Education in Australia . Student's visa . The high level of Australian universities is well-known. Australian degrees are recognised in all countries and are among the most prestigious. Australia has a large choice of tertiary educational establishments which provide a range of fee-paying professional , scientific and vocational courses .
Many foreign students study in Australia .
This is partly due to the reasonably-priced quality education provided by Australian tertiary institutions , but also because of the increasing restrictions placed on immigration by Australian visa requirements. Student visas are not difficult to obtain and provide not only entry to the country but also the real prospect of ultimately achieving permanent residency status in Australia . After graduating from a tertiary institution it is possible to apply for and obtain High Skills Visa No. 136 . In this case it is not necessary to sit an English-language examination or provide evidence of work experience in the field of specialisation. Moreover, additional points are obtained for having acquired education in Australia .