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Study in Australia
The last three years have seen a
significant increase in the number of students from the Middle East, who
preferred travel to Australia to travel to other traditional destinations .
During the period between July 1,
2002 to June 30, 2003 were granted 1552 student visa in compared with 1010
visas during the same period last year, according to the statistics of DIMIA
(Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs and National)
Also, Australia has become a
favorite destination for a vacation to the tourists from the GCC and the
Middle East. According to DIMIA for statistics 7034 tourist visa had been
issued for the Gulf Region.
(Which
includes the Gulf and Yemen) during the period between June and August in
2003 compared with 5024 visas for the same period last year. In the month of
July 2003 the number of tourist visas reached 4134 and represents an
increase of 67% for the month of July last year.
The main reasons behind the popularity of Australia and its status as a
tourist destination are
1. It is a safe destination offers
many opportunities that combine pleasure to travel and study together at the
same time in addition to the nature of the various geographical and natural
preserves to take soul of any person.
2. Australia has a large number
of universities, institutes and prestigious educational institutions
3. The living expenses and study
fees in Australia are relatively low compared with other Arab countries
4. Australia is Country's vital
and has multi-cultures and nationalities and Australian citizens Are
friendly and Generous.
5. Australia offers also an
educational atmosphere of healthy and appropriate curriculum will help
students on educational attainment
6. Allowed to holders of student
visas in working for a maximum of twenty hours per week during the study
period.
Visas
Steps to obtain a
student visa
There are 5 levels
of assessment have been identified according to the passport
Offer Letter
Financial documents
English language proficiency
Education level
Application Form
Submission of the application
Medical examinations
When the request is accepted
Working while studying in
Australia
Financial documents
Prove the availability of funds
for the first 12 months of the study period proposed covering the following
Cost of living (12000) Australian
dollars
Husband / wife 4200 Australian
dollars
The first child in 2400 Australian
dollars
School costs per child from 5-18
years and that each child will accompany you to Australia, 8000 Australian
dollars
If you are under the care for your
father or your Mather, you'll need to
Copy of passport
Speech takes responsibility for
funding
Bank statement and its source
Prove to ensure that an official
government or company
Medical examinations
When submitting the application
must undergo a medical examination and will provide you with medical forms
to fill. You will be notified about who to go for the medical examination
The costs involved
all fees and tuition are paid in
the local Australian dollar.
These fees depend on the overall
curriculum of basic education and the educational institution selected and
will vary accordingly. The fees listed below are only an estimated fee the
actual charges will be back to the estimates of each institution
individually.
Universities
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Preparatory studies for 9.000
dollars - 14.000 dollars per year
-
Bachelor's degrees 10.000 dollars
- 16.500 dollars per year
Degrees
-
Higher Diploma dollars 9.000 -
16.000 dollars per year
-
Master's / doctoral degrees 11.000
dollars - 18.000 dollars per year
-
Education and vocational training
5.500 dollars - 18.000 dollars per year
Schools
High school 6.000 dollars - 13.000
dollars per year
Elementary and middle school
5.000 - 11.000 dollars per year
English language training 3.500 -
13.500 dollars per year
The expenses of housing and
accommodation are also paying in Australian dollars
There are many options available
for living, but vary the cost of housing and its availability varies greatly
depending on the different regions across Australia. There are to many of
the bodies and educational institutions responsible housing and subsistence,
which permanently be available to assist in finding a place to adequate
housing, both within the institution itself or in the neighborhood. Expenses
and costs listed below are only estimated figures
Family housing (including meals)
is 110 dollars - 270 dollars a week
Youth Hostel and hospitality
dollars 80 - 135 dollars a week
Housing joint 50 dollars - 160
dollars a week
Rental housing 70 dollars - 350
dollars a week
University housing 80 dollars -
250 dollars a week
Boarding schools (tuition not
included) 8000 dollar - 11.000 per annum
for students attending with a
full-time residential The universities provide for them apartments on campus
and hostels (which includes the various facilities and is providing meals)
reasonable expenses, and all the demand for these places is very high and
that students should apply for them with the competent authorities in those
institutions education. In other alternative can students in those
universities outside the university housing by renting apartments or houses
which are usually shared with other students. However, many students prefer
to live with Australian families, particularly in the first months of their
period of study, providing them a separate room and also provide them with
meals during their stay and this so-called "stay home".
Health insurance for foreign students
Is incumbent on all foreign
students studying in Australia to obtain health insurance coverage. Provide
most of the universities and educational institutions, applications for
health insurance
The insurance fee is 312
Australian dollars for each year
(Or
premium in the event of domestic pick a wife or husband or children).
Must pay premiums of insurance
coverage for international students before coming to Australia
Scholarships
Although a majority of foreign
students in Australia to pay tuition in full, You are eligible for
scholarships offered by the Australian Government, higher education
institutions and other international sources of financing But with only a
limited number of these grants available, the competition is pretty good. In
addition, most of these grants given to universities, especially for
graduates to obtain my degree and PhD and master Through the search system.
They determined the course and financial support. Please note that no
scholarships available for foreign students coming to learn English in
Australia.
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