Studying in Australia and New Zealand

AUSTRALIA &NEW ZEALAND

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STUDYING IN AUSTRALIAINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

There are universities in all major Australian cities and throughoutregional areas of the country ranging in size from around 3,000students to 50,000 students. About 20 percent of students enrol-led in Australian universities are from overseas. Many international students also study in vocational educationand training colleges and institutes across Australia.

DIPLOMAS

Australian universities award the following qualifications:

- bachelor’s degree- bachelor with Honours- graduate certificate- graduate diploma- master’s degree (by research or coursework)- doctoral degree.

Students receive academic and personal support through a widerange of services.These include orientation programs, academic tutoringprograms, English language assistance, cultural and religiousassociations, sporting clubs and social events.Courses cover many disciplines such as humanities, socialsciences, environmental education, education, science,mathematics and computing, visual/performing arts,engineering and processing, health sciences, business,economics, law and agriculture.

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Courses can vary considerably in form, entry requirements,duration and method of assessment.

Foundation StudiesIf you don’t meet academic requirements, there are a fewoptions to prepare you for further study. Depending on yourprevious studies and the final qualification you want to study,you can enrol in secondary school or Foundation Studies.Foundation Studies are a one-year intensive preparatory coursethat will give you the skills you need to enter an undergraduatecourse.They are divided into streams such as business studies and

science studies, and offer both compulsory and elective subjects.English language support is usually available.Many schools, vocational education training institutions anduniversities offer Foundation Studies courses. The commonfeature of Foundation Studies is that a university allocates aprovisional place in an undergraduate program assuming youachieve the prescribed grades.

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GETTING IN…

Undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students enrolfor their courses at the beginning of the year. Australianuniversities do allow enrolment in mid-year (around July) forcertain courses.Commencement dates can vary, depending on the course.Students studying towards a Doctoral degree or otherpostgraduate research awards may be able to negotiate analternative starting date with their study supervisor.

Entry requirementsAustralian institutions have two sets of entry requirements:academic and English language skills. If you do not meet therequirements, you may be able to do a bridging or linking course.

Academic entry requirements Australian institutions set downtheir own academic requirements for entry. As a general guide:- Undergraduate courses require the equivalent of an Australian

Senior School Certificate of Education-Year 12 (diplôme de find’études secondaires/secondaires techniques luxembourgeois).- Postgraduate courses require the completion of a first degree atundergraduate level.-Vocational study is not necessarily based on academicperformance. But some courses may have pre-requisite subjectsor ask for demonstrated work experience.- Schools have varying entry requirements.Some may focus on academic skills, others on sporting, andsome may be limited by numbers.

English language skillsTo be accepted into a course, you may have to meet theminimum English language requirements as set down by yourchosen institution. The International English Language TestingSystem (IELTS) is the only test accepted. The Institut national des langues in Luxembourg organises theIELTS test.


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Applying for admission to Australian universitiesObtaining application forms.You can obtain an application form from either a localAustralian education agent or the institution’s nominatedcontact officer. The Australian Education Centre or an AustralianEmbassy can provide a list of local Australian education agentsor details of the institution's nominated contact officer.

Collecting other documents relevant to your application•a document with the name of the institution you are applyingto, the name of the course you are applying for and second andthird course preferences at the same institution•full details of previous study, including copies of qualificationsalready awarded to you•evidence of your English language proficiency (forundergraduate, postgraduate studies and vocational educationand training). If you are unsure what documents you shouldprovide contact the institution you have selected. If you arecurrently enrolled in a course of study, you might be grantedprovisional acceptance on the basis of previous academic

performance in anticipation that your final examination resultsdo not differ greatly from the grades already attained.

Submitting the application formAfter filling in your application form, you should attach all therequired documents and submit them direct to the institutions.Depending on your home country and the institution you haveselected, you may be instructed to send your form to either theinternational office or the nominated contact officer of theinstitution.

Receiving a confirmation of enrolmentThe institution will assess your application and supportingdocuments and advise if you meet the entry requirements andwill be admitted. If successful, the institution will send you aletter of offer. Depending on your nationality and the domain ofstudy, you may be required to undergo a pre-visa assessmentbefore the institution issues an Electronic Confirmation ofEnrolment (eCoE).

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The eCoE is the only accepted evidence of enrolment forprocessing student visa applications.You may be required to pay tuition fees before applying for thestudent visa. The institution will advise you of its requirementsbut generally it will require payment of at least one semester ofcourse fees.

Tuition feesAs an international student, you must pay your tuition fees up-front.Aside from tuition fees, some institutions may also charge forother student costs, such as library, laboratory or sports facilitycosts. Excursions, books and stationery are other costs toconsider. Your course may also require specific essentialmaterials such as lab coats or photographic supplies.Your institution will provide you with information on how andwhen to pay your tuition fees.

ACADEMIC YEAR

University courses run from early March to late November. Theyear is divided into two semesters. However, some institutionsoffer a trimester system and/or run summer schools fromDecember to February. The Universities Australia websiteprovides a list of university semester dates(http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Home.htm).

- Foundation studies: A$ 9,000 to 14,000 a year such asuniversity entrance, preparatory and bridging courses

- Bachelor’s Degree: A$ 10,000 to 13,500 a year such ascourses in arts, business, economics and law; Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree: A$ 11,000 to 16,500 a year such asscience and engineering courses

- Graduate Certificates/Graduate Diplomas:A$ 9,000 to 16,000 a year- Master’s/Doctoral Degree:A$ 11,000 to 18,500 a year


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LIVINGCONDITIONS FOR ENTRY IN AUSTRALIA

Student visaVisas are granted by the Australian Department of Immigrationand Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC will only grant you a student visaif your course is registered or is part of a registered course, on afull time basis.A registered course is one offered by an Australian educationprovider registered with the Australian Government to offercourses to overseas students.Only courses under three months’ duration can be undertakenon a visitor visa or working holiday visa.If you intend to study for more than three months, you mustapply for a student visa.Advantages to studying on a student visa include:

- you will have access to Australia’s subsidised student healthcover;

- you will be allowed to study for longer than three months; - you can apply for permission to work part time.

You can apply for your student visa as soon as you receive a letterof offer or electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) for yourfull time course of study.However, it is recommended that you wait until you are advisedby the Australian Embassy in Brussels to enrol or obtain a eCoE.Your local Australian Government office can also give youinformation on applying and what documents you will need toattach to your application.

Assessment LevelsIf you are subject to Assessment Level 1 (Luxembourg as well asall other member states of the European Union), you can applyonline.For more detailed, accurate and up-to-date information onstudent visas and visa requirements please visit the Departmentof Immigration and Citizenship website for student visapurposes (www.immi.gov.au).


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COSTS OF LIVING

Australia enjoys one of the highest standards of living in theworld while remaining affordable. An average internationalstudent in Australia can expect to pay about A$360 a week on:accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport,international and domestic travel, telephone and incidentalcosts.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid from the Luxembourg Government is grantedthrough the CEDIESwww.cedies.luApplication deadlines: from 1. August till 31. October

STUDENT HOUSING

Campus accommodation: A$ 80-250 a week Most universities and some vocational institutions offer a varietyof accommodation on or near campus, such as apartments,residential colleges or halls of residence. The cost varies on thetype of accommodation.Residential colleges are slightly more expensive and provideaccommodation with meals. They may also have sporting andsocial facilities, tutoring, libraries and computer facilities.Halls of residence are located on or near institution campuses.Students usually have meals and some cleaning servicesprovided. Students need to apply early because demand forplaces is high.

Hotels and guest housesA$ 80 – 135 a weekHostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth HostelsAustralia and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).Students share kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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Shared accommodationA$ 70-250 a weekRental accommodationA$ 100-400 a week

Sharing off-campus accommodation is very popular withinternational students. You should look for advertisements oncampus notice-boards and local newspapers. Expect that you willhave to provide your own furniture. When renting a house,apartment or bed sitter, landlords require rent to be paid in advance,and will require a security bond equal to one month’s rent.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Australia has a special system of health cover for internationalstudents called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Youmust have health cover for the duration of your enrolment as acondition of your visa requirements. OSHC will help you pay forany medical or hospital care you may need while you’re studyingin Australia, and will contribute towards the cost of prescriptionmedicines and an ambulance in an emergency. Dental, opticaland physiotherapy are not covered.

Your institution arranges OSHC for you. When you arrive inAustralia, you must register with an insurance company to getyour membership card.

The cost of OSHC depends on how long you will be in Australiaand your OSHC provider. Generally, premiums start at aboutA$75 for three month’s insurance (A$312 a year). If your spouseand/or dependent children accompany you to Australia, you willneed to pay a family premium.

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If you come to Australia on a visa other than a student visa andyour course of study is under three month’s duration, you willnot be eligible for OSHC. In this case, travel insurance isrecommended.

For further information: contact Centre commun de la sécuritésociale in Luxembourg (http://www.ccss.lu).

WORKING AND STUDYING

One of the advantages of being an international student inAustralia is that you can receive permission to work part time(up to 20 hours per week) while you study.

Permission to work:People granted student visas after 26 April 2008 will receivepermission to work with their visa grant. If you have permissionto work, you can work up to 20 hours per week while yourcourse is in session. However, you cannot start work until youhave commenced your course in Australia. If you’re bringingyour family with you, your dependants can also work up to 20hours per week once you have started your course in Australia.If you have started a course at the Masters or Doctorate levelhowever, your dependents may work unlimited hours. If you oryour dependents work in excess of these restrictions, your visasmay be subject to cancellation.

Types of work for international students:International students often find work in retail, hospitality andadministration. You could expect to earn A$6-15 an hour,depending on the kind of work you do and your age. You maybe paid more for working on Sundays or public holidays.Tutoring younger students in the field you are studying or inyour native language is also a good way to earn money. Studenttutors can earn about A$40 an hour.

Tax File NumbersYou should obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) from the AustralianTax Office if you are going to work in Australia. You may alsoneed a TFN to open a bank account. In addition to supplyingyour name, current address and date of birth, you may also needto supply your date of arrival in Australia, your passport andproof of enrolment.

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USEFUL LINKS AND ADDRESSES

Institutions of higher education:

Australian Catholic University,www.acu.edu.au

Australian National Universityhttp://www.anu.edu.auBond University, www.bond.edu.au

University of Canberra,www.canberra.edu.au

Central Queensland University (Sydney InternationalCampus),www.cqu.edu.au

Charles Sturt University, www.csu.edu.au

Charles Darwin University,www.cdu.edu.au

Curtin University of Technology (NSWCampus),www.curtin.edu.au

Deakin University (NSW Campus),www.deakin.edu.au

James Cook University www.jcu.edu.au

Macquarie University, www.mq.edu.au

Southern Cross University, www.scu.edu.au

University of New England,www.une.edu.au

University of New South Wales,www.unsw.edu.au

University of Newcastle,www.nestcatle.edu.au

University of Sydney,www.sydney.edu.au

University of Technology Sydney,www.uts.edu.au

University of Western Sydney,www.uws.edu.au

University of Wollongong, www.uow.edu.au

Griffith University, www.griffith.edu.au

Queensland University of Technology,www.qut.edu.au

University of Queensland,www.uq.edu.au

University of the Sunshine Coast,South Australia (SA),www.usc.edu.au

Flinders University, www.flinders.edu.au

University of Adelaide,www.adelaide.edu.au

University of South Australia,www.unisa.edu.au

University of Tasmania,www.utas.edu.au

La Trobe University, www.latrobe.edu.au

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Monash University,www.monash.edu.au

RMIT Universitywww.rmit.edu.au

Swinburne University of Technology,Melbourne,www.swinburne.edu.au

University of Ballarat,www.ballarat.edu.au

University of Melbourne,www.unimelb.edu.au

Victoria University,www.vu.edu.au

Edith Cowan University, www.ecu.edu.au

Murdoch University, www.murdoch.edu.au

University of Notre Dame, www.nd.edu.au

University of Western Australia, www.uwa.edu.au

Further information:- Ambassade d’Australie, 28, rue Montoyer,B-1000 Bruxelles, Tél. 2 348 44 01/02

- IDP Educationwww.france.idp.com

Web siteshttp://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Home.htmwww.australiangraduate.com

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STUDYING IN NEW ZEALANDINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Universities

There are eight universities in the country and all of them arefunded by the state. New Zealand universities are research based and state owned.They offer courses from certificate level through to doctorates.

Institutes of Technology and PolytechnicsNew Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics are stateowned.New Zealand ITPs offer courses that are equivalent in merit tothose offered in New Zealand universities. ITPs offer courses fromcertificate level with some offering full degree and postgraduatelevel studies.

DIPLOMAS

A university bachelor's degree usually takes three to four years.Most degree structures give you the opportunity of combiningyour 'major' subject with supporting subjects known as minor'subjects. A master's degree takes usually 2 years of study.Doctoral studies require either a master’s degree or a bachelor’sdegree with Honours.

GETTING IN…

Internationally, universities require foreign students applying foradmission to have achieved the university entrance standard setby their own countries (diploma de fin d’étudessecondaires/secondaires techniques luxembourgeois).

Entry to the higher educational institutions in the country isopen, as students need to attain the minimum requirement foradmission. However, the emphasis is clearly on independentstudy.

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Tuition feesThe tuition fees varies from NZ$ 18000 to NZ25000 per year .The following will be included in your fee:

• registration and enrollment fees, • student health counseling, • use of campus facilities,• language support, • goods and service tax (GST).

ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year is from March to November.A July start date may be available for some courses. Summersemester courses (January to March) may be available.In Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics the academic yearlasts from March to November A July start date may be availablefor some courses.

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LIVINGCONDITIONS FOR ENTRY IN NEW ZEALAND

To enter New Zealand you need:- to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand educationprovider such as a school, polytechnic or university - evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through theeducation provider or through another person- to be in good health. If your stay is longer than six months, insome cases you may need to complete a Tuberculosis clearance.And if it's longer than two years, you'll have to provide medicaland police certificates - to have the right visa for your visit.- a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the dateyou are to leave New Zealand- proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’vecompleted your study

-proof that:- you have paid any course fees that you are required to pay or- you are exempt from paying fees or - you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee- proof that you have enough money to support yourself duringyour stay

- If you’re granted a Student Permit you need to meet certainconditions during your stay:• attend the place of study noted in your permit (however youcan apply to change your course or the institution)• you may only undertake work allowed by your Student Permit• stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.

COSTS OF LIVING

The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 10,000 -12,000, which includes accommodation as well as other dailyexpenses.However, the expenses are different for different peopledepending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea.


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STUDENT HOUSING

Usually universities and polytechnics offer studentaccommodation on campus. Some students prefer to live offcampus and will seek advice from the student support services,provided by most tertiary institutes, to help with arranginghomestays or give advice on finding student flats.It is generally recommended that international students allowNZ$9,000 to $10,000 per year for living and accommodationcosts. This includes accommodation, food, travel, textbooks andlimited entertainment.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Most international students are not entitled to publicly fundedhealth services while in New Zealand unless they are a:

•Resident or citizen of Australia•National of the United Kingdom in New Zealand•Holder of a temporary permit that is valid for two years or moreIf you do not belong to one of these special categories and youreceive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable forthe full costs of that treatment. We strongly recommend thatyou have medical insurance for the duration of your stay in NewZealand.

For further information, please contact the Centre commun dela sécurité sociale in Luxembourg (www.ccss.lu) before theinstitution issues an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment(eCoE).

WORKING AND STUDYING

If you’re studying a 3-year course, you can work during thesummer holidays and up to 20 hours a week during the academicyear. You’ll need a ‘variation of conditions’ to your student permit.This is issued by Immigration New Zealand. A fee may apply.These rules don’t apply if you’re a postgraduate student or needto get work experience in order to fulfill course requirements.For more information, visit the international office of yourinstitution or see Immigration New Zealand website[www.immigration.govt.nz]

Student Job Search is a national organization that helps studentsfind work. It has offices on most campuses. For jobs such asworking in a restaurant or bar, or doing manual labour, youcould expect to earn about NZ$10.25 to $15 an hour, before tax.

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University of Otago, Dunedin www.otago.ac.nz

Victoria University of Wellington,Wellington, www.vuw.ac.nz

Waiariki Institute of Technology, www.waiariki.ac.nz

Wellington Institute of Technology, www.weltec.ac.nz

Unitec New Zealand, Mt Albert,Auckland, www.unitec.ac.nz

Further Information :www.educationnz.org.nzwww.immigration.govt.nz

USEFUL LINKS AND ADDRESSES

Institutions of higher education:

AUT Auckland University of Techology, www.aut.ac.nz

CPIT's Auckland School of InteriorDesign, Auckland Campus, Mt EdenAuckland, www.cpit.ac.nz

Lincoln University, Canterbury, www.lincoln.ac.nz

Manukau Institute of Technology, CityAuckland,www.manukau.ac.nz

Massey University,www.massey.ac.nz

NMIT Nelson, www.nmit.ac.nz

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, www.openpolyrechnic.ac.nz

Otago Polytechnic, Cromwell,www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz

Southern Institute of Technology,Invercargill, www.sit.ac.nz

The University of Auckland www.auckland.ac.nz

Canterbury University, Christchurch, www.canterbury.ac.nz

The University of Waikato www.waikato.ac.nz

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