Immigrating to Australia through education
In this article we will talk about immigrating to Australia through education, studying in of Australia in different levels of higher education, living expenses, student work, obtaining a residence permit and citizenship in Australia, as well as the partner visa in Australia.
Is it possible for foreigners to study in Australian schools and universities? Does studying in Australia lead to obtaining Australian citizenship? What are the requirements and qualifications to study in Australia? This article will answer these and other questions in this regard. For more information on migrating to Australia through education and immigration to other countries, you can contact the consultants of the Malekpour Law Firm (MIE Austria) and benefit from our free consultation.
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Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere, its capital city is Canberra and arguably it is the sixth largest country in the world. The official language in this country is English and its currency is the Australian dollar. This country has no official religion. Sydney and Melbourne are two of the major Australian cities. Australia is bordered by the Arctic Ocean on the south, by the Indian Ocean on the west, by the Pacific Ocean on the east, and by several of other seas on the north. It is surrounded by water and has no land border. Australia has the most diverse ecosystem in the world, with animals such as koalas, kangaroos and Dingoes living in the country.
It can be said that Australia is a developed country and its economy is dependent on agriculture and business. Its products include cereals, meat, sugarcane and cotton. Australia also has many mines. It should be noted that this country’s universities have excellent quality of education on a global scale and accept a large number of international students each year. All of the thing mentioned above can be considered as reasons that have encouraged people to continue their education in this country. As a result, we have decided to prepare this article and provide you with some information about immigrating to Australia through education.
Studying in Australian schools
It is possible for an international student to study in an Australian school. In this country, people enter school at the age of 7 and study until the age of 18 in three levels of primary school, secondary school and Junior secondary school. The schools of this country are divided into two categories.
Studying for a bachelor’s degree in Australia
Just like Iran, bachelor’s courses in Australia lasts for 4 years. Individuals need to have a diploma or a pre-university degree to enter this course (a 12-year diploma is required). It is also necessary to have a grade point average above 15. Another requirement is to have an IELTS language certificate with a score of 6. If a person who is applying to study for a bachelor’s degree at an Australian university and he/she does not have a suitable grade point average, he or she must take a foundation course before entering university, which in this case he/she is not required to have a language certificate.
Tuition fees and the costs of studying for a bachelor’s degree vary depending on the university, field of study and the city in which you study, but on average it costs between 20 to 30 thousand dollars.
Studying for a master’s degree in Australia
In order to migrate to Australia to study for a master’s degree you must meet certain requirements which we will mention in the following. Studying at an Australian university is a good option for students to continue their education because they can easily enter the job market after studying in these universities. Also, availability of various fields of study and an acceptable level of education in this country are among the advantages of studying in this country. To study for a master’s degree in Australia, having an IELTS language certificate with a score of 6.5 or 7, a high GPA and international papers are among the requirements. The cost of studying for a master’s degree in Australia is between $ 20,000 and $ 30,000, and a student can cover some parts of his or her tuition fees by working as a student.
Studying for a PhD in Australia
There are a number of prerequisites for immigrating to Australia to study for a PhD, one of which is the having an IELTS language certificate with a score of 7 or higher, and without it this process would be almost impossible. Other requirements for admission to the Australian PhD programs include having a tutor or supervisor, which you can find by submitting your resume. Having published ISI scientific papers can also be an option to attract the tutor’s/supervisor’s attention. Other requirements include having a bachelor’s and master’s degree alongside with transcripts. The cost of studying for a PhD degree is A $ 20,000 to A $ 30,000, although the applicant can caver some parts of the cost. It should be noted that it is possible to obtain various scholarships for PhD studies. If the applicant can receive a full scholarship, all tuition and living expenses will be covered.
Scholarships in Australia
In Australia, people can benefit from free education if their parents are Australian or if they receive a scholarship. In order to get a scholarship in Australia you must meet some requirements, which includes having an IELTS language certificate with a score of 7 or higher, submitting two letters of recommendation from the professors at the university where you studied, and writing a strong CV as well as presenting/having a SOP.
The following is a summary of some of the scholarships offered in Australia.
Scholarship offered by the University of Melbourne in Australia, which includes two research and non-research groups.
Scholarship offered by the University of Newcastle in Australia, which includes two Unprs and Iprs scholarships.
Scholarship offered by the University of Queensland in Australia which include research scholarships, undergraduate scholarships, postgraduate scholarships and special scholarships for faculties such as Basic Sciences, Law, Engineering, Sociology, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Animals and more.
There are a limited number of scholarships which are provided by National Universities.
New South Wales Scholarships (UNSW scholarships), which includes scholarships for especial fields of study and research scholarships.
Murdoch University Scholarships, which is for research courses and has a number of scholarships for international students.
There are many scholarships in Australia and by getting a scholarship people who want to immigrate to Australia to study in this country can cover some parts or even all of their tuition fees.
The costs of studying and living in Australia
One of the most important issues regarding immigration to Australia through education is the cost of living and studying in this country. The cost of studying and living in Australia varies depending on the type of university, city, accommodation, field of study and lifestyle. As mentioned earlier, the education system of this country is not free, unless the student’s parents are residents of Australia or the students gets a scholarship.
The average cost of living in Australia is shown in the table below.
| Title | The average cost |
| One meal in a mid-range restaurant | 15 to 25 A$ |
| Cappuccino | 3 to 5 A$ |
| Coke (0.33 liter bottle) | 2 to 4 A$ |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2 to 3.8 A$ |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1 to 2.25 A$ |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread | 1.5 to 4 A$ |
| White rice (1 kg) | 1.60 to 4 A$ |
| Eggs (12) | 3.25 to 6 A$ |
| Local cheese (1kg) | 6.25 to 15 A$ |
| Chicken fillets (1 kg) | 9 to 14 A$ |
| Red meat (1 kg) | 9 to 25 A$ |
| Apples (1 kg) | 3 to 6 A$ |
| Banana (1 kg) | 2.55 to 4.90 A$ |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 2.50 to 5 A$ |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 3.50 to 8 A$ |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2 to 5 A$ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 1.80 to 54 A$ |
| Cigarettes 20 pack | 25 to 35.80 A$ |
| Monthly pass ticket | 91.30 to 195.65 A$ |
| Cost of Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, and Garbage for 85m2 Apartment | 114.42 to 340 A$ |
| Renting a one-bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,086 to 2,500 A$ |
| Renting a one-bedroom Apartment Outside of Centre | 800 to 1,800 A$ |
Working in Australia as a student
Applicants who want to immigrate to Australia through education want to know whether it is possible to work while studying in this country or not? The answer is yes. Since the educational system of this country is not free, some students want to cover some parts of their expenses by working. Bachelor’s and Master’s students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week and PhD students are allowed to work for 30 hours per week. Students must work part-time during their studies and they can only work full-time on weekends or holidays, this way they can cover a large part of their expenses.
Family reunification for international students
One of the important things for applicants who want to immigrate to Australia through education is family reunification. Because many people want to have their family members with them when they study in Australia and they want to be able to bring them into the country.
The rules related to family reunification is different for people over and under 18 years old.
If a person under the age of 18 wants to study in an Australian school, he/she can apply for a visa for one of his/her parents at the same time and then apply for the other parent or siblings under the age of 18.
If the applicant is over 18 years old and married, he / she can apply for a visa for his / her spouse and child (or children) under the age of 18.
It is worth mentioning that your companion can find a job and work in this country if he / she has a language certificate and a suitable resume.
Top Australian universities
One of the reasons why students migrate to Australia through education is the fact that this country has prestigious universities and the quality of education in these universities is very high. Australian universities have good rankings according to the world rankings and also 8 of the top universities in the world are located in this country. The table below lists the top 5 Australian universities along with their global rankings.
| University | Word rankings |
| University of Melbourne | 37 |
| The Australian National University | 27 |
| The University of Sydney | 38 |
| University of Queensland | 47 |
| UNSW Sydney | 43 |
The required documents for getting an Australian student visa
The required documents for getting an Australian student visa are divided into two stages. In the first stage, the person must first get admitted into a school or university in this country, in which case he / she needs the following documents.
Presenting transcripts and diplomas for primary, secondary and junior secondary school along with their translations (school applicants are only required to provide diplomas from previous grades).
Proof of English language proficiency (not required for school applicants).
The applicant must provide identity documents with the translation
Provide a passport photo
Provide a valid passport
If you have work experience, you must present the related documents along with its translation.
If you are applying for an Australian study permit, you will need the following documents to enter Australia and obtain an Australian student visa.
Identity documents must be provided along with the translation.
Have your letter of admission is a letter
Provide a valid language certificate
If you have work experience, you must present the related documents along with its translation.
Provide a cover letter (motivation letter).
If married, a marriage certificate must be provided.
Relevant forms must be completed and submitted.
It is also required to have an electronic registration certificate.
Working in Australia after graduation
Many people who want to immigrate to Australia through education want to stay and work in this country after completing their studies. Australia has made it possible for people to look for a job by issuing a resident permit for 18 months after graduation. This job must be related to the applicant’s field of study and must meet the defined criteria. During these 18 months, the applicant can also have a full-time job. In the following you can see the Australian Unemployment Rate. The average unemployment rate in Australia from 1991 to 2019 was 2.58.
Obtaining citizenship after graduation
People who want to immigrate to Australia through education need to know that studying in this country cannot lead to getting a permanent residence permit, and obtaining a passport and citizenship of this country. Immediately after completing their studies people can apply for a residence permit through the immigration programs which lead to residency.
One of the most common immigration programs is the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). By having this visa, you can get a residence permit for 18 months during which you can look for a job related to your field of study. It should be noted that this visa is not renewable and can’t be extended. If people can find a suitable job during this period, after 4 years of working in this country and also paying their taxes on time, they can apply for a permanent residence permit in this country; then after two to three years of permanent residence they can apply for Australian citizenship and a passport.
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