STEM careers are so overrated. It seems that they focus more and more on one’s academic ability but not much on the actual talents and skills that make up a person. Who wants to become a doctor or engineer anyways? When there’s an entire world out there that prioritizes the ability to create and appreciate beautiful and emotional artworks?

If you’re among the lucky people who have been blessed with some sort of artistic ability, and are extremely talented with a pencil or pen or charcoal, it can be hard to figure out what you can do that can be made into a career. To help you out and, in some ways, appreciate your unmatched talents, we’ve compiled a list of potential careers within the field of arts that you can pursue:

• Professional artist: They train extensively within their choice of arts and use their skills to express a meaning or feelings within their art and what they do. Within this job, you can truly think outside the box and get to create things you love, with meanings behind them that only the brightest of minds can decipher.
• Illustrator: They create 2D images (illustrations) for various companies and industries, based on the employer’s ideas and needs. You get to put life into someone’s thoughts and make their imagination come to life.
• Animator: They produce images called frames, which when lined up together, create an illusion of motion. You get to create the cartoons that kids of the new generation will grow up watching and loving.
• Graphic Designer: They use computer software to create visual concepts to attract consumers. You would create some of the best aspects in the advertisements that people see on TV or on neon signs and truly bring life to art.
• Art Teacher: They educate students in all aspects of art as well as the practical skills of creative expression. What better way to express your love for art than by teaching others to love it too?
• Fashion Designer: They sketch and create original designs of clothing, footwear and accessories. You would create and set trends that people would see all over their Insta feed and on the lit-up stages of Fashion and Couture weeks!
• Motion Graphics Designer: They create and edit imagery in a live action shot, which might also contain animation and special effects. You would manage to combine real-life as we know it, with the animated realm that we grew up watching and loving!

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More and more students are finding themselves migrating from their home countries to So, you’re applying to universities. One day, you get an email from one of the universities asking you to come in for an interview. What do you do in this university and how do you prepare to ensure that you impress the interviewer enough for them to consider you as a potential student at their university?

First, we need to dive into what you can do pre-interview to make sure you do the best you can in your actual interview. You want to research and look for all that you can find about the university. Research the program that you’ve applied to. This is to ensure that you’ll be able to answer any questions they ask you about the program, the university, and why you want to study that program in their university.

Another thing you could do is rehearse sample interview questions. A simple Google search should allow you to find many sample questions that interviewers could ask you, and on YouTube, you’ll be able to find mock interviews. Some questions that universities can ask you could be:

• Tell me about yourself
• What do you expect to be doing in 10 years from now?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why are you interested in our university?
• Why do you want to major in _______?
• How could you contribute to our college community?
• What are your academic strengths?
• What subject in high school did you find most challenging?

For the actual interview itself, you want to dress your best. First impressions are very important, so you want to leave behind a good impact. If you’re confused about how to dress, just go for a business casual attire. Make sure you’re on time for the interview. Don’t be late or too early.

During the interview, try to be yourself, but the best version of yourself. Be open and be confident and highlight that in your body language; hold eye contact and ensure your posture is well. Try not to hesitate when answering questions but also don’t ramble on. Give enough details but not too many that you forget what the actual question itself was.

To really leave an impression, ask them questions that cannot be answered on their website. Show that you are interested in their program at their university and that you wouldn’t miss the chance to study there.

After the interview ends and you get home, be sure to send a thank you email to the interviewer for taking out time from their day to meet you and how much you enjoyed talking to them. It’s the little things that people remember, so be sure to leave a lasting impact!

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Time is infinite, and yet it passes by so fast, seems to move by faster than anything else we could’ve imagined. It’s difficult to break down each and every moment and understand how and what we spent our time doing. You enter high school, and the next thing you know, you’re already walking across the stage, holding your diploma in hand.

High school is an experience. You learn, not just academics, but life skills and more that help you out later. You learn failure, success, highs and lows. You make friends and then lose some. You grow, make mistakes and learn. The time you spend in high school is crucial to how the rest of your future would go. How can you ensure that you come out of high school, with the most knowledge and experience, with the best achievements to ensure that you won’t run into possible issues later?

It could be said that time is an investment, and as with any investment, understanding each and every aspect of how, what, where we put in our time is important to ensure that we’re utilizing the full potential of our days. How can we invest our time so that future-us doesn’t look back and regret what we’ve done?

The most important thing in high-school that you should invest your time in is an obvious one. Your education and academics. It’s a no-brainer why this should be the most essential. High-school sets the base for what you learn in the future. Learning the basics pushes you to the advanced. Furthermore, the grades or GPA that you get in high-school is very important for the universities you can get into. If you want to study in one of the more advanced, high-achieving schools (like Ivy League, Oxbridge, etc.), you’d need the best possible grades you can achieve.

Invest time into different extracurriculars. Join some sort of club, take part in competitions, become a part of the student council, play a sport. Extracurriculars help a lot with growth, and hope you can mature as a person. You can learn how to be more confident and outspoken, and learn more about yourself, your likes and dislikes. You can also learn how to network, make friends, and learn new talents and hobbies.

Invest time into your family and friends. High-school is stressful, but you can’t forget to take some time out of your day to take care of those relationships, because it’s those people who will stand by you when you’re at your worst. Remember birthdays, go on outings, visit them often, and so and so are enough to make someone feel special and be happy with your being.

Invest time into growing. This is the time for you to learn how to navigate different situations, what to do or say at crucial times, and how to react to different scenarios. It’s now that you learn how to organize yourself and your days, how to balance everything, how to be put together and live a healthy lifestyle. Invest time into understanding what you can do to maintain healthy mental health, what you can do to ensure you’re in a good state of mind most of the time.

Invest your time in making memories and living out the student life. High-school years make up some of your best memories. Live in the moment. Enjoy every second. Make it all count at the end.

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Secondary schooling plays an integral role in a student’s growth. We make a lot of decisions in this time that prove to be the stepping stones for our futures, which is what makes this time even more crucial. Some important decisions we make at this time could be: what career do we want to pursue, what university do we go to, what degree do we apply to, what subjects do we need to apply for this degree, etc. We have to be very critical when we pick or drop subjects so that we can spend time learning a bit about the industry and field we think is meant for us. This particular thought can be quite confusing, so we’ve compiled a list for you to assess what subjects are mandatory or optional for the certain careers you want:

Law

If you’ve watched too many episodes of “Law and Order” or “Suits”, or maybe even “How to Get Away With Murder”, then you’ve probably dreamt of yourself in court, arguing about and so on, and now want to become a lawyer. The subjects that you take on in AL will heavily influence your decision. If you do truly want to progress to a career in law, then these are the subjects you should consider:

Useful Subjects

• Law
• English
• Government and Politics

Optional Subjects:

• History
• Mathematics
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Global Perspectives & Research

Business/Marketing/Accounting

We all want to be billionaires, and be able to spend money without a second thought, and some people choose to pursue a degree in business, marketing or accounting to fulfill their dreams. Although Business, Marketing and Accounting are differing degrees, they usually have the same requirements for AL subjects.

Useful Subjects

• Business Studies
• Economics
• Mathematics

Optional Subjects:

• English
• Government and Politics
• Psychology
• Design & Technology
• Digital Media & Design
• Media Studies 

Economics

Economics is among one of the fields that run a country and the world. There are many aspects to this field and the AL subjects you take are very important.

Useful Subjects

• Mathematics
• Economics
• Further Math
• Statistics

Optional Subjects:

• English
• Government and Politics

Biology

If you decide to pursue a degree in Biology, wanting to be like one of those cool Molecular scientists or Genetic Engineers that you study about, here are some subjects you should take on for AL:

Useful Subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry

Optional Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Global Perspectives & Research

Physics

If you’ve watched “Big Bang Theory” and want to become a theoretical physicist like Sheldon, then a degree in Physics or Physics-related fields would be the way to go. Here are the AL subjects you should take on for this:

Useful Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics

Optional Subjects:

• Chemistry
• English
• Further Math
• Philosophy

Computer Sciences/IT

In the 21^st century, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. We’ve incorporated some form of technology or some sort of computer (micro or macro) into our daily routine. If you want to be a part of the progress that makes the world in “Black Mirror” seem closer than ever, here are the subjects you should study in AL:

Useful Subjects:

• Computer Sciences
• ICT
• Mathematics

Optional Subjects:

• English
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Further Math
• Design and Technology 

Engineering

More than ever before, innovation is valued for the impact it’s had on the world. For someone who thinks they have the capability to make advancements in creativity and practical solutions, engineering is the perfect option for a career. There’s many types of Engineering (you can read our blog about it here), however they all have the same basic requirements for AL.

Useful Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Chemistry

Optional Subjects:

• English
• Design and Technology
• ICT
• Computer Sciences

Pharmacology

If you’re someone who’s interested in drugs (studying them!) and the effects they have on the human body, then pharmacology is definitely your calling! However, to study pharmacology, you need to study some of the basics. These are some AL subjects that would help you out:

Useful Subjects:

• Chemistry
• Biology

Optional Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Sociology

Psychology

Some people are born with the natural ability to read people, and figure out what they’re thinking or what their “story” is. If you’re someone who can do that, or someone who wants to be able to study to do that, then psychology is your best way to go. To start your experience in this field a bit early on, here are some subjects you can take on:

Useful Subjects:

• Psychology
• Biology

Optional Subjects:

• Sociology
• Philosophy
• Mathematics

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The SAT is arguably one of the most important tests that students need to clear in order to apply for college and universities. The SAT is a college entrance exam that institutes use to evaluate the academics and integrity of students who have sent in applications. It’s very fundamental in admission decisions. The SAT itself is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test that was created and is held by the College Board. But what comes in the SAT, where can we take it, and what should we know before we go to give the test?

The SAT is a 3-hour long test that consists of 2 sections. The SAT tests students on their math skills, and reading and language aptitude. The SAT also used to offer an Essay portion to test your writing skills, however this portion is now discontinued by the College Board.

The 2 sections of the SAT are scored on a 200 to 800-point scale. Your total SAT score is the sum of your section scores. The maximum score you can get on your SAT (the perfect score) is 1600. The lowest score is 400. The average SAT score is 1050, so usually scores above that are considered a “good score”.

Now moving on to the content of the SAT’s, as we’ve mentioned before, it consists of 2 sections. The Math Section and the Reading/Writing and Language Section. These sections can be further broken down, so here’s how it goes:

Math:

This part of the test tests your ability to apply math in different situations. This section is 80 minutes long and contains 58 questions. There’s two different parts of the Math component: Math with Calculator (with 38 questions in 55 minutes) and Math without Calculator (with 20 questions in 25 minutes). There’s three core areas within this component:

• “Heart of Algebra” (this consists of linear equations with rational coefficients, system of linear equations (with no solution, finite or infinite solutions), linear inequalities in two variables and their systems, graphical representation of linear function);
• “Problem-solving and Data Analysis” (this includes percentages; ratio and proportion; unit conversion; equation of line or curve using a scatter plot; two-way tables to calculate conditional frequencies and conditional probabilities; association of variables or independence of events; estimation of a population parameter; calculation of mean, median, mode, range and standard deviation in statistics; evaluation of reports to check appropriateness of data collection methods);
• “Passport to Advanced Math” (this consists of quadratic equations with rational coefficients; determination of the most suitable form of an expression; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of polynomial equations; zeros and factors of polynomials, non-linear relationship between two variables, function notation, isolation of a variable by rearrangement of formula or equation)

Reading:

This portion is 52 questions and 65 minutes long. There are 5 passages that you need to read and understand. These passages can be drawn from literary, historical, and scientific documents.

You earn points for each correct answer; there is no penalty for incorrect or blank answers.

The SAT is offered multiple times a year: in March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. Usually, you’d get your scores about two weeks after taking the test, however June and August scores may still take up to six weeks to process.

The best way to prepare is to attempt practice tests and study sample questions. The College Board offers testing tips and free practice tests on khanacademy.org. Other free or inexpensive study resources are available online, as well as books by The Princeton Review or Barron’s.

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When applying for universities, the most asked about document would be your Personal Statement. A very intimidating task to take on, but writing your personal essay is considerably one of the more important steps of applying to university.

So, what is a personal statement? It’s an essay required by many application systems and universities in which they want you to talk about who you are, why you’re applying for your programs, etc. This essay should include your strengths, qualities and skills that you’ve cultivated over your life and how they’ve prepared you for attending college.

The essay should highlight why you’re an ideal candidate for their program. You should mention why you’re interested in the course you’ve applied for. Talk about your enthusiasm and passion for the course you’re applying for. Try to write the essay in a story-telling manner so it’s interesting to read. If you have a certain background, identity, talent or interest that you think you should mention because it helps to explain why you want to apply or why you want to study in a specific program, then share your story.

Think about your audience, who’s reading the essay. How can you make them enjoy your essay, what could you say to capture their interest from the get-go? How will you make it that much more fascinating? 

Another thing you could do in your essay is talk about a defining moment in your life; an obstacle you faced that was important to your success later. Talk about a problem or an issue you’ve resolved or you want to resolve and why it’s important to you personally. Talk about an accomplishment that led to a period of personal growth and development and what you learned or understood from that experience.

Try to avoid cliché sentences, and obvious opening sentences so that your essay can stand out from the first line. Try reading sample essayto understand what and how to write a statement piece.  You need to make your personal statement unique so that it stands out from among the many essays that have been sent in.

If you’re confused on how to start your writing process, here’s a simple step-by-step for you:

1. Read sample personal essays
2. Brainstorm: defining moments, inspirations, strengths, weaknesses
3. Draft your first essay
4. Edit
5. Ask someone to proofread
6. Edit again
7. Finalize and send it in

If you need help with your personal statements or with any part of your application process, feel free to reach out to us via our social media, where our staff will ensure that your case is handled with the best care possible and ensure that your confusions and questions are all extensively solved.

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Each year as new admissions of that year make their way into their universities, future applicants start building up anticipation and anxiety for their turns to apply. There are so many study opportunities all across the world, but each country and university have different application dates. Some of these universities have common application systems, but some are individual. Which brings us onto a question that most students cannot answer: when do we start applying? 

The admission application process is a long one, so students should start researching, gathering information and compiling all available documents and give the necessary exams, such as SAT or IELTS, after the end of their second last year in high-school.

Most universities offer different options for the applications, known as admission plans. Each admission plan has its own deadlines, requirements and restrictions. These admission plans usually include: early decision, early action, regular decision and rolling admissions.

For early action or early admissions, most schools require you to submit your applications by mid-November of your senior year, and the universities usually respond back by mid-December. For regular decisions, the deadlines are usually set for early January or February.

Schools usually make a decision about applications within 4 – 6 months of the application deadline, although this can vary from one university or college to another.

The bottom line is, the earlier you apply, the better. Most of the time, it doesn’t really have an advantage to apply early, but for some universities, they do take it into account.

To get your acceptance on time, book a consultation with us today to figure out what your plan should be!

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After spending the past 2 years of your life spending day and night studying to get the best grades that you possibly could, it’s understandable that one would want to take a gap year and focus on themselves for a while. Here’s everything you should think about before deciding to take a gap year.

What to expect:

There are many reasons why students decide to take a gap year. It could be anything from wanting to take a break from studying, to figuring out what you want to do in life, improving your student profile, gaining work experience or improving yourself. However, you need to be prepared for what the gap year will hold for you.

Societal expectations are that a person keeps moving and doing, without a break. Once you try to break from the norm, you might have to hear some snarky comments from condescending relatives, family friends, or even strangers. You need to be prepared for the comments people might pass along, and the questions that will follow.

There may also come a point where you’re tired of being at home or having nothing to do. Sometimes, you might even think you’re going slightly insane. There may also be feelings of fear of missing out, as all your friends and classmates move along with their lives and are busy all the time.

Gap Year Do’s and Don’ts: How to make the most out of your gap year

You need to ensure that you utilize the full potential of this time and opportunity, and that you don’t waste any moment of it. Having a year off seems like loads of fun, and it can be, but you could also use this time to prepare for the future.

A gap year provides you with enough time to reflect. You can use this time to gain a better sense of sense and to broaden your view of the world. You can increase your self-awareness and boost your self-confidence, maturity and independence. You could also use this time to figure out what you want to do in the career, think about your career interests and what degree program you want to major in. You could also take this time to set up a good outline for yourself and control how you manage your day-to-day.

Gap years are the perfect opportunity to refocus after school and do all the things you couldn’t do while studying because you didn’t have the energy, time or motivation. Now’s the chance to learn a new language, experience a new culture, develop new life skills, discover a hidden passion, take up a new hobby, travel the world and so on.

You could also take up a job in order to boost your resume by gaining work experience and key skills, and earn some money. This would also help you develop useful contacts and to challenge yourself.

However, taking a gap year could also be a failed plan if it’s not thought out or planned properly. You could potentially waste a lot of time if you have no idea what you want to achieve coming out of this break. Make sure that you have well thought out all of what you wish to accomplish in this period.

Some students also find this break too distracting and at the end, don’t want to return to their education. You have to be very straightforward and continuously motivated about your goals throughout and be passionate enough that you do not deter off the track that you’ve laid out for your future. 

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It’s a well-known fact that once a graduate enters the working force, the one common requirement by all industries is proof of some sort of work experience. To help with this dilemma, universities have started offering degrees that offer work opportunities and experience during the course of your study program. There are many types of structured work experiences, such as co-op placements, internships and so on.

Universities and colleges usually have affiliated firms where co-op students and interns can enroll to study and participate in a job position which is relevant to their field of study.

Co-operative education combines your study program with an official paid work term. Co-op aims to mimic a career in your field, and to introduce you to tasks that you would be doing if you continue in this career.

Co-op programs have many benefits that you could consider before applying:

–   You get work experience in your field

–   You get paid for your work as a co-op student

–   You can network and make valuable connections

–   You can take a break from your studies

–   You get interviewing and resume-building skills

–   You can understand what a workplace culture is like

–   You can increase your awareness of global challenges and industry issues

However, a co-op program isn’t for everyone. Here are some cons that you should think about before applying:

–   A co-op program can cause your degree to take longer to complete.

–   You need more organization to plan your degree because some courses are only offered at certain times.

–   The workload can be hectic.

–   A co-op program can cost more than without.

–   There is no guarantee of a co-op position (as in there’s no guarantee you’ll get to work).

Internships are supervised full or part-time work experience opportunities related to a student’s area of study. This could be paid or unpaid. The advantages and disadvantages are the same as those of co-op programs. Where co-op programs are multi-work term agreements, internships are only one-term work assignments, usually in the summers,

Some countries that are well-known for programs that offer such work oppurtunities:

·   Australia

Many students in Australia take part in internships. For some courses, it’s even compulsory, and students get academic credit for their work. Usually, however, these internships are unpaid.

·   Canada

Universities in Canada offers programs for co-op, internships and/or work-integrated learning. International students are required to apply for a co-op or intern work permit if they want to participate in these programs.

·   United Kingdom

Institutes in the United Kingdom offer for students: internships and work placements for work experience opportunities.

Internships vary in how long they can be, and students don’t receive academic credit. Students are paid at least the National Minimum Wage.

·   United States

International students in the US have some options for work experience while studying: CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training). Students are required to complete their first year before they can be considered for these programs.

CPT is off-campus training outlined in a degree outline. OPT is off-campus internships or employment within their field of study. However, for OPT, students are required to apply for an additional visa.

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It might just be every student’s dream to go abroad to study and have the teenage-movie-university-experience. And while the idea of studying in a new environment, with different cultures and traditions around, away from the atypical settings you had grown up in, is an aspiration we’d all love to achieve, we need to be a bit more realistic and consider the different aspects that come with studying in a different country. We’ve compiled a list of the main countries’ students prefer to study in, and the different costs to consider while studying there.

United Kingdom

·   Tuition

The UK is considered a more expensive country for undergraduate academic programs per year for international students, Tuition fees can cost from $17,000 – $55,000. For both public and private universities, degrees in Medicine and Business are the most expensive.

·   Living

Living expenses depend on what sort of accommodations you’ll be in and whether you’re living in the city or outside. On average, living expenses cost around $800 – $1,600. Some students remain in the UK over summer holidays, so need to cover expenses for the entire year. Others would return home for summer holidays and so would pay expenses for approximately 9 months.

·   Transport

For daily commute, there are various types of public transport available and some of them do offer student discounts. If you have a bus pass, it would cost you about £32 per month.

·   Food and groceries

Groceries can cost about $100 – $350 per month.

·   Utilities

If you aren’t staying in student dorms then you have to pay certain utility bills. The electric/water/gas bills can cost about $70 – $200 per month, depending on if you stay alone or are sharing a living space with someone.

·   Health Insurance

For Immigration Health Surcharge (gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service) you need to pay about $650.

·   Student Visa

The student visa fee costs about $480 (which is a one-time fee). UK student visa requirements state that you must have about $1500 in your bank account per month that you will stay in the UK, which is about $18,000 per year.

Canada

Compared to most countries, Canada is much more affordable for students, in tuition fees and other costs.

·   Tuition

On average, the range for tuition fees is about $13,000 – $30,000, depending on the program you’re undertaking.

·   Living

Living expenses per year can cost around an average of $12,000 – $15,000 depending on the location and your needs.

·   Transport

If you live close enough to the university campus, you can walk or bike. There are also options for public transportation, such as buses, subways, commuter trains or ferries; some transit providers offer student discounts. Transport can cost about $80 – $120 per month.

·   Food and groceries

Food and groceries can cost about $980 – $1200 per month, or only groceries can cost $300 per month.

·   Utilities

If you live in an apartment or other housing, utility bills can cost about $160 – $200 per month.

·   Health Insurance

It is mandatory for all international students traveling to Canada to get health insurance before their program starts. This can cost about $600 – $900 per year.

·   Student Visa

To study in Canada, you need to get a study permit which will serve as your student visa or the duration of your stay for your program. Applying for a permit can cost about $120.

USA

The USA is one of the most opted for countries to go to for academics, because of the high standard of education that they offer. However, we need to consider the different aspects that come with living and studying in the Land of Opportunities.

·   Tuition

Tuition fees on average for different programs for undergraduate degrees can cost from about $20,000 to $40,000 per year. Art, humanities and education courses are commonly cheaper, whereas degrees in medicine and engineering can be more expensive.

Public college fees tend to be less than those of private colleges, about 73% less.

·   Living

Living costs in the US has a wide range, depending on the type of accommodations you will be utilizing. An estimate of a living cost for the US is around $10,000 to $18,000 per year, about $1,000 to $1,500 per month. This would include accommodation costs, food, travel, textbooks, clothing and entertainment costs as well.

Most universities offer students with on-campus residence, known as dorms, in which water, electricity, internet and other such utilities are provided for. These dorms can cost about $5,000 to $8,000 per year,

If you choose to stay off-campus, you can share an apartment with other students to reduce the living costs, but you’d have to pay for utilities on your own. This situation can cost a bit more, depending on the apartment and location.

·   Transport

If you stay off-campus, you have a wide range of choices among the cheap public transportation that is available, such as: cabs, trains, buses or even rentals. These costs depend on where you’re staying and how far away you would be from your campus. Bus and train passes can cost about $30-$50 per month for students.

·   Health Insurance

International students have to secure health insurance for their admission to US colleges. Without health insurance, international students cannot study in the US.

The common cost for health insurance can range between $700 and $1,000 per year. 

·   Student Visa

To study in the USA, you need to secure a valid student visa which has a non-refundable fee of approximately $160.

Australia

Sunny, bright Australia is not just known for its scary animals or the heat, but also for being one among the countries that provide high quality education. The level of academics and academic programs available in Australia is unmatched. However, as wonderful as the education is, there are some costs that need to be looked at before one decides to make a final decision.

·   Tuition

For students who want to apply for Bachelor’s degrees in different universities, the tuition fees can cost from about 20,000 AUD to 45,000 AUD per year. Different cities and regions have different tuition fees for their universities.

·   Living

Living expenses are generally listed to be about $21,000 per year, depending on the type of living arrangements.

·   Transport

There are many public transport options available for students in Australia, and these can cost up to $30 to $60 per week. In Australia, you can cover short distances with trams, ferries, trains or buses.

·   Food and groceries

Food and groceries can cost anywhere from $80 to $280, depending on the type of groceries and food plans you decide on.

·   Utilities

If you decide on staying off-campus, you need to pay for some utility bills, such as electricity, gas and water. These can cost you around $25 – $100 per month.

·   Health Insurance

For students who are travelling to Australia to study, it is mandatory to get health insurance before the commencement of their program. This is known as the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which can cost about 30 AUD a month, or $350 a year.

·   Student Visa

The current fee for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is about AUD $575 – $620. For this visa, you need to organize for yourself health insurance (OSHC), which needs to be valid throughout the duration of your stay.

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