That's a great and important question! At Pollster Education, we always advise parents and students to choose only genuine, government-recognised universities for studying in Australia. Here’s how parents can verify the authenticity of Australian universities:

1. Check the CRICOS Register

- CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) is the official Australian Government register of institutions approved to recruit, enrol, and deliver education to international students.
- How to Use:
Visit the CRICOS website
Search for the university or college by name to see if it is registered and check details of the courses they are authorised to offer to international students.

2. TEQSA Accreditation

- The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia’s independent national regulator of the higher education sector.
- You can check a university’s registration and course accreditation status on the TEQSA National Register.

3. Pollster Education Guidance

- We have partnerships and up-to-date information on genuine, well-ranked Australian universities.
- We only recommend and assist with applications to CRICOS-registered and TEQSA-approved institutions.
- You can always contact us directly for a verified list of Australian universities and advice on course selection.

4. Check University Websites

- Ensure you are visiting the official university website (look for .edu.au domain).
- Check for their CRICOS number and accreditations, which are usually displayed in the footer or international students section.

5. Australian Government and Embassy Resources

- The Australian High Commission or Embassy websites in India also publish lists and guidance about approved institutions.
- Study Australia is another reliable government portal.

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Need Help?
If you’d like, we can provide you with a list of reputed, government-approved Australian universities and guide you through the entire admission process.
Contact us at +919324480791 or info@pollstereducation.com, or visit our office at 8, Alankar Building, 1st Floor, Balaram Street, Above Bank of India, Grant Road (E), Mumbai.

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