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- 1. APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA
- 2. THINKING ABOUT AUSTRALIA? •6 States • New South Wales • Queensland • South Australia • www.studyadelaide.com • Tasmania • Victoria • http://www.visitvictoria.com/Information/Study.aspx • Western Australia • 2 Territories • Northern Territory • Australian Capital Territory • List of Universities in Australia • www.AustralianUniversities.com.au
- 3. THINKING ABOUT AUSTRALIA? •Rankings • www.topuniversities.com • www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university- rankings/2012-13/world-ranking • http://www.arwu.org/ARWU2010.jsp
- 4. THINKING ABOUT AUSTRALIA? •Australian Education International • www.aei.gov.au • Group of 8 (top research based universities in Australia) • www.go8.edu.au • Australian Technological Network • www.atn.edu.au • Innovative Research Universities • www.iru.edu.au
- 5. THINKING ABOUT AUSTRALIA? •General Information for Citizens and International Students • www.study.australia.edu • www.australia.edu • Information for International Students • www.studyinaustralia.gov.au • www.immi.gov.au
- 6. TIMELINE FOR ENTRYAND APPLICATION • 2 Start Times • Beginning of the Year – end of February • Mid-Year entry - July • Deadlines for applications are generally 4-5 months prior to the start date • Oct/Nov – for February start • March/April – for July start • Application Decisions • Approximately 4 weeks after application
- 7. START DATE • Somethings to consider when deciding if you will begin courses in February or July: • Program of Study • Time Off after HS graduation • Orientation/Settling In • Visa Issues/Timing
- 8. APPLICATION PROCESS • AustralianCitizens • Most applications are through the state system • Victoria – VTAC – www.vtac.edu.au • Queensland – QTAC – www.qtac.edu.au • South Australia – SATAC – www.satac.edu.au • Western Australia – TISC – www.tisc.edu.au • International Students • Apply through university websites • University of Sydney • All applications are through Universities Admissions Center • www.uac.edu.au
- 9. ADMISSION DECISIONS • Basedon “Numbers” • No teacher recommendations required • Essays, if any, are minimal • With IB Diploma • In Australia, admissions decisions are based on your predicted or final IB scores • IB scores are converted into an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or other equivalent • ISM can send your transcript and predicted IB scores • You must send your final IB scores to the university • Without IB Diploma • Some programs will allow direct entry with high GPA and SATs • Foundation year probably required • Need SAT scores
- 10. FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS •Fees • Depend on program • Scholarships - Citizens • Available through university • Check each school’s website • Scholarships – International • Tend to be based on merit (grades, leadership, etc.) • http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study- Costs/Scholarships
- 11. HOUSING • Separate processfrom admissions • You can apply for housing before you complete an application • You should apply for housing early • For February enrollment date, housing application should be completed by October…..approximately one month before you submit your application • Housing is not guaranteed for international students
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