FAQ

There is no certain answer on question "What is the best place to study in Australia". As everyone is considered as an individual person with different needs, likes and dislikes. It is said – no matter which way you head you’ll find what you’re looking for… Despite that, based on our experience, we can summarize some facts which you might find useful and which might facilitate your choice.

ANY TIME is good time. Generally Australia is attracted by many people also because of its very pleasant climate throughout all year. Summer (from December until February) can get uncomfortably hot, but it is great beach weather, beaches are crowded with surfers. Be very careful as the sun is very strong and using of sun block (30 plus) is recommended. Up north, the summer wet season is extremely humid and you have to be aware of some dangers while swimming in the ocean there (i.e. box jellyfish). In winter (from June until August) you can enjoy skiing (in New South Wales and Victoria). In spring and autumn the weather is mild and fairly pleasant although you can’t avoid some rain periods as well.

To open a bank account, identification is required. This is based on a points system, with different weighting for existing cards, passports, etc. The rules are more lenient for visitors from overseas, provided they open the account soon after arriving. Unlike British banks, you do not require any evidence of your credit rating or income.

All of the big five listed banks charge account fees. These are a mix of monthly account-keeping fees, and transaction fees (often with some "free" transactions allowed each month). You can shop around, but currently the big banks charge very similar fees to each other. In some cases, if opening a student account, you do not have to pay monthly fee (around 6 AUD each month).