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Australia is a popular study destination for international students. In fact, it is the third most-popular destination, behind only the US and the UK. Tuition fees and living costs can vary greatly across the country, so it can be hard to know how to manage the big and little costs associated with studying abroad.
This guide provides an overview of the costs that you need to consider and how to go about finding the right options for you.
In Australia, Medicare is the public healthcare system that allows residents of the country to access physical and mental healthcare services. International students in Australia must apply for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
The Australian government has announced that restrictions on working hours per week for international students will not be reintroduced until at least mid-2023.
In January this year the government announced that all international students in Australia would be able to work more than 20 hours a week (40 hours a fortnight).
This means that international students, working in any sector, are able to work an unlimited number of hours per week.
Australia and the UK are popular destinations for international students because of their highly ranked universities and exciting student lifestyle. To help you choose between them, we’ve included each step of the application process, as well as the differences in course structures and student life to help you choose which country might be more suitable for you.
The application process
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When applying to university in Australia, you may hear the term “Go8” used often. But what is the Go8 and which universities are included?
What is the Go8?
The Group of Eight, which is often referred to as the Go8, is a group of Australia’s leading universities that focus on research.
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Australia is a popular study destination for many reasons - great universities, a strong acaedmic reputation and good employment opportunities.
However, moving to the other side of the world isn't without its challenges and so we've put together this list of the 10 things evertt international student needs to know before going to study in Australia.
1. Understand the seasons
Located in the southern hemisphere of the world, Australia experiences the seasons in the opposite way to Europe and North America.
/student/advice/what-phd-advice-phd-studentsApplying for a PhD is a big step in anyone’s academic career. While it may sometimes seem like a daunting and often quite lengthy process, applying for a PhD shouldn’t have to be a chore and the way you do so varies by country and university.
Australia has had one of the strictest Covid-19 travel restrictions and has only just started letting international students into the country from the end of 2021.
Australia also made some temporary changes to its student visa regulations to accommodate Covid-19 disruptions.
Below is everything you need to know about the changes to student visa processes in Australia that have come in due to the pandemic.