Australia in brief:
Australia is an independent Western democracy with a population of more than 20 million. One of the world’s most urbanised countries, with about 70 per cent of the population living in the 10 largest cities. It has made a comparatively large investment in social infrastructure, including education, training, health and transport. Australia's culturally diverse society includes its Indigenous peoples and settlers from countries all around the world.
Fact File
| Country |
Commonwealth of Australia |
| Capital City |
Canberra |
| National day |
26th January (1788) |
| Suffrage |
18 years of age; universal |
| Government type |
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy, |
| Currency |
Australian Dollar |
| Australian Dollar |
Rs32.4 Indian Rupee (INR)* |
| Country Codes |
Australia (+61), Australian External Territories (+672) |
| National Fauna |
Kangaroo, Emu, and Koala. |
| Population |
20,434,176 (July 2007 est.) |
| Area |
7,686,850 SQ KM |
| Internet TLD |
.au |
| Official language |
English |
| Largest city |
Sydney |
Benefits of Education in Australia:
Australia has also become the number one choice of many students pursuing quality education. Several other countries go as far as consulting with Australia on issues of quality education systems and innovative education policies. Australia has 37 government-funded universities and 2 private universities. The Australian government knows the economic value of international students. Thus, they are making sure that Australia will and always remain as one of the top education destinations of students overseas. They do this by regulating all universities each year and ensuring that the high standards are being maintained. Countries all over the world recognise the merit of an Australian degree and accept that an Australian qualification is synonymous to superior training and valuable skills.
Expenses & Living Costs:
| Undergraduate : |
| Courses | Annual Tuition Fee |
Bachelor degree - Non lab based courses (programmes in arts, business, economics and law) | A $ 10,000 - $ 13,500 |
Laboratory based - Bachelor degree courses (science & engineering programmes)
| A $ 11,000 - $ 16,500 |
| Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificates | A $ 9,000 - $ 16,000 |
| Graduate Diplomas |
| Masters degree courses | A $ 11,000 - $ 18,500 |
| MBA | A $ 15,000 - $ 30,000 |
Annual Living Expenses in Australia {accommodation, Energy bills, food etc} | Approx. A $ 12,000 per year |
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