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Interview for students interested in Australian education

Special Correspondent

IDP Education, the largest recruiter of international students for Australian educational institutions, is facilitating an interview programme for students and parents interested in an education in Australia. The event is slated for March 14 at Hotel Taj Coromandel, Chennai. IDP is also a partner in the IELTS English Language Test, considered globally for entry to education courses, and also by immigration authorities and employers.

"The programme is supported by the Australian Trade Commission, Government of Australia. This event attracts over 100 academics and representatives from 43 Australian educational institutions. This programme will be beneficial not only for students seeking study options in Australia but also those interested in online and distance education programmes and studying in Australian university offshore campuses in Dubai and Singapore," says Henry Ledlie, Director, IDP India.

In the structured-format programme, students and parents can have exclusive interview with Australian representatives to finalise career plans and in some instances obtain an admission letter. ``It offers students a huge savings on application fees as well," he adds. Therefore pre-registration at the IDP office, Chennai,or at www.idp.com/India is important. Students must bring their original academic documents and adequate number of photocopies.

The number of foreign students studying in Australian universities and institution campuses is increasing every year. Interestingly, India sends more postgraduate students to Australia than any other country in the world. Indian students are attracted by the excellent value that Australia offers — 17 of Australia's 39 universities figure in the world's top 200 universities. Five Australian state capitals are in the top 50 of the world's most liveable cities, as per the recent Mercer quality of living survey. Indian student numbers have almost tripled since 2002, with the highest growth rate of 49.25 per cent in 2006. This growth was exponential for vocational courses (148 per cent) and non-award programmes (67 per cent). To attract the finest Indian minds, Prime Minister John Howard has announced an Australian $25-million aid to India over the next five years for bilateral collaboration through the Strategic Research Fund and Exchange Scholarships. Australian universities have valuable international linkages and exchanges with prestigious institutions all over the world. Changes in immigration norms may be implemented in the second half of 2007.

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