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The higher education system of Australia consists of Vocational Education and Training courses, Undergraduate degree programs, Postgraduate degrees programs and Doctoral degree programs. The higher education system of Australia is pretty distinguished from other universities of the world. The tertiary education is also part of Australian education system. It has higher education and vocational education and training system. It makes the students perfect in academic studies as well as in practical approach.

The higher education institutions of Australia offer different study programs in lots of study fields. There are many study options in Australia for international students. Study programs include bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral degree. A wide range of study courses are offered under these study programs. Students can take two bachelor's degree programs which are called combined bachelor's degree programs. Mostly combined bachelor's degree offered in commerce, law, arts and science subjects. Students are awarded two bachelor's degrees after completion of combined bachelor's degree program in Australia.

Most of the higher education institutions of Australia offer bachelor's degree program or undergraduate degree program in many study fields. Normally a bachelor's degree consists of 3 years with 6 semesters. However, honors bachelor's degree takes 4 years with 8 semesters. Most of the higher education institutions of Australia starts bachelor's degree program in March every year. However, commencement month of bachelor's degree can be different in different universities. It is recommended to students by PakStudyAbroad.com that visit official website of desired university to check deadline of course. Similarly admission requirements also can be varying from university to university and course to course. Students should also check the admission requirements from official website of university. PakStudyAbroad.com is providing you some general admission requirements on this page.

Secondary school certificate or equivalent / intermediate / 12 years of study.
Application Form (correctly and completely filled by candidate).
High school transcripts (attested photocopies).
English language proficiency certificate, like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), CAE etc.
Grade in secondary education should be equal or above university's merit.

Almost every university of Australia offers master's degree program or postgraduate degree program in many study fields. The master's degree program consists of 1 to 2 years with 2 to 4 semesters according to course. Most of the higher education institutions of Australia starts master's degree program in March every year. However, commencement month of master's degree can be different in different universities. It is recommended to students by PakStudyAbroad.com that visit official website of desired university to check deadline of course. Similarly admission requirements also can be varying from university to university and course to course. Students should also check the admission requirements from official website of university. PakStudyAbroad.com is providing you some general admission requirements on this page.

Bachelor's Hons or Master degree with good CGPA. (16 years of Education)
Application Form (correctly and completely filled by candidate).
All transcripts issued by previous education institutions.
English language proficiency certificate, like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), CAE etc.
CGPA in bachelor's degree should be equal or above university's merit.

Many universities of Australia offer doctoral degree programs in many study fields. The doctoral degree program consists of 3 years with 6 semesters. Most of the higher education institutions of Australia starts master's degree program in March every year. However, commencement date of doctoral degree can be discussed with the course supervisor. It is recommended to students by PakStudyAbroad.com that visit official website of desired university to check admission requirements. PakStudyAbroad.com is providing you some general admission requirements on this page.

Master's or M.Phil. degree with good CGPA. (18 years education)
Application Form (correctly and completely filled by candidate).
All transcripts issued by previous education institutions.
English language proficiency certificate, like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), CAE etc.
Entry / admission test (some universities required entry test).
CGPA in master's degree should be equal or above university's merit.
Good research work in relevant field.

The higher education institutions of Australia set the fees themselves. So fees can be verying from university to university and course to course. Fees of Australian universities are not higher as compare to high quality education. Study abroad is always is expensive task, so that in Australia. PakStudyAbroad.com is giving you average fees of universities of Australia for different study programs.

Fees for English language studies can be charged $ 300 per week.
Fees for vocational education and training program can be charged from $ 4000 to $ 22000.
Fees for undergraduate / bachelor's degree program can be charged $ 15000 to $ 33000.
Fees for postgraduate / master's degree program can be charged $ 20000 to $ 37000.
Fees for doctoral degree program can be charged $ 14000 to $ 37000.

These are expected fees range for different study fields. However, fees for medical, dentistry, medicine and veterinary can be charged more. In upcoming days PakStudyAbroad.com will provide complete fee information with university and study programs. We suggest you to follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updated.

Australian government spends huge amount of money every year to develop higher education in country. Some of money is used to award scholarship to students for study in Australia. These scholarships are granted for academic studies as well as for research. Most of scholarships are awarded to researchers to research in Australia in specific fields. These scholarships are given on merit to intelligent students which have excellent study record. Australian awards, international postgraduate research scholarship and Australian APEC women in research fellowship are some popular scholarships in Australia. If you are an intelligent student with excellent academic record then you should apply now for scholarship to study abroad in Australia. So you can study in Australia with scholarship.

Pakistani students are required a visa to enter and study in Australia. Australian student visa for Pakistani students is not difficult. The government made easy for international students to get study visa. Purpose of this act is to promote high education of Australia in international students. Australian embassy can be required different documents from different candidates according to their study program and home country. However, PakStudyAbroad.com is giving you some general visa requirements for your ease.

Online visa application.
Experience certificate from previous employer (if any).
Education certificates and degrees.
Acceptance letter of higher education institution of Australia. (An online code must be provided to Australian embassy with admission confirmation letter, this code will be given to you with admission confirmation).
Valid passport.
Recent photographs (passport size).
Tuitions fees payment receipt.
Health insurance.
Financial proof (a bank statement with sufficient funds to cover your university fees + living expenses + air fare to go back your country).

Student visa for Australia processing time is 4 weeks approximately to process your visa application and documents. You are advised by PakStudtyAbroad.com to apply immediately after receiving admission confirmation from higher education institution of Australia to avoid any delay. These are general visa requirements, you should visit official website of Australian embassy to check exact visa requirements.

Cost of living in big cities of Australia is pretty comparable with other famous student cities of world. Normally students need AUS $ 19830 per year to live in Australia. This cost includes accommodation rent, food, local transportation, books, study material, stationery, clothing, entertainment, personal maintenance, laundry etc. It is not fixed cost, it can be varying according to circumstances. Normally cost of living depends on your living style and living habits. A student can spend on groceries and dine out from AUS $ 80 to AUS $ 280 per week. And he needs to spend AUS $ 55 to AUS $ 195 per week for utilities bills including phone and internet. Transportation can be cost AUS $ 150 to AUS $ 260 per week. And he may spend AUS $ 80 to AUS $ 150 per week for entertainment.

Students have many residence options in Australia like other student cities of world. It depends on you that which residence option you choose. Normally students choose residence according to their financial condition and comfort level. Let's discuss some accommodation options in detail.

This is most economical and feasible residence for students. Almost every higher education institution of Australia provides on campus residence to international students. Universities have apartment type furnished residence. It is totally furnished and specially decorated for students. Students are given a single room without roommates with shared bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining hall etc. These apartments are very comfortable for students. Students have to pay AUS $ 90 to AUS $ 280 per week rent according to facilities of apartments.

This is also a good residence option if you can't find place in on campus residence of universities. The students who don't want to live in on campus residence for any reason can rent an apartment on sharing basis. Most of the universities help students to search apartments but not all universities provide this facility. Students can rent the apartment with the help of realtor agencies. The rent of apartment is varying according to location and facilities. In big cities you would have to pay more rent as compare to small cities. The rent of an apartment in student city many be AUS $ 165 to ASU $ 440 per week according to its location and facilities. Living on sharing basis is also an economical way of living. Students can cook their own food in the kitchen of their apartment on sharing basis also. It will reduce the cost of food also.

Living with local families in Australia is also a good residence for international students. This residence option gives you home comfort abroad. Normally local families give a single furnished room with food and laundry to students. it is checked by Australian authorities that if the room is fine for students or not. This step is taken for the safety and comfort of international students. Mostly local families charge AUS $ 235 to AUS $ 325 per week according to location and facilities.

Work and study in Australia is possible for Pakistani students. All students are allowed to work in Australia during studies. However, it depends on your visa also. Most students of full time degree programs are granted visa which allow them to work for 20 hour per week or 40 hour in two weeks during studies, it is answer of your frequent question that how many hours student can work in Australia? Students who work during studies has equal labour rights. It is frequently asked question that how much a student can earn in Australia? Answer is that they are given minimum wage rate which is AUS $ 17.29 per hour. So you can do both study and work in Australia. Students are given leaves, breaks and rest period parallel to regular staff. A healthy and safe work environment is also provided to student from employer. Students are also given all necessary benefits which give to regular employees in Australia. Finding a job in big cities of Australia is not difficult because there are many part time jobs in Australia for international students available. There is no language barrier for international students in Australia. Normally students can get job in supermarkets, bars, restaurants, department stores, clothing stores, cafes, hotels, motels, farm houses for farming or fruit picking, sales, telemarketing, offices, tutoring etc. International students can find jobs in local newspapers, online, university's notice boards, or by registering themselves with recruiting agencies etc.