Useful links

Australian Education International - Study in Australia
The official government website for international students intending to study in Australia
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
A national system of learning ‘pathways’ which is endorsed by the Australian Government and recognised throughout Australia and by other countries
www.aqf.edu.au

Australian Tourist Commission
Discover Australia through the official website of the Australian Tourist Commission
www.australia.com

Boomerang Magazine
Read stories about the real life experiences of international students studying in Australia
www.boomerangmagazine.com.au

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)
The official government website providing information on how to obtain entry to and stay in Australia as a student
www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm

IDP Education Australia
The international marketing and research arm of Australia’s universities
www.idp.edu.au

The Good Guides Group
Provides useful information on all aspects of Australian education and related services for international students
www.studiesinaustralia.com

The National Education Directory of Australia Pty Ltd
Australian education portal - search for schools, universities, TAFE, colleges and further educational outlets
www.education.net.au

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
Assists Australian institutions to recognise qualifications from overseas and also works to promote the recognition of Australian qualifications internationally
www.detya.gov.au/noosr

Study Link
Allows students to access information on over 260 Australian institutions and more than 10,000 courses. There is also the facility for students to enrol online.
www.studylink.com.au

The Good Universities Guides
A set of commercial guides to Australian education institutions and courses, including a ranking and ratings analysis
www.thegoodguides.com.au

University English Centres Australia
An association involved in marketing the university-based Elicos sector.
www.ueca.com.au

Higher Education

Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC)
The peak organisation representing Australian universities nationally and internationally – the site has direct web links to all Australian universities
www.avcc.edu.au

Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
Australian Capital Territory - www.cit.act.edu.au
New South Wales - www.tafensw.edu.au
Queensland - www.tafe.net
South Australia - www.tafe.sa.edu.au
Tasmania - www.tafe.tas.edu.au
Western Australia - www.tiwa.com.au

Other Vocational Education

Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
The largest peak body representing private education and training in Australia
www.acpet.edu.au

Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges (ACIVC)
The peak body catering for the specific needs of Australian private business
colleges.
www.acivc.edu.au

Distance Education

Open Learning Australia (OLA)
Through Open Learning Australia you can study with over 30 of Australia's leading higher education institutions.
www.ola.edu.au

Learning English

English Australia (EA)
EA is the professional association of centres teaching English language courses to overseas students in Australia.
www.elicos.edu.au