{"id":1,"country_list_id":"13","about":"Australia officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest urban area is Sydney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For about 50,000 years before the first British settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians, who spoke languages classifiable into roughly 250 groups. After the European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades, and by the 1850s most of the continent had been explored and an additional five self-governing crown colonies established. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia has since maintained a stable liberal democratic political system that functions as a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy comprising six states and several territories. The population of 24 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia has the world's 13th-largest economy and ninth-highest per capita income (IMF). With the second-highest human development index globally, the country ranks highly in quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and civil liberties and political rights. Australia is a member of the United Nations, G20, Commonwealth of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Trade Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Pacific Islands Forum.<\/p>","accomodation":"
Homestay<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n'Homestay' is when you live with an Australian family in their home. The homestay family provides you with meals, laundry facilities and your own room with a study desk. You are usually asked to share some household chores. Homestay also gives you the chance to practise your English every day at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Homestay costs range from A$240-A$245 per week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Homestay accommodation for students under 18 years of age includes guardianship arrangements and ranges from A$260-A$320 per week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hostel Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\nHostels provide a friendly, safe, supervised environment. You get your own room or a shared room. Dining room, games room and television room are communal. Many hostels also provide meals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shared rooms cost about A$35-A$40 per night and private rooms cost about A$65-A$85 per night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sharing a House or Apartment<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When you share a house or apartment with one or more other people, you are more independent than if you are living in homestay or hostel accommodation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You need to supply your own furniture if the house\/apartment is unfurnished. You also have to supply your own towels, pillows, sheets and blankets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You share the cost of rent, telephone, electricity and gas. You need to buy your own food and do your own laundry and cooking, although many sharing arrangements include sharing the cooking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Renting by Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\nStudio apartments or one-bedroom apartments are smaller and less expensive to rent than larger apartments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
You need to provide your own furniture if the house or apartment is unfurnished. You also need to supply your own pillows, sheets and blankets, and pay for expenses such as electricity, gas, and telephone. You also need to clean your apartment, do your own laundry, buy your own food and do your own cooking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Costs depend on the size and location of the apartment or house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Estimated costs for Sydney<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Accommodation Weekly Cost Estimate*<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1-bedroom apartment A$195-A$375<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shared 2-bedroom apartment (per bedroom) A$135-A$215<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shared 3-bedroom house (per bedroom) A$110-A$200<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Please note: Accommodation is cheaper outside Sydney CBD.<\/p>","living_cost":null,"study":"
Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million? This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! In fact, with over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia sits above the likes of Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, ranking eighth in the Universitas 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These are strong academic credentials, but our institutions are just as highly rated as the cities that house them around the country. Australia has five of the 30 best cities in the world for students based on student mix, affordability, quality of life, and employer activity – all important elements for students when choosing the best study destination. And with more than A$200 million provided by the Australian Government each year in international scholarships, we’re making it easier for you to come and experience the difference an Australian education can make to your future career opportunities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Do you have a specific study area of interest? There is every chance Australia has you covered, with at least one Australian university in the top 50 worldwide across the study areas of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Life & Agricultural Sciences, Clinical Medicine & Pharmacy, and Physics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Given this impressive education pedigree, it’s not surprising there are now more than 2.5 million former international students who have gone on to make a difference after studying in Australia. Some of these students are among the world’s finest minds. In fact, Australia has produced 15 Nobel prize laureates and every day over 1 billion people around the world rely on Australian discoveries and innovations – including penicillin, IVF, ultrasound, Wi-Fi, the Bionic Ear, cervical cancer vaccine and Black Box Flight Recorders – to make their lives, and the lives of others, better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Why wouldn’t you want to study with some of the best minds in the world?<\/p>","transport":null,"advantages":"
\r\n\t- Close to Indonesia<\/li>\r\n\t
- Stable climate and democracy<\/li>\r\n\t
- Part-time work allowance for students for 40 hours every 2 weeks when study in session and unlimited when vacation.<\/li>\r\n\t
- Allow to bring spouse for visa<\/li>\r\n\t
- Post-study work visa and permanent residency<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","migration_info":"
For all of the visa assistance, please click the button below.<\/strong><\/p>","hero_image":null,"deleted_at":null,"created_at":"2017-04-29 19:15:06","updated_at":"2017-05-28 19:36:46","country_detail":{"id":13,"shortname":"AU","name":"Australia","phonecode":"61","created_at":null,"updated_at":null}}