Mobile phones today are not only used for making calls and sending text messages, with the development of apps designed to simplify everyday tasks. Studying in a foreign country, having a stable of solid apps is very important. There are thousands to choose from, so it wasn’t the easiest task to be narrow them down. …
Apps every international student should download. Read More »
Australia is known to have very unique speaking habits amongst it’s people. Australians speak fast, chew words and skip pronunciation of letters, combine this with their penchant for slang and abbreviations, and it becomes a language that’s a little difficult to comprehend. To solve this problem, we’ve created a guide to help you understand some …
Starting university might be a little challenging for anyone, especially if you’ve just moved to Australia to study. While it can be a challenge to adapt to a new course in a new country with a new culture. Your university years may be some of the best you’ll have and they’ll probably pass quickly. Here are …
Survival tips for first year international students. Read More »
Regional Victoria. Attending a regional university provides you the chance to study, work and involve yourself in the local community. You can also get a chance to create networks and opportunities for employment. Federation University Australia has capital city campuses in Melbourne and Brisbane, and its larger campuses are in regional cities. Advantages of studying …
International students faced new English language testing in 2018 following an announcement by Education Minister Simon Birmingham in Hobart. A formal assessment by English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) will be required for entry into a tertiary course, replacing the current process where proof of passing isn’t necessary to begin a degree. The …
International education is as always been incredibly vital to Australia, with the sector now representing Australia’s third greatest export at a value of $33.9 billion. In the 2018 calenlder, 876,399 enrolments were produced by 693,750 international students – a 10.1 per cent increase on figures recorded in the 2017 data set. These enrolments were concentrated …
The facts and figures of international students in Australia. Read More »
With Australia in the midst of a population boom that is putting its major cities under enormous pressures, the Federal Government has announced a new initiative that is designed to attract domestic and international students and workers to regional areas of the country. The aim of this policy is to not only maintain Australia’s firm …
Announcement of regional scholarships for international students. Read More »
As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting migrants to settle in regional areas, changes have been made to the Post-Study Work Stream of the temporary Graduate Visa 485 that may enable you to stay longer. The visa is granted to international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution, …
Extension for regional graduates on the 485 Visa. Read More »
Having finished your studies in Australia, your next step is to figure out whether you will apply for a new visa to remain in Australia or if you will return to your home country. If you are moving back home, you may want to have a look at the following suggestions : 1. Exploring Australia …
Applying to Australian institutions is easy, but it can take some time and also precise planning. Be careful of the application due dates by consulting with your education provider, as these may differ for each provider. Make note of important deadlines, allowing for postage times, and ensure you meet them. There are many elements to …
The application process for international students. Read More »
