Australia is the 6th largest country by land area with a population of 22 million and a low population density. It has 6 states and 2 territories with Canberra as the capital city. Australia has one of the highest standards of living at an affordable cost and suitable weather conditions. Higher education in Australia includes universities which offer bachelor, graduate, masters and PhD programs. Vocational education provides practical skills training through TAFE institutes and private providers. The academic year begins in February and has terms for schools and semesters for higher education, with exams in June and November.

1. Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos
Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos

2. About Australia:
6th Largest country in the World with lowest population density
Divided into 6 States & 2 Territories
Capital City – Canberra
Population – 22 Million
Currency – Australian Dollar (AU$)
Safest Country compared to other Education destinations
One of the Highest Standards of living at affordable cost
Suitable Weather conditions
Government monitored Education System

4. University
University is the highest level of study in Australia. Study can be
undertaken at an undergraduate level (Bachelor Degree) and/or
a postgraduate level (Graduate Certificate, Diploma, Masters,
PhD).
Vocational
Vocational institutions include skill-based courses which are
closely linked to selected industries and give students practical
skills and industry experience. Courses are provided at both
government-funded Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
institutes and private institutions.

5. School
Primary: school is undertaken by students between the
ages of 6 and 12 years.
Secondary: school is undertaken by students between
the ages of 13 and 18 years.

6. Australian Academic Year
The Australian academic year begins in early February
for school students and late February/early March for
vocational and university students. Most schools have
three or four terms a year. Unlike the school system,
universities and vocational institutes have two
semesters with exams held at the end of each semester
in June and November, followed by a two-to-four-week
break. The long summer holiday break is from
November to March.

7. 3 main cycles of
Higher
Education
Bachelor Master Doctor

8. H.E
Institutions
SAI’s
Universities
Other
Colleges
NSAI’s

10. Higher Education
Programs
Academic Professional