Type of Certification In Australia

• A qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program of one year’s duration is a Certificate, which is offered at colleges.
• The qualification awarded after the successful completion of one or two year’s study is a Diploma.
• University awards the Undergraduate/bachelors degrees after four years of full-time study, and lead to graduate level studies.
• Graduate/post graduate degrees lead to advanced degrees, diplomas and certificates. Bachelors/undergraduate degree (4 years) is required for participating in graduate studies.
• M.B.A. programs require a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s program requires: a four year bachelor’s degree with high academic standing equivalent to a minimum mid-B grade in Australia (mid 70’s); at least two academic letters of reference; and other qualifications as specified. Master’s programs require two years to complete full time.
• Doctorate or Ph.D. ranks above the master’s degree, requiring four to seven years for completing full time. It requires a combination of course work, original research, and a thesis. Prerequisites are typically a master’s degree, although direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Ph.D. program may be possible depending on the school and program
• Much more specialized, research oriented programs are Post-doctoral programs. The personal network established between the interested applicant and the faculty member within the institution is one of the most important factors in granting post-doctorate fellowships.

Australian tuition Fees

Low Tuition Fees This is a key factor for any International student willing to study abroad.. The fees for Australian Universities are considerably lower than similar courses in the UK or USA, here are some typical costs.

• Undergraduate
  • Arts/ Business / Law courses - $A10,000 to $A14,000 per year
  • Science / Engineering - $A11,000 to $A17,000 per year
• Postgraduate
  • Certificates /Diplomas - $A9,000 to $A16,000 per year
  • Masters - $A11,000 to $A18,000 per year