There are 37 state and 2 private universities spread around Australia. These universities vary in size and number of students, ranging from 3000 to 27000 students. They offer different courses of studies: Bachelor Degrees (3-4 yrs), Graduate Diploma, Master, and Doctorate Degrees. Teaching methods usually include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and research. Libraries are highly accessible to students who would like to further study. Students are expected to excel not only in their studies but also in their extra curricular activities as well.

 

 

Foundation Program is a preparatory program for high school graduates, designed to equip fresh high school graduates from other countries to adapt to the Australian education system. It runs for about a year and is highly recommended for those who wish to study in a prestigious university.
Students are able to choose their fields of specialization (i.e. future majors) and take compulsory and elective courses, just like in universities. Many educational institutions and universities provide these programs.

 

Vocational education and training is an essential element in Australian tertiary educational system. Every year, more than 1 million students enroll at TAFE and about 40 percent among them are international students. These leading vocational schools offer specialised educatioh and TAFE, in 230 branches around Australia, providing comprehensive and practical training. The duration of study ranges from a few hours to a few years with a certificate or a diploma awarded after completion of the program. Upon graduation, students may have an option to continue their studies at a university level. TAFE highly encourages their students to pursue further studies by coordinating with universities to credit courses already taken at TAFE.

 

ELICOS program is designed to improve the level of English competency for students who are in preparation of entering universities or specific job opportunities. Students can choose from various educational institutions to suit their time schedules. Most of these schools do not have any requirements and provide different class schedules making it ideal for students wishing to improve their English skills.


 

Certificates and Diplomas for employment purposes can also be attained at colleges. Duration and entry requirements vary depending on schools, but students can access more advanced programs at more extensive and practical levels. Diploma courses take about 40 weeks while certificate courses usually take about 12 to 30 weeks.


 

Australian primary and high schools proudly stand as one of the best around the world. Each student is assessed according to their aptitude, talent and interest, avoiding the enforcement of unnecessary education. The Australian government controls the teaching methods and levels of education, ensuring that the educational system is nothing short of superior quality. Schools are managed by state governments, promoting close relationships between them. Most of these schools are public (only residents and citizens of Australia can attend these schools) while about 25% are private schools. Private schools are generally administered by religious sectors.
Attendance is crucial for students up to Year 10 and some schools provide dormitories for students of Year 7 and above. At Year 10, students normally proceed to Years 11 and 12 and are expected to finish their last year successfully for entry to university. TAFE and some business colleges are now providing a matriculation course which is equivalent to year 12.