Australia

There are just three conditions based on which international students can choose to study in Australia without IELTS:

1. MOI or Medium of Instruction: If the MOI was English for applicnts at the level of school and university, then this condition can be put to use. 
2. Submission of alternative test scores, based on the scores given for IELTS, applicants can submit any other scores for exemption from IELTS.
3. Pursue a pathway programme and fulfil the English language proficiency level and fulfil the criteria rather than submit IELTS scores. 

As per the goverment, there are around 932 CRICOS providers that are registered. This data was last updated in June 2023. These are recognised by both AQSA and ESOS.

CRICOS code in Australia varies per university or higher education institution. The codes are only for those institutions who are registered with Austalia government to offer recognised and accredited education. Intenational students have to mandatorily submit the institution code in their student visa applications. 

On average, A single person's estimated monthly costs are AUD 1,109.5 without rent. It is interesting to note that the cost of living in Australia is, on average, 2.1% higher than United States. On the other hand, rent in Australia is 19.3% lower than in United States.

The minimum cost of living in Australia for international students is AUD 20,000. The costs will vary based on the Australian university chosen, the cost of living in the Australian city and how much the applicant would need to spend while they study in Australia. Thus, applicants will have to check and plan their expenses accordingly also based on their spending capacities. 

Yes, the cost of living in Australia is expensive for international students. Australia is one of the most expensive countries to study in after US, UK and even Canada. Around INR 10-20 Lakhs per annum is required to live in Australia as an international student. Thus, applicants who are going to study in Australia should be able to arrabge for funds around this figure so that they can sustain in Australia. 

Yes, the costs of living in Australia vary based on the city in Australia. Though there is not a very huge disparity, but there are some rates that may vary. Like the cost of living in universities in one, second is the choice of accommodation off campus, then the mode of transport and other related expenses. Living expenses in Australia also include personal expenses of an applicant. 

For the USA, the TOEFL is often preferred by most universities. For the UK, all three tests are accepted, but IELTS is traditionally popular. For Australia, all three tests are accepted for both universities and visas.

Yes, the TOEFL iBT is accepted by 100% of universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as by most major institutions in Canada and Europe. Over 13,000 universities and colleges in 160+ countries accept TOEFL scores.