Have you considered studying in Australia?

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Created on Thursday, 06 June 2013 15:26

Written by Editorial staff

According to the QS World University Rankings for 2012 and 2013, Australia is home to some of the top higher learning institutions in the world today.

The Australian National University in Canberra placed 24th in the final rankings based on criteria such as academic and employer reputation, as well as citations per facility.

Furthermore, the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland all also placed inside the top 50 - no mean feat considering the QS World University Rankings is widely considered as one of the most trusted university rankings available.

It is no wonder then why so many international students choose to travel to Australia in order to further their studies and expand their world knowledge.

If you would like to study in Australia in the near future, then you will need to read up on what is required in order to obtain a temporary migration visa for the higher education sector.

This visa - subclass 573 - is specifically designed for international students wishing to study in Australia, and will allow you to live and work (up to 40 hours per fortnight) within the country for the duration of your course.

The subclass 573 visa also allows you to bring any eligible dependant family members with you to Australia for the length of your stay. They may also work for up to 40 hours per fortnight.

For more information about this visa and what you will need to do to be eligible to apply for it, it's worthwhile talking to an experienced migration expert who can assist you with your individual needs.

Generally, in order to obtain this visa, you must have already been accepted into a registered course in an educational institution in Australia for full-time study. You must also have the relevant level of Overseas Student Health Cover, which will insure you for the length of your course.

Before your visa application is accepted, you will be assessed based on your personal circumstances in order to determine your long term intentions in Australia, and to ensure you are of good character.

You will also need to be able to prove that you will have enough money to support yourself and any dependants accompanying you for the duration of your stay.

Finally, it is important to note that you will be required to meet certain academic performance requirements while in Australia, which will be set by the individual institution where you are studying.

There are a number of further requirements and obligations that need to be considered when applying for the subclass 573 visa. Luckily, there are professional migration agents in Australia who can provide you with all the information that you need.