Graduate Programs in Australia

The most preferred destination for pursuing higher studies is Australia and it is quite popular among students because of the environment, cultural diversity, modern universities, lower cost, advanced technology, weather and quality education. For a free consultation about your Graduate Programs, contact us today. 

It is good option for students who want to study abroad. The duration of post graduate courses in Australia is six months to four years depending on your selection of the program. It provides a great opportunity for students to select between either taught or research led courses in case of graduate program.

The duration of master degree in which assessment will be through coursework is between 18 months to two years but it requires the student to prepare a dissertation together with lectures. On the other side, students are prepared for a PhD in research led master degree program and it usually takes two years. In this program, students have to allot more time and concentration for independent study as compared to a taught program. There are various areas among which students can choose an area of specialization.

The total number of universities in Australia is 40 and all the universities are offering numerous courses at post graduate level. The universities in Australia have an international reputation in the world which they gained for excellence. According to the QS World University Ranking 2012, seven universities including Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, Monash University and University of Western Australia were ranked among the top 100 universities. The universities of Australia have gained an international reputation for conducting high quality research work which makes it an appealing option for the students who want to pursue higher studies. Students can take benefit of the graduate programs opportunities available in major cities of Australia.

The number of international students is increasing in Australia. There are more than 600,000 international students who belong to 140 countries preferred to study in Australia every year. The universities of Australia offer qualifications which are recognized on an international basis. The cities of Australia are full of life and environment is safe. In order to make the right decision for studying abroad, you just require the accurate information and understand the process.

The universities in Australia offer wide range of courses from preparatory level to postgraduate programs. All these courses are quite flexible and provide global perspective. According to the QS world rankings 2014 by subject, there are few areas including engineering, accounting and health sciences were ranked highly among other subjects. The ratings of universities in Australia are good enough for the quality of teaching, research and graduate employment.

There are other two popular destinations which are United States and United Kingdom for pursuing higher studies but the cost of study is too high as compared to Australia so studying in Australia is a cheaper option for students who are willing to study abroad and achieve their career goals. The cost of an undergraduate program falls between $AUD15, 000 to $AUD33, 000 per year and the tuition fees for post graduate program lies between from $AUD20, 000 to $AUD37, 000 per year. The starting cost of courses offered for Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) is around $AUD4000. The starting fee charged for foundation studies is $AUD15, 000 for one year. These courses help student for transition from college to university as well as transfer the credit for complete study. All the courses cover a wide range of subject areas and discipline at each level.  Students can also register for an English course if they feel like there is a need for improvement or want to be fluent in English but such courses have different fees structure because it depends on the length of the course you are taking. Students can also take online courses while doing a part time or full time job. Students can select the course according to their area of interest and career goals. You can take help of a counselor to decide which program is suitable for you. In Australia, the standard of education system is high and all universities provide quality education so you have numerous options to select excellent course which helps you develop skills and gain expertise in your field.