Study Data Science in Australia

Australia presents a golden opportunity for Bangladeshi students to study Data Science and pursue a career in that field. The best part about studying Data Science in Australia is that students will find courses that will help them hone their skills. Many Australian colleges allow international students, including those from Bangladesh, to pursue a course in Data Science. The Data Science courses offered in Australian colleges help students dive deeper into the subject content and understand the core matter. 

Benefits Of Studying Data Science in Australia

Data Science is fast emerging as a promising sector in Australia. As more and more universities across Australia provide course options in Data Science, students, both local and international, are attracted to it. The trend is not surprising because of the diverse job prospects and higher pay attached to these courses.

Here are some benefits of studying data science in Australia:

• Career options for data scientists in Australia are vast
• Data Scientists in Australia command a higher pay
• An opportunity to drive a new sector in the future
• Data Science professionals are in demand across the globe
• Options to carve a career in different verticals

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Best Data Science Programs in Australia

There are various data science programs in Australia for Bangladeshi students to choose from.

Some of these include:

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
• Professional Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
• Master of Applied Data Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Data Science

TOP Universities to Study Data Science in Australia

There are many top Australian universities where Bangladeshi students can enrol in a Data Science course to impact their careers positively.

Here are some of the top universities for a data science course in Australia:

• Australian National University
• RMIT University
• Monash University
• The University of Western Australia
• The University of Queensland
• University of New South Wales
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
• Western Sydney University
• The University of Adelaide
• University of Melbourne

Cost of Studying Data Science in Australia

Bangladeshi students need to be aware of the overall cost of studying data science in Australia. As there are many universities in Australia that provide courses in data science, students need to figure out the actual cost by verifying the same with their chosen college or university. Depending on the university, city, and facilities taken, the cost can vary a lot. Before you arrive in Australia, Bangladeshi students need to spend on English Language Proficiency tests, like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. This can vary between 200 AUD and 220 AUD. There are application fees, airfares, student visas, etc., to be taken care of. The actual tuition fees for Bangladeshi students in Australia for a Data Science course can vary between 30,726 AUD and 71,170 AUD. Also, students need to spend on the general cost of living in Australia, including accommodation, transportation, food, internet, clothing, etc.

Tuition Fees

Cost of Living in Australia

Hundreds of Bangladeshi students spread across Australia try their best to carve a career for themselves and lead a comfortable life. However, as internationals, Bangladesh students need to spend a decent amount of money to ensure their living in Australia is worthwhile.

Given below is an indicator of the potential cost of living for Bangladeshi students in Australia:

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Eligibility Criteria to Study Data Science in Australia

To be eligible to study Data Science in Australia, you need to:

• Have completed your undergraduate course in Bangladesh from a recognized institute. Australian universities generally consider related courses like Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, etc. Also, students need to have a GPA score of 5.0 and above or 65% and above.
• Bangladeshi students also need to produce English proficiency test scores, like TOEFL and IELTS. A decent score will help in securing a Data Science seat in Australia (TOEFL – 80 / IELTS – 6.5)
• Some Australian universities may have other important requirements for Bangladeshi students to fill. For example, relevant work experience is asked by some universities.

Once a student is found eligible to study Data Science in Australia, he/she needs to keep all relevant documents ready to ease the process of admission into a college. To avoid confusion at the last stage, Bangladeshi students need to keep these documents ready:

• Bachelor degree certificates
• Updated CV or Resume
• Letter of Recommendation or LOR
• Statement of Purpose or SOP
• Overseas student health insurance

Exams Required to Study Data Science in Australia

Suppose you are a Bangladeshi student aspiring to study Data Science in Australia. In that case, you need to clear certain exams as mandated by your university. Mostly, these are English language test scores that you need to submit with other documents at the time of admission. Some of the popular exams you need to take are – TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, and PTE. Students are advised to check the scores required to be considered for a seat in the university and prepare accordingly.

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How to Study Data Science in Australia?

Step 1: If you aspire to study data science in Australia through AECC, you need to get a personalized session with a qualified and expert counsellor who will guide you through the Australian education system, including various admission procedures and requirements to get shortlisted.

Step 2: Based on your needs and academic credentials, the counsellor will help you shortlist the institution where you can easily pursue a data science course.

Step 3: There are certain documents Bangladeshi students need to produce at admission. The documents required may vary from one university to another. The counsellor helps identify the exact documents required for you to smoothen the admission procedure.

Step 4: Once the application form is filled and the required documents are collected from the student; the same is produced to the respective university within 24-48 hours.

Step 5: The applications received by the students are assessed based on different parameters. This procedure may take anywhere between 2-8 weeks.

Step 6: If your application is successful, the university will revert to you with either a provisional offer, a conditional offer or an unconditional offer. The counsellor at AECC will guide you through the next steps.

Step 7: After deciding on which offer to accept, the AECC counsellor will work with the student to complete the remaining acceptance process and help him/her guide through the Australian student visa process.

Step 8: The counsellor will familiarise the student with various visa formats and the required visa documentation. He will also help process the visa application form and prepare for the next process accordingly.

Step 9: Before the student leaves Bangladesh to study data science in Australia, the AECC counsellor will prepare the student on different aspects of studying in Australia and living there. He will also help the student join the network of students who are already studying in Australia to make him/her comfortable.

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Data Science Jobs in Australia

Australia presents plenty of job opportunities for Bangladeshi students studying data science programs in one of its institutes. There are plenty of Australia-based firms, companies, and organizations willing to hire data science students. Most of these jobs are high in demand and command high salaries.

International data science students can easily look forward to roles like the following:

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Engineer
• BI Analyst
• Big Data Analyzer

AECC is one of the world's leading educational consultancies with versatile expert professionals who are ready to help you with any queries you may have. Contact us so we can be of assistance to you in your journey of fulfilling your dream.