The Office of Collaborations organized a virtual talk on Education Opportunities in Australia for the Final-year Engineering, MBA and MCA students, on 22nd July 2020 at 12:00 Pm to1:00pm. The Speaker of the talk was Ms Priya K, Branch Manager, Planet Education, Udupi.
She covered the session with below Highlighted topics:
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Impact of Covid-19 on students planning to study abroad
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Latest Update on Australian borders/Scholarships/Post Study Work Rights in Australia
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Various Courses in Demand after bachelor’s in engineering
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Success stories of SJEC Alumni’s
Sandy beaches, deep blue ocean, relaxed living, good weather and barbeques in the sun are just a few of the things that we associate with Australia. But did you know that the country has an internationally respected higher education system? It also has the third highest number of international students in the world, behind only the United States and the UK. All these foreign students can't be wrong so it’s not surprising that Australia is one of the most popular study destinations in the world.
The cost of living is high, so be prepared for the expense. However, Australians love the great outdoors and strolling along the beach or surfing is free. In your study-free hours you can explore a variety of landscapes, from metropolitan cities and coastal idylls to rainforests and the outback. One thing's for certain, you'll never be short of places to explore thanks to the country's 17 world heritage sites.
The country has 43 universities located across state capitals and regional areas, so with some research bound to find the perfect place to settle. Institutions offer thousands of courses in a range of subjects, from science and humanities to management and engineering. Australia's education structure is similar to that in the UK and can study for Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates.
When it comes to university world rankings Australia has an impressive track record. Seven of the country's institutions feature in the QS world ranking 2019.
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Australian National University
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The University of Melbourne
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University of New South Wales
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The University of Queensland
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University of Western Australia.
The country's oldest research universities comprise the Group of Eight (Go8) including Australian National University, Monash University and the universities of Adelaide, Melbourne, New South Wales, Queensland, Sydney and Western Australia. Melbourne is the most popular student city according to QS Best Student Cities 2018. Three other locations, including Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra make up the top 30, with Perth narrowly missing out in 39th place. The academic year usually starts in February but this can vary depending on your institution and level of study.
Australian Masters follow a similar format to those in the UK and usually take one or two years to complete. Qualifications awarded from Australian institutions are globally recognised and well respected by employers, standing in good stead upon graduation.
Institutions in the country offer a range of taught and research-based Masters in areas such as creative arts, engineering, health, education and sciences to name just a few. Like in the UK, you'll be able to study a Masters of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc). Courses focus on either traditional coursework (taught courses) or independent research (research courses), or a combination of both.
In Australia you’ll also be able to study a 'Change of direction' Masters - for students looking to change subject pathways and a 'Professional development' Masters - for students looking to further their careers through additional training.
Entry requirements for Masters programmes in Australia vary depending on your university and subject but basic requirements include the successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree, with most looking for students who hold a minimum of a 2:1 or 2:2 grade. This session ended with Q&A.
