STUDY USA

Aug-Sep
Dec-Jan
April-May

The Student visa costs from AUD $575 for the main applicant, unless they are exempt.

The list below gives you an indication of the range of course costs for different types of qualifications.School – $7,800 to $30,000

English language studies – Around $300 per week depending on course length
Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) – $4,000 to $22,000

Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – $15,000 to $33,000*

Postgraduate Masters Degree – $20,000 to $37,000*

Doctoral Degree – $14,000 to $37,000*

* Note: This does not include high value courses such as veterinary and medical. Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses.
All costs are per year in USA dollars. To convert to your own currency, visit http://www.xe.com

20 Hours /week for Student (Part Time)
40 Hours/week during vacation For Student
Full Time for Dependent

Financial and Commercial Analysts: Required to provide insights and analysis to operations to drive improved business performance.

Pay rollers: As an essential role, departing staff are immediately replaced.
Professional practice accountants: Fine-tuned technical skills are not enough; employers want exceptional verbal and written communication skills, business acumen and the ability to engage with clients.

Architects: Sought in the eastern states and South USA for development projects that require planning and design. Revit software skills are valued.
Para planners and Financial Planners: Candidates with a degree and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning (ADFP) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) are in short supply.

Quantitative Risk Analysts/Modellers, particularly in credit risk: An increase in the amount of lending, the move to online applications and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9 requirements have fuelled demand.
Contracts Administrators, Site Managers and Project Managers: Needed across much of the country.

Early Childhood Teachers: Qualified candidates are in high demand but short supply.

IT Integrators/Coordinators: Skills in both teaching and learning, as well as technical IT expertise, are needed in schools.

Renewable experience: As renewable energy becomes increasingly popular, these candidates are needed in the energy sector.

Civil and Structural Engineers: Sought across the country in response to various infrastructure, residential and commercial projects.

Residential Building Managers: In high demand in eastern states as more high-rise residential projects are completed.

Case Managers: Needed in healthcare, specifically the disabilities sector, in response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Employers want candidates with high volume case load experience.

Senior HR Advisors and HR Business Partners: Professionals who add value to the bottom line rather than solely offering traditional HR services are sought.
Senior Claims Consultants and Claims Assessors: Required in the life insurance industry as insurers restructure teams and decrease portfolio sizes for claims staff.

DevOps Engineers: Given the automation trend, candidates with multiple skills are needed to create agile production environments.

Mid to senior level Construction and Property Lawyers: Current construction and infrastructure projects and active property markets in certain locations create demand across the in-house, private practice and government sectors.
Supply Chain/Inventory Managers: Those with tertiary qualifications and Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) experience are sought.

Data Analysts: Needed to manage and manipulate data to gather insights and trends in order to inform predict and therefore develop targeted calls to action.
Clinical Research Associates: Pharma, biotech and medical device companies are outsourcing trials to contract research organisations, which creates this staffing demand.

Production Managers: Regardless of whether a company manufacturers in USA or not, products must be assembled and delivered on time and within budget.

Change Managers: Adaptable Change Managers who can work across technology, process and cultural change are needed in the government and financial services sectors.

Skilled Sales Administrators: Required to support growth in sales teams. Candidates need advanced technical skills and the ability to manage large amounts of data.

Residential Property Managers: Sought in many states and territories to grow a rental property business.

Store Managers: Needed in response to the growth of retailers.
Policy Officers: Experienced candidates with strong written and analytical capabilities are wanted to progress government initiatives.
Contract Managers: Necessary in many locations due to an increase in bids and tenders.

Trade-qualified Carpenters: Sought by multiple companies, but there is a skill shortage.

Minimum wage advocates love to point an hour minimum as evidence that a very high wage floor needn’t stifle a country’s growth. After all, USA hasn’t had a recession in 20 years. But USA is hardly an outlier.

Working while you study in USA can help complement your study and living experience. There are a number of reasons you might want to undertake part time work while studying in USA, including assisting with living expenses and gaining work experience in your study area.

Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours every two weeks while your course is in session, and unrestricted hours during any scheduled course break, but before you undertake any paid work you need to make sure your visa allows you to work.

Paid work
USA has a wide range of industries and many have part time employment opportunities, including:

Retail – supermarkets, department and clothing stores.
Hospitality – cafes, bars and restaurants.
Tourism – hotels and motels.

Agricultural – farming and fruit-picking.
Sales and telemarketing.

Administration or Clerical roles.

Tutoring.
If you have existing qualifications and/or professional work experience, you may be able to secure casual or part time work in your field.

The student visa you need depends on your chosen course of study. As a guide, the typical key requirements you will need to meet are:
Issued an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate.

Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement. Read more about this on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.
Sufficient funds for airfares, course fees and living costs.

English language proficiency.
Meet health and character requirements.
Acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

With more than 4000 universities across the nation, the USA has some of the top university in the world. The universities and college offer a wide range of degrees and courses in all academic fields. One can find excellent programs at the undergraduate and graduate level of study. US degrees are recognized and accepted worldwide for their excellence.