Tag: International students

The Minister for Education and Youth – Alan Tudge said that their government is planning to shape the future of international education in Australia while launching consultations for the Australian strategy for International Education.

Minister Tudge said that he would suggest that a key part of the strategy should be to make international students feel welcome and appreciated as they are very important. 

The Australian government wants international students back as and when the COVID-19 situation allows, Minister Tudge also added that the COVID-19 disruption allows us to look at the sector and ensure it is working in the long-term for students and Australia, 

Minister Tudge said the Australian government is looking forward to the betterment of international enrollments towards our nation’s future skills needs, growing Australian businesses, creating more local jobs and add to our economic recovery.

The Hon Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia and Convener of the Expert Members of the Council for International Education, also said that the new strategy is an opportunity to establish a shared vision for Australian international education.

Mr Honeywood added that in the last two decades more than three million international students have studied in Australia. This has added to the vibrancy of Australian communities. They are looking forward to a national conversation on how they can work together to ensure that Australian international education meets the challenges in the future.

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Australia has always been a third favourite destination for international students and famous for its high-quality education, diverse culture, friendly native and laid back nature with the best infrastructure. Degrees awarded by Australian Universities are accepted by professional employers and fortune companies all over the world. 

Reasons: Why Students Prefer to Study in Australia?

  • Global Recognition of Academic Degrees and Courses.
  • World-class diverse education
  • Wide variety of courses and degrees 
  • Scholarship for International Students 
  • Work while studying

Benefits of Studying in Australia:

Affordable Living and Study Cost:

Study and living cost in Australia is quite affordable and the cost of living in Australia is lower than other countries.

High Class Education: 

Australia takes pride in their A-list standard of education with best infrastructure and high class education systems for international students . All schools and colleges are equipped with the best state-of-the-art facilities with cutting edge technology. Education institutes additionally offer a comfortable learning environment and scholarship for international students .

Scholarship Benefits:

While studying in a foreign land and covering the cost of education with other expenses is normally an issue for international students who wish to intend an international education. Australian government perceives to offer good education opportunities with scholarships for international students, which is helping students to manage their living and study expenses.  

Work While Studying:

International students can work part-time while on a student visa, which will additionally help them to lower the cost of studying in Australia. Working during studies helping students to afford the cost of education and living expenses.

Post-Study Work Opportunities:

International students have the chance to invest more time in Australia after the completion of their studies. During the study, they can work as long as 20 hours every week to meet their daily costs and gain some work experience. This work experience will help them to get their dream job after the completion of their studies. 

Temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) permits you to stay in Australia and work after you complete your studies.

The Australian government is developing a strategy to make Singapore a quarantine gateway, tourist destination and vaccination center for returning Australians, international students and business travellers.

The deal would help to boost the economy of Australia and clear the log jam of approx 40,000 Australians stuck overseas. Also, reopen the multibillion-dollar international student market at Australian universities, which has been smashed by the international border closure.

Australians would also be allowed to travel to Singapore for work purposes or leisure without any quarantine restriction. New Zealand could also be involved in what would become a three-way travel bubble that the government will be running up from July or August.

Mr. Dan Tehan, Minister of Trade, and Mr. Stuart Robert, Minister of Government Services, guiding the strategy and overseeing behind-the-scenes policy activity. Mr.Tehan confirmed he had discussed the plan with his Singaporean coordinator Chan Chun Sing.

Mr.Tehan said Singapore is eager to collaborate with Australia on a proof of vaccination certificate and our officials have decided to unite on this. Under the plan, Singaporeans who have received their vaccination will be free to travel to Australia for work, research, or vacation without any restrictions of hotel quarantine for two weeks.

Alternatively, a person who received a COVID-19 vaccine in Singapore and obtained a Singapore “proof of vaccination” certificate, which will be recognized by Australia, could speed up their entry into Australia and potentially avoid a hotel quarantine or a one-week quarantine.

Using Singapore to repatriate Australians and resume tourism and business travel would significantly relieve pressure on hotel quarantine systems in the states and the federal government’s Howard Springs facility.

After Covid-19 imposed border restrictions, newly appointed Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced today that the government intends to allow temporary visa holders to return to the country as soon as possible, including international students and visitors.

Immigration Minister, Mr. Hawke said the government is planning to open the international border soon. COVID taught us one thing, and that is, we must cherish tourists to our economy and temporary visa holders. Mr. Hawke said we want them back as soon as possible. He believes that migration will be crucial to Australia’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

That’s why the government is expanding our vaccination program and planning to open our international borders so that we can have visitors in our country who spend so much money and also, international students which is largest export sectors of our country, they both add value to the Australian economy. Mr. Alex said we want them back.

Mr. Alex Hawke’s statement comes as the latest data from the Ministry of Home Affairs shows that offshore international students’ visa applications have dropped by 65% in the second half of 2020 relative to the previous year 2019. He also said the biggest drop has been seen in visa applications from India- which is the largest source of students to Australia.

Mr. Hawke said he believes that international students visa applications will surely rise once they reopen the country’s border because we have the best education system internationally.

  • 70,000 New Apprentices for Students
  • Apprenticeship Program will Boost Jobs for International Students
  • Subsidy Expanded for the next 12 months

Australian Government has announced thousands of new job opportunities for apprentices and trainees in 2021. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy program for new trainees and apprentices will be of 12 months who have signed up before 30 September 2021.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that their government has been working for people who are looking for work in Australia under the National Economic Recovery Plan.

“Australian economy is underway according to the National Accounts, however, many businesses are in need of support, and it’s our duty to provide opportunities to apprentices and trainees to stay employed by boosting their skills.”

“By expanding wage subsidy for another 12 months, we’ll be helping businesses to create even more jobs, further supporting our National Economic Recovery Plan for Australia,” he added.

Australian employers will receive up to $7000 quarterly for hiring or keeping apprentices as the government expands the program it launched in 2019.

He said a first-year wage subsidy has eased the burden on business in Australia, by supporting youth in their least productive years.

Michaelia Cash Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business said that the Wage Subsidies Program 2021 will help more people into jobs.