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Studying in Australia is an excellent choice, with its world-class universities, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Study in Australia is going to be your fantastic experience, would open doors to new opportunities and career paths. Based on the experience, practical knowledge & day-to-day handling of Australian study-visa cases, Shalgo brings some important things for you to know while you are planning to study in Australia.

Study In Australia Main Information

Geography of Australia

Basics of Australia And Popular Cities In Australia

The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia, and its capital is Canberra. As of 2018, Australia had a population of 23,470,145 people. The official language spoken in the country is English, and the currency used is the Australian Dollar (AUD). Some of the most popular cities in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
Intakes available with Australian Universities
    Major Intakes
  • February and July
  • Offered by universities and private colleges
  • Courses Offered: All courses
    Minor Intakes
  • October/November/May
  • Offered by private colleges and some of the major universities
  • Courses offered: Business, IT and Engineering
Private Colleges
  • These kind of colleges offer Bachelor’s/Master’s/VET programs
  • Not affiliated to any university but has CRICOS code
  • Programs are offered in almost all popular disciplines such as IT, Engineering, Health, Business, Hospitality, etc
  • Example: Le Cordon Bleu, Engineering Institute of Technology, Excelsia College
Pathway colleges
  • The student progresses to a UG/PG program into an Australian University
  • Mainly focused on Foundation/Diploma/MQP programs
  • ELICOS can also studied in a Pathway College
  • Programs are offered in almost all popular disciplines such as IT, Engineering, Health, Business, Hospitality, etc.
  • Example : Deakin College/Griffith College/Curtin College
Universities
  • There are a total of 43 universities in Australia
    • 38 Public universities
    • 3 Private universities
    • 2 International universities
  • The Higher Education Sector in Australia primarily consists of Universities
  • Australian Universities offer pathway programs, bachelor’s & master’s degrees and doctoral programs
Popular groups of Universities
  1. Group Of Eight Australia
    • The University Of Melbourne
    • The University Of Sydney
    • UNSW Sydney
    • Australian National University
    • MONASH University
    • The University Of Queensland Australia
    • The University Of Adelaide
    • The University Of Australia
  2. Australian Technology Network Of Universities
    • Curtin University
    • Deakin University
    • RMIT University
    • The University Of Newcastle Australia
    • UTS- University Of Technology, Sydney
    • University Of South Australia
Pathway programs
  • Pathway programs are a good opportunity to the students who are unable to meet the direct entry requirements of the Australian universities
  • Students who are not able to meet the direct entry requirements of Australian Universities can be offered ‘Pathway Programs’
  • These programs can be offered at undergraduate level and postgraduate level
  • These are also called as ‘Packaged Programs’
  • Pathway programs are of two types
    1. Academic pathway
    2. English language programs

Timeline for Australia admission process- Feb intake

IELTS Coaching
June
Appear for IELTS Test
July
IELTS Test Result
July/August
Submit applications to universities
July to October
Offer Letters
July to November
Arrangement of Funds
August to December
Financial Assessment in the Universities
September to January
Apply for Visas
October to January
Visa Grant
December to February
Fly to Australia
February

Timeline for Australia admission process- July intake

IELTS Coaching
June
Appear for IELTS Test
January
IELTS Test Result
January/February
Submit applications to universities
January to April
Offer Letters
January to May
Arrangement of Funds
February to May
Financial Assessment in the Universities
March to May
Apply for Visas
May to June
Visa Grant
April to July
Fly to Australia
July

Annual expenses in Australia

Particulars  Amount in AUD
Tuition Fee of Universities
AU$ 35,000
Living Costs
AU$ 29,710
Airfare from India to Australia
AU$ 2,500
Visa Fee
AU$ 1,600
Total Expenses
AU$ 68,810
Less Part Time Earnings @24.10 AUD/hr
AU$ 20,800
Net Cost
AU$ 48,010
Less Scholarship Amount
If Applicable
Total Money to be spent by the student
AU$ 48,010

Post study work rights

Degree PSW Duration Major Cities PSW Duration Category 2
regional Area		 PSW Duration Category 3
Regional Area
Bachelor’s Degree
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Bachelor’s Degree(First Class honors)
in STEM including ICT for Indian passport holders
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years
Masters (Coursework and Research)
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years
Doctoral Degree
4 Years
5 Years
6 Years

Eligibility And GS

Academic entry requirement
  • Entry Requirements (Direct) – UG 60% - 90% in HSC
  • Entry Requirements (Pathways) – UG 50% - 60% in HSC
  • Entry Requirements (Direct) – PG 50% - 75% in UG
English language requirement
  1. IELTS
    • Overall: 6.5 (6.0)
    • Overall: 6.0 (6.0)
    • Overall: 6.0 (5.5)
  2. PTE
    • Overall: 58 (50)
    • Overall: 50 (50)
    • Overall: 50 (42)
GS Parameters
  1. Gaps
  2. Financials
  3. Marital Status
  4. Immigration History
  5. Employment Details
  6. Potential Situation in Australia
  7. Value of the course to the future
  8. Incentives of returning to home country
  9. Economic situation in the home country
  10. Relevance of the course to the applicant’s background
Are Students with gaps accepted by Australian universities?
  1. Students with a gap less than one year in their profiles (after HSC or Graduation) are accepted by Australian Universities/High Commission without any documentary evidence.
  2. Students need to prepare a good SOP mentioning their activities for gap up to a year.
  3. For gap of more than a year after HSC/Graduation documentary evidence is mandatory
  4. In absence of a satisfactory evidence, students may not receive an offer from the Australian universities.
What evidences of gaps are accepted by the Australian Universities?
  1. Work Experience Certificate along with salary proof (salary slips/Form 16/Salary account statements).
  2. Internship Certificate without salary proof if the duration is less than 6 months, with salary proof if the duration is more than 6 months
  3. Medical Certificate in case of any medical issues
  4. Scoresheets of entrance exams like engineering or medical entrance tests, GATE, etc.

What evidences of gaps are accepted by the Australian Universities?

Work Experience Certificate along with salary proof (salary slips/Form 16/Salary account statements).

Internship Certificate without salary proof if the duration is less than 6 months, with salary proof if the duration is more than 6 months.

Medical Certificate in case of any medical issues.

Scoresheets of entrance exams like engineering or medical entrance tests, GATE, etc.
Are married students accepted by Australian universities?
  1. Marriage should be at least one year old at the time of submitting the application
  2. Profile of the applicant should be good
  3. Profile of the accompanying spouse should be good
  4. Financials should be strong
What are the Work Rights of International Students in Australia?
  1. Students can work 48 hours/fortnight (part-time) when their course is in session
  2. Students can work 48 hours/week (full time) during semester breaks and vacations
  3. Students are usually paid approx AUD 24.10 per hour
  4. Students can support their living expenses to a good extent by working part time in Australia

Funds and Visas

Availability of liquid funds

Students must show the availability of funds enough to cover the following:
Particulars  Amount in AUD
Tuition fees (avg)
35,000
Living expenses
29710
OSHC for the entire duration(Single)
750/year
Visa Fee
AU$ 1,600
Total Expenses
AU$ 68,810
Less Part Time Earnings @24.10 AUD/hr
AU$ 20,800
Travel
2,500
Total AUD
67,210
Total INR
37,63,760

Acceptable funds

Education Loans

Personal Loans

Balance in Savings Bank Accounts

Fixed Deposits

Funds in PPF (Public Provident Funds) Account
Education Loan
  1. Should be availed from an acceptable financial institution
  2. Should not be ‘In-Principle’ or ‘Conditional’ and should be fully sanctioned
  3. Valuation Report of the property
  4. Collateral security can be asked for (immovable property/fixed deposits)
  5. Security should belong to immediate family members
Disbursement of Education Loan
  1. Disbursement of education loan is mandatory
  2. Evidence of loan disbursement (disbursement letter & loan account statement)
  3. Visa can be lodged only after disbursement of education loan
  4. Disbursement of first semester tuition fee & living expenses, if the applicant is entirely relying on the education loan

Savings and term deposits

Account statement covering transactions for the last 3-6 months

Accounts with overdraft limit/auto-sweep accounts are accepted

Date of maturity of Term deposits should exceed course start date
Do Australian Universities ask for sources of 3-month-old funds?
  1. In general, Australian universities may not ask for sources of funds that are 3 months old. However, on a case-by-case basis, they may ask for sources.
  2. Australian Universities may ask for sources of funds even if the funds are 3 months old (e.g., CQ University, La Trobe & Western Sydney University).
  3. For Fixed Deposits with major amounts, the volume of funds deposited are matched with the annual income of sponsors. If they are not commensurate, then sources of deposits will be asked for.
Non-acceptable sources of recent funds
  1. Sale of Gold
  2. Agreement to Sale (of Property)
  3. Agreement of Repaying Loan
  4. Funds transferred by third party sponsors
Annual income of sponsor
  1. Expected minimum annual income of sponsors Rs. 10 to 12 lacs
  2. ITRs for the last 2-3 assessment years
  3. If the combined annual income of the parents is more than AU$ 87856; then, university may not ask for financial documents
List of documents required for student visa lodgment
  1. Form 956 A
  2. eCoE
  3. OSHC letter (if purchased from a private provider)
  4. Passport (all pages of all passports, old and new)
  5. Welfare arrangements (under 18 applicants)
  6. GS Questionnaire with evidences
  7. HAP ID (health assessment, can be done after the visa is lodged)
  8. Academic documents
  9. Work experience documents
  10. Financial Documents
  11. Resume
  12. Government IDs
  13. CA Report & Valuation Report
  14. Family Information Sheet
  15. Travel History of the Applicant
  16. Employment History of the Applicant
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