Australian education is reputed for very high standards internationally. A large number of International students come to Australia every year. Several programs ranging from diploma to doctorate degrees are available from different Universities and educational institutes. A degree from an Australian university is recognized worldwide and as a result, international students who graduate from Australian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.
A person who wants to study in Australia must obtain a student visa. Student Visa requirements vary depending on your passport, age, course you are going to do and where your funding is coming from. Different assessment levels within each of the student visa subclasses determine eligibility for a student visa, by establishing the basic requirements that an applicant must meet in order to be granted a student visa.
There are a number of factors to be considered when you decide to study in Australia. You should consider:

• Your educational background
  
• Your English language proficiency
  
• Your purpose for studying in Australia
• Where the program is offered
  
• Type of accommodation you are seeking
  
• Many other factors...

Tuition Fees * for Foreign Students ($AUD) 2002- 2003

EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA

The Australian education system is divided into different levels of schooling - primary, secondary, vocational education and training and higher education.

• Foundation Studies: These are university entry programs, usually one year in duration to prepare international students for undergraduate degree or diploma courses at selected Australian universities.
  
• Higher Education: Bachelor degree, Graduate certificate, Graduate diploma
  
• Vocational Education and training: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Certificate I, II,III and IV
  
• Other private and special colleges offering courses such as hospitality, business studies and aviation
  
• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)