Australia

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Australia has 44 universities, out of which 39 are public universities and 5 are private universities. The Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act 2003 classifies higher education providers into three groups:

1. Universities

2. Other self-accrediting higher education institutions

3. State and territory accredited higher education institutions

   
   

Admissions to Universities

For university admissions, students who have completed Australian state curricula are awarded a state-specific Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

• The ATAR indicates a student’s overall position compared to their peers in the same year within the state.

• All Australian universities use the ATAR-based selection rank as one of the admission methods.

• Other factors such as past study, work experience, and special considerations may also be taken into account.

  
  

Centralised Admission Centres

Each state and territory has a central body that allocates ATAR-based selection ranks and manages admissions for tertiary institutions:

• New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory – Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

• Victoria – Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

• Queensland – Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)

• South Australia & Northern Territory – South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)

• Western Australia – Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)

• Tasmania – Admissions are managed directly by the University of Tasmania

  Why Study in Australia?

  • World-Class Universities: Home to top institutions such as the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University, and Monash University.

  • Globally Recognized Degrees: Australian qualifications are highly respected worldwide.

  • Diverse Courses: A wide range of programs in business, engineering, IT, medicine, arts, and more.

  • Research & Innovation: Australia is a leader in research, especially in fields like medicine, technology, and environmental science.

  • Safe & Multicultural Environment: Students from over 150 countries study in Australia, creating a rich cultural mix.

  Popular Courses in Australia

  • Business & Management

  • Engineering & Information Technology

  • Nursing & Healthcare

  • Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

  • Hospitality & Tourism

  • Arts, Design & Media

  Work Opportunities

  • International students can work up to 24 hours per week during study terms and full-time during vacations.

  • After graduation, the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows students to stay back and work for 2–4 years, depending on their qualification.

  Scholarships for Indian Students

  Australian universities and the government offer various scholarships, such as:

  • Australia Awards Scholarships

  • Destination Australia Scholarships

  • University-specific merit-based scholarships