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International Graduate Outcome Surveys are out!

And they bring in some very interesting results.

This survey is conducted by the QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) to measure the international graduate outcomes after their studies in Australia.

This includes average salaries, employment rates, employment outcomes by the universities, undergraduate and post graduate employment outcomes.

Over 36,000 responses were gathered from international students with a response rate of 32.4% for this survey.

In this article, we are going to look at the Top 10 Australian Universities With Best Graduate Outcomes for 2022 and other important information that came out from the report.

Let’s look at them.

Overall Graduate Employability

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There is a good news to begin with as there is an increase in overall graduate employability in Australia.

For undergraduates, the 2022 full-time employment rate for international graduates was 57.7 per cent compared to previous years of 43.0% in 2021 and 42.4% in 2020.

For postgraduate course students, the full-time employment has gone from 43.9% in 2021 to 57.9% in 2022.

And for the postgraduate research graduates, it has gone from 69.4% in 2021 to 76.4% in 2022.

Overall, 71.5% of international undergraduates are in employment

In the report, the reason for this increase is attributed to the increase in economic and labour market activities in the year 2022 after a significant downturns in the prior years due to Covid-19 pandemic and weakness in Australian labour market.

While this is a good news but the number are still lower compared to the domestic graduates (which is 78.5% for undergraduates, 89.4% for postgraduate and 84.7% for postgraduate research graduates).

Median Salary of International Students in Australia

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The median salary for international graduates increased from $54,300 to $60,000 per year.

Again a very positive result but comparing to domestic graduates median salary of $68,000, it is still lower.

Although the gap between the median salaries between international and domestic graduates has narrowed.

Graduate Employability by Home Country

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Undergraduates

Graduates from Singapore has the highest full-time employment rates of 70.5% followed by South Korea 63.5%, Hong Kong 63.1% and Malaysia 61.5%

Graduates from Sri Lanka has the lowest full-time employment rate with 51.7%, China 52.4% and Indonesia 52.9%

Postgraduates coursework

Graduates from Philippines has the highest full time employment after completing their postgraduate degrees (Coursework) with 76.9% , followed by graduates from Indonesia 69.7% and Malaysian 66.5%

The lowest full time employment graduates after postgraduates coursework studies are from Bhutan with 51.3% and India 52.3% and Nepal 52.6%,

Postgraduate research

Graduates from China has the highest full-time employment after completing their postgraduate research work 82.2% with Indonesian graduates at second place 82.0% and German graduates at third place 80.8%.

Lowest full-time employment outcomes are for graduates from Nepal 58.7% , Pakistan 60.8% and Bangladesh from 67.1%

Graduate Employability by Study Area

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These are the employment outcomes for the international graduates on their study areas.

Undergraduates

Top 10 employment outcomes by the study areas

1. Pharmacy – 97.3%
2. Rehabilitation (e.g. Physiotherapy) – 89.5%
3. Medicine – 89.5%
4. Teacher education – 83.3%
5. Veterinary science – 80.5%
6. Tourism, hospitality, personal services, sport and recreation – 71.5%
7. Nursing – 65.7%
8. Health services and support – 64.8%
9. Agriculture and environmental studies – 62.7%
10. Social work – 62.2%

Postgraduates coursework

Top 10 employment outcomes by the study areas

1. Rehabilitation – 92.9%
2. Medicine – 91.9%
3. Nursing – 72.4%
4. Psychology – 68.1%
5. Teacher education – 67.3%
6. Law and paralegal studies – 65.5%
7. Social work – 63.1%
8. Communications – 62.5%
9. Architecture and built environment – 61.9%
10. Agriculture and environmental studies – 61.8%

Graduate Employment Rates by Institutions

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Universities

These are the full-time employment outcomes for international graduates based on the universities:

1. Avondale University – 66.7%
2. James Cook University – 58.6%
3. The University of Queensland – 56.1%
4. University of New England – 55.6%
5. University of New South Wales, University of Southern Queensland and Torrens University – 55.3%
6. University of Newcastle – 55.1%
7. Murdoch University – 53.4%
8. Charles Darwin University – 53.2%
9. Monash University, The Australian National University and University of the Sunshine Coast – 52.8%
10. Western Sydney University – 50.9%

NUHEIs

These are the graduate outcomes for the non-university education institutions (NUHEIs)

1. SP Jain School of Management- 80.8%
2. TAFE Queensland – 75.6%
3. Chisholm Institute – 74.2%
4. TAFE South Australia – 72.0%
5. Alphacrucis College – 71.0%
6. International College of Hotel Management – 70.5%
7. Le Cordon Bleu Australia – 63.9%
8. Box Hill Institute – 63.2%
9. TAFE NSW – 62.0%
10. Holmesglen Institute – 60.3%

If you want to read the complete report, please head to QILT website.

If you want to check previous Graduate outcomes, then we suggest to check our article for year 2020 here.

Productivity apps can be a valuable tool to help you organize schedules, prioritize tasks, and stay on track with your studies. It can allow you to create to-do lists, set reminders for assignments and exams, and even track your progress over time. 

Some apps even offer features like time tracking, which can help make group projects easier to manage, and collaboration tools, which can help you better allocate your time. 

Using a productivity app can help in organisation and focus, which will eventually lead to increased productivity and better grades. It can also be a great way to reduce stress, as it helps keep you on top of your responsibilities and avoid last-minute cramming or procrastination.

Here are free productivity apps for students that can be helpful for your day-to-day study activities.

Bonus

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Ok!

Realistically, the bonus should be at the end. But we are putting it first as we love using this app ourselves.

This app is known as Notion.

A mix of productivity and note-taking apps include various features like project tracking, task management, to-do lists, bookmarking, and many more.

They have generous free student plan as well. As avid user ourselves, we love using this app for all work productivity etc.

So, now let’s get back to the list.

1. Trello

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This project management tool allows you to organize your tasks and assignments into customizable boards.

It allows you to create different lists for different classes or projects, and move tasks between lists as they complete them. 

Trello also has a feature called “Power-Ups” which allows for integration with other productivity tools like Google Calendar or Evernote.

2. Asana

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This is another project management tool that allows you to track your progress on assignments and projects. 

Its features allow you to create tasks, set deadlines, and assign tasks to team members (if working on group projects). 

It also has a calendar view that allows you to see all your tasks in one place.

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3. Todoist

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This is a task management tool that allows you to create to-do lists, set deadlines, and track your progress on tasks. 

It has a feature called “Karma” which tracks how many tasks you complete in a week, giving a sense of accomplishment as you progress through your assignments. 

4. Evernote

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This is a note-taking app that allows you to take notes, create to-do lists, and organize notes into different notebooks. 

It has a feature called “Web Clipper” which allows you to save articles, webpages, and other online resources directly into your Evernote account.

5. Habitica

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This is a gamified productivity app that turns your to-do list into a role-playing game. 

You create a character and complete tasks to earn rewards and level up. 

Habitica is a fun and engaging way to motivate yourself to get things done.

6. Forest

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This is a productivity app that helps you stay focused by planting virtual trees. 

The app encourages you to take breaks and step away from your phone, and every time you do, a tree is planted in your virtual forest. 

Forest is a great option for students who struggle with distractions and need help staying focused.

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7. Toggl

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This is a time-tracking app that allows you to track how much time you spend on different tasks and projects. 

You can set up reminders to take breaks, and the app will give you a breakdown of how you spent your time each day. 

Toggl is a great option for students who want to optimize their time and become more productive.

8. HabitHub

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This is a habit-tracking app that allows you to set up reminders for tasks and activities you want to do regularly. 

You can track your progress and see how long it takes you to complete each task. 

HabitHub is a great option for students who want to build new habits and improve their productivity.

9. Freedom

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This is a productivity app that blocks distracting websites and apps on your phone or computer. 

You can set up a schedule to block certain apps during certain times of day, or block them indefinitely. 

Freedom is a great option for students who struggle with procrastination and need help staying on task.

10. StayFocusd

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This is a Chrome extension that allows you to block distracting websites on your computer. 

You can set up a schedule to block certain sites during certain times of day, or block them indefinitely. This is based on the concept of Pomodoro technique. 

StayFocusd is a great option for students who want to stay focused and get more work done.

Productivity apps can be a great way for you to stay organized, manage your time, and get more done as a student. By using these types of apps, you can streamline your workflows, reduce stress, and achieve better academic success

Planning to start Uni this year?

Excited? Nervous? or Just in between?

No worries!

Hopefully, this article will help in reducing stress for one of the thing on your list: Back to Uni Essentials

So, let’s get started with our items

1. Laptop or Tablet

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A must have items on the list. Choosing a laptop or an Tablet can be hard work. But let’s make it simple.

If you need to do ton of stuff for your university assignment and have to use some software’s that need power, then go for a laptop. If you need to just take notes, do some web browsing and usual office programs, then (a good) tablet might be sufficient.

Many students usually consider getting a Apple MacBook’s or Apple iPads as their main device to take to unit. And luckily, at the start of the uni each year (usually end of January), Apple brings “Back to Uni” deals for students. So it is worthwhile waiting for this deal to come before buying any Apple device.

From 18 January 2023 to 13 March 2023, buying an iPad or Macbook will get you Free airpods and 20% off apple care. The starting prices are from A$1,349 (with education pricing) for Macbook Airs.

If this sounds too much and you still want Mac, no issues.

Getting a refurbished Mac might be your next best option. You can check it directly with Apple or Amazon or website like Reeblo which sells refurbished technology.

If you are not a Mac person or need Windows computer, then you can look into checking with Microsoft Windows Surface computers or tablets. You can check retailers like JB Hi-Fi, Good Guys, Harvey Norman or official Microsoft for some deals on the Microsoft computers.

Want to save some more $$$ on Microsoft computers or tablets? Check their eBay store and look up for a discount code. Usually, you can save more via their eBay store.

There are many other deals from other providers like Dell, Lenovo, Asus, etc. So depending on your budget and needs, there are multiple options.

2. Backpack

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Next essential uni item will be the Backpack.

You can go for some cheap ones from K-Mart or Target.

But if you want a really good bag that does not break the bank and is very comfortable to use, then this Dell bag might be the one you need.

It is sturdy, looks decent and can carry your laptop up to 15”, umbrella, water bottle and other stuff.

If are looking for something fancy, then you can check bagsmart or other popular bag websites.

3. Headphones/Earphones

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Looking for some cool looks for the uni year? or just like listening to music on the go?

You got it! We are talking about the headphones or if you want you can choose to have earpods.

There are ton of options when choosing headphone/earpods.

Every is different and so their needs for the head gear.

If you want to have that cool uni look, then you might want to go for over the earheadphones or if you want to have it discreetly, then earpods might be the way to go for you.

Luckily, with Apple’s current promotions, you can get an Airpods for free when you buy an iPad or Macbook. Sweet!

But if you are after something else, then you can check Samsung’s earphones Buds Live. They are not overly priced and most of them you can find a decent deal for it. Just google that my friend!

When it comes to Over the ear headphones, if you don’t want to break the bank, then check this Plantronics headphones. They aren’t overly priced and have decent reviews and they are bluetooth (another win).

But if you are that stubborn kid, you want to break the bank, then you should check the top of the range products like Bose, Sony and Sennheiser.

4. Hard Drive/USB

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USBs and Hard Drives are life savers in uni.

Sharing good lecture notes (no no not assignments) with your friends is easy through the hard drives or USB’s especially if you don’t have an access to internet.

Also, as the cost of cloud storage rises, having a backup in the harddrive or usb is a must.

You can pick one from you local stationery shop or electronic stores.

A good 32 GB USB can starts from $10 onwards on special. But as storage needs increase, you can getter a USB with larger storage.

If you need even more storage then a 1TB Hard Drive starts from $59 in Officeworks.

5. Journal/Planner

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Staying organised is a key to success in life (and more importantly in uni)!

Start the uni year on a right foot by having a Journal or Planner.

It can help you plan out your whole term or even the year.

You can track your progress, take note of the timetables, assignment due dates and everything in between life and study.

6. Stationery

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Cool Notebook! Checked

Nice Sparkling Pens! Checked

Water bottle! Checked

Nearly forgot about the Textbooks 😂!

Don’t underestimate the power of having stationery in your bag.

Our tip is “Always carry spares and make new friends”. Someone would have forgotten their pen at home for sure. (We are looking at you, John).

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7. Printer

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Yes, we don’t print as much as we used to. (Which we agree that is really good for the environment).

But still at times, you might want to print your lecture notes to understand things better or you are just kind of person who likes to highlight every single important line, then printer can be a handy thing.

A good printer can save you trips to the local Officeworks and time too.

8. Water bottle

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Luckily in Australia tap water is safe to drink.

So bringing your own water bottle to uni is a must. And it costs lots of money if you are going to buy water bottles outside every single day.

9. Snacks

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Look we understand that studying can be hard work. It’s ok!

And bringing a snack in the backpack is must specially if you have a long day at uni.

You can always look at the last chocolate left in the cupboard and bring it along.

But we highly recommend looking for healthier alternatives:

• Nuts
• Granola Bars
• Yoghurt
• Dried fruits
• Crackers
• Fruits

10. Apps

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Apps are like lifeline these days in the student life. (No we are not talking about ChatGPT).

There are ton of apps you need to download before heading to uni this year.

Our pick includes:

• Notion: For note taking and collaboration
• Microsoft Office: For everyday assignment use
• Canva: For cool graphics and presentation templates
• Grammarly: For checking your grammar
• Google Drive: For storage and online collaboration
• University Apps: For study resources and maps
• Banking Apps: For your everyday banking needs
• Public Transport Apps: For check timetables

But you might need to download other apps as well. In case your uni doesn’t provide with free Microsoft office, then we suggest checking these free 10 Microsoft Office alternatives.

Bonus Uni Essentials

11. Meal Kits

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Too busy to head to supermarkets during semester (or just hate supermarket trips anyways) and don’t want to order unhealthy food everyday either, then Meal kits bit be the answer for you.

Meal kit companies offer a no brainer solution for students and busy professionals as they send you your grocery and meal planning instructions along with them.

Long story short, you order these meal kits (based on your preferences), they deliver pre-portioned ingredients and step by step recipe instructions to cook, then you cook and eat. Easy!

These days meal kit companies can cater to dietary requirements like Vegan, Vegetarian etc. as well.

So if this sounds something that you need then you are in luck as we have scored an amazing offer from HelloFresh and EveryPlate for you.

Get $210 off on your first 5 boxes via HelloFresh here.

Get up to $180 off your first six boxes via EveryPlate here.

12. Academic Support

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No we are not talking about those shady companies offering help to write your essays!

This is genuine academic support in academic and business writing.

Our partners at Abydos Academy offer courses that provide a comprehensive learning experience to help improve your writing skills for your academic essays, assignments etc.

They also help you to understand the concepts of plagiarism and referencing.

Luckily, their Back to Uni deal is offering 80% off on all courses. With individual courses starting from $15.99 only. Check their special offer here.

By having all these essential items, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of university life. Good luck!

Comprehensive Back to Uni Checklist

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Here is a comprehensive checklist for students starting university in Australia. Download this back to uni checklist in PDF format below.

Download the Back to Uni Checklist Below

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Grammar apps can be a useful tool for improving language skills and detecting common mistakes. 

These apps often come with interactive exercises and quizzes to help you practice and reinforce your understanding of grammar rules. 

Some also offer explanations and examples to help you better understand learning concepts.

One of the benefits of using a grammar app is the ability to practice at your own pace. You can take as much time as you need to complete the exercises and review your answers, allowing you to fully understand the material before moving on.

Additionally, grammar apps often have a tracking system that shows your progress and identifies the areas where you may need extra practice.

Here are our pick of top 10 free Grammar apps for students

1. Grammarly

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Grammarly is one of the most popular grammar checkers available and offers real-time grammar and spelling checks for a variety of writing styles. 

It also offers suggestions for alternative word choices and helps with punctuation and sentence structure.

You can use a web based app or download a browser plugin from Grammarly website. If you are a phone nerd, then Grammarly have an iOS and Android app as well.

Their free plan is quite generous but if you want to take the things to the next level including plagiarism checker, then you might consider getting their paid plan too.

2. Hemingway App

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Hemingway helps you improve your writing by highlighting complex sentences, passive voice, and other areas that may be difficult for readers to understand. 

It also suggests alternative word choices and offers a readability score to help you improve the clarity of your writing.

It is a web based app where you can simply paste your text and get suggestion on your work. You can also download their desktop for Mac or Windows as well but they don’t have extension plugins or mobile app.

This web app is completely free to use but the desktop app requires a one time payment of $19.90.

3. Ginger

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Ginger app has been one of the oldest grammar checking app and is quite easy to use.

This app offers real-time grammar and spelling checks and helps with sentence structure and punctuation. 

It also offers a translation feature in cases where you are learning a new language.

You can use their web based app or download the browser extensions for use.

Although free tier is bit limited with the corrections but still useable for basic grammar checking.

But if you want to use their paid plan then as student you can get special 70% discount on their pricing.

4. ProWritingAid

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If you need to check long articles or assignments then ProrWritingAid is the grammar checking app you need.

This app offers a variety of writing tools, including a grammar checker, a style editor, and a thesaurus. 

It also offers a plagiarism checker and a readability score to help you improve the clarity of your writing.

To get started you need to sign up on the website and download free browser extensions from the website. With free plan, you can check up to 500 words in a document.

They do have a web app as well but they don’t no mobile apps.

Students can get 20% on their already cheap pricing tiers.

5. LanguageTool

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Language Tool is great for students as it support multiple languages, making it a useful tool when you are learning a new language or doing work in language other than English.

This grammar checker app offers real-time grammar and spelling checks and helps with punctuation and sentence structure. 

The free plan include up to 20,000 characters limit, which is quite generous and don’t need to login to get the document checked.

Alternatively, you can also download their browser extension to get started.

6. Linguix

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We love using Linguix app here at Overseas Students Australia. It is one of our go to app for checking grammar.

This grammar checking app offers online correction and provides writing assistance for better writing.

The app is quite useful too when using google docs too. You can try their online grammar checker or download the chrome extension. The paid plans starts from $10 per month.

They also give score on writing to let you know if you content is good enough to publish or not.

7. Slick Write 

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Slick Write offers a variety of writing tools, including a grammar checker, a style editor, and a thesaurus. 

The web app is very fast and offers feedback on your grammar fairly quick. It can do the word count, sentences and other useful stuff about your writing.

Their web app is great for students as it is quite generous with no specific word limits to check your work. You can also get their free browser extensions to get started.

8. PaperRater

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PaperRater offers a grammar checker, a plagiarism checker, and a style editor to help you improve your work. 

It also offers a readability score to help ensure that your work is easy to understand. To get started, you can copy and paste your information in their free web browser app. They also detect plagiarism in the documents too.

The free web app plan is decent for us but the premium plan also starts from $3.48 per month.

9. Scribens

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Another very useful app that has tons of free features for students.

This grammar checker app offers real-time grammar and spelling checks as well as help with punctuation, sentence structure. 

One of the best features of the app is it’s one click corrections, which is very rarely offered in a free grammar app.

You can check up to 20,000 characters for free on their web app. You can download their browser extensions or plugins for various word processors.

10. GrammarCheck

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Last but not least is another web based grammar app for students, Grammar Check.

Grmmar Check offers not only checks your grammar but spelling mistakes, word choice, punctuation and style as well.

The UI of the web app looks very simple. No word limit for checking your work is definitely a win.

Conclusion

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Grammar apps can be a useful resource when looking to improve your language skills and becoming more confident in your writing and speaking abilities.

The use of these apps and sites makes writing, research and data collection less complex and seamless.

As a student, these grammar apps are very handy while checking your homework or assignments.

We wish you all the best with your submissions.