Benefits Of Studying In Australia:

Study at an Australian university - gain an international qualification:
An Australian education is a truly international experience. Universities are linked to institutions in more than 100 countries and academic staff members are recruited from abroad. After graduating in Australia, you will be able to work in companies around the world.
An Australian university will provide you with a sound understanding of your chosen field, along with academic skills that can be applied to other areas. You won’t just be learning about health, science, engineering or the arts. You’ll also be learning how to think creatively and independently.

Higher education qualifications offered in Australia:
Australian universities and higher education institutions offer programs leading to Bachelor Degrees and higher qualifications in a diverse range of fields. Australian Universities offer programs from Architecture to Zoology.
The Bachelor Degree is the most common qualification offered in Australia. Specialized research training and professional development is also offered through Masters Degrees and Doctoral Degrees.
Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas are also available. Diplomas are becoming less common; however, the Associate Degree provides a shorter-cycle Degree program for professionals wishing to further their careers.

Australian research and innovation:
Australian scientists and researchers have been responsible for major breakthroughs and technological advances around the world. Our best-known achievers have won international awards, including eight Nobel Prizes.
As a postgraduate student, you will develop skills in research that will put you at the forefront of the development and application of new technologies. Australian universities provide study opportunities in every major discipline, in individual and collaborative projects.
The rewards of studying at an Australian university are endless. Develop your potential in an innovative, flexible, yet supportive learning environment. Gain an internationally recognized qualification that will open doors for your future.
Australian universities will challenge and reward you academically, personally and professionally.

Scholarships:

While most international students in Australia are full-fee paying students, another option is to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organizations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research. Australian Government scholarships are not available for international students undertaking English language training specifically in Australia. However, there are several English language training scholarships offered by Australian institutions.

Australian Scholarships:

Australian Scholarships is an initiative of the Australian Government. It brings together and expands existing scholarship programs in the Asia-Pacific region that are managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Australian Scholarships also introduces a new AusAID-managed program called the Australian Leadership Awards. Further information can be found at www.australianscholarships.gov.au

Other funding sources:

International and charitable organisations offer scholarships for international study. You must apply for these scholarships in your home country, not in Australia.The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides a scholarships guide for Commonwealth postgraduate students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organization, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation and other organizations.

The Group of Eight represents Australia’s leading universities:

Membership of the group consists of the vice-chancellors (presidents) of: The Australian National University, Monash University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

The Group of Eight works to ensure a consistent and sustainable policy environment which maximizes the wide-ranging economic, social and cultural benefits to the Australian community of higher education and which ensures Australian universities are recognised as among the best in the world.

The Group of Eight aims to:

• enhance the contribution of Australia’s universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity;
• extend the contribution of Australia’s universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge;
• strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments; and
• expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in world class higher education.

The group has been operating as an informal network of vice-chancellors since 1994. It was formally incorporated in September 1999.

	The University of Adelaide North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005 Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha http://www.adelaide.edu.au
	The Australian National University Canberra, ACT 0200 Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian W Chubb AC http://www.anu.edu.au
	The University of Melbourne Melbourne, Vic 3010 Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC http://www.unimelb.edu.au
	Monash University Clayton, Vic 3800 Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins AO http://www.monash.edu.au
	The University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052 Vice-Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer AO http://www.unsw.edu.au
	The University of Queensland Brisbane, Qld 4072 Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield AO http://www.uq.edu.au
	The University of Sydney Sydney, NSW 2006 Vice-Chancellor Professor Gavin Brown AO http://www.usyd.edu.au
	The University of Western Australia Crawley, WA 6009 Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson AM http://www.uwa.edu.au