STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA:


WHAT IS THE TIMELINE? By Pardis Samiee


Every year, thousands of international students flock to one of Australia’s 39 universities.


According to the latest available figures, only the USA and Britain


attract more students than Oz.


If you’re wondering how to get in on this action, QS produce a guide to the application process for Australia. Note that the academic year in Australia runs from February (the height of summer in the upside down bit of the planet) to November. Some courses start midway through the year in July, but the vast majority start – as is traditional – at the start! This guide is for Semester One (February) entry.


Timeline Now:


Selecting an undergraduate, postgraduate or study abroad programme in Australia is a major decision that will have a huge impact on your future. So it goes without saying that you should do as much research as you possibly can into the course and location that will define the next stage of your education.


Start with websites – both the universities’ websites and external ones are designed to help you make your decision like www.topuniversities.com but don’t leave it at that. Talk with friends or family who have visited or studied in Australia. Attend related events. QS Advance provides a free counselling session at their offices in North


London to answer all your questions and find the best-fit programme for you. Researching the programmes and universities is something you should take your time with, so it’s best to start sooner rather than later.


Also look into funding options. Funding is tricky in Australia due to the high tuition fees and limited scholarship opportunities. It is not possible to cover tuition costs in Australia with a student loan from your country. Generally, students have to depend on savings or family contributions to finance their studies. Fees on average run at about $27,000 per year, and living expenses can range from $17,000 - $42,00 (US dollars) per year depending on your lifestyle and the city you live in.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126