Studing In Australia

Type of education in Australia

Universities

More than 84,000 international students from over 80 countries are studying at Australian universities. This is about half of all international students enrolled in Australian courses. The terms 'University' and 'Degree' are protected in Australia so that only institutions that meet Australia's rigorous quality assurance processes can use the titles. Australia has 39 universities, which are listed on the registers of the Australian Qualifications Framework as well as a number of recognised higher education institutions. Australian universities also have overseas branch campuses, twinning arrangements and exchange programmes for students and staff worldwide. Australia has nearly 4000 formal agreements with universities around the world. Many Australian universities concentrate on traditional areas of learning and inquiry, while others are vocational and applied in focus. All, to some extent, combine tuition with research.

Vocational education and training

Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is often referred to as Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) in other countries. It delivers training that is both practical and career-oriented. Students can develop their own career path through study and a mix of study and work. VET courses are provided by both public institutions called TAFE Institutes and private colleges. All institutes and colleges are subject to Government monitoring to ensure high standards. Australian VET graduates are able to seek employment with the knowledge that their skills are those demanded by employers. Under Australia's national qualifications, framework graduates can also progress into higher-level courses including entry into universities for Diploma and Bachelor degree courses.

Field of Study and Course Selection

You have a wide range of courses to choose from in Australia. You will need to find out which institutions offer the course you are interested in. By law, all Australian institutions and the courses they offer to international students must be accredited and registered by the Australian Government. Universities offer many undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering fields of study such as agriculture, business, economics, education, environmental science, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law, mathematics and computing, medicine, science and visual/performing arts. Vocational education and training institutions offer practical, career-oriented courses including business, computing, marketing, and tourism and hospitality.

Australian Qualifications Framework
Vocational education and training qualifications

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