Australia's constitution stipulates that all state primary and secondary schools and vocational colleges are led and managed by the state departments of education, and funded by federal government grants, while all state universities are managed by the federal government. All Australian citizens are educated free of charge. Overseas students are not entitled to it. There are 40 universities across Australia***, all funded by the federal government.
Universities: Australia*** 38 public universities and 2 private universities, the earliest was founded in 1851, is the University of Sydney. They are mainly located in five states in Australia, namely New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Disciplines such as business, architecture, medical sciences, health sciences, nursing, law, engineering, information technology, humanities, and literature are usually set up within the universities, and a few schools have programs such as veterinary medicine and arts. Tuition fees usually range from AU$12,000 to AU$22,000 per year, depending on the institution and program.
Graduate level
Master's Degree Program (Master): Usually 1-1.5 years for university settings, and 2 years for individual majors in a few schools. Applications for changing majors are basically acceptable in the subject area and do not take long. It is very suitable for students who want to change their majors in China. Compared with the UK and Canada, the advantages of changing majors are very significant. Tuition fees vary greatly depending on the school and discipline.
Graduate Degree Programs (GD): Usually universities set up for 1 year, and individual schools have 0.5 year partial programs. After completing the GD, you can obtain a master's degree by adding certain credits. It is very suitable for those who have low grades in domestic universities and want to go to top universities.
Graduate Certificate Program (GC): Usually universities set 0.5 years, after graduation, you will get a graduate certificate. After completing the GC, you can enter the GD program directly, and then enter the Master's program and ultimately obtain a master's degree. It is very suitable for those who have low scores in domestic universities and want to go to top universities.
Bachelor's degree
Usually, university programs are set up for 3 years, but for engineering, computer science, architecture, and medicine, they are often set up for 4 or 5 years. Some schools may offer dual degree programs with a minimum of 4 years. First-class universities such as the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and the University of New South Wales are more difficult to enter for undergraduate programs, requiring good undergraduate grades and making it difficult to get credit exemptions, usually starting in first year. The starting point for applying for undergraduate programs is usually the completion of the first year of university in China. Tuition fees usually range from AU$11,000 to AU$18,000 per year, depending on the institution and program.
Pre-University: There are two types of pre-university programs: in-university programs and out-of-university programs. The quality and popularity of teaching is relatively good, the University of Melbourne preparatory Trinity College, the University of New South Wales preparatory Foundation Year, as well as Taylor's College provides Sydney University preparatory, Monash University preparatory and the University of Western Australia preparatory. Tuition fees usually range from A$11,000 to A$15,000 per year, varying according to institution and program.
Secondary schools: mainly divided into public high schools and private high schools, the Immigration Department does not accept applications for junior high schools, and high schools can only be read at the age of 15 years old or above. Australian high schools are mainly located in five states, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
Public high schools: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia have the best education. Since local students make up the majority of students, the language environment is better, but the management and safety of a few high schools are relatively poor. Tuition fees are usually in the range of A$8,000-9,000 per year, which is great for families with insufficient security deposit.
New South Wales: There are more than 300, mainly in Sydney. Applications are considered and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education, and usually guardianship and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry. The application fee is A$100 and language courses are arranged at TAFE language centers.
Victoria: There are more than 200 schools, mainly in Melbourne. Applications are considered and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education, and usually guardianship and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry. The application fee is A$110, and language arrangements are made either within or outside the high school.
Queensland: There is no age limit specified at the time of application. Applications are considered and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education, and guardianship and pick-up accommodation are usually arranged directly by the Ministry. There is currently no application fee. Language arrangements are made within or outside of high school.
South Australia: There are around 100, mainly in Adelaide. Applications are considered and approved by the provincial Department of Education. There is no specific age limit at the time of application, and guardianship and pick-up accommodation is usually arranged directly by the Department of Education. There is currently no application fee. Language arrangements are made either within or outside of the high school.
Private High Schools: Currently, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have the best education. The nature of the local aristocratic schools, students' parents have a high social status. Some of the private high schools have a high proportion of foreign students, so the language environment is general, but the vast majority of school management, safety is relatively good, parents can get regular reports on student learning and the situation. Tuition fees are usually between AUD 12,000-20,000 per year, and the amount of security deposit required is high. It is used by families who are relatively wealthy and have excellent high school results.
TAFE: Technical and Vocational Education Faculty (TAFE) is a diploma program, usually 2 years in length. Equivalent to a domestic tertiary qualification, upon successful completion you can apply for transfer credits from some universities, usually 1 year free. Applicable to students over 25 years old who have graduated from high school or are enrolled in a specialized course in China. Tuition fees usually range from AU$6,000 to AU$11,000 per year, varying according to specialty.
Language centers: There are mainly private language centers and university language centers. Tuition fees are usually around A$300 per week and vary according to location and institution.
Australian Student Visa
570 : Only apply for the language, at present this visa is basically handled. IELTS not less than 5 points.
Calculation of sponsorship - tuition fees, living expenses, round-trip airfare
571 ：Secondary school students, Year 10 and above, the sponsorship for studying in Australia is about 500,000 RMB
572 ：TAFE, Diploma, Certificate, the sponsorship for studying in Australia is about 200,000 RMB
573 ：Undergraduate, postgraduate qualification, postgraduate diploma, the sponsorship for studying in Australia is about 500,000 RMB: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, the deposit is about 300,000 RMB
574: Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree, the deposit is about 300,000 RMB
575: Matriculation, Preparatory or other non-degree courses, the deposit is about 200,000 RMB
Australia's Major Cities
Sydney - Beautiful Harbour City
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and is Australia's earliest developed, largest and most modern city. Sydney has a total suburban area of 4,074 square kilometers and a population of nearly 4 million people, about a quarter of the country's population. They come from all over the world, with 54% from Europe and 22% from Asia. Sydney is not only Australia's economic and financial center, but also a world-renowned tourist city. The local climate is pleasant, year-round sunshine, green grass, trees, flowers, and the blue water and sky, beautiful. Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower, Lover's Harbour, Chinatown, The Rocks, Queen Victoria Building, BONDY Beach and many other attractions are too numerous to mention, strongly attracting tourists from all over the world.
Sydney is home to more than a dozen institutions of higher learning such as the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney, and UTS University, all of which are highly recognized around the world and revered in their unique academic fields.
Melbourne - The Victorian Capital
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second largest city. It covers an area of 4,360 square kilometers and has a population of 3 million. These people come from more than 140 countries and territories around the world, with a high proportion of Greeks. Melbourne's average temperatures range from a low of 6.2 degrees in winter to a high of 13.5 degrees, and from a low of 14.9 degrees in summer to a high of 26.5 degrees. Temperatures in summer range from 14.9 degrees to 26.5 degrees, sometimes approaching 40 degrees in summer and 2 degrees in winter. The climate is characterized by warm summers and cool winters.
Melbourne is a beautiful, well-planned city and is known as the "best city to live in". The city's streets are vertical and horizontal, and the green areas are vast, with street trees on both sides of the road, from which you can experience a traditional atmosphere. The city is also home to renowned institutions such as the University of Melbourne, which brings together international students from around the world, providing a rigorous academic culture and top quality education.
Canberra - The Garden Capital City
Canberra is Australia's capital city and a young city. It has a total area of 2,395 square kilometers, over 50% of which is national parks or reserves, and a population of 300,000 people. It has a mild climate and four distinct seasons. Canberra's urban design is innovative, with circular and radial roads organically separating administrative, commercial and residential areas. The Lake Griffin fountain in the center of the city is a spectacular 140-meter-high fountain. The city has verdant trees and flowers in all seasons. Every September, Canberra organizes a flower festival to welcome the arrival of spring with hundreds of thousands of flowers, which is known as the "Garden City of Oceania".
The city is also home to the Australian National University and the University of Canberra, which attract a large number of overseas students.
Brisbane - Tropical City
Brisbane has a population of 1.3 million, an area of 12,200 hectares, skyscrapers, highways, trees, birdsong and stores, and is the third largest city in Australia. Brisbane has a pleasant climate, with long hours of sunshine, abundant rainfall, and no severe heat or cold due to its proximity to the sea. The temperature is 11-12 degrees in winter and 21-29 degrees in summer, and the city is bathed in warm sunshine all year round, with a tropical flavor.
Brisbane is one of the most famous tourist cities in Australia and the world. The picturesque Gold Coast attracts tourists from all over the world every year.
Adelaide - City of the Arts
Adelaide is Australia's fifth-largest city, situated at the foot of the Lofty Mountains and facing the bay, with the Torrens River meandering through the city. Adelaide's climate is mild and moderate, averaging 30 degrees in summer and 15 degrees in winter. Adelaide is a neatly planned city, with parks separating the districts and large areas of green space. The city has a population of 1.1 million people, a strong machinery manufacturing industry, and enjoys the title of "City of the Arts", which organizes a grand arts festival in March every even few years.