Australia

Study in Australia

• Capital - Canberra
• Language - English, Native Language.
• Official Currency-Ausrtralian Dollar
• Climate -Generally Arid to Semi Arid; temperate in South & East; tropical in North
• Time Diff. - 4 hrs early from IST

Why Study in Australia?

1. Australia has strong educational infrastructure and quality life, both of which are relatively affordable.
2. Three and a half times the size of India, Australia has just crossed the 20 million population mark. Australia has the bluest skies; the freshest air, the cleanest water and a wide range of exotic fruits and vegetables such as kiwis, mangoes, avocados and so on, available throughout the year. Most 'Ozzie's', as they are called, live around the wide coastal area, with the biggest city being Sydney, followed by Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, etc.
3. People in Australia are extremely friendly and largely outdoor oriented, involving themselves in a variety of sports. Dignity of Labor is an integral part of the Australian culture, with minimum wages being one of the highest world-wide.

Today, Australia is a truly multi-cultural nation, with people from all over the world including India, China, the UK, the USA and so on, collectively forming a part of the Australian community. All leading MNCs have a base here, making it ideal for professionals. Above all, Australia is a safe place, without racial discrimination, with an educational system based on world-class research that is still ideal in terms of value for money.

List of Universities and Colleges in Australia:

• Gordon Institute Of Tafe
• ANIBT
• Edith Cowan University
• Metropolitan South Institute Of Tafe
• PIBT
• Sheila Baxter
• James Cook University
• Cambridge International College

Visa Check List

Australian Student Visa applications are processed by Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Student should apply for Pre-Visa Approval (PVA), atleast two months prior to the course start date. The following is the list of documents to be submitted along with the Visa application:

• Additional Information Sheet
• Visa Application fee payable by Bank Draft favouring "Australian High Commission, New Delhi"
• Completed application form - 157A
• Nomination form 956 to be completed only if you are lodging through an agent
• Letter of offer from the institution
• Passport
• Four recent passport size photos
• Statement of Purpose
• Supplementary Questionnaire
• "Details of Relatives" form
• Guardianship form, if the student is under 18 years of age.
• IELTS Score
• All Mark sheets, Certificates, Degrees and Diplomas
• Reference letter from current employer and previous employer, if employed
• Affidavit of support from sponsor
• Bank statement / Bank Passbook for the last 6 months and current balance certificate
• Income tax returns of the sponsor for the last 3 years
• Property Documents along with Valuation Report
• Details of acceptable funds in the form of a table / matrix
• Chartered Accountant's statement
• Evidence of relationship with the sponsor
• Bank loan Sanction Letter (if applicable)
• Other Liquid Assets like Fixed Deposits, etc.