Courses

About Queensland Universities (AQU)    

Australian Education International (AEI)   

Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) 

Careers On-line 

Centrelink's Career Information Centres 

Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) 

National Training Information Service (NTIS) 

Open Universities Australia (OLA) 

Studies in Australia 

Studylink Australia     

Admissions Centres

Universities Admission Centres (UAC)  (NSW and ACT)

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)  (Vic)

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)  (Qld)

South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)  (SA)

Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)  (WA)

Charles Darwin University  (NT)

University of Tasmania   (TAS)

The following publications provide useful information about universities and courses and comparative evaluations on the relative merit of universities and the courses they provide.

The publications mentioned in this page are not endorsed by or produced by DEST but are mentioned as a service to users. There may be similar publications with equal merit.

• The Good Universities Guide to Universities, TAFE and Private Colleges
  Author: Dean Ashenden and Sandra Milligan
  Publisher: Ashenden Milligan Pty Ltd
  Ideal for school leavers, careers advisers, parents, prospective tertiary students, academics and anyone wanting to make the right choice of course & campus for their career path. 
  Internet: www.thegoodguides.com.au

• The Good Universities Guide to Student Accommodation in Australia & New Zealand
  Author: Dean Ashenden, Sandra Milligan, Tania Clarke
  Publisher: Ashenden Milligan Pty Ltd
  Ideal for any student or prospective student, parents, teachers and careers advisers 
  Internet: www.thegoodguides.com.au 

• The Good Universities Guide to Postgraduate & Career Upgrade Courses
  Author: Dean Ashenden and Sandra Milligan
  Publisher: Ashenden Milligan Pty Ltd
  Ideal for graduates, executives, HRM & HRD professionals, educators, careers advisers, academics & anyone considering a career change or upgrade 
  Internet: www.thegoodguides.com.au 

• Australian Universities and Careers Guide
  Author: David Clarke
  Publisher: John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd
  This publication provides information about university courses and how to enrol in Australian higher education institutions.

• The Directory of Higher Education Courses
  Author: New Hobsons Press
  Publisher: New Hobsons Press
  The Directory of Higher Education is an established 'bible' for those seeking further education.  The handy A-Z subject headings instantly guide users to the right course information.  This invaluable source provides detailed coverage of over 17 000 undergraduate and postgraduate courses available at universities, private colleges and selected TAFEs.
  Internet: www.nhpress.com.au 

• The Postgrad Book
  Author: New Hobsons Press
  Publisher: New Hobsons Press
  The Postgrad Book is an indispensable guide to finding the postgraduate course that best suits you.  Loaded with extra information like profiles on institutions and tips on surviving postgraduate study, The Postgrad Book, is a uniquely practical, information-packed reference source
  Internet: www.nhpress.com.au 

• The Distance Education Directory
  Author: New Hobsons Press
  Publisher: New Hobsons Press
  The Distance Education Directory is a unique information course for over 1500 external study courses.  Offering unbeatable coverage on course subject areas, prerequisites and residential requirements.  The Distance Education Directory is the idea guide to further study via external/distance education.
  Internet: www.nhpress.com.au 

Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) 
Information about universities as well as contact details for officers and departments can be obtained via the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee's website.

Education Network Australia (EdNA) 
EdNA houses a powerful database that lists all educational institutions by state. To access course information, select the word 'institutions' on the EdNA web site's coloured sidebar.

Going to uni - Higher education for students in Australia 

Information about the changes to HECS as a result of the higher education reforms, as well as information about courses and higher education providers.

Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCAA) 
Information on the supply of, and demand for new graduates in Australia is available from the Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA). Useful publications include:

• Postgraduate Study 
• Graduate Opportunities 
• Graduate Destination Survey (GDS) 
• Graduate Statistics and the Graduation Files 
• The Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) 
• Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire (PREQ) 

OLDPS 
Students undertaking study through Open Universities Australia may take out a loan through the Open Learning Deferred Payment Scheme.

Other services for students and young people 
See the Centrelink web site for the latest information on payments, publications and other services.

The Source 
The Government's Youth web site catering solely for young people. Lots of interesting links.

Youth Allowance 
Youth Allowance is a simple payment scheme for young people, whether you are studying, training  or looking for work