In land area, Australia is the sixth largest nation after Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil. It has, however, a relatively small population.
Australia has had one of the most outstanding economies of the world in recent years. As a high-growth, low-inflation, low interest rate economy, it is more vibrant than ever before. There is an efficient government sector, a flexible labour market and a very competitive business sector. With its abundant physical resources, Australia has enjoyed a high standard of living since the nineteenth century. It has made a comparatively large investment in social infrastructure, including education, training, health and transport. Australia's culturally diverse society includes its Indigenous peoples and settlers from countries all around the world. Immigration is an important feature of Australian society. Since 1945, over six million people from 200 countries have come to Australia as new settlers. Migrants have made a major contribution to shaping modern Australia. People born overseas make up almost one quarter of the total population
Universities in Australia -
Australia has both government and private Universities that offer to programs called "Under Graduate", and after graduation courses called "Graduate Programs or Post Graduate". In general, the time of duration of the Graduate Certificates =6 months, Master=1-year, Master Honor=1.5-year, Doctorate= 2 years. However, these degrees are not measured by time but by subjects/ courses taken, therefore depending on how may subjects/courses you are doing per semester, it may impact the time it takes to complete them. Most of these posts graduate courses however, do have a time limit to complete.
English Tests for Universities and Foundation - The test IELTS is the preferred one for Australian institutions to measure the level of English of international students in Australia, but the TOEFL (more popular in U.S.A.) is also accepted. Many Universities offer English courses for foreigners, and also preparation courses called foundations for successful enrolment in Universities. If an English course in a University combined with a University course, it may allow for an extended Visa (Combined VISA), covering all the time of study, without the need to pay all in advanced.
Requirements study in a University in Australia -
The criteria for enrolment in a University vary depending on the institution. But generally, besides the official translated documents, you will need to show:
Evidence of English knowledge/level (all institutions will require).
Evidence of study, for example, If High School was not done in Australia need to show similar qualification, recognized by NOOSR, (Australian department for recognition of foreign aptitudes).
Have already done at least 1 year in a university. If a person has not done a previous year in a University than an Australia course called Foundation during 6 months up to 1 year will guarantee entry in the University. Duration of the Degree in Australia - A Bachelor degree generally takes three years, and can also be done in only two years in some universities (such as Bond) with fewer days holiday. The majority of the structures offer the opportunity to combine two qualifications. In that you will be able to finish a University with two qualifications or a "Double Degree" by studying one more year. For example: Bachelor Degree of IT & Business in 4 years. After finishing a Under Graduate degree, you can get then continue on to a Graduate degree either in Master or PhD. The Master and Doctorate are intensive studies and in general include research with supervision.
Vacations in the Australian Universities- The vacations vary in accordance with the system of semesters that the university adopts. The school year of the University in general starts in the end of February or start of March with one week of orientation, and finishes in November, with a month break between semesters. The Universities with fewer holidays usually have 3 semesters.
Process for your visa application
Under SSVF, students meet Possible enrollment criteria to process their application to the particular University. Following are the minimum standard should student maintain to process their application through Shikshya sadan
For Undergraduate Student
1] Successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent with 55%
2] IELTS should be overall 5.5 not less than 5.5 in each band or TOEFL (ibt) should be 80 with individual band score not less than 18 each.
3] Annual income of student’s parents should be Nrs. 18 to 20 Lakhs per year from different sources.
4] 20 minutes pre-interview session [in English] should be passed by student conducted by Shikshya sadan expert counselor.
For Post Graduate Student
1] Successfully completed equivalent Australian Bachelor degree 65%
2] IELTS should be overall 6.5 not less than 6.0 in each band or TOEFL (ibt) should be 87 with individual band score not less than 20 each.
3] Annual income of student’s parents should be Nrs. 20 to 22 Lakhs per year from different sources.
4] 20 minutes pre-interview session [in English] should be passed by student conducted by Shikshya sadan expert counselor.
If you meet above requirement then you can process your application through Shikshya Sadan Education Consultancy and following are the steps that you need to follow up
Step 1
After careful consideration of choosing right University/Colleges students should follow following process to get an admission in particular University/Colleges.
Admission Process:
1. A complete application form duly signed by the student
2. Application fees as per the University/College requirement
3. All academic transcripts and certificates attested by authorized personnel as per the University/College’s requirement
4. Satisfactory English proficiency level. [IELTS score as per the University/College’s requirement]
5. Recommendation letters
6. Personal statement
7. A copy of passport and Photographs
8. Financial documents as set by the University's admission department.
Step-2
After the completion of your application, you will receive an offer acceptance letter from particular University/Colleges within a 4 to 12 weeks. [Depend up on University/College’s policy].
Step-3
After receiving offer and acceptance letter, you should pay your first semester fees plus OSHC fees according to offer provided by the College/University to obtain a COE.
Step-4
After making first semester tuition and OSHC fees, you will receive COE within a week and you should send following documents to Australian High Commission along with COE.
- A complete application form duly singed by applicant. [1281, 1282, 157A, M67, financial matrix form]
2. Bank Balance or education loan to show your current financial circumstances.
3. Annual income of your family from different sources.
4. Other relevant relationship and financial documents.
5. All academic documents.
6. IELTS score
7. Original passport
8. Photographs
9. Visa application fees according to Australian High Commission requirement.
We recommend you to see Australian High Commission authorized website before you make your application:
www.immi.gov.au
www.india.embassy.gov.au, www.vfs-au-in.com
Step-5
After the submission your complete visa application to Australian High Commissions you will receive Telephone calls from visa officer of Australian High Commission within a week. If you are qualified and make satisfy to the visa officer you will be asked for medical checkup. Then you should follow the following process for your final decision.
1. You should go for your medical checkup as per the suggested panel doctor in Nepal by Australian High Commission.
Step-6
After your medical approval you will receive your visa within 2 to 4 weeks.
Step-7
After you receive your final decision or and if you receive your visa then you will be required to attend pre-departure information session at Shikshya sadan.