WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million? This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! In fact, with over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia sits above the likes of Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, ranking eighth in the Universities 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems.

While overseas study is expensive, Australia is more affordable than most other destinations and offers a high standard of quality education, excellent living condition and a tolerant multicultural society. Australia's Higher Education Institutions rank among the world's best and the quality of education they offer is correspondingly high.

Higher education in Australia provides value for money by offering shorter and more intensive courses, they quickly incorporate latest innovations in science & technology, modern trends in marketing & management in their diploma/degree programs, hence Australian education is more practical and responsive to the needs of Trade & Industry.

Australia seems to be high on the list for many reasons:

• Indian 12+3 is acceptable for masters degree.
• Duration for the masters courses is between 1, 1.5 to 2 yrs.
• Competitive costs for tuitions and living in comparison to other developed countries. Like USA, UK etc.
• Australian education is recognized world wide from US to NZ.
• High Standard of education in international terms, good research facilities available with state of the art equipment
• Visa process is straightforward and fair
• Currently over 50000 Indian Students in Australia
• Australian universities are members of an International Academic community and academic staff are frequently recruited on an international basis.
• Australian academics and graduates are keenly recruited into institutions overseas, indicating a measure of Quality Education.
• ESOS Act to protect the interest of overseas students.
• Safe country with pleasant climate and a stable democracy.

The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) - Edwise is an accredited member of AAERI - since its inception. The Association is supported by Australian High Commission, New Delhi and its members. AAERI aims to maintain high level of ethics in the profession of counselling and students recruitment for Australia.

Quality Assurance

In Australia every course offered in a university has CRICOS Code which is given by Australian Government reflecting that the education system is fully controlled by the Government in Australia. There is no formal ranking of universities. Thus students from all around the world have long made Australia their education destination.

Intakes

Australia generally has two intakes i.e. February and July, with few Universities offering multiple intake in September & November. It is suggested that you should start making applications ideally 7-8 months prior to the intake. University generally takes around 4-6 weeks to process the applications.

Documents needed

Documents needed for making an application are resume, statement of purpose, mark sheets and passing certificates from 10th onwards, two reference letters from colleges / employers and passport copy or birth certificate & IELTS score sheet.

Entry Requirements / Eligibility

Undergraduate – Bachelors

• A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling
• Some courses such as Computing and Engineering will require Mathematics and /or Science as pre-requisites
• 6.0 IELTS

Postgraduate – Masters

• A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary
• Any work experience in the field will be helpful
• For MBA programs at some Universities students need to have work experience along with their Bachelors Degree
• 6.5 IELTS