- The roadshow is aimed at providing relevant information about Australian universities and understanding the policies of government on Australian education
- The showcase will provide students, parents, and education leaders an opportunity to interact with representatives from Australian universities and hear from government officials on Australian education
- Australia provides opportunities for prolonged stay and employment opportunities are also high: Dr Monica Kennedy
- First international branch campuses coming up at GIFTCity in Gandhinagar
- Scholarships encompass a diverse array, available through governmental bodies and universities alike
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 4
The ‘Study Australia Roadshow’, an annual event to attract Indian students to Australia, will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 1:30 pm onwards at Taj Skyline in Ahmedabad.
Being organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Australian Government’s agency for international trade promotion and attracting investment, the fair will discerning students seeking higher education abroad in an era marked by globalisation and hunger for knowledge. It has become a popular choice for young minds from the Indian subcontinent due to the trend of pursuing education in a foreign land, which has seen a phenomenal rise in recent years.
Speaking to navjeevanexpress.com, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Austrade, Dr Monica Kennedy, said out of 43 universities about 26 educational institutions across from the country will participate in the fair.
Kennedy said, “Australian higher education has become a beacon of opportunity for Indian students looking to study abroad. Australia’s brilliance, diversity, and innovation in higher education have made it a popular choice for young people from the Indian subcontinent in recent years. Australia has been an attractive destination for international students due to its high-quality education system, globally recognised universities, multicultural environment, and post-study work opportunities.”
First international branch campuses coming up at GIFTCity in Gandhinagar
Replying to a query on the country’s first international branch campuses coming up at GIFTCity in Gandhinagar, she said, “Deakin University’s new branch campus in Gujarat International Finance Tech-city (GIFT) will initially offer postgraduate courses in cyber security and business analytics, with plans to expand the campus and the number of programs offered over time. The academic session will begin in June 2024. University of Wollongong plans to commence at GIFT City with a Graduate Certificate in Computing and a Master of Computing in the Finance domain. The University also plans to add a Master of Applied Finance and Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) in 2024). There also plans for the university to establish a Global Capital Markets Research Centre in its GIFT city location focussed on training PhD students and delivery of research with a focus on Indian capital markets.”
Fee structure and scholarships
The annual expenses for an Indian student aspiring to study at a prestigious Australian university range from ₹12 lakhs to ₹30 lakhs, contingent upon the educational level, chosen university, and city of study.
Scholarships encompass a diverse array, available through governmental bodies and universities alike.
The Ahmedabad event will bring several prominent Australian Universities, government representatives of Australian states and territories, and departments of education and home affairs under one roof. The showcase will be a one-stop-shop to address the visitors’ queries about studying in Australia.
The roadshow will serve as a valuable platform for both students and parents to engage directly with delegates representing an extensive line-up of key esteemed Australian universities. Students will also have the opportunity to hear from the representatives of Australian states and territories, the Australian Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Department of Education.
This is an excellent platform for students to understand the emerging trends in the education sector of Australia and pick their choice of university and destination in Australia.
The roadshow will showcase Australia’s excellence in education, and facilitate one-on-one engagements for students, parents, and school counsellors with representatives of globally-ranked universities. It will also cover key aspects that students need to consider before deciding on Studying in Australia – from fees, popular intakes, highly sought-after courses and life as a student in Australia.
