsible for their own accident and property insurance.
- It is a good idea to take out travel insurance before leaving Bangladesh.
- Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance costs generally from $75 for three months.
Process of Apply to The University
- A few universities have an on-line application facility.
- You can also download application form from university official website.
- Check with the departments to observe if there is a closing date for your application.
- You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.
- Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
- The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.
- You should start at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and documentation.
Supporting Documents
1. Completed Application Form
2. English version of your all educational documents
including mark sheet.
3. School/College leaving certificate.
4. Application fee payment document.
5. English language (IELTS) tests result.
6. Photocopy of your passport.
Scholarships information
- You may also look for scholarship in Australian Govt. Scholarship Database at Scholarships Database.
- The Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training website can link you to the related university for more knowledge about particular scholarship.
- The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides scholarship conduct for Commonwealth postgraduate students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organization, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation etc.
- There is a massive number of scholarship accessible on the International Scholarship Database of VarsityAdmission.COM site.
Credit Transfer Facility
- Students may apply for credit transfer program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Australia.
- Most of the Australian universities consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
- The maximum amount of credit that may be granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
- You have to submit the following documents to your target university:
- Your application form for the Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
- Official copies of your academic transcript
- Also include an official letter from head of the school/branch of your university, from where you have already completed the courses.
- Detailed course outlines (Official Copy) including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
- The academic level you are studying (e.g. First Year, Second Year etc.)
- How many credits you have completed
- An explanation of the grading system used at your institution.
- Information on the total units of study condition ( i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the degree.
Other Information
Working in Australia
- You must bring confirmation from the education contributor that the student has started this course.
- Students can apply for permission to work once they start their course on a student visa
- With authorization you can work up to 20 hours per week during course moment. During vacation, you are allowed to work full time.
- On-campus jobs do not offer enough funds to cover your education or living operating cost.
- Work permit can be obtained automatically or on paper using form 157P.
- Masters and doctorate students and family members can apply for permission to work full time.
Jobs in Australia
1. The job areas are: Bartending/waiting tables, Retailing,
Construction, Hospitality & Hairdressing, Health Care Services, Accounting,
Engineering Jobs, Health & Medical, Computing, Trades, Fruit Picking,
Architecture, Hospitality & Food Service Jobs, Temporary Administration
& Secretarial Jobs etc.
Average wages (per hour-casual time):
- Child care: $18 - $20 per hour
- Retail sales assistant: $15 - $25 per hour
- Bartending/waiting tables: $15 - $25 per hour
Average wages (per week-full time):
- Engineering: $800 - $1500 per week
- Hairdressing: $530 - $650 per week
- Chef: $700 - $800 per week
- Building/laboring: $650 - $850 per week
- Secretarial/administration: $600 - $700 per week
- Check out operators and cashiers: $500 - $700 per week
During semester course most of the foreign student who study in various Australian universities can work in their free time.They can maintain their living cost and semester cost regularly,know details about the Scholarships information of Australian universities,It is a great facility for foreign student to get scholarship in Australian universities.
