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Steps to studying in Australia
Most of our Australian students here at AISM will be interested in applying to Universities back in Australia. Many will be applying to their home state because this makes accommodation easier, but of course, you can apply to any University in any state.
Before you apply you must first decide which state and which Universities you wish to apply to. Remember that each state has its own system for applying – so if you which to apply to more than one state you will have to go through more than one application system!
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Applications for undergraduate and graduate entry education courses at universities in New South Wales and A.C.T must be made through the University Admissions Centre (UAC)
How to apply: All applicants must apply using the UAC online application (www.uac.edu.au/).
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2006 (5pm).
A processing fee is charged for all applications. Those who submit applications after 29 September (5pm) will incur a late fee and may not be able to meet the special requirements for some courses.
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 Applications
for undergraduate and graduate entry education courses at Victorian
universities must be made through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
40 Park Street, SOUTH
MELBOURNE VIC 3205 tel: 1300 364 133 |
How to apply: All applicants must apply using the VTAC online application (www.vtac.edu.au).
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2006 (5pm).
A processing fee is charged for all applications. Those who submit applications after 29 September (5pm) will incur a late fee and may not be able to meet the special requirements for some courses. The final closing date for all applications is Friday 8 December 2006 (5pm).
Participating institutions:
Australian Catholic University, Australian Maritime College, Central Queensland,
University, Charles Sturt University, Deakin University, La Trobe University,
Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology, The
University of Melbourne, University of Ballarat, Victoria University.
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 Applications
for undergraduate courses at Queensland universities must be made through
the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd (QTAC)
postal address: PO Box 1331,
MILTON QLD 4064 tele: (07) 3858 1222 |
How to apply: 2006 Year 12 students must apply via the Twelve To Tertiary online application service at www.qtac.edu.au or through the QTAC Telephone Application Service on 1900 971 166.
Other applicants can apply via QTAC's Apply by Web service at www.qtac.edu.au.
Closing dates: On-time applications for 2007 admissions close on Friday 29 September 2006, after which time additional processing charges apply.
Participating institutions:
Australian Catholic University (Queensland), Australian College of Natural
Medicine, Australian Maritime College, Bond University, Central Queensland
University, Griffith University (incorporating Queensland Conservatorium of
Music and the Queensland College of Art), James Cook University, QANTM College,
Queensland Institute of Business and Technology, Queensland University of
Technology, Southern Cross University, The University of Queensland, The
University of New England, University of Southern Queensland, University of the
Sunshine Coast.
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 Applications
for most South Australian university courses must be made through the South
Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
street address: Ground Floor,
104 Frome Street, Adelaide.
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How to apply: Application instructions are available at www.satac.edu.au and in the University and TAFE guides.
Closing dates: University admissions – 29 September 2006. Earlier or later closing dates apply for some courses.
TAFE admissions – from September 2006 (various dates).
Participating institutions:
Charles Darwin University, Flinders University, The University of Adelaide,
University of South Australia, TAFE Institutes in SA.
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Applications
for all undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses by coursework for Charles
Darwin University are made through: South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(SATAC), refer to entry under South
Australia.
Enquiries for Tertiary Entrance Programs and postgraduate courses by research should be directed to:
postal address: The Uni Info
Shop, Charles Darwin University, DARWIN NT 0909
telephone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (freecall)
email:
apply@cdu.edu.au
website:
www.cdu.edu.au
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 Applications
for undergraduate courses at Western Australian Universities (listed below)
must be made through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
street address: 100 Royal
Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004 |
How to apply: Apply online at the TISC website
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2006.
The on-time processing charge is $40. The late fee, including the application processing charge, is $99.
Paticipating institutions:
Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, The
University of Western Australia.
Applications for the
University of Notre Dame Australia should be made directly to:
postal address: Prospective Students and Admissions Centre The University of
Notre Dame, PO Box 1225, FREMANTLE WA 6959
telephone (08) 9433 0555 or 1800 640 500 (Freecall)
website:
www.nd.edu.au.
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is no centralised admissions centre in Tasmania. For further information and
application material contact the relevant institution:
postal address: The Admissions
Office, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 45 HOBART TAS 7001 |
Closing date:
Friday 29 September 2006, after which a late fee may apply.
Prospective students enquiring about courses at the Australian Maritime College
may contact the College directly:
postal address: Prospective Student
Officer, Australian Maritime College PO Box 986, LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
tel: (03) 6335 4711 or Freecall 1800 030 277
fax: (03) 6236 6493
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Non-Australian Students Applying to Australia
If you are a non-Australian citizen applying to Australian Universities the application procedure is more straightforward. Instead of applying to the states that you wish to study in, you need to apply to each individual university.
Luckily you don't have to do this on your own because there are a number of companies that are available to assist you in your application. The most trusted and most frequently used is IDP.
IDP Education Australia Limited (IDP) is a global organisation offering student recruiting and testing services. They provide access to Australia’s education and development services, expertise and intellectual capabilities.
IDP is owned by 38 universities in Australia and is an independent not-for-profit organisation. For students interested in studying in Australia, IDP provides information on more than 1,000 Australian institutions, including universities, vocational education and training institutes, English language colleges and schools.
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| Application processing, including an online application service (IDP Global Apply Online); |
| Visa application processing; |
| Student publications and websites in various languages; |
| Australian education exhibitions and promotions; and |
| Fellowships and scholarships administration. |
To find out more information about applying through IDP go to students.idp.com:
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Steps to studying in Australia
The following a brief step-by-step guide to studying in Australia
Universities offer many undergraduate courses covering fields of study such as business, economics, education, environmental science, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law, mathematics and computing, medicine, science and visual/performing arts.
You may wish to consider the location and environment of the university you choose (e.g. city or countryside, climate and extra curricular activities available on and off campus). It is a good idea to visit the places you would like to study in beforehand so that you have a good feel for the place. Research here is vital - you don't want to spend three or four years in a place you don't like!
The majority of international students in Australia are full-fee paying students and are not awarded scholarships. Student loans are not available for international students in Australia. You need to think very carefully about whether you can afford to study in Australia. Fees do vary from University to University and this may be an important factor in your decision. Fees also vary depending on what courses you wish to study.
Please bear in mind that in addition to fees you will also have to pay for accommodation & living expenses - tuition fees are not the only cost!
If you are thinking of working in Australia you must bear in mind that this will only really be a supplement to your income - not the primary source. You can only apply for work rights once you have a student visa and are in Australia. Even then you will only be allowed to work for a limited number of hours.
The best way to select your course is to visit one of the many IDP careers fairs that occur throughout the year. Here you will be able to meet with experts from a wide selection of the leading universities in Australia. They will support and guide you in your decision. Ask Mr. Broadbent when the next IDP fair is happening.
The careers library at school is also a good place to choose where you would like to study. Make sure that you look at the 'International' prospectuses, not the ones intended for Australian nationals as the entry requirements tend to differ.
You must meet the minimum academic requirements to be accepted on the course. These requirements will differ from place to place and you must check in the prospectus to see what they are.
Universities will want to know that you meet the required level of English to be able to attempt the course. You HSC English will be sufficient for this, but if you have an additional qualification (like TOFEL) then make sure that this is mentioned on your application form.
Step 3 - Applying for admission
Application forms can be obtained from IDP directly or from IDP careers fairs. IDP will assist you in your application but you must also collect relevant documents to support your application.
These usually include:
| full details of your previous studies and copies of qualifications |
| evidence of English language proficiency |
After filling in your application form IDP will collect and process the form. The institution will then assess your application and supporting documents and advise if you meet the entry requirements and will be admitted. If successful, the institution will send you a letter of offer.
You may be required to pay tuition fees before applying for the student visa. The university will advise you of its requirements but generally it will require payment of at least one semester of course fees.
If you are a non-Australian you must have a valid student visa for the duration of your studies in Australia. IDP will assist you with your application for a visa but you can also do this on your own.
The visa application forms are designed so that you can complete them with minimal, if any, help. The DIMA website has visa information forms for download and provides more information on student visa requirements.
You will be asked to have a medical examination as part of the visa process. You will be given a list of approved doctors and special forms for the doctor to complete.
You will also need to have health insurance to cover any illness while in Australia. There are many Australian insurance companies and you may wish to arrange this for yourself however IDP will also give you details on the best type of insurance to get and the best company to use.
You can only be granted a student visa if you intend to study a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis. If your application is successful you will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa allowing you to travel backwards and forwards to Australia within the period for which the visa has been granted. That period will depend on the course for which you have been accepted. Your visa can be cancelled if you discontinue your studies or fail to meet the conditions of your visa.
17th August 2006
