Study in Australia

If you are the one who thinks studying overseas will earn you more brownie points then you need to give a close look at Australia since Cost of studying and living in Australia is considerably less for international students than in the USA and the UK.
Tution fees are also low compared to other countries and vary between Institutions and are dependant on the level and course of study. International students are charged up-front tuition fees.
Examples of fee structure are:
Primary/Secondary School -A$ 5,000 – 13,000 a year
Foundation Studies-A$ 9,000 – 14,000 a year
Certificate I – IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma-A$ 5,500 – 18,000 a year
Bachelors Degree (Arts/Business/Law) -A$ 10,000 – 13,500 a year
Bachelors Degree (Science & Engineering) -A$ 11,000 – 16,500 a year
Masters/Doctoral Degree-A$ 11,000 – 18,500 a year
English Language Training-A$ 3,500 – 16,000 a year
In addition to fees All international students need to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their study in Australia. This is paid at least 1 year in advance and then renewed annually. The current rate for OSHC is approximately A$ 350 a year.

English language skills are a requirement for receiving an Australian student visa. IELTS is the only test accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for visa purposes.

Visa Regulations:
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia has introduced new changes to support and service Indian students.
The most highlighted point is the inclusion of work rights on all initial student visa grants. This would be beneficial in terms of time and cost, as it removes the need for student visa holders to make a separate application for permission to work.
From April 26, 2008, onwards, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has increased the Student Visa Application Charge to AUD 450 as this fee includes the fee for applying for a work permit. Prior to April 26, 2008, students had to pay AUD 430 as student visa application and on course commencement, apply for work rights by paying a charge of AUD 60.
Students are allowed to work 20 hours a week while the course is in session and full-time during scheduled course breaks.

Neither the student nor the family members are allowed to work before the commencement of course of the primary applicant. Family members (except those of research students) are only able to work 20 hours per week.

Moreover, all students who have received visa approvals through e-Visa will no more require visa evidencing / visa stamping on their passport. This means another saving of Rs 281 per passport for each individual case. A copy of their approval letter and entitlement letter will be enough for traveling to Australia.