Study in Australia

The country famous for kangaroos, surfing and koalas, but there is a lot more to Australia. With a total area of 7.69 million square kilometres, it is the 6th largest country in the world by total area and is home to more than 23 million people. It is also the only continent governed as a single country! Its rich culture and history are founded on its Aboriginal heritage and current blend of vibrant cultures. It is the 3rd most popular study destination for international students only behind UK and USA. Moreover, 7 out of the Top 100 Universities in the world can be found in Australia. Australia has a reputation for academic excellence and is one of the best places in the world to live while studying. There is a diverse range of study options for international students with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from.

Melbourne is Australia’s 2nd largest city and is the capital of State of Victoria. Universities in Melbourne are internationally renowned for its academic excellence and quality of teaching and the majority of them are listed in all the major university rankings worldwide. The QS World University Rankings listed Melbourne as the leading student city in the Asia-Pacific region, putting it among the world’s top four student cities alongside Paris, London and Boston.

Sydney is the capital of the State of New South Wales and Australia’s largest city renowned for iconic landmarks including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and the Royal National Park.

Sydney offers a world class education and is a vibrant and modern city for international students to live and study.

Brisbane is the capital of State of Queensland also known as the “Sunshine State of Australia”, boasting one of the best climates in the whole of Australia and is in close proximity to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay. Brisbane is also one of Australia’s most affordable places to study due to its low cost of living.

The regional State of Tasmania has the fastest growing economy in the whole of Australia. Cost of Living in Tasmania is relatively lower than other states in Australia, where students can save up to 30% of their overall living expenses. International students studying in Tasmania not only contribute economically to the state, but they also play a valuable role in enhancing Tasmania’s multi-cultural diversity.

Cost of Living in Australia is approximately AUS $ 19,860 per year. Students are allowed to work 20hrs per week on parttime basis and full-time on vacation months. Accommodation options include On-Campus Accommodation (Hostels, Halls of Residence) and Off-Campus Accommodation options including SharedAccommodation and HomeStay etc.

After completion of a minimum study period of 2 years students are eligible to apply for a 2-year Post-Study Work Visa and thereafter for PR.

Deakin University, Melbourne is a world class university and is in the Top 2% of all the major world rankings (Times Higher Education, QS World University Ranking and Academic Ranking of World Universities). The University has received 5-star ratings for both student satisfaction and student retention (The Good Universities Guide). Deakin is ranked #3 in Australia for Graduate Employability. Deakin now offers a 20% STEM Scholarship Scheme for students interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Southern Cross University (SCU) is ranked #1 in Australia for international student support and #2 in Australia for overall learning experience and has campuses across all of Australia’s major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Lismore, Coff ’s Habour and Perth. SCU’s campuses in Melbourne and Sydney are located right in the heart city center and within the Central Business District (CBD) ena- bling students to have easy access to public transport, shops and supermarkets etc. The course fees offered by SCU is comparatively lower when compared to other Universities in Australia, making it a very economical option for international students.

University of Tasmania is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities worldwide and offers Scholarships upto 25%. World rankings place University of Tasmania in the Top 50 for Marine Sciences, in the Top 100 for Agriculture and in the Top 150 for Environmental Sciences. University of Tasmania is a fully research-funded University within the Top 10 Universities in Australia over 100 years.

James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the wet tropics, the dry savannahs and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. The University conducts nationally significant and internationally recognized research and programs in predominant areas including marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, tropical medicine and public health.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a Multi-Campus University with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. CSU has one of the best graduate employment rates in Australia.

CSU is committed in preparing graduates to be industryready upon graduation.

Having been in the industry for over a decade, Campus Direct is a leading education consultancy, student placement and career guidance center for overseas higher education in Sri Lanka and represents over 200+ highly renowned international universities and institutions in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland & Singapore.

Their qualified team of Education Consultants have several years of experience in counseling students and have assisted many students to gain admission to universities and colleges abroad by providing personalized guidance on every step of the way, to ensure their requirements are met which includes selection of study programs, document processing and submission of university applications, advice on applying for scholarships etc. All of the above services are Free of Charge! Campus Direct also offers free visa guidance to students in obtaining their student visas including preparation and verification of visa documents and follow-up on visa applications with a 100% success rate.

Campus Direct will be hosting the “World Education Fair 2017” for the 5th consecutive year on Saturday 10th June from 11 am to 5 pm at The Hilton, Colombo. Prospective students interested in exploring study options abroad have the unique opportunity of meeting face-to-face with Representatives of over 25+ Universities from Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, Latvia, Malaysia & Singapore to discuss their study options and programs of interest in the form of a one-to-one information session.

From Australia: Representatives of Deakin University, Southern Cross University, University of Tasmania and Charles Sturt University will be participating at this year’s World Education Fair 2017.

Step-by-step advice on the application process and guidance on the visa process for all countries will be given to students who attend the fair. Selected Universities and Institutions will also be offering some attractive Scholarships! Awarding of such scholarships is entirely case-by-case and at the discretion of the University itself.

Entry to the fair is completely FREE of Charge! Pre-register for the “World Education Fair 2017 “by visiting our Web Page: www.cduk.lk or Facebook Page. For more details Call 077 824 6666 / 077 588 688.