Study in Australia from Nepal

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Australia is one of the most famous international education destinations for South Asians
including Nepalese. The country is known for its vibrant nature. With a warm welcome, the
nation provides a huge opportunity to experience cultural diversity and quality education along
with high standard of living in a safe and sound environment. Out of the finest cities in world,
five major cities which offer students an experience of greatest cities along with affordability lie
in Australia.

Today, Australia is considered to be one of the most popular destinations for international
education amongst Nepalese students. A degree earned in Australian University is very well
recognized all around the world and recently seven of their universities have been listed amongst
the Top 100 in the QS World University rankings 2018.Falling under one of the strongest
education systems with technological drive an Australian institution offers ample of courses and
degrees to cater international students. These institutions provide excellent education service and
facilities with strict quality standards that meet the needs of the students. Moreover, laws like
Tuition Protection service (TPS) provide tuition fee safeguards to international students.

Education system in Australia

Australia offers wide range of study opportunity for an international student with 1,200
institutions and 22,000 courses. The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000
is an Australian Government act that controls the delivery of international education in Australia.
In the same way, the quality maintenance under Commonwealth Register of Institutions and
Courses for Overseas Students (CRISOS) ensures that the international students acquire same
standard of education like Australians do from the universities and other educational institutes.

 Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Registered Training Organizations (RTOs), Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes
and some private colleges offers Vocational education and training (VET) courses to
caterstudents so that, they can develop skill and knowledge for a specific employment
opportunity they want to get into.VET courses cover wide range of courses including hospitality
and tourism, construction and engineering, secretarial skills, visual arts, information technology,
accounting, nursing and community work.

Australian VET Qualifications:

The VET sectors offer eight qualifications as listed below.

QUALIFICATION DURATION
Certificate I 3 – 6 months
Certificate II & III 6 – 12 months
Certificate IV 1 year
Diploma 1 – 2 years
Advanced Diploma 2 – 2.5 years
Vocational Graduate Certificate 6 months
Vocational Graduate Diploma 1 – 1.5 years

 Higher Education

Currently, there are 41 Australian universities, of which 3 are private (Bond, Torrens and Notre
Dame) along with Carnegie Mellon, a US based university and University College London, a UK
based university both of those international universities have their campuses in Adelaide, South
Australia.

Australian universities along with other higher education providers offer a broad range of
programs and courses which include science, humanities,management, health, engineering and
law just to name a few. With well designed multi disciplinary courses along with personnel care
and graduate employability, Australian institutions position themselves amongst the world’s
finest institution.

 Popular courses

At the moment, Australian institutes offer more than 120 courses under English languagefor an
international student. Some of the popular courses are listed below:

 Science and Engineering

 Hospitality and Tourism
 Business and Accountancy
 Health Science
 Nursing and Midwifery
 Digital Media and Information Technology
 Education and Teaching
 Humanities and Social Work
 Music and Creative Arts
 Justice and Law
 Marine and Environmental Science and some pathway programs

Course Durations

Course Duration
Bachelor’s 3 Years (Min)
Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) 4 years
Graduate Certificate 6 Months
Graduate Diploma 12 Months
Master’s Degree (course work) 1-2 years
Master’s Degree (Research)- MPhil 1-2 Years
Doctoral Degree 3 Years

Intakes

Generally, Australian education providers have two intakes- 1st Semester on Feb and March, and
2nd Semester on June, July and August; however, some education providers may have trimester
systems and their intakes are Feb, July and November. VET providers usually have intakes in
every two months.

English language proficiency requirement

An International student must meet English language proficiency requirement to get entry to
their desired courses. Following are the major English language proficiency tests being accepted
for course enrollment and visa application:

 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
 Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
 Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

The entry requirement is differed between education providers. Some of the courses like
Nursing, Law or Education tend to have higher requirement. For those who are unable to meet
the requirement for the desired courses, they have English Language Intensive Courses for
Overseas Students (ELICOS) as an option as a pathway.

Exemptions

There are exemptions for this requirement to present an English test score for the following
students:

1. ELICOS, Schools, Secondary Exchange and Postgraduate Research Students

2. Students who have successfully completed, in the two years prior to student visa
application, the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that
was conducted in Australia in English; or

Students who have successfully completed, in the two years prior to student visa application, a
substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications
Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia in English while
the applicant was holding a student visa.

3. Foreign Affairs and Defence sponsored students

4. Students who are citizens of, and holds a valid passport issued by:

 United Kingdom
 United States of America
 New Zealand
 Canada
 Ireland

5. Study of more than five years in English in one or more of the following countries:

 Australia
 United Kingdom
 United States of America
 New Zealand
 Canada
 Ireland
 South Africa

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

The key requirement for an international student in order to convince the Department of
Immigration and Border Protection in granting a student visa is to qualify as a Genuine
Temporary Entrant. It basically requires student to show their genuine interest being study and
have clear intention of returning home country once completed their studies.

Some of the factors that the department considers as part of GTE requirement for international
students include:

 Circumstances in the applicant’s home country

 Applicant’s immigration history
 Applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia

 In case the applicant is a minor- the intentions of a parents, legal guardian or in case
married- intentions of the applicant’s spouse

 The value of the course to the applicant’s future

 Other relevant conditions to the applicant’s intention to depart Australia after completion
of studies

The cost of studying in Australia

The cost of studying in Australia depends on institution and level of course chosen by a student.
Majority of these institutions have scholarships available which can assist them to lower the cost
of studying in Australia.
Listed below is an indication of range of average course cost for various types of qualifications,
presented in AUD.

 Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced

Diploma) – $A5,500 to $18,000 per year
 Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Degree – $15,000 to $33,000*

 Postgraduate/Master’s Degree – $20,000 to $37,000

 Doctoral Degree – $14,000 to $37,000*

Cost of Living

As per the Australian department of Home Affairs, the minimum amount required to cover living
costs for one year is-

 Student/ Guardian– AUD 20,290

 Partner/ Spouse– AUD 7,100
 Child–AUD 3,040

Part – time work

Australian student visa allows international students to work up to 40 hours per fortnight and full
time during session break. Students studying a Master by research or Doctorate (PhD) can work
boundless hours once they have begun their course allowing them to gain valuable work
experience in their field of interest.

Accommodation

In Australia, international students have various accommodation options, some of which are
listed Accommodation

 On-Campus Accommodation

Most of the Australian education providers offer halls of residence. This option provides students
with safe and worriless environment so they can focus solely into their studies. Such residences
are quite affordable; however, the costs vary with institutions they attend.

 Off-Campus Accommodation/Rental Accommodation

The international students can stay at private rental houses or flats. Normally, students might
need to pay rent in advance with security deposit to stay in such accommodations.

 Welfare arrangement for student under 18

For the student under 18 years old, education provider of Australia will arrange appropriate
accommodation until the point when they will turn 18.

Additionally, those students can nominate any of their relatives over 21 year old as a local
guardian having visa to remain in Australia at least for the period of time until student will turn
18.

Visa Conditions

8202

The student must maintain enrolment in a full-time registered course that provides a qualification
at the same or higher level than the course which the visa was granted to, and satisfy their
provider’s requirements for attendance and course progress.

8501

The student must maintain adequate health insurance during the time they are in Australia.

8516

The student’s must continue to satisfy the requirements for the grant of the student visa. For
example, a student must continue to have sufficient financial funds to support their study and
stay in Australia.

8517

The student visa holder must maintain adequate arrangements for the education of any school-
age dependant who is in Australia for more than 3 months.

8532

If the student is under 18, he or she must maintain welfare arrangements with either a parent,
close relative or legal custodian or if welfare is approved through the education provider the
education provider must approve arrangements including when arrangements change.

8533

The student must keep the education institution informed of their current address in Australia.
They have 7 days to notify them of any changes.

8534

The student will not be eligible to lodge a new visa application in Australia and must return to
their home country first, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
8535

The student will not be eligible to lodge a new visa application in Australia and must return to
their home country, unless the applicant gives evidence, in writing, that the Commonwealth or
the government of the foreign country, as the case requires, does not oppose the applicant
undertaking a further course of study.

8105

The student cannot work more than 40 hours per fortnight when their course is in session (other
than work which has been registered as a part of the course). No work limits apply during
recognized periods of vacation offered by the education provider. No work limits apply for
Postgraduate Research students (subclass 574) once their course has commenced.

8104

The student’s family member, who was included in the primary applicant’s (i.e. student visa
holder) application and was granted a visa, can work up to 40 hours per fortnight.

Post-study work stream

PSW is for international students with an eligible qualification only and a visa in this stream is
granted for 2 to 4 years. Eligible qualifications:

 Bachelor degree (2 years work rights)

 Bachelor (honors) degree (2 years work rights)
 Masters by coursework degree (2 years work rights)
 Masters (extended) degree (2 years work rights)
 Masters by research degree (3 years work rights)
 Doctoral degree. (4 years work rights)

Note: Study resulting in a diploma level qualification or trade qualification is NOT eligible.

All courses must have been undertaken at an Australian university or education provider
accredited to offer degree level programs.

VISA application fee- AUD 575.00

So, Why choose Edwise Foundation for Australia processing?

Our goal is to give you best counseling

Australia is a challenging yet very fruitful destination for Nepalese students and our highly
experienced counselors with years of experience in the field along with Certified Education
agents can assure that students will get the best guidance. “What should I study?”, “Which
program is best for me?”, “Which college or university is best option for me?” you might have
such and more questions, and our counselors can show you the best path that will lead you to
success.

Edwise Foundation has been recruiting students to international destinations for higher education
since 2005. And, since the beginning we have always believed in choosing the right match for
our students- best institution and best courses that you deserve. Also, we know what kind of
college, institution or university you are looking for- Reputed, Trustable and Affordable.

At Edwise we exactly know what is best for you, we know what your priorities are and we know
what benefits you the most.

Qualified Counselors

Our counselors are QEAC certified years experienced education agents including Mr.
Mohammad Meraj Ali (QEAC- M481),Bidhan Khadka, Mr. B M Khadka (QEAC- N769) and
Mr. Sujit Koju (QEAC- N772) in recruiting students to various colleges and universities in
Australia. We are there to help you students from initial counseling all the way to parking your
bags in Australia. Not to mention, we provide one of the nation’s best IELTS preparation class to
have you highest possible scores in IELTS.

Some useful websites:

www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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