According to the Australian Constitution, all state primary and secondary schools and vocational colleges are led and managed by the state education department, funded by the federal government, and all state universities are managed by the federal government. All Australian citizens enjoy free education. International students have no right to enjoy it. There are 40 universities in Australia, all funded by the federal government.
Universities: There are 38 public universities and 2 private universities in Australia, founded in 185 1, which is the University of Sydney. It is mainly distributed in five states of Australia, namely, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Universities usually offer subjects such as business, architecture, medicine, health science, nursing, law, engineering, information technology, humanities, literature, etc. A few schools have majors such as veterinary medicine and art, and the tuition fee usually ranges from 12000 to 22,000 Australian dollars per year, which varies according to different institutions and majors.
Postgraduate stage
Master's program: the general university program is 1- 1.5 years, and the individual majors in a few schools are 2 years. It is basically acceptable to apply for a major in a subject field, and the time is not long. It is very suitable for domestic students who want to change their major. Compared with Britain and Canada, the advantages of changing majors are very obvious. Tuition fees vary greatly according to different schools and disciplines.
Postgraduate degree course (GD): General universities set it as 1 year, while individual schools have some courses of 0.5 years. After completing GD, you can get a master's degree by adding some credits. It is very suitable for people who want to go to first-class universities with low grades in domestic universities.
Postgraduate certificate course (GC): Generally, the university is set for 0.5 years, and the postgraduate certificate is obtained after graduation. After completing GC, you can directly enter the GD course, then enter the master's course and finally get the master's degree. It is very suitable for people who want to go to first-class universities with low grades in domestic universities.
Undergraduate period
Usually, university courses are set for three years, and engineering, computer, architecture and medicine are often set for four or five years. Some schools can offer dual bachelor's degree courses for a minimum of four 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 undergraduate courses, requiring good undergraduate grades and hard to avoid credits, usually starting from the first year. The starting point for applying for an undergraduate course is usually to finish the first year of university in China before you have a chance. Tuition usually ranges from 1 1000 to 18000 Australian dollars per year, which varies according to different institutions and majors.
Preparatory course: there are two forms: the school-owned preparatory course and the off-campus cooperative preparatory course. Teaching quality and popularity are better, such as Trinity College, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales Foundation, Taylor College, providing Sydney University Foundation, Monash University Foundation and Western Australia University Foundation. Tuition usually ranges from 1 1000 to 15000 Australian dollars per year, which varies according to different institutions and majors.
Middle school: it is mainly divided into public high schools and private high schools. At present, the Immigration Bureau does not accept junior high school applications. You must be 15 years old or older to attend senior high school. Australian secondary schools are mainly distributed in five states, namely, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
Public high schools: At present, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia have the best education. Because local students account for the vast majority, the language environment is good, but the management and public security of a few middle schools are relatively poor. The tuition fee is usually 8,000-9,000 Australian dollars per year, which is very suitable for families with insufficient protection.
New South Wales: There are more than 300 schools, mainly in Sydney. The application is heard and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education. Usually, the guardian and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry of Education. The application fee is 100 Australian dollars, and the language course is arranged in TAFE Language Center.
Victoria: There are more than 200, mainly in Melbourne. The application is heard and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education. Usually, the guardian and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry of Education. The application fee is 1 10 Australian dollars, and the language is arranged inside and outside high school.
Queensland: There is no clear age limit when applying. The application is heard and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education. Usually, the guardian and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry of Education. There is no application fee at present. Language arrangement in high school or outside high school.
South Australia: There are about 65,438+000 schools, mainly in Adelaide. The application is heard and approved by the provincial Ministry of Education. There is no clear age limit when applying. Usually, the guardian and pick-up accommodation are arranged directly by the Ministry of Education. . There is no application fee at present. Language arrangement in high school or outside high school.
Private high schools: At present, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have the best education. The nature belongs to the local aristocratic school, and the parents of the students have a high social status. Some private high schools have a high proportion of foreign students and a general language environment, but most schools have relatively good management and security, so parents can get students' study reports and information regularly. The tuition fee is usually 12000-20000 Australian dollars per year, which requires a higher amount of guarantee. Used in wealthy families with excellent high school grades of domestic students.
TAFE: Vocational and Technical College, which mainly offers diploma courses, usually lasting for two years. Equivalent to a domestic college degree. After successful completion, you can apply to some universities for credit transfer, which can generally be exempted from 1 year. Suitable for students over 25 years old who graduated from high school or are studying in junior college in China. Tuition usually ranges from $6,000 to $65,438 +0 1 0,000 per year, depending on the major.
Language centers: mainly divided into private language centers and university language centers. Tuition is usually around 300 Australian dollars per week, which varies according to different regions and institutions.
Australian student visa
570: Language only. At present, such visas are basically processed. IELTS is not less than 5 points.
Calculation of guarantee-tuition, living expenses and round-trip air tickets
57 1: Middle school students, above grade 10, with a study abroad guarantee of about 500,000 RMB.
572: TAFE, diploma, certificate, and study abroad guarantee is about RMB 200,000.
573: Bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, postgraduate diploma, and study abroad guarantee is about 300,000 RMB.
574: Master's degree and doctor's degree. The study abroad guarantee is about 300,000 RMB.
575: for preparatory courses, preparatory courses or other non-academic courses, the study abroad guarantee is about RMB 200,000.
Introduction of major cities in Australia
Sydney-a beautiful harbor city.
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is the earliest, largest and most modern city in Australia. The suburbs of Sydney have a total area of 4,074 square kilometers and a population of nearly 4 million, accounting for about 1/4 of the national population. They come from all over the world, of which 54% are from Europe and 22% are from Asia. Sydney is not only the economic and financial center of Australia, but also a world-famous tourist city. The local climate is pleasant, with sunny all year round, lush vegetation, lush trees and blooming flowers, which are beautiful against the clear water and blue sky. Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower, Lover's Harbor, China City, Rock Area, Queen Victoria Building, Band-Aid Beach and many other places of interest are numerous, which strongly attract tourists from all over the world.
There are more than a dozen institutions of higher learning in Sydney, such as the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and UTS University. They are world-renowned and highly respected in their unique academic fields.
Melbourne-Victoria's amorous feelings capital
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia. It covers an area of 4,360 square kilometers and has a population of 3 million. These people come from more than 40 countries and regions around the world, most of whom are Greeks. The average temperature in Melbourne is 6.2 degrees in winter, 13.5 degrees in summer, 14.9 degrees in summer and 26.5 degrees in summer. Sometimes it will be close to 40 degrees in summer and 2 degrees in winter. The climate is mainly hot in summer and cold in winter.
Melbourne is known as "the most livable city" because of its beautiful city appearance and neat planning. The streets in the city are horizontal and vertical, and the distance is moderate. There are large areas of green land and trees planted on both sides of the road, from which we can experience a traditional atmosphere. There are also well-known universities in the city, such as Melbourne University, which brings together international students from many countries in the world. Strict style of study and first-class education quality.
Canberra-the Garden Capital
Canberra is the capital of Australia, a young city. With a total area of 2,395 square kilometers, more than 50% of them are national parks or protected areas with a population of 300,000. The climate is mild and the four seasons are distinct. Canberra's urban design is very novel, and circular and radial roads organically separate administrative areas, commercial areas and residential areas. The water column of the Griffin Lake Fountain in the city center is as high as140m, which is very spectacular. The city is full of green trees and flowers in four seasons. Every September, Canberra holds a flower show, welcoming the arrival of spring with hundreds of thousands of flowers, and is known as the "Garden City of Oceania".
The city also has famous universities such as Australian National University and Canberra University, which attracts a large number of overseas students to study.
Brisbane-the capital of tropical customs
Brisbane, with a population of10.3 million and an area of10.22 million hectares, is the third largest city in Australia, with skyscrapers, highways extending in all directions, tree-lined streets, flowers and birds and shops. Brisbane has a pleasant climate, because it is south of the Tropic of Capricorn, with long sunshine hours and abundant rainfall, and because it is close to the sea, there is no cold and heat. Winter temperature11-kloc-0/2 degrees, summer temperature 2 1-29 degrees. It is bathed in warm sunshine all the year round and has a tropical style.
Brisbane is not only Australia, but also one of the world famous tourist cities. The picturesque Gold Coast attracts tourists from all over the world every year.
Adelaide-City of Art
Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia, located at the foot of Loveday Mountain, facing the bay, and the Torrance River winds through the city. Adelaide has a mild climate, with an average temperature of 30 degrees in summer and 15 degrees in winter. Adelaide's urban planning is neat, and each district is isolated by parks, leaving a large area of green space. With a population of 1 654,380+million, the city enjoys the title of "Art City" with a developed machinery manufacturing industry. Every few years in March, this city holds a grand art festival.