Study in Australia for Pakistani Candidates

Study in Australia for Pakistani Students With a diverse range of global study areas offered by top-ranked universities, Australia is a vibrant hub for international students. This diversity, coupled with its growing appeal as a destination for studying and immigrating abroad, makes it an exciting prospect for Pakistani students. Australia's official language is English. Many universities in Australia take pride in their research history and ranking. According to a recent analysis, approximately 42 universities are categorized as three private, 37 public, and two private international universities. One of the reassuring aspects of studying in Australia is the reasonable tuition fees, which on average range between $45,000 and $54,000.

This affordability, combined with the mandatory IELTS requirement and the need for relevant transcripts and a health certificate, provides a clear path for Pakistani students to pursue their education in Australia. Students must have a bank Statement for at least 3 to 6 months and funds to cover the expenses for one year. The required bank balance is AUD 29,710. The Visa ratio for Australia is 85%.

Grants and Scholarships 

1. Bachelors Candidates

Scholarships and Grants are financial support given to a student to pay part or all of the cost of attending college. Eligibility for scholarships and grants is determined by financial need and merit. Scholarships and grants differ from loans in that they do not require repayment by the candidate.

2. Graduate Candidates

Candidates applying to graduate school seeking scholarships and grants should contact the program they are applying to. More information can be found on the graduate education office website. The Scholarships Office also supports graduate candidates applying for various exterior scholarships, such as UK and Fulbright.

Scholarship in Australia

Many scholarships are awarded in Australia as follows:

1. Australia awards scholarships
2. Destination Australia awards
3. Melbourne research scholarship
4. Swinburne International Excellence scholarships
5. Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
6. Australia awards scholarships to participating institutions
7. University of Sydney scholarships
8. Postgraduate research scholarships
9. Carnegie Mellon research scholarship

1. Destination Australia awards

All current Destination Australia scholarship holders would be supported for the remaining period of their studies, up to four years, subject to ongoing eligibility. Students should direct their scholarship inquiries to their respective tertiary education providers.

Eligibility:

• Citizenship of a country listed on the University's country list
• Categorized as an overseas student in Australia for fee goals
• Commencing in Australia on a student visa
• A full offer holder to study an eligible program

Selection criteria:

• Eligibility against the program rules
• Academic merit
• Your statement of purpose
• The Scholarship aims to:
• Attract and support study in regional Australia
• Grow and develop regional Australian tertiary education providers
• Provide a high-quality learning experience to students

2. Australia Awards Scholarships

This is a long-term award ordered by the Foreign Trade and Affairs Department. The goal of this Scholarship is to participate in the development requirements of Australian partner countries as per the mutual and area contracts between them. It offers people from developed countries a chance to pursue full-time bachelor's or PhD studies at contributing universities in Australia. The research and study opportunities that Australia Awards Scholarships provide create a capacity and capability environment in which the awardees can become drivers of change in their countries.

Benefits:

This Scholarship is available for less duration and is liable for the individual to fulfill the educational program specified by the Australian universities, involving any introductory training. The following entitlements are usually used:

• full tuition cost
• air travel payment of a solo return, low air cost to and from Australia, through the direct way
•  a once-only expense as an involvement towards accommodation fees, textbooks, study cost
• Involvement to Living Expenditures, input to elementary living costs paid at a fare determined by the department.
• Preliminary Educational Program: This is a necessary program before the start of official academic studies. It covers information on studying and living in Australia, and helps students adjust to the new environment and academic system.
• International candidate's health coverage for the time of the award given to cover the scholar's common medical fees
• Additional academic funding may be given to assist an awardee in achieving academic success.

Fieldwork:

One-arrival low-cost airfare through direct route within Australia is available to eligible research candidates for whom fieldwork is compulsory. However, it is only for researchers and masters by homework who have a research section where fieldwork is necessary.

3. Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships

Carnegie Mellon awards the Carnegie Scholarship to qualified first-year students entering the program. Carnegie Scholarships were given to middle-income students who were academically brilliant and capable of small to no need-based financial help. This Scholarship is renewable for eight semesters of bachelor's study (ten semesters for candidates in the architecture school. No application beyond admission to the University is compulsory to be considered for this Scholarship, but students must also complete the CSS and FAFSA profile to be eligible.

Recipients are alerted in their financial support grant letter. All financial aid forms must be on file before a Carnegie Scholarship will be applied to the student's account. Carnegie Scholarships are only available to entering first-time freshmen at the point of admission. Dependent students of full-time Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff members receiving tuition reduction are not qualified for this Scholarship. Students relocating from another college are not eligible for a scholarship review.

4. Melbourne research scholarship

This Scholarship is offered for master's and postgraduate programs. For master's programs, it is a two-year program, and for PhD programs, it is 3.5 years.

Scholarships coverage:

Melbourne University scholarship will offer the students with the following advantages:

• Tuition fees will apply for two years for students choosing a master’s degree or four years for candidates choosing a PhD.
• Living expense of $37,000 per year for 3.5 years PhD and two years for master's program.
• The Relocation Scholarship is $3000 for candidates moving from outside Australia or $2000 for candidates moving between cities.
• Healthcare for international candidates 

This category applies to students who need to obtain a student visa and will be traveling to Australia to undertake a course of study.

Universities in Australia

• University of Australian Catholic
• University of Avondale 
  
• Bond University
• Flinders University
• University of Charles Darwin
• University of Griffith
• Deakin University
• Canberra university
• James Cook University
• Melbourne university
• Monash University
• Murdoch University
• Torrens University
• New England University
• Newcastle University
• Victoria University

Most popular universities:

1. University Of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-sector research university situated in Melbourne. It is the second oldest institute in Australia. The university offers various programs such as economics and business, architecture, science, engineering, arts, political science, and medicine. The University of Melbourne is ranked 13th in the world. It has an acceptance rate of 70% and an average tuition fee of AUD 39,168.

2. Monash University

Monash University was established in 1958. It is a public university with main research facilities such as Pharmacy College of Victoria, law school, and Monash Science Research Technology. The faculties of this University are arts, information technology, science, education, pharmacy, law, health sciences, and engineering. Moreover, this University has a world ranking of 37. IELTS is needed with a 6.5-band score. The average tuition fee is AUD 43,820, with a 40% acceptance rate.

3. University of Sydney

This is the oldest Australian University, established in 1850. It offers 125 bachelor's and 256 PhD programs, some of which are in social sciences, arts, law, architecture, engineering, and science. Additionally, the University is ranked between 18 and 18 worldwide. The acceptance rate of the University of Sydney is 30%, and the IELTS band score is 6.0-6.5. The average bachelor's and PhD tuition fee is around 45500 to 52000 AUD.

4. Australian National University

Australian National University was founded in 1946. It is a public research institute situated in Canberra (the capital of Australia). Australian National University offers economics, accounting, management, finance, and statistics programs. The average tuition fee is approximately 45168 AUD. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is needed. The acceptance rate is 35%, and the university has a world ranking of 30.

5. Canberra University

Established in 1967, Canberra University is a public-sector research institute offering 59 bachelor's and 29 PhD programs. It has many research centers, including the Health Research Institute, Nexus Research Institute, and Applied Ecology Institute.

Admission requirements and documents list

The following documents are required to get admission to Australian institutes:

• Previous educational documents details
• Non-refundable application cost
• Academic certificates
• Language proficiency proof
• Health insurance
• Filled application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Medium of instruction
• Personal statement
• Birth certificate
• Travel certificate
• Passport first and last page copies
• Recommendation letter
• Exam results of IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE

Study visa checklist and requirements

For international students, the visa success ratio is around 85%. Documents that are required for a study visa are as follows;

• Valid passport
• Passport size pictures
• Birth certificate
• Character certificate
• Educational certificates
• Enrolment proof
• Visa application form and fee
• Acceptance letter
• Financial proof covers accommodation, return airfare, living, and tuition expenditures.
• Health coverage for international students
• GTE statement
• Work experience certificate
• Clean criminal record
• Bank statement of 19,576 USD per year
• English language certificate

Cost of living

The average monthly living cost for overseas students should be between 15,000 and 26,000 AUD, which covers food, travel, accommodation, and other utility expenses.

Part-time working hours and jobs

For Pakistani students, part-time working hours are 20 per fortnight, with a minimum wage of $24 per hour. Part-time jobs available in Australia are usher, barista, dining room server, teaching assistant, food runner, receptionist, student counselor, peer mentor, library assistant, tutor, department, and research assistant.

 Work permit and future opportunities

After study completion, international students are eligible to apply for a temporary visa, which is a temporary graduate visa, and a post-study work permit. Depending on their field of study, international students have various work opportunities.