In a **proactive move aimed** at safeguarding the interests of international students, including those from India, the Australian government has announced significant changes to the student visa requirements. Starting **October 1**, international students must demonstrate a higher minimum savings of **$24,505**, representing a **17% increase from the previous** threshold. While this may seem like an adjustment, it is a significant step toward ensuring international students' financial security and well-being, including those from India pursuing their education in Australia.

The decision to **increase the savings requirement** addresses the **rising cost of living** in the country. It aims to reduce the immediate pressure on students to seek employment upon their arrival. This change ensures that students can support themselves during their studies, providing a more stable foundation for their educational journey in Australia.

The government's decision has been **well-received by peak body Universities Australia**, which emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the education system. Chief Executive Catriona Jackson supported these measures, stressing the need to protect students and provide them with a world-class education experience.

**Reduced Financial Stress** - The rising cost of living can be a significant concern for international students, including those from India. By raising the savings threshold, the Australian government aims to alleviate financial stress and create a more conducive environment for Indian students to excel academically.

**Protection Against Exploitative Practices** - Indian students, like their international counterparts, benefit from the government's efforts to close the loophole that allowed providers to prematurely shift students from study to work arrangements. This protection is essential for Indian students, as it safeguards them from potentially exploitative practices and ensures they can engage fully in their chosen courses of study.

**Supporting Educational Aspirations** - These policy changes align with the aspirations of many Indian students who come to Australia for a world-class education. By ensuring that students have financial stability and the opportunity to focus on their studies, the Australian government is making the country an even more attractive destination for Indian students pursuing their academic dreams.

**Positive Impact on Indian Students** - Indian students, like other international students, can look forward to a more secure, fulfilling, and academically rewarding experience in Australia. These changes underscore the Australian government's dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by Indian students and ensuring they have a positive and enriching educational journey in the Land Down Under.

As a broader review of Australia's migration system is anticipated later this year, these measures signal a positive step towards further improvements in the international education sector, benefiting Indian students and their peers worldwide.



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Enhanced Financial Protection for Indian Students in Australia

Do you wish to study abroad and explore diverse student life? If you are an aspirant, then you must know it requires an eligible IELTS score to get admission into foreign universities. The IELTS score determines the chances of students getting accepted and studying abroad. Basically, it is a test that assesses English language skills of applicants. The best **overseas education** destinations like the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and Canada are home to prestigious universities.

You must not worry about a low IELTS score, as many well-reputed universities accept students with these. The following article will guide you to international universities accepting low IELTS scores. Opt for these universities hosted by the top countries to study abroad and make the most of your dream.


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Top Global Universities Accepting Low IELTS Scores

When combined with international job experience, earning a master's degree from a reputable international university, such as CMU or MIT in the United States, is extremely valuable. Aside from that, numerous nations, including the US, Canada, and others, provide top-notch MS education. Additionally, every country has its unique benefits.

Getting exposed to a new culture and developing new skills are all **benefits of studying abroad.**

A list of the **best nations for Indian students** to pursue their master's degrees includes places like the **USA, Canada, Germany, and others** where they can learn transferrable skills and specialized knowledge. Furthermore, they have the opportunity to earn money, and find employment or internship opportunities.

But which one is best for you to pursue a master's degree depends on your preferred courses, spending limit, test results for the GMAT, GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL, financial budget, choice, and visa permission, among other factors. Therefore, compare the top universities based on these criteria and select wisely.

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A Guide to Top 5 Highest Value Countries for MS Abroad in 2023

Established in the year 1974, Deakin University is a public-funded university located in the state of Victoria, Australia. The origin of the university came into its existence after the Deakin University Act 1974, and also, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, i.e. Alfred Deakin. At the time of establishment, Deakin University was the fourth university in the state of Victoria. The merging of two predecessor educational institution, i.e. State College of Victoria &amp; the higher education course division of the Gordon Institute of technology, resulted into the Deakin University. The university opened its first campus and enrolled its first students at the Waurn Ponds, the suburbs of Geelong in the year 1977. 
 
Facts

<ul>
	<li>QS World University Rankings 2021 ranked the university at #271th position worldwide.</li>
	<li>Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings also gave the rank of #301-350 to the Deakin University in the year 2021.</li>
	<li>Deakin University was ranked in &ldquo;Top 50 Under 50&rdquo; list by QS World University Rankings 2020 for the universities which are under 50 years old.</li>
	<li>The university was ranked 6th in Australia, and 2nd in the state of Victoria in the &ldquo;Top 50 Under 50&rdquo; category by QS.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is available at all of the university&#39;s Victoria sites.

<ul>
	<li>These services are available to all Deakin students, whether national or foreign, undergraduate or postgraduate.</li>
	<li>The projected costs for on-campus living at Deakin, including all facilities, vary from AUD 285 to AUD 362 per week.</li>
</ul>

 
Off-Campus Accommodation

Students can also opt for the off-campus accommodation facility which the university allows and also help in getting one.

<ul>
	<li>The accommodation officer at the university helps and supports the students in finding suitable accommodation places nearby the campuses depending on the budget and interest of the student.</li>
	<li>The average accommodation cost ranges between 600-800 AUD per month.</li>
</ul>

 
Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food)

All the campuses of the Deakin University has standard quality food outlets, where students can sit down for their morning coffee &amp; breakfast, and for their afternoon and evening meals as well. All the food outlets are properly cleaned and maintained hygienically. 
For Indian Students, there are also many Indian restaurants in the nearby areas. Some of the famous ones are Delhi Rocks, Curry Vault Indian restaurant &amp; bar, heritage Indian restaurant, Dosa Hut, etc.

Accommodation

Julie Attwood - Member of Legislative Assembly, Queensland

Carolyn Hardy - CEO, UNICEF

Emma Alberici - Journalist, ABC

Briony Cole - Gold Medalist, Commonwealth Games 2006

alumni

The institution uses a trimester approach to enrol students who want to attend Deakin University.

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://applicantportal.deakin.edu.au/connect/webconnect?_ga=2.10218421.166995164.1593615319-601081253.1593615319">Apply Here!</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;55 AUD

Deakin University Student Association

The Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) is the dominant student representative organisation operating across all campuses and courses.

<ul>
	<li>As well as representation, DUSA provides a range of services and benefits to members, and coordinates all other clubs and societies operating on campus.</li>
	<li>There is a wide range of groups/clubs for students to join and these groups vary from campus to campus.</li>
	<li>DUSA is also made up of student representatives&nbsp;who are elected by Deakin University students.</li>
</ul>

Being renowned as one of the prominent universities in not only the state of Victoria, but in Australia as well, Deakin University holds its share of reputation and acclamation.  The university has proven itself through its in-depth excellence of a teaching methodology and through their diverse curriculum. That’s one of the reasons the university holds the highest student satisfaction rating in the whole Victoria state, and fourth in Australia. The university received highest student satisfaction in their undergraduate course every year since 2010, and also placed 2nd for their post-graduate courses. 

Verdict

faculty

Deakin University offers many scholarships at every level of higher studies, i.e. undergraduate, post-graduate, research, and especially for international students as well. Some of the popular scholarships offered by the university are:

<ul>
	<li>Deakin Vice-Chancellor&rsquo;s International Scholarship &ndash; up to 100% or 50% off in tuition fees</li>
	<li>Deakin International Scholarship &ndash; up to 25% tuition fees</li>
	<li>Australian Government&rsquo;s Destination Australia Scholarship &ndash; up to 15,000 AUD</li>
</ul>

Financial Aid

Deakin University has its campus spread out in different regions and suburbs of Melbourne city.

<ul>
	<li>The university has campuses in Burwood Suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, and Warrnambool. T</li>
	<li>The Burnwood Campus is the largest campus of the university, while the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is the original campus of the university.</li>
	<li>All the campuses of the university has its own state-of-the-art infrastructures and world-standard facilities, academic as well as for entertainment purposes.</li>
</ul>

The Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library, Dennys Lascelles Building for academic purposes, 1,422 seater concert auditorium, i.e. Costa Hall at Geelong Waterfront Campus, while The Elite Sports Precinct, Waurn Ponds Deakin Residence at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus are some of the highlights of the Deakin University infrastructure.

infrastructure

The campuses of the university are located in different suburbs of the Melbourne city. The city itself is considered as one of the most liveable major cities of the world. Because of the metropolitan city effect, the diverse culture and vibrant environment around the city provides an experience of a lifetime for the students who opt to live and study there. 
 
Important landmarks/places nearby

Some of the nearest places are:

<ul>
	<li>Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria &ndash; Melbourne Gardens</li>
	<li>National Gallery of Victoria</li>
	<li>Queen Victoria Market</li>
	<li>Port Phillips Bay Walks</li>
	<li>Eureka Skydeck</li>
</ul>

Crime rate

The crime rate in the city has been considered as one of the lowest crime rates in comparison to any other major cities of the country or world, and also Melbourne city has been ranked as 5th safest cities in the world by The Economist. 
 
Nearby Airports

There are four airports in the city of Melbourne, which are Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine, Moorabbin airport, Essendon Airport and Avalon Airport. The Melbourne Airport is the main airport of the city of Melbourne city, and the second busiest international airport in Australia. 
 
Nearby Subways and train stations

The nearby train stations to the Dakin University are:

<ul>
	<li>1. Deakin University/Holland Avenue (4mins)</li>
	<li>2. 63-Deakin University/Burwood Hwy (4mins)</li>
	<li>3. Deakin University/Burwood Hwy (5mins)</li>
</ul>

Location

Internships

Apart from work while you learn facilities which allow students to do part-time jobs to financially aid themselves, Deakin University also offers internship opportunities to their students in some of their professional courses to earn some skills, knowledge and experience along with a stipend to financially support themselves.

Placements

<ul>
	<li>Deakin University has developed an innovative and tailored service for companies, students, and graduates that prepares them for future employment and professions.</li>
	<li>The DISC (Deakin Foreign Student Careers) Program, developed by DeakinTalent, is designed to fulfill the needs of international students and assist them in understanding the Australian labor market.</li>
	<li>This makes it easier for them to get work in Australia. Students may find work with ease thanks to the University&#39;s simple, no-cost recruiting system that links companies and students.</li>
</ul>

 
Types of companies

According to a survey, more than 94% of university graduates get recruited by a Multinational Company (MNC). Some of the companies which recruit students from the university are IBM, Cisco, IMF, Microsoft, Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia, etc.

 
Sector

Students who graduate from Deakin University get employed within six months of their degree completion. They opt to go into different sectors of job like Medicine, Business, Law, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Political Influences, etc.

Placements

The city of Melbourne as well as the area around campuses of the university holds a temperate oceanic climate. That makes the summer seasons generally hot and humid, while the winter seasons moderately mild. The average annual temperature recorded is the city is around 16-18°C. 

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