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Studying in Australia

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  • 07-04-2018 5:59pm
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    The Fox of Glenarvon
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    I'm planning to study a IT diploma through TAFE in Australia. I don't qualify for any other visas apart from a student one so I thought something like this would help me secure a job somehow. Has anyone any experience studying in Australia and would like to share their story?
    TAFE is a lot cheaper than mainstream universities. fees are 6000 dollar a semester which is quite reasonable.


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    pete4130
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    Have you checked if that $6000 is for Australian citizens or for International students? TAFE can be upwards of $11K a semester for courses I've looked at at international student rates.


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    Neon_Lights
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    TAFE would be the equivalent of Plc courses in Ireland, if you're happy with that value for money. University degrees are reassuringly expensive


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    Peregrinus
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    Neon_Lights wrote: »
    TAFE would be the equivalent of Plc courses in Ireland, if you're happy with that value for money. University degrees are reassuringly expensive
    TAFEs offer a range of qualifications, from Certificates through Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and up to degree-level awards and postgraduate diplomas. What distinguishes a TAFE is not any cap on the level of awards it can make, but the vocational focus of its courses. For something like an IT Diploma, there's no need for anyone to turn their noses up at a TAFE qualification.

    But pete4130 is right. TAFEs, like universities, charge different and much higher fees to non-resident students, and in fact this is a significant source of funds for them. The OP should definitely check whether he qualifies for the resident students fee and, if not, what the non-resident fee would be.


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    Neon_Lights
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    Peregrinus wrote: »
    Neon_Lights wrote: »
    TAFE would be the equivalent of Plc courses in Ireland, if you're happy with that value for money. University degrees are reassuringly expensive
    TAFEs offer a range of qualifications, from Certificates through Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and up to degree-level awards and postgraduate diplomas.  What distinguishes a TAFE is not any cap on the level of awards it can make, but the vocational focus of its courses.  For something like an IT Diploma, there's no need for anyone to turn their noses up at a TAFE qualification.

    But pete4130 is right.  TAFEs, like universities, charge different and much higher fees to non-resident students, and in fact this is a significant source of funds for them.  The OP should definitely check whether he qualifies for the resident students fee and, if not, what the non-resident fee would be.
    I'm guessing as he can only apply for a student one then they're more than likely non resident.


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