here are my answers to ur questions..though ima drop out Study ---------------- - How is student life in Aus? * i think its the same everywhere. -How r the chances of getting RA n TA in Graduation? (while continuuing) * refer to the university website you are interested in. - Can student make good/decent life even after paying tuition fee? * Students can maintain a good standard of living in comparison to other underdeveloped worlds..even after paying fees. It also depends on how much of a miser or a spendthrift you are if u are working. - How is the pay? * US$ 32,200 GNI per capita..you estimate - Off campus jobs? (and of course pay) *Yes in cleaning, dishwashing, waiting staff, cooking, security, cab driving..if you're lucky and qualified you get well-paid jobs - Does Aus also have 5 years Ph D course like US (Masters+ Ph D)? * yes i think so. - Can student apply for work permit while studying? *yes 20 hrs a week during semesters for undergraduates. full time on breaks. i don't know about masters n phd students. I think they have more advantages over undergrads as students. - Generally how many hours r students allowed to work? (is it 20 hrs a week?) *20 hrs legally. but u can work as much as u can illegally. After Study ---------- -How is job market? * depends on what industry and job function u are in.. - I heard every state has their own rules, can we apply jobs to any state we want? *Yes if you are a permanent resident or like green card holder. - After completion of study, if visa expires, how much time students get to find job? (Like in Canada its one year) *They issue visas on how long your course is which inludes a timeframe during when u can look for jobs and apply for a PR after ur graduation. So its a matter of how u finish your degree and manage ur post graduation affairs. Immigration ------- -Are students eligible to apply? * yes - Generally, how long does it take for final decision? * 1 to 6 months - Can we directly apply for citizenship after getting PR *No - How is Australain life? *Not bad not good either. Life ------- -I heard weather is great, is that really so? * yes lots of sunshine but high chances of skin cancer if exposed directly to sun. Many aussies have skin cancer. Other places like hobart, melbourne, adelaide have cold and mild weathers. - Do they know anything more except CRICKET? * Yes..they know rugby, australian football not like soccer or american football, etc. surfing and swimming is australia's national sport. - Which cities r the best to live (jobs and life)? * dunno. i lived in sydney for a year. - How big is Nepalese community? * approx.. around 10,000 in sydney Finally, How r the Ausies chicks :-) fine..Nicole kidman, kylie minogue, cathy freeman are some examples.