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About
Australia
Australia
is situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, It has
many animals and plants, which are considered to be the unique to
the planet. The surface geology of the country is typically old
and flat.
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Climate
Nearly a third of Australia is in the tropics and the rest is in
the temperate zone. The highlands and tablelands of Tasmania and
the south eastern corner of the mainland are the coldest areas.
Summer is from December to February; autumn from March to May;
winter from June to August; and spring from September to November.
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Language
Although English is the official language, a host of other
languages are spoken in Australia
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Religion
Australia is predominantly a Christian country, however,
all religions are represented in the community. Devotees will find
churches, mosques, temples and synagogues located in most major
cities.
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Why Should you study in Australia ?
Nearly
One Lac and fifty thousand international students from around 140
countries move to Australia for study purpose each year and
Australia always boost of offering first-class and quality assured
education system with internationally recognized qualifications.
It also provides a safe, relaxed and multicultural environment for
students to comfortably pursue their study. Australian
qualifications and educational institutions are well recognized
worldwide for their high standard of quality.. Degree holders from
Australia are very successful in finding suitable jobs and hold
remarkable positions everywhere in the world.
There are 37 public universities and two private universities in
Australia which offer both undergraduate and postgraduate
programs. The most popular courses of study for international
students have been in the fields of Business, Administration and
Economics, followed by Science, then Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences.
University study can lead to the following awards: Undergraduate -
Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees (with Honours), Undergraduate
Diplomas, Associate Diplomas; Postgraduate - Doctoral Degrees,
Masters Degrees, Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificate
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What is the attraction for studying
in Australia ??
Diversity
of Courses
:There is a
wide range of courses offered by Australian educational
Institutions.
Worldwide
recognized Degrees :
Australian degrees are of very high quality
and recognized worldwide. Employers around the world recognize
Australian qualifications as of high standard.
Competitive Tuition & other Fees :
The overall cost of living and tuition fees
are competitive compared with other countries. A recent Government
study found that total costs (tuition fees and living costs) in
the US and UK are more expensive compared to Australia
Safety reasons :
This is your personal and financial safety. Australia have strict
laws that ensure all courses offered to international students are
of a high standard and that your tuition fees are protected..
Australia
have very low crime rates and are safe countries compared
to almost all other countries in the world.
Multiculturalism :
Australia have dynamic and harmonious
multicultural societies. You will feel most welcome in Australia
as people are very friendly and warm. With more than 150,000
international students in Australia each year, many institutions
have strong international
student associations.
Various support services
:
Australia has a long history of teaching international students
and Australian institutions are sensitive to the cultural and
religious needs as an international student. Students will find
Australian schools, colleges and universities provide support
services to help them adjust to their new environment.
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Part time job opportunities
The visa and immigration regulations in the UK are very different,
as you would expect to many other countries. A student in the UK
can typically be allowed to work up to 20 hours a week in order to
provide some source of income. What is also allowed is holiday
work, so if you are out of term time you can work (sometimes full
time) in order to gain valuable funds for your education.
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Entry Requirements:
Australian
education system is based upon 13 years of school level education
which includes primary plus secondary education. For Bangladeshi
students a good result with HSC is considered as the acceptable
qualification for doing the undergraduate courses in Australian
universities. Equivalent standard of education can also be
referred to generally as Australian Year 12 qualifications. All
Australian universities recognize the various Year 12
qualifications from different countries.
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Student Visa Applications
Applications
for student visa will be assessed at the local Australian High
Commission on the basis of the following criteria:
A.
One
of the most important requirements for a student visa
application to Australia is that students must be enrolled onto
a course at any of the Government registered Australian
education institutions. After the students have been accepted
onto a course on full time study basis the educational
institution will issue a Letter of Offer to the students.
Students should not pay any part of the course tuition fee
prior to the outcome of the PVA..
B..
Sponsor
of the students will have to provide documentary evidence of
having cash assets which is immediately encashable assets like
savings and fixed deposits in banks held for at least 6
months prior to the pre-visa application date.
C.
All
students have to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency
measured by an IELTS TEST .Please note IELTS is compulsory even
if the student has studied in English medium institutions
throughout his/her academic career.
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