Tertiatry Education

Most Australian universities have two student intakes, one in March and one in July/August. Universities differ in the courses they offer and there are minimum
entry standards and requirements for each course. The fee structures aredifferent too.

Students can choose to pay fees for each year, or use a student loan system called the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). If using the HECS
scheme, students gradually pay off their education after they begin earning an income at a certain level.
See the HECS website: www.hecs.gov.au for more information.
If you hold formal qualifications from an overseas university and you wish to continue your studies or undertake post-graduate studies, check with the
university you wish to attend. Tell them about your overseas studies and qualifications. The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) provides information on how to have postsecondary overseas academic qualifications recognised in Australia. Some trades or professions offer‘bridging’ courses to convert your qualifications to Australian standards.

For more information visit the website:

www.dest.gov.au/noosr/default.htm.

Most Australian universities have two student intakes, one in March and one in
July/August. Universities differ in the courses they offer and there are minimum
entry standards and requirements for each course. The fee structures are
different too.
Students can choose to pay fees for each year, or use a student loan system
called the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). If using the HECS
scheme, students gradually pay off their education after they begin earning an
income at a certain level.
See the HECS website: www.hecs.gov.au for more information.
If you hold formal qualifications from an overseas university and you wish to
continue your studies or undertake post-graduate studies, check with the
university you wish to attend. Tell them about your overseas studies and
qualifications. The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
provides information on how to have postsecondary overseas academic
qualifications recognised in Australia. Some trades or professions offer
‘bridging’ courses to convert your qualifications to Australian standards.

For more information visit the website: www.dest.gov.au/noosr/default.htm.

For information on admission and courses, visit the websites:
www.dest.gov.au/tenfields or www.dest.gov.au/highered/courses.htm.

For general information about studying in Australia which is available in 12
languages, see the website: http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/sia/splash.htm.