University and Tertiary Education

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<h1>University and Tertiary Education</h1>

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		<h2>Study in Australia</h2>
	<p>Education doesn't stop when you leave secondary school and there are many options for tertiary and vocational study in Australia. </p>
	<p>In 1999, 18% of 25 to 64 year olds in Australia had attained a university level qualification, compared with the OECD country mean of 14%. Generally, levels of educational participation and achievement in tertiary education in Australia is above average. </p>
	<h2>Australia's education system offers quality courses</h2>
	<p>All of the Australian education and training institutions </a> offer high quality, internationally relevant courses because the Australian Government requires them to be registered and meet quality assurance measures. Excellence in teaching, research, facilities and support services is found across Australia's education and training system.</p>
	<h2>Australian Universities</h2>
	<p>There are forty-three Australian universities to choose from. Australian universities are both teaching and research institutions offering a full range of academic and professional disciplines, with qualifications ranging from diplomas to doctorates. </p>
	<p>They have an international reputation for excellence and they can provide you with practical and career-orientated training so you can be confident you have the skills demanded by employers.</p>
	<p>Facilities for eaching, training and research include state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, outstanding libraries and modern technology. Many universities have strong links with other private and public sector research institutions. </p>
	<h2>Cost of tertiary education in Australia</h2>
	<h4>If you are an Australian resident</h4>
	<p>If you are an Australian resident you will pay part of the cost of your education, and the federal government pays the rest. The tuition fees at Australia&#39;s private universities are considerably higher than fees at publicly owned universities. </p>
	<h4>If you do not have Australian residency</h4>
	<p>If you do not have Australian residency and want to study in Australia you will probably have to pay, up-front, fees for your course. This may be between A$9,000 and A$19,000 per year depending on what qualification you want to study towards.</p>
	<h2>Vocational education in Australia</h2>
	<p>If you want vocational training you can attend a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institution. TAFE can provide you with training that is both practical and career-oriented and you can develop your own career path through study and a mix of study and work. </p>
	<p>TAFE offers courses in subjects such as computing, business studies, marketing, graphic design, tourism and hospitality. </p>
	<p>Fees are charged for these courses and vary between institutions and states. As with university fees, if you do not have Australian residency you will probably have to pay, up-front, fees for your course which may be between A$5,500 and AU$18,000 per year. </p>
	<p>Some TAFE courses are offered at degree level with the majority being at diploma or associate diploma level. Under Australia&#39;s national qualifications framework graduates can also progress into higher level courses including entry into universities for Diploma and Bachelor degree courses.</p>
	<p>You can also undertake vocational education programmes in almost any Australian secondary school. These programs are based on the same competencies and lead to a recognised national qualification. </p>







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