TRAVEL
Student checklist for travelling to Australia:
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Passport
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Airline tickets
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Travel insurance certificate
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Letter of Acceptance by the educational institution;
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Key addresses and phone numbers
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A bank statement showing proof of funds
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Prescriptions for any medication you are carrying
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Traveler's cheques—if applicable
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Medical and immunisation records
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Academic history and university transcripts
SCHOLARSHIP
Australian Government Scholarships :
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australia Development Scholarships (ADS) are scholarships for international students who wants to study in Australian Universities. Australian Development Scholarships are available for vocational education and training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students for 2 to 3.5 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
The scholarships include tuition fees, travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis). Health and travel insurance will also be provided.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs.
COST OF LIVING
The annual cost of living depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you choose, but A$494-$640 per week (A$25,388-$33,280 per year) is generally sufficient for most students to live comfortably. This does not include tuition fees, medical cover, textbooks or airfares.
LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
Time Difference: The time difference in Australia is +5:30 hours which means Australia is 5 and a half hours ahead of India.
Phone Code: 00+61+
Capital City: Canberra
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Languages Spoken: English is the official language of Australia, Italian, Greek, Cantonese and Arabic are other languages spoken on a regular basis.
Climate: Australia is bisected by the Tropic of Capricorn. The northern Australia enjoys a tropical climate, and the southern Australia experiences a temperate one. The tropical states Queensland and the Northern Territory have highly predictable weather. Snow falls on the higher mountain during the winter months which enables skiing.
Cuisines: Food and drink are some of the great pleasures of being in Australia. Due to its location and ethnic mix, you can expect to enjoy a great variety of excellent fresh cuisine. Australia benefits as it has a mix of migrants from Asia, Italy, Lebanon, Greece and even Scotland which is rich in culinary.
