15 May

The benefits and disadvantages of using an education agent

Posted by Minh Ly

One of the hardest decisions you will have to make about your studies in Australia is where to study. Which institution is best for you? Your family and friends may be able to help but making the final decision and applying to an institution can be difficult if you are overseas. This is why many students get help from an education agent. Here are some tips for using an education agent.

BENEFITS OF USING AN EDUCATION AGENT:

THEY WILL HELP YOU SORT THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS: Education agents can give you a lot of information about the various universities in Australia. After discussing what kind of institution you are looking for, they will help you sort through your options to find the right institution and course for you.
THEY HAVE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Qualified education agents have an excellent knowledge of the Australian tertiary education sector and can provide you with all the information you need about the application process and what studying in Australia is really like.
THEY CAN ASSIST WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Education agents will help you to complete the application forms and will deal directly with the institution on your behalf, which will take some of the work out of the application process for you. Education agents may also help you apply for a student visa.
IT’S A FREE SERVICE: You don’t have to pay for the service that education agents provide because institutions pay them a commission. However, you will still need to pay an application fee to the institution.

DISADVANTAGES OF USING AN EDUCATION AGENT:

THEY MAY BE BIASED: Because institutions pay education agents a commission once the student has enrolled, they may be inclined to suggest institutions that pay them a higher commission.
THEY MAY NOT BE SHOWING YOU ALL THE OPTIONS: Some education agents represent only a few Australian institutions and will therefore not show you the full range of institutions on offer. Having a limited choice may lead you to choose an institution that doesn’t quite meet your needs and expectations.
YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE SOME PRECAUTIONS: To ensure that the agent is qualified and approved by your chosen institution, you will need to do some research. You can search for your agent on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website to ensure they are qualified and check on your preferred education provider’s website to ensure that they are recognised. Australia has recently amended international student legislation, making it compulsory for education providers to keep a list of agents who act on their behalf.

Qualified education agents can make the application process a lot smoother and easier, so it is a great option to use one if you are unsure about applying for an institution. The main thing to remember when using an education agent is to keep your needs in mind and make sure that they are being considered and met by the agent. Try to explore as many options as possible to ensure that you can make an informed decision and that your agent is qualified and accredited. The best way to find an education agent is by selecting an agent listed on your preferred institution’s website, checking out reputable agencies online (e.g: DUONG VUONG#QEAC F285) or attending an international education fair.

Source: www.studiesinaustralia.com

2 February

University of Tasmania

Posted by Minh Ly

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is Australia’s fourth oldest university and ranked among the top 2% of universities in the world. With more than 34,000 students (30% International Students), the University provides a creative and stimulating academic environment and vibrant campus life. While maintaining a distinctive Tasmanian identity, the University of Tasmania offers a truly internationalized curriculum and broad access to a diverse range of degrees, student exchanges and learning experiences to shape future global leaders. In 2015, UTAS received more Teaching Awards than any other university in Australia.

CAMPUSES

Hobart campuses (TAS)

The University of Tasmania’s main campus in Hobart is located in the suburb of Sandy Bay. It has panoramic river and city views and is close to shops and transport. It is a quick walk from our city-based satellite campuses including the Hedberg, the School of Creative Arts and Media, the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), the Medical Science Precinct, the Media School and the Domain. The University also has off-campus facilities including the University Farm near Richmond, observatories and the Grote Reber Physics Museum in Cambridge, and an optical telescope located at Bisdee Tier, approximately 50 kilometres north of Hobart.

Launceston campuses (TAS)

The University of Tasmania’s main Launceston campus is located in the suburb of Newnham, a short drive or bike ride from Launceston’s city centre and overlooks the Tamar River. It is serviced by regular public transport and is close to local shopping centres. The Newnham campus is home to the Australian Maritime College, Australia’s national centre for maritime education and training, which is renowned for its world-class teaching and research facilities.

Sydney (Rozelle) campus (NSW)

The University of Tasmania’s Rozelle campus is located in the inner western suburbs of Sydney, in close proximity to the Sydney central business district and regularly serviced by public transport. The University’s School of Health Sciences offers the two-year Fast Track Bachelor of Nursing course through the Rozelle campus.

The school small classroom size, coupling with a friendly study environment has provided tremendous benefit for international students. The table below summarised the ranking of the university, as well as college-specific ranking.

	Rank	Source/Ranking body
UTAS	Top 200	2020 ARWU
	Top 2%	ARWU
	Top 300	2020 THE World ranking
	308	QS World ranking 2021
	#1 in Teaching Award	2015 Australia Awards for University Teaching
	16/21 Research fields rated above world standard	Excellence in Research for Australia
Australian Maritime College	Top 50 in the world for Earth and Marine Science	2017 QS University Ranking
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies	#4 in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology	2017 CWUR World university ranking by subject
	#7 in the world for both Fisheries and Oceanography	2017 CWUR World university ranking by subject
Agriculture & Aquaculture	Top 100 in the world for Agriculture and Forestry	2017 QS University Ranking
Pharmacy	#2 Pharmacy program in Australia	2017 University Review

The only place in the world that can commercially farm LOBSTER

In terms of research capacity, UTAS has established many world-class facilities to aid researchers and students in tackling science. At this moment, UTAS is the only place in the world that offer research hub for commercial development of rock lobster culture system. UTAS is also the only place in the southern hemisphere that has an Experimental Aquaculture Facility to aid researches (the only other place is in Denmark).

Another renowned research area for UTAS is naval architecture and engineering. UTAS has been a key player industry with education programs provided for ship engineers and ocean seafarers. The facility here at Launceston campus ranges from an artificial water basin to a test ship model, to the simulator of ship’s bridge for students to practice real-life situations.

Not only has achieved significantly in research outcomes, the university has also developed facilities for student well-being. In 2017, UTAS has opened a brand new state-of-the-art student apartment right in the heart of Hobart CBD. This facility provides more than 400 single bedroom units for students with a very reasonable price.

University apartment. Right in the heart of the CBD. 415 single bed room suite

The photos were taken and an article wrote by Tho Nguyen 1st FEB 2018

Note:

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU):

Indicators: alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, highly cited researchers, articles published in Nature and Science, articles indexed in major citation indices, and the per capita academic performance of an institution.

Times Higher Education (THE):

Indicators: peer review carried out amongst academics, the opinion of graduate recruiters, staff-to-student ratios, citations of academic papers, percentage of overseas staff and percentage of overseas students.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS):

Indicators: research, teaching, employability and internationalization.

Other photos of the University of Tasmania

Research drone with thermal and laser sensor

Radio astronony observer Donated by NASA

The giant building for architecture school

4 January

Swinburne International Students Scholarships 2018

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Swinburne University of Technology is committed to rewarding academic excellence and offers a range of scholarships to the highest achieving international students. They are providing a number of scholarships for high achieving international students who plan to study pathway, undergraduate or postgraduate courses in 2018.

International Students Scholarships 2018

Scholarship Name	Value	Eligible Applicants	Intakes Dates
Undergraduate Scholarships	Up to A$38,000	Available to selected students who apply for a bachelor program.	26 February 2018 30 July 2018
Professional Undergraduate Degree Scholarships	A 25% reduction in tuition fees for each year of study	Available to selected school-leavers with a strong Australian curriculum background (i.e. VCE/ATAR).	26 February 2018 30 July 2018
Postgraduate Scholarships	Up to A$ 19,000	Available to selected students who apply for any two-year master by coursework program, except the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) and Master of Science (Network Systems).	26 February 2018 30 July 2018
Scholarships for Professional Computing and Networking Systems	A$2,500	Available to selected students who plan to study: – Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) – Master of Science (Network Systems)	26 February 2018 30 July 2018
Pathways Scholarships	Between A$2,500 and A$5,000	Available to selected students who apply for a packaged Foundation Year and/or UniLink Diploma with a bachelor program.	19 February 2018 18 June 2018 8 October 2018
Postgraduate Loyalty Scholarship	A 10% reduction in tuition fees for each year of study	Students graduating from a Swinburne bachelor program who apply to study a master by coursework program.	–

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

be an international student
be eligible to study at Swinburne University of Technology
commence studies in 2018
not have accepted any other Swinburne scholarship or reduced fee arrangement
not be currently enrolled at Swinburne (excluding students applying for the Postgraduate Loyalty Scholarship)
not be already accepted at Swinburne
not be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.

Standard course progression rules apply. Scholarships will cease for students who do not meet standard course progression requirements.

How to apply

Students will automatically be assessed for a scholarship when applying for an eligible program at Swinburne. Apply to study and get the scholarship at Swinburne University with S&W Consulting Group to get free consultation and documents support.

CONTACT US

Phone: +61 3 9629 6068 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese)
Phone: +61 431 437 733 (Vietnamese)
Viber/Zalo: +61 412 495 140 (outside Australia)
Facebook.com/swcgvn
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

Initially established as a technical college, Swinburne received the official university status in the early 1990s and since then, it has frequently performed well in rankings for universities under 50 years old. It claimed a spot in the 2015.

Alongside with the world-class teaching system, Swinburne also offers dedicated support for international student with its International Student Advisers. The university is well-known for its employment preparation programs with the aim to equip students with working knowledge. This is achieved through the university’s work placement program, projects with industries and the Student Leadership and Volunteer Program.

15 December

What if your ATAR is Lower than you expected?

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All Victorian universities require EAL 30 (study score) to enter the bachelor course. The ATAR result was released recently and we do hope that you all have got your desired score to admit into your dream university. A big congratulation to you all!

For those who might have missed out some points on your subjects, particularly on EAL – Do Not Panic!

There are many alternative pathways for those do not acquire the required EAL score.

ELICOS package with a bachelor degree

Package ELICOS (English) Course with your University program, the number of weeks will vary depending on your current result. You can also take an IELTS/PTE test to get the required result.

Alternative entry into Diploma pathways that require a much lower score (20-25)

Finishing a diploma can also get you a lower entry requirement. You can jump into year 2 of Bachelor Degree after complete the diploma course.

Considering Interstate options to study your degree (only VIC requires minimum EAL)

TALK TO US NOW. We are here to help you admitting to the desired degree program.
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Melbourne office: level 12, 356 Collins Street, CBD VIC 3000

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23 November

AAPOLY- Academies Australia Polytechnic

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Academies Australasia Polytechnic offers excellence in teaching. We employ only fully qualified and experienced teachers which have a passion for what they do. We make every student feel welcome, and part of a lively team focused on results. Our campus is located in Melbourne – one of the world’s great cities. It is clean, safe, friendly, cost-effective and culturally diverse.

We deliver English, Vocational and Higher Education studies to domestic and international students aged 18 years and above. Academies Australasia Polytechnic is a Federation University Australia Partner Provider delivering a selected range of FedUni’s Vocational and Higher Education programs in Business, Commerce, Management and Information Technology at our Melbourne city teaching location. We provide well qualified teachers and lecturers with vast amount of professional experience in the industry.

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