Study in Australia - Australian Embassy

Australian Embassy

Vietnam

Embassy address: 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi - Telephone: 3774 0100 - Fax: 3774 0111

Choosing an Australian course

Australia is an increasingly popular destination for Vietnamese students and researchers. All Australian states and territories offer quality education at all levels (school, vocational education and training, higher education, English and short courses).

Click here for the Study in Australia website through which the Australian Government provides information for international students about studying at Australian education institutions.

Australia Awards

The Australia Awards initiative was announced by the Prime Minister in 2009 and aims to maximise the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours.

The Australian Government currently invests $200 million each year on international scholarship programs which, at any time, support up to 5,000 international students to study in Australia.

The Australia Awards initiative brings AusAID and DEEWR scholarships together under the Australia Awards brand – in the interim, the programs will function as per their existing structures.

• Achievement (Endeavour Awards)
• Development (Australian Development Scholarships and Australian Leadership Awards)

In addition, scholarships are offered by institutions. For information on scholarships, use our scholarship database. The Scholarships Database provides a comprehensive list of awards offered by Australian-based organisations, institutions and government bodies to international students planning to study in Australia.

Click here to search for a scholarship.

Guide to Choosing an Education Agent

If you have decided to study in Australia, but need help with the application process, you may consider using an education agent. It is not compulsory to use an education agent. An education agent should be able to:

• provide you with accurate up-to-date information on the Australian education system; education and training providers in Australia and living in Australia (eg. the cost of living, accommodation options, transport, health, etc.)
• help you complete enrolment forms
If you decide to use an education agent, it is important that you select an education agent who is qualified to assist you.

Click here to download the Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.

Student visas

Click here to access student visa information.

Guide to Studying and Living in Australia

The Guide to Studying and Living in Australia has been developed by the Australian Government to provide practical pre-departure information for students going to Australia.

Click here to download the book Guide to Studying and Living in Australia.

Australian courses in Vietnam

Many Australian education institutions deliver courses in Vietnam, either independently or in partnership with Vietnamese institutions. Details of institution courses delivered in Vietnam which meet Australia's registration, accreditation and quality assurance standards are included on AusLIST. Those institutions agree to deliver courses in Vietnam to a standard which is comparable to courses delivered in Australia.

Click here for access to AusLIST.

Australian Alumni

The Vietnamese Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC) is open to all alumni of Australian institutions and has a network of more than 4000 members. VGAC aims to create an effective networking venue for its members as well as to contribute to the promotion of friendship, collaborative relations and mutual understanding between Vietnam and Australia.

Click here for further information about VGAC.

Assistance with Learning English

Achieving a standard of English sufficient to secure a place in Australian course can be challenging. AEI Vietnam is pleased to co-operate with the Australia Network to provide links to material which will assist Vietnamese students to learn English and increase their knowledge about life in Australia.

Click here to visit Australia Network website.

AEI Vietnam

Australian Education International (AEI) is the arm of the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. AEI works with governments and education institutions to maximise the intellectual, cultural, economic and social benefits of international education. AEI supports international students through leadership and policy development in consumer protection, quality assurance and improving the international student experience. AEI conducts research into international education trends, including international student statistics.
In Vietnam, AEI Vietnam supports the expansion of Australia's education and training engagement with Vietnam, facilitates education and training linkages between the two countries and undertakes bilateral policy dialogue in key areas, including quality assurance and Vocational Education and Training reforms. AEI Vietnam provides in-country advice and assistance to Australian education and training providers in relation to their engagement with Vietnam.

Click here for further information about AEI

Click here for AEI research

Click here for information on Australia’s consumer protection framework for international education

Consumer Protection

The Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act outlines consumer protection provisions for international students enrolled in courses in Australia.
The ESOS framework protects the interests of overseas students by setting out standards, roles and responsibilities for education institutions that teach overseas students, as well as providing tuition and financial assurance for students.
Click here for more information about consumer protection for international students in Australia.