The Aussie connection
tHE diversity of Australia’s education system has great appeal for students throughout the world. Educating over 400,000 international students every year, the Australian education system allows a student to move through flexible study pathways that balance practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
This year, Australia and New Zealand have seen significant improvements in the 201213 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. They form part of a dynamic AsiaPacific higher education zone, gaining serious ground on the traditional powerhouses of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Australia’s No.1 institution, the University of Melbourne, has shot up from 37th in the rankings last year to the top 30, at 28th. It has widened its lead on second-placed Australian National University, which moved up from 38th to 37th.
The University of Sydney was one of the few Australian institutions to drop – but only marginally from 58th to 62nd. Australia has also gained an additional top 200 university, with the University of Adelaide entering the top 200 at 176th.
On this measure, Australia saw the third biggest ranking improvement in the world, with its top 200 institutions rising an average of 15 places.
IDP, the world’s largest international student placement provider, is proud to be associated with the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2012-13.
Australian education system
In the Australian education system, its government carefully oversees quality standards. With systems in place such as the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) as well as the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act in 2000, international students can be assured of consumer protection.
The Australian Qualifications Framework is a national standards system, which lets students design their study programme for individual learning and career options.
Employment prospects
The Australian economy remains one of the most buoyant in the developed world, with low unemployment and inflation.
The Australian Government has revamped its General Skilled Migration Program targeting a high value, demand-driven model to meet the needs of the Australian labour market.
The Temporary Skilled-Graduate visa allows eligible international students to pursue work options for up to 18 months after completing their study. Employers can also recruit fresh talent under the employer sponsored visa categories.
The Professional Year Program in accounting, engineering and IT, and internships, such as Cooperative Year Programs and Work Integrated Learning, help build links with employers and facilitate post-study career opportunities.
Get started with IDP
IDP being the world’s largest international student placement provider, and also a co-owner of IELTS, has assisted more than 300,000 international students fulfil their goal of an overseas education for more than 40 years.
IDP has a network of over 80 international student placement centres located in more than 25 countries.
With a group of experienced and professional education counsellors, IDP is committed to working with students to help them make the right educational choices to achieve these goals.
For details, visit www.malaysia.idp.com or call 03-2162 3755.
IDP’s Study in Australia Exhibition 2013 will be held throughout March.
The exhibition commences on March 1 (noon-5pm) at IDP Subang Jaya Office, March 2 (11am-4pm) at Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, March 3 (11am-4pm) at Traders Hotel, Penang, March 5 (4pm-8pm) at KSL Hotel and Resorts, Johor Baru, March 7 (4pm8pm) at Hilton Hotel, Kuching and on March 8 (4pm-8pm) at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.