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Studying in Australia gives you a competitive edge. One of the great advantages of gaining an Australian qualification is the opportunities it will provide you when it comes time to find employment. No matter where you want to start your career, your qualification will be recognised as a mark of a quality education. Employers in Australia and around the world hold Australian graduates in high esteem. Thousands of graduates are recruited every year in all career fields. From traditional fields, such as business, finance, law and medicine, to emerging industries, such as environmental sustainability, digital media, biotechnology, nanotechnology and e-commerce, your Australian qualification will provide you with an excellent platform from which to further your career. Employment assistance Many Australian universities and higher education institutions offer returning home seminars for international students. These seminars will prepare you to re-enter your home country and provide ad...
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Alumni networking

When you graduate with a qualification from an Australian institution, you will become Australian alumnus. Most universities have alumni associations you can join, and there may be Australian alumni networks in your home country. Alumni networks are valuable because: They help you maintain the personal, business, institutional and educational links and friendships you have made while studying in Australia. They can expose you to business and job opportunities back home and around the world. They provide a supportive community of graduates who have shared your experience of leaving home to study in Australia, and returned home as alumni. CHINA Federation of Australian Alumni Associations The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is an inclusive organization, open to all China-based alumni of Australian universities. The ACAA organizes monthly social and professional networking events, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, and maintains an up-to-date bilingual database of Australia...
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After your studies

Returning home can be an anxious time for international students. Your time in Australia will change you, and you should expect that your friends and family will have changed in your absence. Finding a job or continuing education, living on your own or moving back in with your parents, and catching up with what has been happening in your family and friends’ lives are just some of the things you will have to adjust to. You may even find that you have to readjust to the weather and food. When it comes time to return home, you may find it useful to attend a returning home seminar run by some institutions. These will cover topics such as resettling, how to get your exam results, making travel arrangements, joining alumni associations, and preparing for your future career. You will need to check with your institution about any returning home support available. You may find it useful to join an Australian Alumni network. The Australian Government provides help in your country to contact ...
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Student visa

Student visas are granted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC will only grant you a student visa if your course is registered, or is part of a registered course, on a full time basis. Visit the Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students (CRICOS) website for more information on registered courses and education providers. Courses under three months’ duration can be undertaken on a visitor visa or courses of up to four months on a working holiday visa. If you intend to study a longer course, you must apply for a student visa. Advantages to studying on a student visa include: you will have access to Australia’s subsidised student health cover; you will be allowed to study for longer; and you can work part time. You can apply for your student visa as soon as you receive a letter of offer or electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your full time course of study. You should contact your local Australian Government ...
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Accommodation

Accommodation options and costs Temporary or permanent accommodation Finding the right accommodation is one of the biggest challenges facing a new international student, and finding a place in your price range can be even harder. There is a shortage of affordable housing across Australia that affects everyone, from international students to Australian residents. It is extremely important that you factor the high cost of housing into your budget before you come to Australia, and have access to funds that will cover possible rent increases. It is a good idea to arrange some form of temporary accommodation before you come to Australia. This will allow you time to get to know the place where you will be living and look for a more permanent place to stay. Arranging temporary accommodation before arrival At the very least, you will need to arrange temporary accommodation for your first few days while you look for something more permanent. Your education institution might be able to hel...
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Insurance

Health insurance International students studying in Australia must have adequate arrangements in Australia for health insurance. Australia has a special system of health care cover for international students. This is called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and you are required to have this for the duration of your student visa in Australia. Travel insurance Chances are pretty good that your trip will go smoothly and you won’t encounter any problems. Even so, you should plan for the unexpected. Cancelled flights, lost luggage and wallets can end up costing you a lot of time and money, so take out travel insurance before you leave. It won’t guard against bad things happening, but it will protect you against having to cover unexpected costs. Don’t forget to take your travel insurance documents (and copies) with you when you travel. This documentation provides you with information and emergency contact numbers to use if you need to make an insurance claim. Some providers of Overs...
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Living costs in Australia

Migration regulations in Australia require international students to show evidence that they can contribute to the cost of living and studying in Australia. This helps to ensure students are better able to make the most of their studies and have a safe and enjoyable experience in Australia. While international students are able to supplement their income with money earned through part-time work in Australia, the ‘living costs’ requirement helps to support the success of students in their studies by ensuring that they don’t have to rely on such work to meet all their expenses. From 1 Julyy 2012, the basic rate of living costs under the Migration regulations increased. Under these regulations prospective student visa applicants and their family members must have access to the following funds to meet the living costs requirements: A$18,610 a year for the main student; A$6,515 a year for the student’s partner; A$3,720 a year for the student’s first child; and A$2,790 a year for every o...
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