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Educational & Immigration Conslutancy
Baneshwor Plaza, 2nd Floor
Tel: 4471495 / 4471496
Email: info@eic.edu.np
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Abroad Studies
 Australia at a Glance
Area: 7,741,220 sq km (2,988,885 sq mi)
Population: 19,732,000
Capital City: Canberra (309,000)
Language: English (official)
Religions: Roman catholic 26%, Anglican 26%, Other Christian 24%, non-Christian 24%
Government: Federal constitutional monarchy
Ethnicity: Groups: Caucasian 92%, asian 7%, Aboriginal 1%
Currency: Australian dollar= 100 cent
Australia is a unique and diverse country in every way - in culture, population, climate, geography, and history.
This article provides a brief snapshot of Australia. For articles on specific topics about Australian history and culture visit : www.culture.gov.au/stories.
Culture
Australian culture is as broad and varied as the country's landscape. Australia is multicultural and multiracial and this is reflected in the country's food, lifestyle and cultural practices and experience.
Australia has an important heritage from its Indigenous people, which plays a defining role in the cultural landscape.
This diversity of influences creates a cultural environment in Australia that is lively, energised, innovative, and outward looking.
Population
As of July 2007, Australia's population is roughly 21.0 million people. The most populous states are New South Wales and Victoria, with their respective capitals, Sydney and Melbourne, the largest cities in Australia.
Australia's population is concentrated along the coastal region of Australia from Adelaide to Cairns, with a small concentration around Perth, Western Australia. The centre of Australia is sparsely populated.
 Climate
The majority of Australia experiences temperate weather for most of the year.
The northern states of Australia are typically warm all the time, with the southern states experiencing cool winters but rarely sub-zero temperatures.
Snow falls on the higher mountains during the winter months, enabling skiing in southern New South Wales and Victorian ski resorts, as well as the smaller resorts in Australia's island state, Tasmania.
Geography
Australia is an island continent and the world's oldest and sixth largest country (7,682,300 sq km).
Lying between the Indian and Pacific oceans, the country is approximately 4,000 km from east to west and 3,200 km from north to south, with a coastline 36,735 km long.
Canberra is Australia's capital city. With a population of approximately 320,000 and situated in the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra is roughly half way between the two largest cities Melbourne and Sydney.
Australia has 16 listed World Heritage properties:
1. Great Barrier Reef
2. Kakadu National Park
3. Willandra Lakes Region
4. Lord Howe Island
5. Tasmanian Wilderness
6. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
7. Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves
8. Wet Tropics of Queensland
9. Shark Bay in Western Australia
10. Fraser Island
11. Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh/Naracoorte)
12. Heard and McDonald Islands
13. Macquarie Island
14. Greater Blue Mountains Area
15. Purnululu National Park
16. Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
Australia is also famous for its landmark buildings including the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge; its ancient geology, as well as for its high country
Australia has a well-developed education system with participation rates among the highest in the world. Each year, Australia welcomes an increasing number of international students, with current figures rating Australia 3rd among English-speaking countries as a student destination (2007).
Australia’s aid program aims to help people in developing countries to lift themselves out of poverty and responds quickly when disaster strikes. The primary focus is the Asia–Pacific region, which has the world’s highest concentration of people living in poverty. Australia also provides aid to developing countries in Africa and the Middle East.
The key objective of Australia’s foreign and trade policy is to promote our security and long-term prosperity. The challenge is to protect and advance Australia’s national interests in a rapidly changing environment, while supporting a stable global order. The three pillars of Australia’s international engagement are: active participation in the institutions of global governance, including the United Nations and the WTO; enhancing Australia’s alliance with the United States; and engaging with the states and institutions of the Asia-Pacific region.
The quality of life enjoyed by people in Australia is one of the highest in the world. Australia’s clean physical environment, health services, education and lifestyle combine to make it an attractive place to live. Australia’s ancient Indigenous traditions and multiculturalism are reflected in the diverse cultures and forms of artistic talent present in the country.
Studying in Australia
Diversity and quality underpin Australia’s education services, which cater for students from many backgrounds. Australian schools, universities and colleges have a strong commitment to equity, high academic standards and continuous improvement, with a focus on excellence in teaching, research and student support.
The majority of state and territory governments have regulatory responsibility for education and training. They are also responsible for funding the vocational and training sector, while the Australian Government has primary responsibility for public funding of the higher education sector.
Working while you Study
People granted student visas on or after 26 April 2008 will receive permission to work with their visa grant. If your student visa was granted before 26 April 2008 however, you can still apply separately to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for permission to work once you have started your course in Australia.
Permission to work allows you to work up to 20 hours a week on a casual basis during course time and full-time during vacation periods. Family members can also work up to 20 hours a week throughout the year. In the case of students who have commenced a masters or doctorate course, family members can work unlimited hours. Students and their family members must not undertake work until the student has commenced their course of study in Australia. For further information please visit the Working while you study in Australia, www.immi.gov.au
Local important information:
Cost of living: Students will be responsible for all living costs. Depending on your lifestyle DIAC offer, as a guide only, that the cost of living in Australia is around A$1,000.00 per month. Students must be aware that they are to finance these costs in addition to tuition fees and health insurance cover.
Accommodation: The Student Records Officer or Student Services Officer can help look for the right accommodation for your needs. The two kinds of accommodation that the College can help you with are rental and home stay.
Transport: Most students prefer to live in suburbs further away from their college and will need to catch a bus, tram or train. As no student concessions is available for international students, it is recommended that students buy a weekly, monthly or period rail ticket in order to save costs.
Shopping: Most city and suburbs have a shopping area or mall where students can find a variety of shops, catering for their needs. It is easy to find food and other items from many countries.
Banking:
- Students will need to set up an Australian bank account on their arrival.
- They need to show their passport and evidence of residency.
- Most shopping centers have Automatic Telling Machines (ATM) facilities.
- These machines can be used for deposits and withdrawals amongst other facilities offered by the designated bank.
- Many departmental stores, supermarkets and specialist shops have electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS) terminals, where cash withdrawals can also be made in addition to purchasing goods.
- There are a number of major banks close to the Colleges, where students may wish to open an account.
Legal Services:
- If you need low-budget legal assistance, Victoria Legal Aid is there to help you
- For basic advice on any common legal issue, go to the website (www.legalaid.vic.gov.au) or call Victoria Aid on 03 9269 0234
Medical services:
- If you cannot find a doctor locally, you can go to Outpatients of any public hospital.
- If you attend a private hospital, you may have to pay any extra costs.
- In an emergency call 000 and ask for an ambulance.
Doctors/Dentists:
- Your health insurance allows you to consult the doctor of your choice, but it may be difficult for you to choose a doctor.
- Please be aware that your health insurance does not cover you for dental visits.
- If you cannot find a doctor/dentist, you might wish to see one with a surgery close to the Colleges.
- Please speak to the Student Support Services Office for more details.
- Professional help to deal with personal problems:
- Most College has a counselling service to help you, but if you have a personal problem and would like to see a counsellor independently of the College, you can contact one of the services listed below.
- Salvation Army (03) 137258
- Anglicize (03) 9412 6133 & St Vincent de Paul 1300 305 300
USEFUL LINKS
Accommodation:
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.rent.com.au
http://www.homehound.com.au
http://www.rentalproperty.com.au
Transport:
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Jobs:
http://www.CareerOne.com.au
http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.mycareer.com.au
Immigration:
http://www.immi.gov.au
Medical Insurance:
http://www.ahm.com.au
Banks:
http://www.commbank.com.au
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au
Australian Taxation Office:
http://www.ato.gov.au
Minimum Requirements for USA applicants
Qualifications Required
10+2 graduate /O & A Levels
Bachelors or Masters Degree Holders
Minimum Academic Scores Required
50 % marks in Aggregate
GPA of 2.5 in overall grading 4.
Minimum English proficiency required
TOEFL (173 on CBT, 61 on IBT, 500 on PBT,)
IELTS (5.5 for undergraduate & 6 for graduate)
Standardized Test scores required
SAT for undergraduate level
GRE/GMAT for graduate level
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