Important information for foreign students can be found on the website of the Australian Education International www.aei.detya.gov.au. This is the official site of the Australian government.
The necessary steps to pursue your studies in Australia are long and complex, and so it is best to prepare your trip a year in advance.

Programs designed for foreigner

Foundation Studies Programme:
This program is designed for students that have already completed a secondary education but hold a diploma that is not at the acceptable level to apply directly to a university.
AIM: To better understand the Australian educational system and to improve ones english.
DURATION: 1 or 2 semesters
Required level to apply: secondary education diploma
Once a student has successfully passed this program, they are then qualified to apply to any Australian university of their choice.

Partnership agreements:
The Study Abroad Program:
This program is offered by all Australian universities in order to welcome the highest number of foreign students. For this program there is a possibility of receiving a scholarship of 5 OOO $A (per semester).
AIM: Permits undergraduate or graduate students to follow the courses of their choice. The credits earned during this program allow the student to continue their studies within the Australian educational system.
The program does not grant an Australian diploma but one that is an equivalent and which is recognized in the country origin.
DURATION: 1 or 2 semesters
COST: same as a tuition fee
CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION: You must have already completed one year of higher education in an institution which is a part of an agreement with the Australian institution.

Exchange programs:
Australian universities that have signed exchange and diploma equivalency agreements with foreign universities.
The cost to participate in the exchange programs is the same amount as in the country of origin and the diploma awarded is equivalent to the country of origin.