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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT ISSUES
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This section
discusses the various issues faced by international students applying
to the Australia for education. We discuss here eligibility criteria
for Australian institutes, accommodation, health insurance and rules
for taking up employment while studying. |
Eligibility... |
Working
while you Study |
Accommodation |
Health
Insurance... |
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Employment
opportunities for international students are limited. You should
not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay
for your studies.
On campus : Though international students are allowed
to work on the campus of any publicly-funded, degree granting
institution, these jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not
provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs.
Practical Training : In addition, there may be
opportunities for practical training which entail a period of
authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have
professional work experience related to their field of study. For
further details, contact the foreign student adviser at the
university, after you are enrolled. |
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Each
institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of
options for single and married students. Most common types of
accommodations are:
School-Provided Homestays: A homestay usually
consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while
the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as well as
a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 - $ 800 per month)
School-Provided Residence/Dormitory: Many schools
have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses.
There is usually an option of either shared or private room and
dormitories.
(Cost: CDN $ 3000 - $ 7500 per year)
Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share or
rent apartments to save costs. Listings of available apartments or
homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly
according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 - $ 700
per month) |
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This
is another very important criteria for financial planning. Most
Canadian Institutes require that all students including international
students be covered by an insurance policy that will protect them
against medical, hospital bills if they get sick or are injured while
studying at the college, as health care is very expensive. Some
provinces like Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan cover
international students under their provincial health care plans.
Students studying in other provinces must arrange for private medical
coverage through private insurance companies, which approximately
costs about CDN $ 35 per month. |
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