Studying abroad-Australia versus the UK

Australia, 1st June: Are you wishing to pursue higher education overseas and want to know whether to study in Australia or the UK?

Let’s compare and analyze education standards of the UK and Australia.

Before deciding about higher education standards, we must take into account certain factors like cost of education, quality of education, career opportunities, availability of part time jobs etc.

Studying in the UK—

Global recognition--First thing in this regard is that a qualification from the UK is recognized globally. At present, there are round 450,000 foreign students studying in various educational institutes in the UK. In terms of quality of education, the UK ranks among the very best globally.

Famous leaders are UK alumni—Another point worth consideration is that many renowned global leaders including Bill Clinton, Deng Yaping had studied in the UK.

The UK offers a wide variety of education courses to international students.

Cost of study in the UK—For those who are from the UK, then going for higher education in the UK universities is certainly the best option in terms of cost.

The UK offers relatively cheaper study options since it makes them eligible for reduced fees. Another thing that makes the UK a good choice to pursue higher education is its having some of the most renowned universities.

The UK is home to Cambridge University and Oxford University apart from many more.

Type of course International student fee annually (on an average)

MBA £15,100

Postgraduate Arts £11,000

Postgraduate Science £12,500

Undergraduate Arts £10,500

Undergraduate Science £11,500

Studying in Australia—

International recognition of Australian education—Its the quality and efficiency of education system of Australia that it has around 415,000 foreign students studying there.

Quality education at feasible costs—Australian universities are leaders in terms of higher education and recognition of qualifications. It provides popular study courses at lower tuition costs annually.

NOOSR—NOOSR (National office of overseas skills recognition) is an organization assisting Australian education institutes for recognition of foreign qualifications.

It is a government body working for promotion of Australian degrees globally. It further assists foreign qualified students to study and work in Australia.

So, one must take a decision after considering the above factors carefully for studying overseas.