Below is How To Study In Australia From South Africa
Getting into an Australian university as an international student
There are two ways you can apply to an Australian university. You can either apply directly to the university or through an education agent. An agent can help you apply for a course and find accommodation in Australia. Be sure to choose one that is authorized.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements will vary based on your courses. Some courses may require proof of your English language capabilities to ensure you’ll be able to understand the course content. The language skill level required by universities may vary depending on the level, of course, you want to study.
You may also need to take additional courses to meet the requirements of Australian high school qualifications. These foundation courses, also known as bridging study, can be intensive and are usually one year long.
Overseas Student Health Cover
Before you arrive in Australia, you will need to purchase the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You must have it for the duration of your student visa. This helps you pay for any medical or hospital care you may need while you’re studying in the country. It will also help pay for most prescription medicines and provide you with ambulance cover in emergencies.
Scholarships to study in Australia
Generally, international students are expected to pay the full tuition fee for their studies. However, it is possible for non-Australian citizens to get a scholarship, which can cover the full cost or a portion of your tuition fee.
You can search for a scholarship on the Australian government website. The major scholarships available to international students are:
Australia Awards
Every year, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) offers Australia Awards scholarships and short courses to individuals from developing countries.
Destination Australia
Over 1,000 scholarships will be available each year to support both domestic and international students studying at regional campus locations in qualifications from a Certification IV level and above. Australian tertiary institutions will be able to apply for scholarships of up to AU $15,000 per student, per year.
Australian Government Research Training Program
This scholarship is aimed at students who are studying towards Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degrees.
Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship
The Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowships are open to high-achieving female researchers from APEC economies for research opportunities in partnership with Australian education and research institutions.
Provider scholarships
These are scholarships offered by education providers and are based on academic merit.
How long does it take to get a study visa for Australia?
Most visa applications take four weeks to process.
If you study in Australia for a course that is longer than 10 months and finishes at the end of an Australian academic year (usually mid-December) your visa will usually be valid until 15 March the following year.