Population: 23,232,417 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: English 25%, Australian 25%, Other 50%
Religions: Protestant 23%, Roman Catholic 23%, Other 54%
Languages: English 77%, Other 33%
Area: 7,741,220 sq km (slightly smaller than US contiguous 48 states)
Government Type: Federal Parliament democracy
National Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian dollars (AUD)
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) was implemented in 1995 in order to standardize Australian credentials.
School Certificate (SC) | 10 years |
Higher School Certificate (HSC) | 12 years |
College/Vocational
AQF Diploma | 1-2 years |
AWF Advanced Diploma | 2 year |
University/College
Associate’s Degree | 2 years |
Bachelor’s Degree | 3-6 years |
Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma
| 6 months full-time study following: |
Graduate Diploma | 1 year of study following a Bachelor’s |
Master’s Degree | 2 years after: |
Doctoral Degree | 3+ years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
Band 6 (90) | A |
Band 5 (80) | B |
Band 4 (70) | B |
Band 3 (60) | C |
Band 2 (50) | C |
Band 1 (<50) | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
High Distinction (HD) | A+ |
Distinction (D) | A |
Credit (C) | B |
Pass (P) | C |
Fail (F) | F |
