Job-oriented courses in Australia – for Indian students!

Indian students who have completed their 12th grade or bachelors and are now looking to study further in Australia can read this article. It talks about the various courses at Australian universities that might help students get lucrative post-study work options, along with a door to permanent residency in the country. 

However, it doesn’t mean that any other courses, which are not mentioned here, will not lead to any employment; they surely will.

So what are the most popular job-oriented courses available in Australia?

• Engineering
• IT
• Accountancy
• Medical/Nursing
• Dentistry

1. Engineering: There is a growing demand for engineers in Australia in various sectors - be it chemical, civil, structural, transport, electrical, mechanical, mining, aeronautical, agricultural, biomedical, petroleum, telecommunications, agricultural and biomedical engineering.

2. Accountancy: For people with good Math skills and a penchant for commerce, accountancy is one such lucrative option to study in Australia. There are several masters courses certified by CPA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

3. IT: There are opportunities galore for IT professionals in Australia, especially Business Analysts and Software Engineers. 

4. Medical/Nursing: Another demanding sector where several graduates have lucrative career options in Australia is studying Medical/ Nursing. If you have the passion and patience to be a medical professional, then Australia is the right place for you to study in.

5. Dentistry: There are several career options for people with a background in dentistry, from teaching to practising.  Australia needs experts in dental hygiene, dental therapy and dental technician work. 

Popular Australian Universities for the above courses:

• Engineering: The University of Sydney, Federation University, La Trobe, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are some popular options to look for engineering courses. 
• Accountancy: Accountancy courses are available at RMIT University and Western Sydney University. 

ROI speaks!

According to payscale.com the average salary of a software engineer and business analyst in Australia is AU$69,627 and AU$80,845 per year, respectively. Salaries might vary with employees' experience and cities they work in. 

Do let us know if you like this article? You can also speak to our study abroad counsellors for your admissions this year at a Australian university of your choice.