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With a multitude of courses, streams and universities to choose from, Australia is the golden land of opportunities for international students. So many options are available in terms of educational institutions and courses that it might become a task in itself to zero-in on the one that suits you the best.

Australia has over 1200 educational institutions where over 22000 courses are being offered in 29 disciplines. You may enter Australian education system at school, higher education, vocational education or training levels. Amidst so many choices, you might be able to determine your stream but can’t decide the course, or vice versa. At Starbright Overseas Education, we help you cut to chase; we help you make the right choice based on your inclinations and interests, as well as employability.

Starbright Overseas Education’s panel of experts has the right knowledge to help you navigate the whole wide world of Australian universities. Our goal for you is that you find, achieve and realize your destiny while studying in Australia.

What to study in Australia?

Courses in Australia span across 29 different streams and many of these streams overlap. For instance, a number of information technology courses are part of the engineering stream or some courses in mass communication may also be part of the marketing streams.

How would you choose what’s right for you?

The Starbright way to Australian Education

Whether you are looking to take up an undergraduate degree, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS program) or whether you are a graduate seeking a postgraduate degree- we help you choose. Starbright is there with whichever form of guidance and hand-holding you would require.
At Starbright , we approach Australian Education from the lens of the following five criteria –

1) Your interest

We listen to your deepest desires in terms of your career aspirations and interests.

2) Your aptitude

You may be interested in one field but you may have the aptitude for another field. We try to balance this, and find the area where your passion meets your abilities.

3) Your test scores

Some courses need entrance tests like GRE, GMAT. We help you find the best options based on your scores.

4) Your budget

It’s vital to choose a course that will give you the return on your investment (in education) faster. We analyze your budget and explore the best possible options in terms of student loans and shortlist the right courses for you.

5) Future employability

While interest in a stream is vital, the future scope of a given course is equally important. Our experts advise you on some of the most rewarding courses offered in the stream of your interest.

Courses as per levels

As per the levels of education, courses in Australia are divided into the following types –

VET

Undergrad

Postgrad

Research

VET

Undergrad

Postgrad

Research

Courses as per streams

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)	Australia has 51 accredited STEM courses in various universities.
Agriculture & Environment	7 Australian institutions are among the top 100 agriculture institutes of the world and 9 are among top 100 institutions for environment science.
Health and Allied Health	5 Australian universities are among the top 50 schools of medicine in the world.
Business, Commerce, Management	25 of Australia’s B-schools are ranked among world’s top 500 B-schools.
Education & Training/Social Sciences	13 Australian Universities are ranked in world’s top 100 schools for Education.
Hospitality and Tourism	There are 901 international courses in the field of hotel management and tourism.
Architecture	Australia offers 670 courses in architecture and construction.
Creative Arts	There are 1090 courses available in Creative Arts in Australia.
Automotive Sector	There are more than 50 courses in automotive sector.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

As in any other part of the world, STEM Education is one of the most sought-after streams in Australia also. It is due to the global charm of the field, as well as high demand of graduates in affiliated jobs within Australia that STEM education gains so much importance.

Courses in STEM in Australia

This field being the one that offers massive employment opportunities, the number and variety of courses available in STEM education are also highly diversified. Some of the course options available for students in Australia in this field are given below-

Science	Chemistry (Bachelors/ Masters) Biology (Bachelors/ Masters) Animal Science/ Zoology (Bachelors/ Masters) Physics (Bachelors/ Masters) Graduate Diploma/ PG Diploma/ Certification/ VET courses in Science subjects like Biochemistry etc
Technology	Information Technology (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Certificate, VET) Cyber Security (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Certificate, VET)
Engineering	Engineering Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET) Engineering Technology (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET) Advanced Engineering (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma) Computer Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET) Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET) Aeronautical Engineering Agri Engineering Biomedical Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Production Engineering Petroleum Engineering Telecommunication Engineering
Maths	Mathematics (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma) Computer/Data Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma) IT and Data Analytics (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma)

Science

Chemistry (Bachelors/ Masters)
Biology (Bachelors/ Masters)
Animal Science/ Zoology (Bachelors/ Masters)
Physics (Bachelors/ Masters)
Graduate Diploma/ PG Diploma/ Certification/ VET courses in Science subjects like Biochemistry etc

Technology

Information Technology (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelors. Masters, Graduate Certificate, VET)

Cyber Security (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelors. Masters, Graduate Certificate, VET)

Engineering

Engineering Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET)
Engineering Technology (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET)
Advanced Engineering (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma)
Computer Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET)
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, VET)
Aeronautical Engineering
Agri Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Production Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering

Maths

Mathematics (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma)
Computer/Data Science (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma)
IT and Data Analytics (Bachelors, Honours, Masters, Diploma, Graduate Diploma)

Top Australian Universities offering STEM courses

Know that the region of Victoria is considered a leader in STEM fields!! This region alone houses over 8,000 companies in Information and Computer Technology, including giants like Microsoft, IBM and Intel.

Following are the top Australian universities offering STEM field courses –

Australian Catholic University
Deakin University
Federation University Australia
La Trobe University
Monash University
RMIT University
Swinburne University of Technology
The University of Melbourne
Victoria University
University of South Australia
Curtin University
University of Technology, Sydney
TAFE Colleges

Agriculture and Environment

Out of the total jobs available in Australia, every five jobs are for graduates of Agriculture and Environment Science. Add to it the fact that 50% of all agricultural jobs are available in the major metropolitan cities of Australia. Courses in Agriculture and Environment teach students about food production, farming, dairy, animal husbandry, food security and preservation, environment conservation and organic farming.

Courses in Agriculture and Environment

Australia offers Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, VET and Certificate courses in the following subjects in this field –

Botany
Crop Production
Geology
Animal production
Soil and Water Conservation
Forestry Resource Management
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture
Environmental Impact Assessment
Aquatic Resource Management

Top Australian Universities offering Agriculture and Environment Courses

University of Queensland Australia
University of Western Australia
University of Sydney
University of Melbourne
University of Adelaide
University of New South Wales
Monash University
University of Newcastle
University of South Australia
Deakin University
University of Tasmania
University of New England
Curtin University
Charles Sturt University
Monash University

Health and Allied Health

Being one of the thrust areas given the contemporary global health scenario as well as being a crucial sector from the perspective of Australian employment scene, a plethora of courses are available in Australia for training a student to become a professional in the Health and Allied Health sector. This means that if you wish to become a doctor, nurse, dietician, biotechnologist, nutritionist, veterinary doctor or the likes, then choosing Australia as your destination will be a fruitful decision.

Courses in Health, Medicine and Allied Health in Australia -

There are Bachelors and Masters degrees, Research programmes, VET, Diploma, and Certificate courses available in following areas under this sector –

Medical Science
Medicine
Surgery
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Nursing
Laboratory Science
Food and Nutrition Science
Health and Physical Health
Veterinary Science
Health Informatics
Biotechnology
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Allied Health Assistance
Pathology
Caregiving (Individual Support)
Mental Health/Psychiatry/Psychology
Remedial Science
Massage Therapy

Top Australian Universities offering Medicine, Health and Allied Courses

Griffith University.
Deakin University.
University of Canberra.
Bond University.
University of Wollongong.
Western Sydney University.
La Trobe University.
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Curtin University
University of Queensland
University of New South Wales
Griffith College
CQ University
University of New Castle
James Cook University
University of Notre Dame
Charles Darwin University
Adelaide College University
Swinburne University of Technology
Charles Sturt University
Torrens University
Macquarie University
Australian Catholic University
Institute of Health and Nursing
Federation University
Victoria University
Edith Cowan College
University of Sydney
University of New England
University of Melbourne

Business, Commerce, Management

Courses in the fields of Business, Commerce and Management fields train students to become managers, professional accountants, entrepreneurs, business managers, business executives, business research analysts, finance managers, etc. This is such a diverse, dynamic and lively field that it is amongst the top favourites of a large number of students coming to Australia for studies.

Courses in Business, Commerce, Management

Australian universities offer the traditional Bachelor of Commerce and Honours degrees with specializations such as finance, accounting, economics, management, cloud accounting, and business. In addition, there are Masters Degrees, Diploma, Certification, and VET courses available too. The courses are available in the following fields under this area –

Commerce
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Finance
Management
Business Administration (like BBA, MBA)
Hotel Management
Hospital Management/Administration
Economics
Sales
Human Resources
Marketing
Public Relations

Top Australian Universities offering Courses in Business, Commerce, Management

Macquarie University.
Curtin University.
Charles Sturt University.
University of Wollongong.
Deakin University.
The University of Western Australia.
The University of Queensland.
The University of New South Wales.
TAFE institutions
University of Melbourne
University of Sydney
Monash University
Australian National University
RMIT University
Griffith College
University of Technology, Sydney
La Trobe University
Torrens University
University of Adelaide
Australian Catholic University
Edith Cowan University
University of New Castle
Western Sydney University
Bond University
CQ University

Hospitality and Tourism

This is not only an emerging and exciting field for students who love adventure, travel and have a knack for good communication, but also a much sought after one. To become a part of this field, you need to pursue courses in hotel management or tourism. With these qualifications, you can get employment in hotels, resorts, airports, travel agencies, schools, hospitals, airlines as chef, beverage/banquet manager, ground executive, flight stewards, etc.

Courses in Hospitality and Tourism in Australia

Australia offers Bachelors, Masters, VET, Diploma, Certificate courses as well as Research programmes in the following fields –

Tourism and Hospitality Management
Commercial Gastronomy
Patisserie/Baking
Hospital Administration/Management
Hotel Management/Administration
Commercial Cookery
Food Security
Food and Beverage Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Airline Management
Flight Steward

Australian universities offering courses in Hotel Management and Hospitality

James Cook University
Kenvale College of Hospitality, Cookery and Events
University of Queensland
La Trobe University
Torrens University
University New England
University of New South Wales
Bond University
Victoria University
University of Sydney
Griffith University
International College of Management
Edith Cowan University
William Blue College of Hospitality

Architecture

Architecture degrees give students a complete know-how of buildings, construction and interiors. So if that strikes a chord with you, you may choose a course in architecture. Apart from being an architect, with a degree in architecture, you may choose to work as interior designer, construction manager, building designer etc.

Architecture Courses in Australia

Australia offers allied courses in Architecture in form of Bachelors and Masters degree programmes, Research programmes, VET and Diploma courses. Here’s a list of areas you can explore in the field of Architecture –

Architecture
Architectural Design
Building Design
Engineering Degree in Architecture and Structural Design
Interior Architecture
Landscape Design
Civil Engineering
Naval Architecture

Top Australian universities offering Architecture courses

University of Canberra
University of Technology, Sydney
University of South Wales
Griffith University
RMIT University
University of Sydney
Western Sydney University
Swinburne University
University of Adelaide
Melbourne Polytechnic University
Bond University
Deakin University
Victoria University
Tasmania University
University of South Australia

Creative Arts

If you have a creative, artistic streak in you, and the idea of pursuing fine arts such as music, painting, drawing, illustration, sketching, dancing, etc attracts you, it’s important to train yourself in the craft. For this purpose, there’s a plethora of courses available in Australia for you. While honing your creativity at various Australian institutions, you may see yourself becoming a musician, performing artist (a dancer or a singer) or a comedian, or an illustrator, painter or artist or an illustrator, graphic designer, music recordist.

Courses in Creative Arts in Australia

There are Bachelors and Masters degree programmes and Research programmes as well as VET courses which are offered in Australia. Here’s a list of the areas covered under Creative Arts –

Acting
Animation
Costume Design
Dance
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Music
Performing Arts
Theatre
Visual arts (Drawing, Painting, Sketching)
Writing/Publishing/Editing
Jewellery Design

Top Australian universities offering Creative Arts courses are -

Macquarie University
QUT International College
Deakin University
University of Melbourne
Monash University
University of Sydney
University Southern Queensland
University of Canberra
University of New Castle
Western Sydney University
University of New South Wales
University of Wollongong
RMIT University
Melbourne Polytechnic
TAFE NSW institutes
Bond University

Automotive

Automotive industry is one of the oldest yet the most thriving industries in the world today. If you are willing to work on electrical and mechanical systems and earn expertise in their end-to-end functioning, then the Automotive courses are meant for you. Automotive sector in Australia offers exciting opportunities.

Automotive courses in Australia

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Diploma of Automotive Technology
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical
VET courses in the Automotive Sector

Top Australian universities offering Automotive courses

RMIT University
University of Auckland
Engineering and Technology College, Joondalup
Engineering Institute of Technology, Perth
Australian National University
Kangan Institute
CQ University
Edith Cowan University
TAFE Queensland
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
Trinity Institute
TAFE, SA
Chisholm Institute
Box Hill Institute
Menzies Institute of Technology