Australia

1. Quality of education:

• Australia offers an extremely strong quality of education with high standards and an excellent academic reputation.

• 26 out of 39 public universities in Australia rank among the world's top 500 universities; In comparison, India has only 6 in the top 500.

• All education for international students is regulated by TEQSA, ensuring very high quality 

2. Popularity among Indian/International Students:

   • Australia is highly popular among Indian and international students.

   • Every year, around 70,000 students from India choose Australia for their studies.

   • Currently, there are over 1.2 lakh Indian students studying in Australia, and a total of 9 lakh international students.

3. Employment Opportunities:

   • Australia's economy has not experienced a recession in the last 20 years.

   • The low population density means there is a continuous demand for skilled labor.

   • Students have the opportunity to work part-time while studying.

   • Australia offers one of the longest post-study work permit durations (up to 3 years) and an easy route to permanent residency.

4. Quality of Life:

   • Six main Australian cities rank among the top 40 global cities to live in.

   • Australia is a safe place for students, and universities provide great levels of support to international students.

5. Post-Study Work Opportunities:

   • After graduation, Indian students can work in Australia through the Temporary Graduate visa, gaining valuable work experience.

   • The post-study work permit, known as the Sub-Class 485 Post Study Work Stream Visa, allows students to live, find employment, and work in Australia after completing their studies.

   • The duration of the post-study work permit depends on the city and the course completed, ranging from 2 to 5 years.

6. Permanent Residency:

   • Students have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Australia through the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189).

   • This allows individuals to work and settle permanently in the country, along with receiving other benefits available to citizens.

   • Permanent residency applications are assessed based on a point system, considering factors such as age, highest degree from Australia, English proficiency, and work experience.

   • A minimum of 65 points is required to qualify, and a score of around 80 points is very good and almost certain to achieve a PR

   • Students completing their UG from a top University and applying in the age of 25-30 years can easily score 80+ points on their PR application

By choosing Australia as a study destination, students can benefit from top-quality education, numerous employment opportunities, an excellent quality of life, and pathways to permanent residency.

Student Visa Overview:

• The student visa in Australia allows you to participate in an eligible course of study.

• It permits travel in and out of Australia during the visa validity.

• Work rights: You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study sessions (except for master's by research or doctoral degree students).

• Duration: The visa is temporary and allows study for up to 5 years, depending on the course type and length.

• Packaged courses: If applying for a package of courses, the main course determines the required evidence for finances and English language skills.

• Course gaps: Gaps between courses must generally be less than two calendar months, but exceptions apply for standard academic year breaks.

• Digital visa: The visa will be digitally linked to your passport; no physical label will be given.

Resources:

1. Student VISA

• All details: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Overview

• Sample CoE: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-text/eplus/Pages/elp-h1621.aspx

• VISA document checklist: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool

• Explanation on GTE requirements for Australia

2. Post-Study Work Permit

• All details: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-study-work

• Difference between the 2 PSW streams: https://www.bravomigration.com.au/general-skilled-migration-visas-australia/

• List of courses eligible for extended post-study work rights:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vl6Zu1GRlhmTV_67u_mbpM-cUo80hMci/view?usp=drive_link

3. Permanent Residency: 

• All details: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested

• Points for PR Application: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table

• Points calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

4. Online studies Affecting post-study work permit: 

• https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/study-in-australia-student-support/latest-information-and-updates-student-support

5. ESOS Act:

• Overview: https://www.education.gov.au/esos-framework 

• ESOS Act: https://www.education.gov.au/esos-framework/national-code-practice-providers-education-and-training-overseas-students-2018

6. Other useful reads:

• https://assist.applyboard.com/hc/en-us/sections/1500000310261-Study-in-Australia-Guide?submissionGuid=e0e8512d-bfc6-4733-94a0-eca978907abf

• https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/why-australia/reasons-to-study-in-australia

For information regarding how TWG can provide students with visa support, please visit: https://theworldgrad.com/visa-support/