Australian Embassy
East Timor
Embassy address: Avenida dos Mártires da Pátria, Dili - Telephone: 332 2111 - Fax: 332 2247

 Study in Australia

Information on Education Opportunities in Australia

As an English-speaking country with an internationally recognised education system, Australia offers excellent educational opportunities for international students - at secondary school, university and in vocational and technical education, including intensive English language courses. Australia offers a safe environment. The costs of study and living compare very favourably with those in countries of a similar educational standard.

Schools and universities

General information on studying in Australian secondary schools and universities can be obtained through the following web-sites.
Study in Australia
Student Visa Applications
Australian Education International (AEI)
Commonwealth of Australia Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee

Vocational/technical education

New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Northern Territory

Scholarships

Australia offers Australian Development Scholarships and Australian Leadership Awards to provide educational opportunities to East Timorese students in Australia.

The Department of Education, Science and Training provides a comprehensive list of scholarships, fellowships, awards and other sources of funding available for study and/or research in Australia.