Updated On: 20 April 2024
Study in Australia: Explore Top Courses, Intakes, and Universities
There are many reasons why Australia is chosen by Indian students in large numbers for pursuing education. Its clean environment, likable food and an open culture with amazing tolerance for the foreigners attract them much. Apart from living a truly enjoyable student life most of them plan for a bright future also. They choose courses which are job-oriented and promise a global exposure. But why they are choosing Australia?
Reasons behind popularity of Australia for education purpose-
- Students are allowed to work 20 hours a week while courses are in session
- Australia is the 3rd most popular destination for foreign students in the world behind UK and US
- Takes pride as home to 8 out of the top 100 universities in the world
- Over 22,000 courses and job-oriented programs on offer in about 1,100 institutions
- Australian University Degrees recognized by employers and universities globally
- Valuable Scholarships based on universities and courses
- Not a surprise that Australia is home to 5 out of 30 best student cities in the world
Top courses for Indian students in Australian universities are-
- Law and Business Administration: MBA, Economics, Accounting, HR, Marketing, Commerce Studies
- Education: Teaching, Education Studies
- Engineering and technology: All engineering streams and also Mechatronics
- Arts and design: Arts streams including Philosophy, History, Literature, Foreign Language, Communications
- Hospitality and Tourism: Tourism Management, Hotel Management and Hospitality Management
- Health sciences: Physiotherapy, Nursing, Veterinary Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Environmental Health, Personal Health Care and so on
- Mathematics and Computing: Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematical studies
- Visual and Performing Arts: Fashion Design, Crafts, Music, Graphic Arts, Performing Arts
And many more...
While applying it is necessary to have the knowledge of academic intakes-
Academic intakes
- Foundation courses: Duration-1 year, intake in February
- Vocational Education and Training courses: Duration- 6 Month-1year, intake in Jan, May, June, Oct
- Undergraduate courses: Duration-3 years (4 years for honors degree), intake in Feb, July and November
- Postgraduate/Masters courses: Duration-1-2 years, intake in March, Feb, July and November
- Doctoral degrees: Duration-3-4 years and round the year intake as the supervisor or the project requires
Note that duration may vary in different universities. You may apply for 1 year Masters programs in Australia for International Students.
Indian students are choosing Top Universities in Australia like-
Monash University, University of New England, University of Tasmania, University of New South Wales, Deakin University, Flinders University, University of Melbourne and so on.
Reach out to SIEC for Application inquiries and assistance.
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