Study Queenland - Study in Queensland
Queensland is a popular study destination for many international students. Find out about the High schools, English schools, TAFE's, Colleges and Universities in Queensland
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Our education Queensland programs offer high quality education in a safe and modern environment.
Our Education Agency works with universities and other government agencies to promote Queensland internationally as a provider of high quality education.
For detailed information for international students on Queensland study opportunities, universities, courses, visa procedures, costs, lifestyle and Australian education contacts worldwide, find out about Queensland universities.
For student visa requirements, available programs, accommodation advice - even how to buy a school uniform, browse the study in Australia section. We also provide enriching group study tours and offer consultancies in international projects.
Please beware that education in Queensland costs tuition fees:
Universities and Colleges cost between AU$7500 - 12.000 per semester
High Schools are from AU$4500 - 6500 per term (1/2 year)
English courses are around AU$250 - 400 per week
Queensland has become a very popular location for international students wishing to study abroad, particularly with Scandinavians. Last year, approximately 1500 students from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland were enrolled at Brisbane and Gold Coast universities.
They study in degrees that range right across the educational spectrum in disciplines such as business, marketing and public relations, science, IT and multimedia, journalism, design, engineering, nursing, psychology and fine art.
Australia is attractive to these students because of its western culture and English language, which is similar to their home countries, whilst still being exotic because of its weather and distance. International students fall in love with the Queensland climate and the friendliness of the people.
They swap their usual fun hobbies like skiing and snowboarding for other fun activities like surfing and scuba diving, adopting the beach as a new playground. Some even become ardent fans of native sports such as Australian Rules Football.
Most Scandinavian students in southern Queensland live off campus with friends in rented accommodation. It’s a luxury that these students can afford because the cost of living here is lower than in Norway and most students travel to Australia on scholarships and loan arrangements that give them a measure of financial freedom.
International students have active social clubs and websites, and mix easily with other students. According to their universities, Scandinavians have a reputation for studying hard and achieving results. Not surprisingly, Queensland universities are delighted to accept international applications.
And, once a year, Norwegians get together on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane to organise a celebration of their culture on Norwegian Independence or Constitution Day. Hundreds of students attend the event every year, with a parade through Brisbane, music, singing and food, and events on and off campus.
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Studying in Queensland
Why Study in Queensland as an International Student?
Queensland has been constantly growing in all sectors of society, including business, industry, education and tourism. It is situated in the northeast area of Australia, and is the third most populated state.
Queensland is well known for its beaches, and coastal cities and towns, such as Sunshine coast, and Gold coast. Both of these situated on either side of the states capital Brisbane, and are full of excellent places to surf, spend time at the beach and relax in luxury resorts. Queensland is home to many beautiful islands and reefs such as Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton, and the exquisite Great Barrier. With a climate that boasts beautiful sunny weather over much of the year there are limitless adventures to be had.
Queensland Tafe and Universities have recently been recognised for their excellence, for their innovation and openness to new ideas. A good example of this if their increasing involvement in international student programs. Queensland Universities educate in a way that aims to best serve the student, the progression of learning, and local, national and international community.
There number of campuses situated around Queensland, many in the city and quality regional areas. They provide diverse courses, and the chance to participate in opportunities nowhere else in the world would. Queensland is a welcoming environment and exciting lifestyle to live in, perfect for international students.
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Qeensland Academic Year
Study in Queensland - The Academic Year and Visa Information
TERM ONE
The academic year in Queensland, Australia’s second largest state and its third most populous begins in March at the end of the Australian summer when it is still to warm to spend most of the day without some kind of air-conditioning and lasts for roughly three and a half months until the first long break of the year. So by the time you have finished studying for the semester the winter chill has made an appearance and you notice the clothing of people has changed dramatically. Although, nowhere near as cold as Europe, it is a lovely time to study in Queensland, and I have found I do my best work during this semester.
I am convinced it is because of the lovely conditions at this time.
TERM TWO
While, the second semester of study in Queensland begins in July and goes through to late October, when studies are finished for the year. This is the business end of the year. The second study in Queensland semester begins in the late winter months and continues throughout spring to early summer when it begins to get warm again, unlike Europe, when the academic year begins in winter and ends in winter. Australia, being in the southern hemisphere begins its academic year in summer and ends it in summer too.
TERM THREE
It has become common for many Australian universities to have a third semester that has its duration throughout the summer months for those students wanting to continue on with their degree and finish their course of study in Queesnland earlier, although this option is not available across all disciplines and in all faculties at universities in Queensland.
Term Three is usually the best semester to take extra English language courses so it is possible to compete with your classmates successfully over the traditional academic year period starting in March. It is also possible to complete tertiary preparation studies during this semester so you can start a bachelor’s program with your contemporaries, without having the feeling of always being a semester behind everyone else and having no classmates.
If you are interested in starting your degree or other study in Queensland during the third term of the Queensland Academic year than you will be coming into Australia at the hottest time of the year. So, bring some board shorts, sunscreen and a lot of loose fitting shirts because they are going to become your most cherished articles of clothing. Coming into Queensland at this time of the year means that you will be experiencing a Queensland Christmas which is nothing like you experience in Europe. Seafood is just as popular in most Queensland homes during this time of the year as traditional Christmas food. And, if you are invited over to a friend’s house for Christmas lunch you may find you are eating crab meat instead of turkey or pork.
MANDATORY CONDITIONS
Because you are an international student you do not have a part time option like domestic students. So it can be difficult to earn extra money while you study in Queensland. But it is not impossible though, because in the mandatory conditions set down by the Australian Government stipulate that an international student can work 20 hours per week if s/he has already enrolled in a course of study on a full time basis. And there is no limit to the hours of work an international student can do when the course is in hiatus throughout the year. If your VISA belongs to the subclass 8105 than this is an option for you if you would like to consider it. Although it would be wise to check with your course provider about how much coursework you would have to complete throughout the term before you got a part time job because you can find that you have bitten off more you can chew. But, it is still possible to earn some cash on the side to make student life a little more bearable while you in Australia during your academic career.
VISA
Remember that most (if not all Queensland tertiary education providers) provide courses for international students in accordance with governmental regulations that apply to student VISA's. And, all Queensland universities have international student offices that will assist you or your AA education agent with the appropriate information to make your study experience in Queensland a rewarding one.
So, if you are interested to study in Queensland get the exact dates of course commencement and duration from the education provider of your choose because they are all slightly different with different orientation schedules and international student days and so forth.
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Study in Queensland - Free Service
Deciding to study in Queensland or work and travel in Australia involves complicated processes of; applications, visas, accommodation and finance. Therefore moving to Australia can be a stressful, as well as incredible, experience.
AA education network offers students the support and advice needed to make this life changing decision as smooth as possible, both at the application stages and throughout their time in Australia. As an independent network, AA provides free services to students in all circumstances, whether they are in Secondary school, a mature student or have additional needs.
The AA Education Network provides vital information and advice for students considering a move to Australia. Once the decision has been made to take the huge step to study abroad, applicants then have to decide where and what to study. An outline of the Australian education system, lifestyle and qualification possibilities, allows prospective students to make informed decisions about their time in Australia.
The network also provides a descriptive background of each Australian State, so that applicants have the knowledge needed to choose which region of Australia suits their individual needs. The network aims to ensure students are fully aware of all the options available to them, by presenting all the possibilities.
The decisions to study abroad, where to study and then what to study, are just the beginning of the study abroad experience. Once these initial choices have been made there is then the complicated process of applying for visas, financing the move and finding accommodation. All of which can be extremely stressful. Therefore the AA service aims to support students both during and after the application process, be it in study, work or travel.
The network provides information regarding applications, documentation, visas, jobs, travel and finance. They will also spend time filling out forms, investigating different options and detailing a step by step process of visa application, all at no cost. The services uses experience within Australian and German education systems to help students find courses which fit their individual needs. The network recognises individual students needs and aims to accommodate these needs as best as they can.
The AA network provides a student orientated service, dedicated to supporting individual problems, requirements and experiences. This unique, free student service will help ensure that a move to Australia is a hassle free and positive, life changing experience.
Queensland is the fastest growing state in the nation with an annual influx of 10 000 people moving from the southern states or overseas to its temperate climate that rivals anywhere in the world. Australia’s third most populous state and its second largest geographically, Queensland stands on the cusp of its old town past and 21st century city capacity to move forward at a rapid rate. But, Queenslanders themselves seem to be unaffected by the development of the last 50 years and retain their unselfconsciousness about the burgeoning growth of Queensland.
Geographically speaking, Queensland has everything, even snowfall during odd times of the year in the hills that straddle the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Queensland’s closest neighbour and traditional sporting rival. But, most people do not come to Queensland for the snow though. They come for the sun. And sunshine is a nearly year round phenomenon for people who live in Queensland to enjoy. Queensland has some of the finest beaches in the world and enough diversity to keep the most ardent traveller wanting to explore the state and its many regions.
To the north and west, Queensland has a significant grassland and desert region that is excellent for grazing a tough breed of cattle exported to overseas clients for hamburger mince. While underground, bauxite and other minerals are mined giving the infrastructure of Queensland considerable wealth.
The Far North of the state encompassing cities like Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns are Mecca’s for international travellers being gateways to the Great Barrier Reef. Far North Queensland is also home to some of the most beautiful and lush rainforest in the world. That has many tourists from around the world climbing its mountains, swimming in its crystal clear streams, and exploring the caves and other seemingly otherworldly rock formations that make their home in the deep north.
To the west of Brisbane (the capital) we enter into the outback country surrounding the town of Roma and Chinchilla. The gateway to this region of Mars-like-sand, and radiating harshness is the city of Toowoomba; an old colonial town done well, that now rivals many of the other cities and towns in Queensland with its own university and modern lifestyle. The Queensland outback is home to many of the important myths and legends that Australians adhere to define their character traits as a people. During the later half of the 19th century Outback Queensland saw many major work strikes that have influenced the politics of the nation ever since. Outback Queensland is also home to R.M Williams Outback Company and the Tree of Knowledge and the legend that surrounds it.
But, it is the south eastern corner of the state that is the most populous area with an expected 5 million people making the South East home over the next 20 years. This area that extends from the New South Wales border to Bundaberg (5 hours drive) north out to Toowoomba (the gateway to the outback) is the most diverse of all the regions that make up the state of Queensland and has grassland, valleys, mountains, hills, rainforests, snow (sometimes), and glorious surf and calm water beaches. ‘The South East’ as it is referred to by locals has all the amenities of a European city and is one of the most civilised places a person can live. Street crime in the state is very low and a person is usually pretty safe wherever they are.
Queenslanders are often viewed by other Australians as being a bit quirky. And there is some truth to the stereotype. David Malouf a prominent Queensland writer has often remarked about the unselfconsciousness of Queenslanders, the sense of unselfconsciousness being the most defining trait of the people of the north. Queenslanders really do not care too much about what other people think of them and their love for mangoes, rugby league, paw paws, sunburn, XXXX beer, electrical storms, and redback spiders and taipans. But, there is more to Queenslanders than the quirky stereotype that permeates the consciousness of the south.
Queensland has had a mind of its own for a long time since it became a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859, and figured prominently in constitutional politics during the fin de sicle at the end of the 19th century.
Queensland has produced Nobel laureates, Oscar winning film makers, writers of international reputation, Olympic gold medal winning athletes and swimmers, a couple of prime ministers, and the best rugby league team (the Maroons) the sport has ever known.
So, that is a little bit about us.
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Want to study in Queensland? AA Education Network offers a complete service for people wanting to study in Queensland at one of the many internationally renowned educational institutions that the country has to offer. AA Education Network will assist you from the moment you contact them and will assist you with all documentation that you will need for a successful stay in Australia even if that time is for three months or six years, AA Education Network will walk you through the process and be a constant net of support while you are in Australia.
AA Education Network offers a detailed and comprehensive service that includes:
- Advice and assistance with applying for the appropriate courses
- Information on IELTS
- Colleges in Australia
- Help with all application forms; including translations and other documentation
- 24 hour a day on ground support while you are in Australia
- Help with student visas
- Info on airline travel
- Help with accommodation and advice on living expenses
- Guides on Australian life that include finances and transport
- Help with OSHC
After consulting with AA Education Network you will have an answer within 24 hours, your AA Education Agent will come back to you with a reply on whether you were successful with gaining entry into the course of your choice at the institution that you wanted to study at. AA Education Network takes all of the stress out of the process for you with professionalism and empathy.
AA Education Network will help you gain entry into whatever course in Australia you want to get into and they work across all Australian educational sectors.
AA Education Network offers 24hour a day help AA Education Agents can be contacted via email at any time.
AA Education Network is a complete service and it is free!
So talk to AA Education Network today and enquire about what they can do for you and your goal to study in Queensland.
Why Study in Queensland?
Welcome to our Study in Queensland Portal
Welcome to our Study in Queensland Portal, your one-stop information centre on the study and training opportunities available in Queensland, Australia. If you are an international student looking for information on study opportunities (English language studies, university education, technical and vocational training opportunities, school studies) in Queensland, this site is for you.
Increasing numbers of international students are choosing Queensland as their study destination. There are many reasons why students want to study in Brisbane such as its excellent reputation for education along with it being Australia's fastest growing and most dynamic region, situated within a beautiful natural environment.
The Study in Queensland Portal is a convenient and comprehensive information portal about the unique opportunities available to you in Queensland, Australia's Smart State.
Are you looking for a course or an institution in Queensland?
Our Study in Queensland Portal helps you to find a course in Queensland.
- Do you want to know what life is like as an international student in Queensland?
- Are you looking for the perfect place in Australia to study?
StudyingAustralia.com gives you the information about studying in Queensland you are looking for - the fantastic education and training opportunities.
If you decide to study in Brisbane you will also find many ways to relax such as Australia's best tropical rainforests, great surf beaches, wildlife reserves, and the excitement of a young and vibrant city. More about Queensland
Our international student team welcomes you as an international student in Queensland.
Queensland is in the northeast area of Australia, and it is the second largest state in the country, as well as the third most populated. The capital of the state is Brisbane and more than one third of the people in the state live there. There are activity centres around the Brisbane River, it is also a good spot if you like jogging, biking, rollarblading, or just feel like taking a nice walk along the riverside. Brisbane is full of great markets, parks, restaurants, and nightlife. There is also a huge man made pool for the public to use for swimming or sun tanning in the sand.
Queensland also has many places to go where there are better beaches that are actually along side the ocean. If you go a few hours south of Brisbane you are on the gold coast, which is full of excellent surfing beaches and resorts. Also is you go a few hours north of Brisbane you are on the sunshine coast, which is very similar and also has great beaches and resorts to enjoy. Queensland has a beautiful national park, Moreton Island, which has excellent beaches, sand dunes, and crater lakes. It is great to go there for day trips and enjoy snorkelling, swimming, or just relaxing at the Resort.
Another huge attraction that lies on the coast of Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef. This particular Reef is so popular because of the vast area it covers, there is 2000 kilometres of coral reef and it contains approximately 30,000 species of marine life. It is a great place to go to, to experience magnificent diving and/or snorkelling.
Queenslands climate is usually good throughout the whole year. The sunshine is great in the summer time and the temperature ranges from 20-30°C (68-86°F). The winter does not get to be that cold either, usually staying between the ranges of 920°C (48-68°F).
Studying in Queesnland is all about enjoying a fantastic lifestyle that is second to none, a state where all things modern meets all things pristine.
Queensland is renowned internationally for being innovative, a meeting place for ideas and its famous outdoor lifestyle. Queensland's beaches have for long held the secret to its attraction and now you too can experience it.
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, has a cosmopolitan charm to it and all things trendy are in fashion. Whether it's clothes, transportation or fine cuisine. And if you prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, then the pristine surroundings of Queensland's two other major attractions, Townsville and Cairns are just perfect for you.
Queensland also offers a stable and multicultural surrounding to international students and travellers and this only serves to enhance the quality of life that the state has to offer.
The state is also a major transportation hub and is well serviced by clean and efficient public transportation which makes travelling even more fun and exciting.
For those interested in the arts and cultural scene, Queensland has a wide range of attractions to offer. In short, there is everything for everyone.
The sunshine state is also well renowned for sports such as rugby and cricket and regularly hosts national and international meets.
LIVING EXPENSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN QUEENSLAND
As an international student studying in Queensland you are allowed to bring in $10 000 AU when you arrive and if you bring in money over that amount you will have to sign a BNI form that will be given to you by the customs officer when you declare what you have in your possession when you enter the country.
This is just one of the situations you will have to consider when you enter into Australia to begin or continue your academic career as a holder of a student visa. Like most international students who study in Australia you will most probably be in possession of a student visa with an 8105 student visa subclass that allows you to work 20 hours per week during term and full time during hiatus. And this will help you to make the $400 a week you will need to get by in Australia during your time here. Over the past couple of years Australia has shown itself to be resistant to the financial meltdown that is affecting the rest of the developed world at present and good part time employment is still quite easy to come by if you need to find work to support yourself as a student in the country. Although it is recommended that you have the financial resources to stay in Australia without having to use this option because your primary goal while you are here is too finish your studies.
There are many living expenses that you will have to take into account as an international student depending on where you live and the type of finances that you have access too.
Some of these are:
1. Accommodation
2. Food
3. Clothing
4. Student Fees
5. Health
6. Transportation
7. Entertainment
But initially you will have to set yourself up in Queensland before you can do a budget that will work for you. The initial costs of setting up in Australia will run to about $2500 and may include rental bonds, electricity connection fees, student fees, text books / course materials, telephone bond, gas security deposit, internet, pre-loved furniture, utensils and linen. The International Student Services department (ISS) at the institution you will be studying at can help you with all of this and offer excellent assistance in this area.
So, what do you have to consider?
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is important and there are many accommodation options to be considered as an international student. The two best options though (financially speaking) are shared accommodation and on-campus accommodation at one of the housing dorms at the institution you are studying at. Shared accommodation is a cheap option for international students to consider because it is inexpensive with the rent being spread over four or five people that allow you to rent a bigger house in a suburb closer to the city and you have the freedom of doing whatever you want. This is very important to most people if they are over 21 years of age! Also being in shared accommodation allows you to live with people from your own country who are experiencing many of the same feelings for the first time that you are feeling and could help you navigate the new society with greater efficiency and clarity, while providing a valuable link to your home culture that could help you through momentary symptoms of culture shock that are normal for people experiencing Queensland for the first time. Although it might not be possible for you to go into shared accommodation when you first arrive in Queensland you could live at a housing dorm at the institution you are studying with if you are a university student or at a secondary college. The positive aspects of staying at a housing dorm is that you can have your own room or share one with another student, get all meals served to you, and have your laundry done by the domestic staff all for one fee. You also do not have to worry about power bills and most transportation costs because you will be at the university or other tertiary institution already. Most universities in Queensland have inter-campus shuttle bus services. The downside to a housing dorm is that you cannot pick your neighbours and there is less freedom to do what you want. But if you do not know anyone in the country than this is a good option for you. Most housing dorms cost between $150 and $250 a week. They are very well maintained and the staff is highly professional.
FOOD
The average food bill for a single person living in Queensland is usually between $60AU and $80AU a week and can be more expensive depending on the suburb that you live in. Most larger grocery stores in affluent suburbs tend to be more expensive than those in lower socio-economic areas, although they have a greater range of food products that might be more akin to your home country. And the wealthier shopping districts are more likely to have ethnic stores that cater to people from non Anglo-Celtic backgrounds, but once again these specialty items may come with an extra cost. But if you have the resources then by all means look at these places as an option that may have some of your favorite foods from home.
CLOTHING
Clothing, like food in Australia is directly related to how much in the way of financial resources that you have access too. You can buy inexpensive clothing in Australia from the larger retailers cheaply. A t-shirt from one of these stores will cost you between $10AU and $30AU and you can fit yourself out with a relatively decent wardrobe for about $500AU that will last you a year and get you through all Queensland seasons. The Australian national style (we don’t have a dress costume) is defined by an easy going and informal attitude and you may find that you begin taking in elements of while you are in the country. Although it is possible to get access to clothing from your home country via eBay and other internet based businesses, but remember not all clothing does well in the Queensland climate. There are (basically) 8 months of summer. So going with a casual, loose-fitting ‘aussiesque’ clothing style that is similar to other students studying in the country is probably they way to go if you are on a budget and can be purchased from almost any retail district in the state.
STUDENT FEES
As an international student all student fees will need to be paid before you enter into Australia. It is a stipulation on all student visa applications for entry into the country regardless of the visa subclass. How much student fees will cost depends on the institution you are studying at and the field that you are studying in. A medical degree in Australia takes 6 years, while most Bachelor of Art courses take 3 years. You will have to contact your AA Education Agent and ask them to help you with this part of the process and they should be able to give you the price of your course and associated fees without to much difficulty. Text books and other material related to your course of study can be brought from the university bookshop. And the price of these materials varies depending on the specifications of the modules you will be studying during that particular term, while most electronic devices like laptops and printers can be used in Queensland with the purchasing of an adaptor. And the price of new electronic devices in Australia can be researched on via the internet before you leave your home country.
HEALTH
As an international student studying in Queensland you will have to have OSHC and that will cost you roughly $340AU annually and has to be maintained during your entire time of study in Australia. Except if you are an international student from Norway then you are covered by the Norwegian Government’s agreement with the Australian Government.
The benefits of OSHC are:
Access to General Practitioners / Surgery / Hospital Wards in public hospitals and private wards in hospitals that have a contractual relationship with your OSHC provider / some prosthetics / Day Surgery accommodation / Limited pharmaceuticals and Ambulance services.
All of these benefits are covered by OSHC and OSHC can be paid directly to the institution you are studying in or the provider.
TRANSPORTATION
Over the last year in Queensland public transport fees have risen by 40%, so every one who uses transport in Queensland are feeling the pinch. Like many international students studying in Queensland you will most likely be using public transport on a regular basis to get to and from the institution you are studying at. Public transport can cost between $25AU and $50AU a week and even more if you are in one of the outer suburbs. But the upside to this is that as a either an undergraduate student or a postgraduate student you will receive a small discount from the state government and you will also be able to access the inter-campus shuttle bus service. But it is still best to find share accommodation with other students in a suburb closer to the institution you are studying at or stay on campus so you can cut down on this expense. A way of cutting down this expense if you are put into a position where you (unavoidably) have to use public transport is to purchase ‘go-cards’ that will cover your transport fees weekly or monthly. ‘Go-cards’ are a good way of cutting down transport costs if you are a heavy user of public transport while you are studying.
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment and lifestyle options also directly relate to the type of person you are and how much financial resources you have access too. And the cost of entertainment is rounded off to about $1000AU per year. But this will be more or less on the type of entertainment that you are looking for. Most universities in Queensland have a student guild that usually put on festivals and events that are inexpensive and will not break the budget. Cinemas are also quite cheap and you can see a movie for about $15AU. While most galleries and art houses do not have an admission price and Queensland has many of the best beaches and national parks in the world that are free and within public transport range of most towns in the state. Entertainment is important and you will find what suits you for the budget that you have in Queensland without to much difficulty.