Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework provides information on the unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).

http://www.aqf.edu.au/

Course finder - search for higher education courses

Use the Course Finder to search for courses offered by approved Australian universities and higher education providers. The Course Finder allows you to compare courses by provider, approximate course fees and entry cut-offs.

http://australia.gov.au/service/course-finder-search-for-higher-education-courses-across-australia

Higher education

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is responsible for administering public funding of higher education and for developing and administering higher education policy and programs. The higher education sector in Australia is made up of universities and other higher education institutions – or higher education providers.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Pages/default.aspx

Indigenous higher education units

Indigenous Higher Education Units are located in universities around Australia. These Units provide support to Indigenous students, further Indigenous academic studies, create a network of Indigenous students and academics and provide an Indigenous presence on university campuses.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Indigenous/HigherEducation/Programs/Pages/IndigenousHigherEducationCentres.aspx

Myfuture: Australia's career information service

Myfuture.edu.au is an interactive, online career exploration service aimed at all Australians wishing to explore their career options, with a particular emphasis on 16 to 24 year old students. Myfuture helps you see possibilities in the world of work, identify your own interests and skill areas, and set career goals and plans to achieve them.

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/

Study assist

Information for students about Australian Government assistance for financing tertiary study. Includes links to study options, subsidised fees and government loans (HELP), loan repayments, scholarships and additional student income support options such as Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy, Rent Assistance and Fares Allowance.

http://www.studyassist.gov.au

Study in Australia

The Study in Australia web site aims to promote the Australian education and training industry to the world by providing free impartial advice on the benefits of studying in Australia.

http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

Study Overseas

Studying overseas as part of your university or vocational course brings a range of benefits that you will enjoy long after you complete your studies. International study enriches your academic or training experience through exposure to different teaching styles and environments, a diversity of students and new places to live and travel.

http://www.studyoverseas.gov.au/

Year 12 - What Next?

Year 12 - What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training. It tells you about working life in the future, course options and other places where you can get planning help and advice.

http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/