Study in Australia after class 12 - UG Course list, Tuition Fees, Admission

Study in Australia after Class 12 – If you are planning to study in Australia after 12th, you have chosen the right destination. The Land of Oz is fast rising as a popular study destination for students from all over the world. The Australian Universities rank high in the list of worlds top universities and strive for academic excellence. As per International Student Survey conducted by the Department of Higher education, students have reported satisfaction level of 90% with living and studying in Australia. Australia reports to be amongst the top countries in World Happiness Report 2019 and has 30 cities ranking in most liveable cities in QS Rankings. With more than 22,000 courses options available in the universities spread all over the continent, students are rushing here to avail the plethora of benefits Australia has to offer. Unlike other countries which expect students to appear for highly competitive exams to get admission in high ranked universities, Australian universities offer admissions to students based purely on their performance in class 10th, 12th and IELTS.

Australia follows the Australian Qualification Framework, which defines 10 levels of education and links various levels of education in one national system. This ensures students can move from one institution to another and plan their career flexibly. Not only Australian education institutions are linked internally but are also linked with other institutions in the world, this helps students even in moving across the countries. There are 43 universities and hundreds of colleges in Australia who offer courses for Bachelors degree. Australia also provides option of double or combined Bachelor degree where student gets the award of dual bachelor degrees e.g. Bachelor of Secondary Education/ Bachelor of Arts in the University of Canberra. As per the latest data available, around 350,000 students have enrolled themselves in the undergraduate courses in universities of Australia.

Study in Australia after Class 12 – UG Course Options

The students who want to study in Australia after 12th have options for undertaking a variety of UG courses including degree and diploma courses.

List of UG Courses to pursue in Australia after Class 12

S. No.	Courses	Details
1.	Bachelors Degree (3 – 5 years)	Bachelor degree is the basic qualification to enter in a field of study. Students can go for post-graduation after completing Bachelor program if they wish to.
2.	Bachelors Degree (Honours) (4 years)	This is an extra year of study after the Bachelors program depending on your academic performance. It extends the knowledge gained while doing Bachelors.
3.	Associate Degree (2 years)	For those students who do not wish to complete the degree program or do not have the time to do so. These courses are designed to provide a foundation for specific industries.

Top 10 fields of study that the overseas students study in Australia after 12th are:

Business and Management Studies
Engineering Studies
Economic Studies
Nature and Physical Sciences
Health
Information Technology
Social Sciences
Architecture and Design
Agriculture
Education

There are a number of courses available in each of these fields of study. The students have to choose as per their interest. Here is a list of the best undergraduate degree courses being offered in the universities of Australia:

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Civil engineering
Bachelor of Medicine
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Dental Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Applied Finance
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Business Laws

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Study in Australia after Class 12 – Stream Wise Course Options

With many options like Medical Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Anthropology etc, the Science stream students have a long list to choose from. Many universities like The University of Adelaide, The Australian National University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology, University of New South Wales and few more provide scholarship for science streams. The students with commerce background also have a number of options available to study in Australia after 12th. Though the universities of Australia are renowned for Engineering and Business Studies, there is no dearth of the creative arts courses as well.

Table – Streams, courses and universities in Australia

Streams	Courses	Universities
Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)	Bachelor of Science Bachelors in Medicine Bachelor of Pharmacy Nursing Bachelor of Computer Application Engineering & Biotechnology	Monash University University of Melbourne University of Sydney Australian National University University of Queensland
Science ( Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)	Engineering Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Computer Application Architecture Pilot Training Airport Management	Monash University University of Melbourne University of Sydney University of New South Wales Australian National University
Commerce	Finance and Accounting Business and Commerce/Management International Business	Deakin University University of New South Wales University of Melbourne Monash University
Arts	Law Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Arts in Creative and Professional Writing	University of Melbourne University of Sydney Queensland University of Technology RMIT University

Read here – Top Universities in Australia

Study in Australia after Class 12 – VET course options

Apart from the Bachelors degree, there are many other Vocational Education and Training (VET) course options available for the international students after 12th. The average tuition cost for these courses is from AUD 4000-22,000.

Courses	Details	Time Period
Diploma Courses	To help the students develop specialized skills.	1-2 years
Certificate I to IV Level Courses	Basic to advanced level training to acquire the skills required for industry-specific roles.	6 months-2 years
Advanced Diploma Courses	For fields like Architecture, Engineering, Physical Sciences, IT, etc.	18 months-2 years
Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma Courses	These courses provide and upgrade employment-related skills.	6 months-1 year
English Language Courses	English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)	4-48 weeks

The VET courses differ from the degree courses as they focus on providing job-specific practical skills. The degree courses majorly are known for their theory-based guidance and knowledge. Of course, there are many exceptions to this as the VET covers a vast range of courses and qualifications. VET courses work with the government, Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) and TAFE (Technical and Further Education Institutions).

Though the list of VET courses runs in hundreds, here are some of the preferred courses:

Diploma in International Business
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma of Financial Services
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Certificate IV in Business
Certificate III in Engineering Technical
Certificate in Commercial Cookery
Diploma in Software Development

Excellent MBA programmes in Australia, read more MBA in Australia.

Study in Australia after Class 12 – Admission Requirements for the Courses

Eligibility	Documents Required	Entrance Exams
18 Years of age	Attested copies of mark sheets of 10th and 12th	IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 score for most universities. Pick up the Academic version of the test.
60-65% marks in 12th (students with lesser percentage can consider foundation and diploma courses)	Statement of Purpose (SOP): A long essay reflecting your personality, goals, and your reason for applying in a particular course/university.	TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE exams)	Scorecards of GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL	PTE Pearson Test of English

*Above are the general requirements that the students need to fulfil in order to study in Australia after 12th. There might be other university or course-specific requirements and they need to be checked before applying.

Study in Australia after Class 12 – Cost of Studying in Australia

The international students have the option to avail the scholarships offered by many educational institutions/universities. The annual fees of course fees in commerce fields start from AUD 32,640 approximately. A similar course in Finance would cost AUD 30,000 approximately. As the conversion rate of the Australian dollar is comparatively lesser, it is easier and lucrative for the overseas students to study here.

An approximate guide to the annual fees for the various fields:

Streams	Annual Tuition Fees (approx.)
Science	AUD 21,000 – AUD 39,000
Engineering	AUD 26,000 – AUD 39,000
Commerce	AUD 24,000 – AUD 39,000
Arts	AUD 21,000 – AUD 33,000

Multicultural Australia provides a vibrant environment for international students to study and learn. The safe environment and friendly people only add to the long list of benefits this place has to offer. Australia offers an excellent standard of living with the comparatively lesser cost of living. The Australian Quality Training Framework set up by the Australian Government has strengthened the quality assurance in the education processes.

Through the ESOS (Education Services for Overseas Students) Act, a legal framework has been set which governs the education delivery to the international students on the visa. Australia has more than 40 universities and more than 22,000 courses to offer. Another advantage of studying in Australia is paid internships while you are studying.

To know how to apply for student visa to study in Australia, read Student Visa Australia article.

Study in Australia – How to apply for a course via Buddy4Study Portal?

All you need to do now is to decide on a course which you would like to undertake after 12th in Australia, and then search for the colleges offering that course. Buddy4Study counselling team will support you in finalizing courses and universities. Once you narrow down to the final list of colleges you find best, go for the entrance exams, like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. At this point, also start working on your essays and the SOP and LOR. Once you are ready with your scores, Buddy4Study will help in applying for you in respected universities and secure admission offer for you. We will also help you in applying for visa and education loan.