• Accounting: As is the case with India, accounting is slowly gaining importance in Australia. The number of students pursuing core accountancy and professional accountancy is increasing, and it has a good scope in the country.
• Architecture: The importance of architecture has increased over the years. It has especially been so in the case of Landscape Architecture, as landscape architects are currently in high demand in Australia.
• Actuarial Science: This discipline assesses the financial risks in insurance, finance, and other related sectors by combining mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, and economics.
• Agricultural Sciences: Now, this is a course that Australia prefers. It covers agronomists, forestry consultants, agricultural consultants, and agricultural scientists. You can shift to Australia without a degree if you have relevant work experience. Nonetheless, an Australian degree would be given preference in the Australian job market.
• Engineering: The engineering field is vital in Australia, as in India. Yet, core and biomedical engineering subfields are in high demand there.
• Earth Sciences: Australia has an abundance of uranium, natural gas, and coal; and hence holds a high reputation in mining metallurgy. Geologists and geoscientists are in demand in Australia.
• Tourism & Hospitality Management: Australia is a dreamland for everyone worldwide. The picturesque landscape attracts a whole lot of tourists, which explains the demand of tourism and hospitality management courses in Australia.
• Computer Science & IT: These two disciplines enjoy considerable relevance in almost all parts of the world. Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Data Management etc., are a few fields of considerable interest in Australia.
• Psychology: The field of psychology has shown a striking increase in the current years, and this trend has positively affected Australia. The discipline is attracting more and more popularity.
• Nursing: Nursing is an oft-chosen course in Australia. However, those who choose their graduation in nursing outnumber those who take it for their diploma and master’s.

1. University of Melbourne: The University of Melbourne is considered the best university. On top of that, it enjoys the highest rank in Australia, with a 67.5 score. It is also curious to note that half of the students studying there are international students. It is famous for research and teaching.
2. Australian National University: The ANU is ranked second in Australia in the Times Higher Education rankings. What makes ANU stand apart from others is that it provides student accommodation, research facilities, and study spaces. It has the best humanities and social sciences faculty.
3. University of Queensland: The University of Queensland is located in Brisbane, ranked 10th on the Global Liveability Index 2021 by the Economic Intelligence Unit. It is also notable that they are the country’s national leaders in hospitality, tourism, and biodiversity conservation subjects.
4. Monash University: If you are looking for colorful and vibrant university life, Monash is the best pick. Monash is the largest university in Australia, and around 48% of its students are international. They are famous for their nursing and performing arts disciplines.
5. University of Sydney: The University of Sydney stands out in a few respects. It was the first university in Australia to admit female students on the same basis as they admit male students. Arts, social sciences, and business constitute the popular courses at the University of Sydney.
6. UNSW Sydney: The UNSW Sydney saw roaring popularity in the past decade. It swiftly jumped over 100 ranks globally and has become one of the most desirable universities, especially for international students. Engineering and law are the most sought-after disciplines there.
7. University of Adelaide: Best known for teaching and research, the University of Adelaide is the third-oldest university in Australia. Also, it was the first university in Australia to offer degrees in science. It is ranked 101 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
8. University of Western Australia: It is the first university in Perth and is famous for its courses in agriculture and forestry and mineral and mining engineering. It is recognised all over the world as a leading research-intensive university.
9. The University of Technology, Sydney: Although the UTS is comparatively young, it has carved a niche. UTS is among the world’s top institutions in nursing, arts and design, sports, library and information management, according to the QS World University Rankings 2021.
10. University of Canberra: If you are a sports enthusiast, this place is for you. The University of Canberra is where you can surely thrive if you give importance to sports alongside your studies. Swimming, rugby etc. are a key part of the student life there.

Australia is cheaper for international students than the USA and UK. The Federal University of Australia is considered the cheapest university in Australia for international students. The courses can never be inexpensive, but there is no place for any worries as there are grants and scholarships in several forms to help you study your dream course in your preferred university or college.

• Diploma Programs: Apart from a minimum of 60% in grade 12, you will need a score of at least  5.5 in IELTS. The TOEFL internet score should be 55, and the PTE score should be between 42 and 49. Remember that these tests should be taken not more than two years before your course commencement.
• Bachelor’s Programs: To do a Bachelor’s degree in Australia, you require at least 65% in your grade 12. In addition, the IELTS score should be at least 6.0, the TOEFL score should be 65, and the PTE score should be between 50 and 57.
• Master’s Programs: A 3-year degree from a recognized university is enough for most universities. However, specific courses and universities demand a qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree. The IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE scores should be 6.5, 79, and 58-64, respectively. 
• Doctoral Programs: A three to four year Bachelor’s degree and a two year Master’s degree are essential for doing a Doctoral degree in Australia. Added to it, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.

• IELTS: A candidate needs to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test to gain admission to any university in Australia. This tests the English language skills and has four components: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The test should be completed within 2 hours and 45 minutes with a minimum score of 6 or 6.5. The cost of this test comes somewhere around Rs.15,500.
• TOEFL: The Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) can be taken in two forms; paper-based (PBT) or internet-based (iBT). An iBT score of at least 79 or a PBT score of at least 550 will be required to be accepted into an Australian university. TOEFL costs almost Rs.14,200.
• PTE: The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is yet another test that checks the English proficiency of a student. You should have a minimum score of 50 in this three-hour-long test to get admission into an Australian university, and it costs Rs.14,700 to take this test.
• CAE: The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test is organized by Cambridge University and is recognized by universities all over Australia. You should have a minimum score of 180 on this three-hour test. 

There are three types of scholarships available for Indian students in Canada. They are

• Canadian government-funded scholarships: These are more or less in the form of awards to encourage students to study there.
• Non-government scholarships: These are awarded by various trusts and communities to students who pursue particular courses.
• Institutional scholarships: These are provided by colleges and universities to the students who study with them.

There are two main Intakes in Australia for international students

1. February Intake
2. July Intake

• February intake is the Primary (main) Intake in Australia, and as the name suggests it starts in February, and the secondary intake falls in July. Like most countries, the Primary intake will have the most courses offered by almost every University.
• The July intake will have a limited number of Universities offering a limited number of courses to choose from. These two are major intakes in Australia.
• There are other intakes like September and November intake in Australia, too, with even fewer courses. Vocational Courses have intakes for January, May, or July, depending on the course and University.