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Study in Australia
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Facts of Australia
Australia attracts the third largest number of international students in the English-speaking world after the U.S. and U.K. Its institutions offer world-class courses and qualifications, and the costs of living and studying are considerably lower than those of many other English-speaking countries. Australia is a popular choice for study because of its friendly, safe and relaxed environment, diverse landscapes, unique flora and fauna and good weather.
Its people are culturally and racially diverse: one in four Australians was either born in a non-English speaking country or has one parent born overseas, and at least 15% of Australians speak a second language at home. Aboriginal culture and history make a valuable contribution to Australia’s societal mix.
Australians are famous for being friendly, relaxed and tolerant, and enjoy sports and casual socializing with barbecues and informal get-togethers.
Education System
The university level of education is the highest level of education in Australia. A student can study either at the undergraduate level or the postgraduate level in a university. There are 41 universities in total – 38 public, government funded and three private universities.
Vocational
Vocational courses are offered by government funded TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institutes and also the private colleges. These institutions are closely linked with the industry so the courses are practical and skilled based.
VET is based on partnerships between Australian governments (federal and state) and industry bodies and is designed to expedite entry into a job after graduation.VET is based on partnerships between Australian governments (federal and state) and industry bodies and is designed to expedite entry into a job after graduation..
English Language Institutes
These courses are undertaken for study, travel, immigration or business purposes. There are about 100 private English language centres in Australia. Universities and TAFE institutes also offer English language courses.
Post-graduate and Doctorate
Master’s degree: A masters in Australia can take one or two years to complete. It’s usually a specialised course of independent research or traditional coursework, but usually a combination of both. The aim is to help one become a leader in their field.
Doctoral degree: This is the highest award on offer at Australian universities. Also known as a PhD, a student conducts original research, which they present in the form of a thesis. This makes a major contribution to the body of knowledge of the student’s field of study. A Doctoral degree typically takes three years to complete.