- Vibrant mix of cultures ensures all-round development ins students.
- A wide variety of courses available, varying in duration from 6 months to 5 years.
- Admission criteria include proficiency in English and equivalency.
- Excellent scholarship programs for merited students.
- Work while you work at all universities followed by easy Work Permit after studying.
- Financial Support from banks available.
- Very good sports and outdoor activity infrastructure.
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Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand
The two standalone island nations of Australia and New Zealand are ranked amongst most livable countries in the world. With a population of only 25 million, Australia claims to host the 3td highest overseas student population in the world. With over 1100 Universities, Australia alone offers over 22,000 different courses for Graduation, Post Graduation and specialization. Being a part of the Commonwealth and with English as its lingua franca, the region has been a magnet for migrants, especially from India.
Australia is home to 8 of the worlds top 100 universities and can be classified as world leaders in some specific fields such as Mining, Oceanography, Sports Medicine, Dairy and Agriculture, etc. A large number of global environmental and planet science institutions are based here as the islands are strategically located in the southern hemisphere close to the infamous “Ring of Fire”. Their proximity to the South Pole also makes it a staging post for nature study.
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Similar to the US, Australia and New Zealand were largely populated in the 17 th and 18 th century with people from all over the world. With an abundance of natural resources, this sub-continent has been able to fund and build world class universities where over 500,000 overseas students study. Australia also has some good merit based scholarship programs which are available to both graduate and post graduate level students.
New Zealand has 8 universities and all of them are ranked in the top 5% Universities of the world. Nature and Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Geology are some of the most sort after courses here.
Undergraduate studies in Australia and New Zealand can costs anything between Aussie Dollars ($AUD) 15,000/= per year to $AUD 50,000/= per year depending on the course you take and the location of the University. Once again annual tuition cost for Arts and Life Science courses average around $AUD 20,000, while degrees in Medicine and Research based courses can average over $AUD 45,000/= per annum.
Most Post Graduate programs are funded by grants and corporate support, but you could still pursue one at your own cost. These courses will cost you between $AUD 22,000/= to $AUD 55,000/= spending on the specialization.
However, a portion of the above tuition costs can be funded through scholarships, bank loans and other means and we strongly recommend you to peak to your FACT Counsellor or Career Advisors who can guide you on the options available to you and the process of applying for them. We at FACT have in depth knowledge about the programs available and the best choice of Universities for every budget.
The cost of living in Australia and New Zealand is higher than the global average and the annual budget for student can be between $AUD 1,600 to $AUD 3,000 per annum. With an abundance of activities to choose from, costs in the Oceania continent could really vary depending on whether a person takes upscuba diving or para-sailing or just Aussie rule Rugby as a pastime.
On the other hand, a student can work for 20 hours/week, while studying and the average rate for part time employment is around $AUD 22/hour. Your FACT Career Advisor will guide you on the opportunities available at the specific university you choose to go
Similar to other Commonwealth countries Australia and New Zealand accept global school certification like CBSE & ICSE apart from global certification like the CEI – IGCSE and the IB diploma. However, you need to prove your proficiency in English and the Australian Education Board recommends overseas students to do a one-year foundation course just to familiarize yourselves.
FACT Career Advisors, will guide you through your selection and admission process and will ensure that you get the best choice available.