Studying in Australia
Students and Migration
Many people believe or are led to believe that studying in Australia is a easy/great pathway to migration.
IT IS NOT.
One of the requirements for a student visa is to show that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant. What does that mean? You must be able to show that you are coming to Australia exclusively to study and after your studies you intend to return to your home country.
So consider the following
1. What do you want to study in Australia - is it linked to your previous studies? Are you looking for a career change if you intend to enter a new field of studies?
2. Why do you want to study in Australia - can't you study the same/similar course in your home country? What is the advantage of doing it here rather than in your country? Do you have sufficiently high scores in your previous studies?
3. Financial considerations - How are you going to pay for the education? Is spending the money for an international education worth the expected benefit in your country?
4. Study schedule - Australia offers great quality education but that could mean a lot of work to obtain the qualification. Are you prepared to put in the work? The system can be quite unfamiliar to students from some countries especially, Asia and the Indian sub-continent.
5. Part-time work - Students (over 18) are usually allowed to work for 40 hours in an fortnight while their course is in session and more during holidays between semesters. This work should not interfere with your studies because attendance is mandatory for international students. Don't rely on this part-time work to meet your expenses in Australia as a student.
The above information is only the tip of the iceberg. Enquire about all aspects and ensure you understand them well before you start on a course of study.