Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Australian Universities

1. Groupings and Ranking2. Entry Requirements3. Applying as a Domestic Student4. Applying as an International Student5. Tuition Fees6. Alternative Pathways7. Ex-student Profiles

Presentation Rundown

The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Australian tertiary institutions, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education.

• The University of Adelaide • The Australian National University • The University of Melbourne • Monash University • The University of New South Wales • The University of Queensland • The University of Sydney • The University of Western Australia

Group of 8 (Go8)

The Australian Technology Network (ATN) the five Australian universities with a common focus on the practical application of tertiary studies and research. Their graduate and research outcomes are closely aligned to the needs of industry and wider society. The ATN member universities are: • Curtin University of Technology • University of South Australia • RMIT University • University of Technology Sydney • Queensland University of Technology

Australian Technology Network (ATN)

IRU is a network of seven comprehensive universities conducting research of national and international standing. The IRU network has national reach, with an institutional presence in every mainland State of Australia and the Northern Territory.

• Flinders University • Griffith University • La Trobe University • Murdoch University • University of Newcastle • James Cook University • Charles Darwin University

Innovative Research Universities in Australia

AusRank University* World Rank

2013(World Rank)

(2012)

1 Australian National University (ANU)

27 24

2 University of Melbourne

31 36

3 University of Sydney 38 39

4 University of Queensland

43 46

5 University of New South Wales (UNSW)

52 52

6 Monash University 69= 61

7 University of Western Australia (UWA)

84 79

8 University of Adelaide 104= 102

9 Macquarie University 263 233

10 University of Technology, Sydney

272 284

Australian universities and world rankings - QS

• Entry to some degree courses requiresCertain pre-requisites – DO CHECK WITHTHE INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY.Eg. University of Melbourne – Bachelor of Science (English, Mathematics and one of Bio, Chem or Physics)

• Preferred IB subjects & levels or assumed knowledge. While these aren’t always essential, you’ll stand a greater chance of obtaining a place if you can provide evidence of prior learning in these areas. Eg. University of Adelaide – Bachelor of Computer Science (Maths, Physics)

• Medicine- ISAT (International Students – No set dates, register between March and

January)- UMAT (Domestic Students – Only 1 test date, Eg. 30 July for 2014.

Registration closes early June.

Entry Requirements – Prerequisites

• Every domestic student must go through the Australian university application system called TAC – Teritary Admissions Centre

South Australia & Northern Terrirtory– SATAC

Victoria – VTAC

New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory – UAC

Queensland – QTAC

Western Australia – WATAC

Tasmania – Direct Application to the university

Applying as a Domestic Student

• One online application for each TAC• 8-9 choices across subjects and/or universities• Rank your choices in order

Eg. VTAC1. Bachelor of Science – Monash2. Bachelor of Science – Uni. Of Melbourne3. Bachelor of Science – RMIT4. Bachelor of Arts – Uni of Melbourne

One online application for each TAC

- ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank - the system used to try to put international examinations on an even weighting. It is based on rank, not performance. Eg. ATAR = 80 (top 20% for the particular year)

- The ATAR is what will get you into universities !

- For ID students, please contact the university directly for admission requirements and individual assessment.

IB /ID vs ATAR

IB Score ATAR

45 99.95

44 99.80

43 99.60

42 99.25

41 98.70

40 98.05

39 97.30

38 96.30

37 95.50

36 94.30

35 92.85

34 91.35

33 89.75

32 88

IB Score ATAR

31 85.80

30 83.25

29 80.75

28 78.75

27 76.80

26 74.60

25 72.20

24 69.35

• These will vary from state to state and course to course so you need to keep abreast of different deadlines. VTAC example

Timeline – Domestic Students

Date (2014 Entry) What to do ?

5 August Online Application opens

27 September Online Application closes

25 October Change of Preference deadline

8 November Late Application + late fee

6 December Very Late Application + late fee

13 January Round 1 offers

6 February Round 2 offers

JULY/AUGUST (post results)• Tertiary Centre Guides are available• Research state, universities and courses to identify

prerequisites, assumed knowledge etc• Early closing dates such as Medicine• Prepare for supporting documentation• ATAR vs IB

SEPTEMBER• Make application through Tertiary Admissions Centre• Rank order your choices• Decide whether you are applying as HECS (HE• Contribution Scheme) or full fee paying• Apply for accommodation (2 references)• Inform the careers where to send your IB results to

Timeline – Domestic Students

OCTOBER• Last chance to make changes to your preferences -

additional charges may apply• Submit outstanding documentationJANUARY• Most offers are made late January• Receive one offer ONLY• Decide whether to accept your current offer or wait for

second round• Taking a risk !FEBRUARY• Second round of offers made• Orientation programmes and classes commence by end of

February

Timeline – Domestic Students

Applying as an International Student

• You do not need to go through the TAC (Tertiary Admissions Centre)

• Your IB points will not be converted to ATAR

• Before you apply, check the minimum IB requirement

Two timings to apply-

1. Apply directly to each university by late December with your predicted grades to start in August. (Eg. Monash and University of Melbourne).– Have up to 2 or 3 subject choices on one

application to each university.– Receive a conditional offer, verify results in

July and start in August.

Applying as an International Student

2. Apply with your final results to start in the following year February.

– Apply directly to each university anytime after results, no particular application deadline, but earlier the better

– Have up to 2 or 3 subject choices on one application to each university.

– Apply for accommodation (2 references)– Generally will receive offers within 3 weeks– Your accommodation will be confirmed after

you received an offer.

Applying as an International Student

Tuition fees will be charged by subject for most universities and differs according to discipline.Eg. University of Melbourne – 2014

Tuition fees - Domestic

Discipline $ in AUD

Behavioural Science, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Social Studies, Languages

$734 per course

Agriculture, Science, Statistics, Computing, Engineering

$1045 per course

Accounting, Commerce, Law, Medicine $1224 per course

Tuition fees are charged for each year you are enrolled. You will pay tuition fees according to your specific subject enrolment in any given semester.Eg. University of Melbourne 2014

Tuition fees - International

Course Total course fee $ in AUD

Bachelor of Arts $81740 - 93050

Bachelor of Biomedicine $112438 - 119424

Bachelor of Commerce $102280 - 109592

Bachelor of Fine Arts $138244

Bachelor of Science $99424 - 131966

Technical & Further Education (TAFE) –Australian Government funded vocational andtechnical training. TAFE institutesprovide direct pathways to university study.

They are widely recognised for their role in preparing people for work by providing training, skills and knowledge that lead to employment.

Alternative pathway to university study (1)

Alternative pathway to university study (2)

Foundation courses prepare students for universityEntry. Most Australian universities offer foundation courses.

General entry requirements

Completion of our Y11-Y13

Application timeline

Throughout the year – check with institution

Duration and Fees

Each university has different foundation programmes and feesEg. University of QueenslandTransition Program – 4 months (AUD $17850)Standard Program – 9 months (AUD $26900)Standard Plus – 12 months (AUD $31500)

Alternative pathway to university study (2)

• You can choose your preferred stream (Eg. Commerce, Sciences etc)

• Guaranteed place in the relevant bachelor degree at the university if you fulfill their requirement.

Ex-Student Profiles 2014 entry

• Student A (Domestic)Final IB score: 40ATAR: 98.05

UNSW – Bachelor of Education and Arts (Double Degree)

• Student B (Domestic)Final IB score: 35ATAR: 92.85

University of Queensland: Bachelor of Sciences

Ex-Student Profiles 2014 entry

• Student C (International)

Final IB score: 37

University of Queensland – Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences

• Student D (International)

Final IB score: 31

University of Melbourne – Architecture

Ex-Student Profiles

• Student E:Predicted IB score: 32Final IB score: 25

Conditional Offers:Edinburgh and Exeter

Final Destination –Foundation at University of Queensland

Now – 2nd year of Bachelor of Science at University of Queensland

Destinations of WIS Students 2013

Country %

UK 39.74

HK 17.31

US 11.54

Australia 8.33

Canada 7.05

Others 3.2

Gap Year 9.62

Employment and Military 1.92

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