Australia

Schools in Australia offer many undergraduate and graduate programs in every academic field. After deciding (1) What your career goals are and (2) What academic programs can help you achieve those goals, it's time to do some research on which school is best for you!

There are schools in the Australia that are looking for Filipino students just like you!

English is the native language of Australia. Many schools in Australia will ask you to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) to measure your English language proficiency.

If you’re worried about your English language proficiency, check out our partner language centers that can help you improve your skills!

Australia is a great destination for Filipino international students thanks to its top-ranking universities and livable cities. There are a handful of reasons why Filipinos should study in Australia.

World-class Universities and Schools
Companies all over the world recognize degrees that came from Australian universities and colleges. There are 7 schools in Australia that are a part of the top 100 universities in the world, namely Australia National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Queensland, Monash University, and University of Western Australia!

Australia’s impressive education system is also ranked third in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings 2018.

Close to Home Yet Still a New Experience
Australia is only 8 hours away from the Philippines! With this, it’s easier to go back home whenever you’re feeling homesick. Also, low-cost airlines always offer seat sales to and from major cities like Melbourne and Sydney, so your family and friends can visit you whenever they want!

Diverse Cultures and Education
Australia is the third most popular international student destination in the world, just behind the United States and United Kingdom. Currently, over half a million international students are in the country for a study abroad experience – allowing you to meet and make friends with people all over the world.

If you’re a Philippine passport-holder, you’re going to need a student visa to attend school in Australia. The process involves:

1. Completing the online application form
2. Gathering all the requirements, which may include the following:

It can get pricey to study in Australia with all things considered. The cost of living in Australia is 103.02% higher* than in the Philippines. While rent in Australia is 333.67% higher* than the Philippines.

Budgeting ahead of time and applying for financial assistance can help ease the financial burden of studying abroad. Scholarships from private Australian organizations, international organizations, and government scholarships are some of the important sources of funding that can help you realize your goal of studying in Australia! 

Visit the Edukasyon profiles of the schools you are interested in to check if they are offering any scholarships.

There are also some international student loans available from different loan giving bodies. University representatives usually work in tandem with their financial aid department that focuses on helping students find options to finance their education.

Explore our partner schools here, and inquire to get connected with your university representative.

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*Data acquired from Numbeo. Last updated in January 2019.