Australia & NZ
Studying in Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are home to internationally prestigious research-led universities. Many are ranked among the world's best either in general or for specific departments. The qualifications that they award are respected by employers and other universities worldwide.
There are 42 universities in Australia and 8 in New Zealand. In the 2015/2016 world university rankings from QS, there were 7 Australian universities and 1 New Zealand ranked in the world’s top 100.
You can look at the Times Higher World Rankings by clicking on the logo:
Choosing a course
Despite being so far away, studying in Australia or New Zealand is, in many ways, similar to studying in the UK. The range of subjects you can choose from is vast, so choosing the right course is important. There is also an opportunity to study subjects not widely available in the UK, such as:
- Tropical marine biology
- Antarctic studies
- Maritime archaeology
- Asia-pacific diplomacy
- Sports psychology
- Indigenous history and culture
In Australia and New Zealand, you choose to study a subject which appeals to you, but the options are more flexible. You will select a 'major', which you will specialise in and have written on your degree certificate, but each year you'll get the opportunity to study a number of subjects outside of your major, called 'electives'
Study Options
The best place to start your course search, and for all other related information is the Study Options website:
Study Options is the official Application Support Service for UK-based students wanting to apply to university in Australia and New Zealand.
It is a free, independent, expert service for students, offering advice and counselling to help students choose the right course, at the right university. Study Options then guides students through the entire application process, from making an application to accepting an offer of place. Study Options also provide free assistance with practicalities including student accommodation and student visas.
Once you have chosen an area of interest, contact study options for a full course list of options available at universities across Australia and New Zealand:
http://www.studyoptions.com/what-can-i-study
Fees
Study in Australia and NZ cannot be financed through a UK student loan. Any course undertaken will nee to be privately funded, and the guideline costs are shown below:
Guideline course fees in Australia (per year of study)
| Arts (inc. history, languages, politics, international relations | Commerce (inc. management, marketing, finance) | Science (inc. marine science, psychology, zoology, physics) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | A$18,000 - A$30,000 | A$18,000 - A$31,000 | A$19,000 - A$36,000 |
| Postgraduate | A$18,000 - A$28,000 | A$22,000 - A$35,000 | A$20,000 - A$34,000 |
Guideline course fees in New Zealand (per year of study)
| Arts (inc. history, languages, politics, international relations | Commerce (inc. management, marketing, finance) | Science (inc. marine science, psychology, zoology, physics) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | NZ$20,000 - NZ$26,000 | NZ$21,000 - NZ$29,000 | NZ$23,000 - NZ$29,000 |
| Postgraduate | NZ$22,000 - NZ$29,000 | NZ$23,000 - NZ$33,000 | NZ$26,000 - NZ$34,000 |
Taken from http://www.studyoptions.com/tuition-fees