Wednesday 6 January 2016

Things You Should Know Before Applying for University Admission in Australia

Australia has a realistic education imparting system with first-class infrastructure and relatively lesser expenses, ranking third after UK and USA as the top choice for students pursuing higher education abroad. Studying here you will not only be gaining quality education but also a multicultural holistic environment where you can mature into a better individual.
If you are applying to Australian universities then you will need to gain some knowledge to make the entire process hassle-free. I will be outlining the applying procedure for you here-

Eligibility
If you want to study in under graduate programs in Australia then you must possess the proper government recognised senior secondary certificate (Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education/ equivalent certificate from your country). If you are applying for post graduation degree then you must have the bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years. Certain post graduation courses may require you to have a 4 year bachelor degree program or relevant work experience as well. Hence, make sure to know the specific eligibility requirements before you apply. 

Pre admission
The university term in Australia commences from early March so you have to start your university hunting a good 12-15 month before the submission of applications. The best way to gain information is to surf the net and draw up a list of your favourite universities and courses. Be thorough in your research, visit the website of each university and lastly prepare a shortlist of the best available choices. If you have any doubts you can clear it by personally interacting with the university.
Application forms
It is always advisable to submit your applications a good 8-12 months before the closing date. You can download and print out the application to keep a regular hard copy with you.

Application requirements
Submit your secondary and higher secondary report along with the transcripts (mark sheets) of finals. You will need your marks to be converted as per the Australian grading system. Ensure that the transcripts should be in English and bundled with original certified copies. Scorecards of IELTS or GMAT must be provided. In case of students going for MBA or doctoral degrees they will need to produce work experience certificates and CV. A personal essay detailing your career aims, interests, extra-curricular activities, the reason for your choice to study the specific course and how you will manage your finances during the stay should be submitted. Letter of recommendation also needs to provided. 

Admission tests
While you are applying to the universities it is advisable to register yourself for all the stipulated admission tests. First, the IELTS exam is the lone English proficiency exam accepted by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Certain universities may waiver the IELTS exam for you if a letter from your former institution proclaims that you have studied in English medium and have satisfactory proficiency in the language. Students who desire to pursue MBA program need to take the Graduate Management Exam which isn’t mandatory but still needed in majority of the colleges.

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