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For university and higher education students

Going to Uni You are now leaving the DEST website

gives information to prospective and continuing Australian higher education students on the schemes available to help you pay university fees and contributions, available scholarships and more.

Study in Australia You are now leaving the DEST website

is the official Australian Government website for advice on study in Australia for students coming from overseas. It has impartial and reliable information about courses, institutions, study and living costs, application processes, visa requirements and more.

The provision of education and training services to overseas students in Australia is regulated by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS) and associated legislation.

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Primary Pre-service Teacher Awards for Excellence in Science Education	Our Universities: Backing Australia's Future
Student Income Support	Endeavour Awards
Australian Education International Online	Useful links

Primary Pre-service Teacher Awards for Excellence in Science Education

The Australian Government is offering 500 Awards valued at $2,000 each to exemplary students who complete in 2007 - as part of their primary, early childhood or middle years teacher education course - one or more science education units incorporating elements of the new Primary Connections: Linking Science with Literacy approach.

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Our Universities: Backing Australia's Future

There are over 70 separate reforms under the Commonwealth’s Backing Australia’s Future You are now leaving the DEST website

package. These reforms will require major changes to the ways in which universities and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations currently operate.

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Student Income Support

A variety of student allowances are available to Higher Education students in Australia. More information is on the Student Income Support page.

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Endeavour Awards

The Endeavour Awards You are now leaving the DEST website is an internationally competitive, merit-based program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific region to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. A smaller number of awards are available for participants from Europe and the Americas.

The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their academic or professional career.

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Australian Education International Online

AEI Online You are now leaving the DEST website

is the website for the Australian Education International network. It provides useful information on study opportunities in Australia, the recognition of educational and professional qualifications, educational standards and promotional events.

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