Why study in Sydney?

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales (NSW) which is the largest city in Australia. It has more than 4.9 million inhabitants and is located on the south-east coast of Australia.  The city is widely considered as most livable and beautiful in the world, all because of its beaches, the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But what particularly does Sydney has to offer an international student? It provides high education standard delivered by reputed institutes which comes in the list of global top 50. Despite being the expensive city, it isn’t impossible for students to manage their study in Sydney in terms of tuition fee and living expense. For students who enjoy nature and physical activities, there are many places to hike and explore such as Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach, Royal Botanical Garden, Art Gallery of New South Wales and many other.

Student who tend to study abroad get pretty confused between USA, Germany, UK and Australia.  When they come with certain reasons to choose Australia, they get to decide which city. There are numerous reasons to convince on, but the most important lies on the globally recognized university in Sydney. The courses are under strict supervision of the Australian government and follow a high international standard as they are frequently monitored. Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) defines the educational qualification standards in Australia which is managed by the Government’s Department of Industry.  As a global talent hub, the city Sydney melts different cultures on one ground. There are 178,000 international students studying at local universities in Sydney.  The local government, charitable organizations and non-government organizations, provides valuable assistance and resources in various concerns such as education, sports, work, health and more.

 

About Sydney:

Number of universities ranked by QS World University Rankings	5
Highest-ranked institution	University of Sydney (40th) University of New South Wales (UNSW) (44th)
Population	4,925,987
Student view rank	22nd
Average international fee (varies between subject areas and insitiution)	Undergraduate: $20,000 and $45,000 Postgraduate: $22,000 – $50,000
Employer Activity rank	9th

 

The education consultants at Edvise Hub encourage students to discuss the challenges they often face in deciding for the university, state and most importantly the career pathway. Our consultation assists them with student visa process also if anyone wants to apply for partner visa at postgraduate level.

 

Top Universities in Sydney

Though Melbourne takes the crown of being the leading student city of Australia, Sydney arrives at the ninth place according to QS Best Student City Ranking, for second in the row. It is just a point behind Melbourne for student mix indicator, but the inclusive and diverse student community places it the second in the world for desirability, also which reflects high-quality life in the city preferred by prospective students. In general with Australian study hubs, Sydney is considered high in terms of affordability; either it’s the tuition fee or living expense. Well, international students can cover these costs with easily available part-time job.  After all, the combination of lifestyle and quality education makes Sydney a highly attractive proposition.

Sydney currently has five universities in QS World University Rankings with University of New South Wales and University of Sydney featuring the top 50 worldwide.  Internationally ranked universities in Sydney are:

 

University of Sydney

It is ranked #40 in QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is one of the top Public universities in Sydney, Australia.

• #4 in Sports-related subjects, #12 in Veterinary Science, # 13 in Law and Legal studies, #13 in Nursing, # 14 in Engineering Civil and Structural
• #4 in graduate employability

 

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

It is ranked #44 in QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is one of the top Public universities in Kensington, Sydney, Australia.

• #4 in Engineering- Mineral and Mining # 15 in Accounting and Finance, # 14 in Law and Legal studies, #27 in Architecture
• #4 in graduate employability

 

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

It is ranked #133 in QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is one of the top Public universities in Ultimo, Sydney, Australia.

• #7 in Nursing, #27 in Art and Design, # 51-100 Accounting and Finance, #32 Library and Information Management
• #69 in graduate employability

 

Macquarie University

It is ranked #214 in QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is one of the top Public universities in Sydney, Australia.

• #26 in Philosophy, #28 in Linguistic, #44 in Classics and Ancient History, #51-100 in Psychology
• #100-110 in graduate employability

 

Western Sydney University

It is ranked #474 in QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is one of the top Public universities in Sydney, Australia.

• #51-100 in Communication and Media Studies, #51-100 in Nursing, 101-150 in Linguistic, #313 in Social Sciences and Management
• #301-500 in graduate employability

 

How to apply for university admission in Sydney

Applying for universities can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to guide you through the application process. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply as an international student.

Applying for various universities at a time can be overwhelming, but this guide will help international students about the application process for university admission in Sydney.

 

Choose the university:

Make a list of Universities that you have high ranking and most importantly where you can find your chosen course in. Compare the course content, graduate employability rate, tuition fee, accommodation, campus life and other factor that you would look for in the study place.

 

Select your course: Search for your area of interest by degree level on universities website. It will give you information on:

• What you’ll be studying
• Admission criteria
• Application deadlines
• Future career paths

 

Check eligibility Criteria:

For almost all courses, international students have to demonstrate that:

• They meet English language requirements (IELTS, PTE, SAT, GRE and other standardized test)
• Completed an overseas qualification which is equivalent to education standards and recognized in Australia.
• The additional admission criteria rarely required covers; prerequisite courses, interview, portfolio and relevant professional experience.

 

Gather your documents:

The institute requires official academic documents to support the application, including passport and identity card copies. The documents are at times to be attested, but that merely depends on universities requirements.

• English language proficiency result
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• Marriage Certificate

 

Check Finances:

Before applying, check the fee that has to be paid. In covers:

• Course fee (per semester)
• Additional living expense
• And, most importantly check if you have the available amount which has to be shown in bank account. (a year education fee and living expense)

 

Application Deadline:

Each year there are two commencing intakes; first is Semester 1 (February) and second is Semester 2 (August). Some of the courses are only available in one semester therefore it is necessary to check details so that you don’t miss the application deadline.

 

Submit your application:

Some international students apply directly to the University, but many institutions ask students to apply through authorized agent for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements.

If you fail to acquire in-detail required information on any admission process aspect, then reach out to education consultants at Edvise Hub. We have Australian universities official representative on board; who can effortlessly cater your queries related to the university and course. Our consultation allows you to choose a career path that has scope which consequently gives you better career opportunities in both home and foreign land.

 

Job opportunities for students in Sydney

Sydney rank ninth in the word for excellent reputation of graduates. Student visa generally allow working 40 hours per fortnight during the study period and unlimited hours in study break. For students completing a PhD or master by research have no such work restrictions. After graduation, if you plan to stay in Australia then you need to apply for work visa. The international graduates in Australia apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) which allows them to make a temporary stay in Australia for work.

 

The five major employing industries in Sydney are

1. Health Care and Social Assistance
2. Retail Trade
3. Construction
4. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
5. Education and Training

Whether you are you in labor force, entering the workforce, or making a career switch, the picture for employment in Australia will remain positive. The Department of Employment in Australia predicts an increase of 886,000 jobs till 2023.

The top 8 high-demand job roles in Sydney for the year 2020:

• Software developer

146,800 jobs by 2023

• IT business and systems analyst

26,100 jobs by 2023

• Care worker

109,300 jobs by 2023

• Centre manager

23,900 jobs by 2023

• Marketing manager

146,800 jobs by 2023

• Administrative assistant.

7,900 jobs by 2023

• Office manager

114,300 jobs by 2023

• Supply, distribution and procurement manager

49,200 jobs by 2023

 

So when planning to study in Sydney, figure out all the best possible choices in terms of course (that has scope), plan about the university and accommodation, make a financial check. Still if nothing goes well by your side then reach out to our education consultant. Either it’s you who want to go for student visa, or want to get a partner visa for your spouse while you are pursuing higher studies in Sydney. Our assistance deals with all!