Both the cultural diversity and stunning nature will give you a very unique experience while studying in Australia. The country offers unlimited opportunities to live out your dreams and wishes while still keeping you on the edge of your seat with what else it has to offer.

With a coastline just under 50,000 kilometers, overcrowding on beaches is rare. Living by the sea offers a variety of free time opportunities from water sports to adventure to simply relaxing. At the heart of Australia is the famous Outback. Though remote and vast, the Outback is also very close to urban areas. The breathtaking desert landscape and ancient rock formations are alone well worth a visit.

But the Outback is also a good place to learn more about the culture and traditions of the oldest civilization of the world- the Aborigines. Since intercultural exchange is part of daily life in Australia, international students are well supported. The Australian higher education system has a very good reputation and is of high quality.

Capital: Canberra
Population: Approximately 22 million.
Size: Approximately 7.6 million square meters 
Time Zone: Australia has three different time zones, the time difference between Australia and Europe can vary between +6 to +10 hours 
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUS $) Currency Calculator
Official language: English

A student visa is required for any stay longer three months. Stays over 12 months require an additional medical examination by a panel doctor of the Australian government. You can also apply for a Working Holiday Visa for your semester abroad. However, this visa has a variety of restrictions which must be followed. For further information:www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417. Details on the 4-month-regulation:www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/obligations.htm

Australia has 41 universities all of which are routinely accessed and evaluated by governmental authorities to ensure a high education standard. Students are directly involved and asked to participate in discussions and projects.

Studying in Australia is divided into two parts: undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. An undergraduate degree normally takes up to three years to complete and a postgraduate degree takes another one to two years. Many universities also offer an Honors Degree, a year of specialization done once an undergraduate degree has been obtained.

However, students can also gain a postgraduate diploma after completing the undergraduate degree which can be recognized as one year of a postgraduate degree. For international students, it is popular to study for one or two semesters abroad in Australia. (Semester Abroad program). However, Australian universities do also offer excellent LL.M. programs in a variety of specialist fields.

Admissions are purely on the basis of a student's academics & IELTS score. While applying for admissions one has to submit the following documents :

• Marksheets & Passing certificate of Year 10 & Year 12
• IELTS Result Copy (If not given- conditional offer letter will be issued)
• Marksheets of Bachelor's degree
• Degree Certificate (Provisional degree certificate is acceptable, if original not received till date)
• Marksheets & Degree certificate for PG/Masters degree, if completed in India.
• Work Experience certificates (if applicable)
• Statement of purpose/ Recommendation letters (Depending on course)
• Application fees draft (Depending on the university)