Studying in Australia

Study in Australia for Nepalese Students

Study in Australia

Studying in Australia is a craze among Nepalese Students. Australia is the biggest island and the sixth biggest country in the world. Australia is a beautiful country and very diverse. You may be amazed that about 50% of Australian or one parent were not born in Australia. And it is also surprising fact that about 260 languages are spoken in Australian individual residence.

The education system of Australia is considered among the world’s best. Australia is also a safe study English speaking destination. The Australians are known as friendly people.

Why study in Australia?

Why study in Australia? What does Australia have to offer the foreign student? Why come to Australia? The simple answer to these questions is that Australia can offer foreign students a unique study experience. First of all, institutions in Australia offer a variety of courses and qualifications. Australian institutions have earned a good reputation in the international market because Australia is known for having a high-quality education cultural environment. The cultural richness of Australia comes from the diversity of students and staff members of all kinds of different cultures that go to Australia every year to study and contribute to scientific or professional development. Furthermore, you will learn from encouraging and enabling lecturers who love to help students learn. As a student, you will experience a different teaching style that encourages students to become active participants in their learning. In fact, Australian education is very practical and focuses on the development of professional training and thinking skills of essential problem solution. Finally, students enjoy a welcoming and relaxed lifestyle in a beautiful and diverse natural environment, with good living possibilities throughout the whole country.

Every year, over 400,000 international students from all over the world travel to Australia to study courses ranging from English to postgraduate trainings. The reason must be that besides offering the best education, Australia is also abundant and rich in nature with world-class attractions and unforgettable experiences. Once you become familiar with the language and start the course, unforgettable experiences will mark your study and will be among your most valuable souvenirs. First of all, this guide outlines the Australian educational system. Then, the guide introduces the study options, visa for study students, health insurance, costs of living, references, and useful links.

Research Funding and Opportunities in Australia

Notable endowments from benefactors and philanthropists include the 200-million-dollar endowment from Andrew and Nicola Forrest to support research in the five Western Australian universities. All education and research in Australia are influenced by the Australian Research and Innovation Strategy which includes commitment to enabling innovation research collections technologies and partnerships to drive commercialization. The State of Australian University Research is an annual publication by the Innovative Research Universities association. It provides for a comprehensive survey of the performance of Australian universities against the research-related activities and outputs in national and international contexts and over time.

Research funding in Australia largely comes from the government (both federal and state), but increasingly also from the private sector. A growing number of international university partnerships are also creating increased research in schools and faculties in Australia. While the government remains the single largest source of research funding, considerable funds also come from national and state (provincial) governments along with philanthropic foundations. Over the last few years, a number of Restricted Access Research Data (RAR-D) Centres have been funded in some of the leading universities by the federal department of education.

List of Australian Universities

There are 43 Universities in Australia in the 8 territories.

Studying in Australia : Australian Capital Territory (2)

Studying in Australia : New South Wales (11)

Studying in Australia : Northern Territory (1)

Studying in Australia : Queensland (9)

Studying in Australia : South Australia (5)

Studying in Australia : Tasmania (1)

Studying in Australia : Victoria (9)

Studying in Australia : Western Australia (5)

 

Fee in Australian Universities (Approximate / 2021)

Education program                               Average tuition costs ($AUD)
Foundation courses                                  $15,000 to $40,000 in total
Undergraduate bachelor degreee         $15,000 to $35,000 per year
Postgraduate masters degree               $20,000 to $37,000 per year
Doctoral degree                                      $15,000 to $37,000 per year

 

 

Rank of Australian Universities as per Times World University Ranking 2020

Rank      University

32           University of Melbourne
50           Australian National University
60           University of Sydney
66           The University of Queensland
71           UNSW Sydney
75           Monash University
120         University of Adelaide
131         The University of Western Australia
179         Queensland University of Technology
193         University of Canberra
194         University of Technology Sydney
201–250 Griffith University
201–250 James Cook University
201–250 Macquarie University
201–250 University of Wollongong
251–300 Curtin University
251–300 Flinders University
251–300 La Trobe University
251–300 University of South Australia
251–300 Western Sydney University
301–350 Deakin University
301–350 University of Newcastle
301–350 University of Tasmania
301–350 Victoria University
351–400 Australian Catholic University
351–400 RMIT University
351–400 Swinburne University of Technology
401–500 Bond University
401–500 Edith Cowan University
401–500 Murdoch University
501–600 Charles Darwin University
601–800 Central Queensland University
601–800 Southern Cross University
601–800 University of Southern Queensland
601–800 University of the Sunshine Coast

 

 

Scholarships to study in Australia

There are many grants, scholarships and bursaries available to assist financially with the studies in Australia. Few of them are :

  • Australia Awards

  • Destination Australia

  • Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

  • Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship

  • Institution’s Scholarships

 

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