DHA Announces Major Update to English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students in Australia, Effective August 7, 2025
Authored by Zenrin Rosillon Duenas, Head of Education and Visa Counselling, Marketing and Talent Acquisition Expanded List of Accepted English Tests The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has introduced significant changes to the English language proficiency requirements for international students applying to study in Australia, with new rules taking effect from August 7, 2025. One […]
Pathway to Studying in Australia: A Complete Guide for International Students in 2025
Why Study in Australia in 2025? Australia remains a top destination for international students due to its: Choosing the Right Course and Institution Student Visa (Subclass 500) Process Key Eligibility Criteria Genuine Student (GS) Criteria Fee Updates (2025) Cost of Studying and Living in Australia Tuition Fees by Program Type Program Type Estimated Annual Fee […]
International Students’ Workplace Rights in Australia: Full Protection Under Fair Work Laws
International students in Australia who work part-time or casually are fully protected under Australian workplace laws. The Fair Work Commission, which oversees workplace relations and the enforcement of awards and agreements, ensures that all workers, regardless of their citizenship or visa status, are entitled to the same minimum rights and conditions as Australian citizens and […]
Australia’s National Minimum Wage Rises by 3.5%: What It Means for International Students
From 1 July 2025, Australia’s national minimum wage will increase by 3.5%, as announced by the Fair Work Commission. This adjustment raises the minimum wage to $948 per week, or $24.95 per hour, for most employees not covered by specific awards or agreements. The change comes as inflation stabilizes and aims to help workers, including international […]
Studying Criminology in Australia: A multidisciplinary and practical major
In Australia, criminology is a comprehensive discipline that integrates knowledge from sociology, psychology, law, and other fields. In the classroom, students not only study the causes of criminal behavior but also explore how social systems and cultural contexts influence crime. For example, why is the crime rate among Australia’s Indigenous population significantly higher than that […]
The University of Melbourne has updated its admission requirements
Australian higher education and vocational institutions are stepping up their assessment of prospective students to ensure they meet bona fide student (GS) requirements for student visas. This means that the relevant genuine student qualifications need to be shown at the time of application for the course and the required genuine student documentation needs to be […]
The latest admission situation of GD in Early Childhood
Due to the current strict visa processing, Deakin University has decided to no longer issue COE for GD courses in early childhood education from now on! Deakin University Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education Duration: 1 year of full-time study Campus: Burwood Melbourne Campus Tuition: $33800/ year Entry requirements: Complete a bachelor’s degree or higher […]
Introduction to the University of Wollongong Postgraduate Qualifying Program
The University of Wollongong has campuses in Sydney. The flexible curriculum is complemented by an international learning environment, providing students with a variety of options to build on their unique strengths. The University’s commitment to its students can be seen in the quality of its graduates, whose abilities, qualities and successes are recognised in the […]
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross University Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education Duration: 1 year of full-time study School starts in February, June and October Campus: Gold Coast Campus Tuition Fees: $28,000 / year (2023), $29,400 / year (2024) Entry requirements: NOTE: Victoria University Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Duration: 1 year School starts in February, May, […]
Can I apply for the master’s degree of Social work in Australia if I did not study social work as an undergraduate?
It is generally believed that the main job of a social worker is to provide counseling services or professional methods to get you the social welfare you deserve. However, the responsibility and mission of a social worker is much bigger than that. The responsibility of social workers is to solve the widespread personal crisis and […]