Why Study in Australia?

In Australia, you have the freedom to choose a path that suits your particular goals. There are thousands of courses on offer.

Whichever course you choose, you’ll experience a unique kind of education. Studying in Australia promotes innovative, creative and independent thinking. You’ll learn to work as part of a team, to communicate effectively with others and to develop the practical skills and intellectual abilities you need for global success.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use your initiative. Your teachers will encourage you to think of original, practical solutions to real-world problems. Upon graduation, your qualification will make you highly sought after by Australian and international employers.

The Australian education system has a strong international reputation and is known for its effective structure and innovative policy developments. Many other countries, eager to improve their own education systems, turn to Australia for advice.

Australia is also one of the best places to live. It is a young, vibrant and friendly country in which students can live, learn and grow. So if you want a quality education and a good lifestyle, Australia’s the place to be.

Have a look at our interactive map and see where Australia is in relation to the rest of the world. You can also see how close we are to your home country.

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The relationship of education to migration policy
You should undertake study in a field in which you intend to work once you graduate. You are strongly advised not to undertake studies in Australia with the sole purpose of obtaining a migration outcome. The student visa process is an entirely separate process to skilled migration and there is no guarantee that you will be eligible for skilled migration purely on the basis of having undertaken a course related to an occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL).

The SOL is a list of skilled occupations that are in need in Australia comprising of four major groups: managers and administrators; professionals; associate professionals; and tradespersons and related workers.

The SOL can, and does, change in light of labour market needs in Australia. There is no guarantee that an occupation listed on the SOL at the time you begin your studies will still be on the SOL when you graduate.

The Australian Government wants a targeted, high-value, demand-driven, skilled migration program that is responsive to the needs of the Australian labour market. As these needs change rapidly, the skilled migration program will be adjusted accordingly.

Read more about Australia’s migration policy at www.immi.gov.au

Monday, June 18, 2012

The Federal government will expand the Skilled Graduate visa scheme next year which will allow overseas students who graduate from Australian universities to be eligible for work visas lasting two to four years.

According to Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, the expansion of the Skilled Graduate visa scheme would help to enhance the competitiveness of Australia's $18 billion inbound student industry. The relaxed immigration rules would potentially grant work rights for all 220,000 overseas university students in Australia after they graduate.

The current Australian immigration system allows only graduates who have studied for one of the following skilled occupations: trades, medicine, engineering, architecture, accounting and teaching, to work in Australia for up to 18 months. Other overseas students must leave Australia within a month of graduation.

From next year, however, all graduates will be eligible for Australian work visas regardless of their field of study. Graduates with a bachelor degree, a master's degree or a doctorate will be allowed to stay and work in Australia for two years, three years or four years respectively, rather than the existing 18-month time limit.

Visa holders will need "competent English" and health insurance, as well as have to pass health, character and security requirements.

"These arrangements are not linked to skilled migration so applicants for this visa would not be required to nominate an occupation on the skilled occupation list or undertake a skills assessment", said a spokeswoman for Minister Bowen.

"The government will reserve the capacity to modify arrangements in future according to economic and employment circumstances", she added.

If you are interested in Australian visas, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia.
Hanna Eliasson | Migration Expert Australia

Natasha Bita - National Social Editor From: News Limited Network March 15, 2013 10:32PM

THOUSANDS more foreign students will get the green light to compete for Australian jobs next week, when the Government expands a work visa scheme.
 
The Immigration Department is relaxing the work rules for foreign students, even though the Prime Minister is vowing to "put Aussies first" by cracking down on 457 professional visas.

From March 23, all international students will be allowed to stay and work in any job for up to four years after they graduate from an Australian university.

The number of foreigners on "485 skilled graduate" visas soared 74 per cent last year to 38,210 - the same number of unemployed Australians aged 20 to 24, who were searching for their first job in January.

Indian graduates made up 40 per cent of visa holders, immigration data shows, while Chinese accounted for 14 per cent and Nepalese nearly 8 per cent.

The scheme's expansion has angered unions and prompted warnings from within Ms Gillard's own party that foreign students will snatch jobs from local graduates.
But Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor said the change was "intended to make Australia a more attractive destination for high quality overseas students".

"There is no guarantee that sub-class 485 visa holders will find a job at the expense of an Australian student," his spokeswoman said yesterday.
She said the government would monitor the use of the visas and "make changes in response to economic and employment circumstances".

Under the existing scheme, only foreign graduates with "in-demand" qualifications - such as IT or medicine - can work in Australia for 18 months.
But starting next Saturday, foreign graduates with a bachelor's degree in any field will be allowed to work here for up to two years.
Master's degree graduates will be allowed to work for three years, and PhD graduates for four years.

"Applicants ... will not be required to nominate an occupation on the SOL (skills shortage list) or undertake a skills assessment," the department's website states.

Labor's Left convenor, Senator Doug Cameron, warned the students could take jobs from Australian graduates.
"I'm concerned about any policy that diminishes opportunities for young Australians," he said.
"It's pretty hard for young people to get their foot on the employment ladder, especially so for some graduates."
The unemployment rate among the graduate age group has risen by one-third since the global financial crisis, hitting 9.4 per cent in January.

The CFMEU construction union's national assistant secretary, Dave Noonan, called on the government to limit student work rights to jobs with labour shortages.

"It's one thing if people are filling highly-skilled graduate jobs where there are shortages, but if you have students who end up in low-paid jobs at convenience stores and driving cabs then that's not a great outcome for anyone," he said.

Universities Australia chief executive Belinda Robinson said work rights were a selling point for the $15bn international education industry.

The number of foreign students in Australia fell 5 per cent last year to 242,210 in December.

If you are thinking about studying engineering, Australia has a lot to offer — as many other students from overseas have already discovered. In greater numbers than ever before, international students are choosing to study engineering in Australia.In fact, Australian National Engineering Taskforce (ANET) figures show that international student enrolments in engineering increased by 81.8 per cent between 2002 and 2010. In 2010, international students accounted for 43 per cent of all engineering graduates in Australia.

So why is engineering so popular? Read on to find out the benefits that engineering students enjoy in Australia.

Wide range of engineering courses
Whether it’s civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, telecommunications, chemical, computer, mechatronic, materials, agricultural, marine, mining, petroleum, geological, industrial, aerospace, environmental or biomedical, Australia offers a huge range of engineering courses right across the country. This gives you the opportunity to specialise in the field of your choice. There are also more hands-on Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses on offer, which will qualify you for engineering associate or engineering technologist positions and can act as a pathway into university. If you’re already working as an engineer, Australian institutions also offer a range of postgraduate programs in engineering (such as the Master of Business Administration specialising in engineering), which will enable you to take the next step in your career. To search for engineering courses, see our Course Search http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/course/search .

Excellent employment prospects
Australia is currently experiencing a widespread shortage of engineers, especially in states that are experiencing the highest growth in mining and resources — Western Australia and Queensland. This high demand for graduates means that international students studying engineering have strong prospects of gaining employment in Australia. International graduates are vital to meeting Australia’s engineering skills shortage, with skilled migrant engineers accounting for more than half of the supply of newly qualified engineers in the Australian workforce, according to ANET figures. Engineering graduates working in Australia can also expect to earn high salaries. According to The Good Universities Guide 2013, recent engineering graduates, on average, earned $60,705 — one of the highest salaries of any field.

Opportunities to migrate to Australia
The field of engineering is experiencing rapid growth in Australia. Because skilled migration is linked to Australia’s economic needs, international students who are qualified in engineering are considered a high priority for permanent residency visas. Graduates may choose to take up one of the following migration opportunities:
•   stay in Australia after graduating to gain skilled work experience through a post-study work visa http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/news/poststudy-work-visas-your-questions-answered  (which is hoped to be introduced in early 2013) or a Skilled — Graduate (Temporary) Visa http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/students/485/
•   gain sponsorship with their employer through the Employer Nomination Scheme http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/visas/subclass-186/  or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/visas/subclass-187/
•   apply for permanent residency through Australia’s SkillSelect http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/ skilled migration program.
For more information, see Once you have finished your studies http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/studying-in-australia/student-visas/once-you-have-finished-your-studies and Migrating to Australia http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/studying-in-australia/student-visas/migrating-to-australia .

Work experience opportunities
Work experience is a vital part of engineering courses in Australia, ensuring that graduates have the practical experience and skills required by employers in the workforce. Work experience may be completed through a ‘co-op’ course that includes a work placement at an Australian company or through other compulsory and voluntary internships. Also look out for the Engineers Australia Professional Year Program http://www.eeaust.com.au/professionalyear.html , which is a 12-month work experience program for international students that allows them to gain valuable experience in an Australian engineering company and increases their prospects of gaining permanent residency through SkillSelect.

Professional accreditation
Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ is the professional association for engineers in Australia and is responsible for the accreditation of undergraduate engineering programs. All those who complete an accredited program are eligible for membership. Accreditation ensures that Australian institutions offering engineering courses meet high standards and produce graduates with the skills and knowledge required by employers in the industry. Another advantage of professional accreditation is that your degree will be recognised overseas in countries such as the USA, the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa.

Useful links
•   Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
•   Professional Year in Engineering http://www.eeaust.com.au/professionalyear.html
•   Course Search http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/course/search  — Studies in Australia

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Nice and complete information about study in Australia.  A little more that Australia has become one of the favorite educational destination for the students around the world. And your post has mentioned the all points that why the Australia is the favorite educational destination.

i have known friends who studied in Australia with great results, I might go someday and finish my Masteral Degree over there.

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