The most popular courses in Australia include Accountancy, Psychology, Computer Science & Information technology, Biomedical Engineering, Architecture, Tourism & Hospitality and Actuarial Science
There 2 intakes in Australia for admission with first intake starting from February/March and ends at May/June. The second intake starts in July or August and typically ends in November.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for graduate admission in Australia and a score of 6.0 is required for undergraduate admission.
To study in Australian universities, international students must be aware of what exams are accepted by the majority of the universities in Australia in order to improve their chances of admissions. Some of the popular exams to study in Australia include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.
The admission process in Australia universities is quite easy but it requires enough time from international students with proper planning. International students are advised to directly contact the University they are applying to in case they feel any difficulty during the admission process.
An undergraduate degree in Australia will take 3 years to complete while an honours degree takes 4 years. On the other, a full-time masters degree in Australia has a duration of 1 to 2 years.
The top universities in Canada with excellent placement records according to Times Higher Education are listed below:
| University | THE Employability Rank 2022 |
|---|---|
| University of Toronto | #11 |
| McGill University | #29 |
| University of British Columbia | #36 |
| University of Montreal/HEC | #63 |
| McMaster University | #81 |
| University of Alberta | #172 |
| University of Ottawa | #175 |
Executive MBA in Canada is reportedly the highest paying degree for international students with an average salary of 159,000 CAD (96.63 lakhs INR) per year. Students with Doctorate degrees in Canada earn the second highest with an average salary of 150,000 CAD (91.16 lakhs INR) per year. Following are some of the highest paying degrees in Canada for international students:
| Profession | Average Salary (CAD) | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | 126,000 | 76.58 lakhs |
| LLM | 114,000 | 69.29 lakhs |
| MBA | 110,000 | 66.85 lakhs |
| Masters in Finance | 106,000 | 64.42 lakhs |
The amount of funds required to avail Canada student visa are provided in the following table:
| Individual Visiting Canada | Fund Required Per Year (CAD) | Fund Equivalent for Indian Students (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 10,000 | 60,690 |
| First family member | 4,000 | 2.42 lakhs |
| Any additional family member accompanying the student | 3,000 | 1.82 lakhs |
The average cost of living in Canada for an international student is around 12,000 CAD per year. For an Indian student, this cost is equivalent to 7.28 lakhs INR per year. This cost includes rent, meals, travel, personal expenses and academic miscellaneous expenses.