Free tools and resources for international students

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No matter where you are on your student journey โ€“ figuring out what to study, preparing for an English testย orย wanting toย upskill with a short course โ€“ weโ€™ve got some great tools and resources forย you.ย 

1. Identifyย your ideal career ย 

Not sure what your future career could be? Use theย Study Australiaย Career Matcher toolย to find out! ย 

Use the tool to take a short quiz, andย receive a free, personalisedย careers report with the jobsย and industries that best suit your unique personality and skills.ย  ย ย 

2. Learn from leading academicsย 

The Study Australia Masterclass library brings together some of Australiaโ€™s most renowned academics as they shine a light on the global issues defining our future. ย 

Watch our free masterclass series to learn about topics such as managing tourism for sustainability, the expansion of the universe, artificial intelligence in health care and so muchย more. ย 

3. Test your English language skillsย 

If youโ€™re looking for ways to improve your spoken English, the Study Australia Speaking English Practice Test is the perfect place to start. You can also use this tool to help you prepare for English language tests like IELTS and PTE. ย 

By answering just 10 questions, youโ€™ll get a free, detailed report showing what youโ€™re doing well and what you need to improve. ย 

Take the test now and start building your language confidence.ย 

4. Find aย course ย 

Did you know that Study Australia website houses the worldโ€™s most comprehensive course search tool? ย 

The Course Search tool allows you to search:ย ย 

  • Australiaโ€™s education institutions, including schools, English language (ELICOS), vocational (VET) and higher education (university) providersย 
  • the full range of courses available and their start dates, andย 
  • all available scholarships.ย 

You can shortlist and compare your favourites, and even send an enquiry directly to a listed institution today.ย 

5. Gain industry experienceย 

Theย Study Australia Industry Experience Program (SAIEP)ย can help you to learn new skills, build your student and business networks and boost your employability. Plus, itโ€™s freeย to join for current international students!ย ย 

The SAIEP is a two-week virtual programย thatย connects youย directly with Australian and global employers. Youย will have the opportunity to work in small, multi-disciplinary teamsย on real-world industry projects.ย ย 

The teams are made up ofย international and domestic students and areย a great way to make friends from Australia and all over the world. ย 

6. Stay up to dateย 

Sign up to our newsletter to get all the latest student stories, helpful blog posts (like this one!), information on accommodation and working in Australia, as well as updates on student visas and travel, straight to your inbox.ย 

7. Estimate your living costs in Australiaย 

Our Cost of Living Calculator will help you estimate how much it could cost to live in Australia. You can compare accommodation arrangements, transportation options as well as other lifestyle choices.

The Calculator is designed to help you think about how you spend money and to give you an approximate guide of potential costs in Australia.

8. Take an online short course or degreeย 

Australian education and training providers partner with online platform, FutureLearn, to bring you a wide range ofย coursesย in specialised areas. These can be short courses or microcredentials, and may even allow you to work towards a full degree, with credit gained for your studies along the way. ย 

Weโ€™ve collated some of the best Australian short courses on this platform for international students. ย 

You can start a free seven-day trial, and then subscribe to keep learning at your own pace. You can also cancel your subscription whenever you like.ย 

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