Study Down Under in 2008
Did you miss the applications deadline for courses in Australia and New Zealand this February? Don’t panic – you probably still have time to get into the July intake. Both countries offer flexible intakes into their higher education courses, making it easier for international students to get organised with their applications and visas.
In this article, we look at what your life as a student down under could be like – and how you can make sure you are there in just six months time.
Study in the ‘lucky country’
There are many reasons why Australia has become one of the most popular study destinations for international students. A safe, friendly country with a strong reputation for quality education, Australia offers a great climate and a high standard of living - at a lower cost than the US or the UK. And whether you choose to study in a cosmopolitan city or experience the “real Australia” in country or coastal towns, you will have a chance to see some truly unique wildlife and landscapes.
Andrea Schäfer, from Germany, chose to live on the coast near Wollongong (about 70km south of Sydney) when she completed her PhD. “I was literally overlooking the sea, the sound of the waves reducing my stress levels. This has been a wonderful experience of the Australian countryside. People are friendly, less rushed, and it is a lot easier to make friends than in the city. I spend most of my spare time bushwalking, exploring the numerous national parks in the area.”
Your choice of course could also take you to a country town, such as the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a bush setting just 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, the small faculty/student ratios provide students with more personal attention.
Or you could head to the tropical north, and study at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef - one of the natural wonders of the world. James Cook University is one of Australia’s top research universities, and is located on the north Queensland coast with campuses at Cairns and Townsville. You could spend your free time snorkelling on the reef, or exploring rainforests.
A natural alternative in New Zealand
Did you know that every new day in the world begins in New Zealand? A three hour flight east from Australia, New Zealand has also become a popular choice for students wanting to learn English or further their higher education. A third of their international student population come from China, and you will also meet many students from Japan and South Korea, thanks to its close proximity to these countries.
A young country with a fresh outlook, New Zealanders are known for their adventurous spirit and inventive ideas. As a former British colony, their education system is based on the British system and offers world-class facilities and internationally recognised qualifications. Class sizes are relatively small, and very welcoming.
And if you want adventure, New Zealand has it all. From mountain climbing to surfing, river kayaking to hiking, this island nation is an outdoor adventure playground. Snow capped mountains are within a few hours drive of golden beaches.
The cities are small – Auckland, the largest, has around 1.3 million people. But they offer everything you could want in terms of nightlife, shopping and culture.
Serkan Ates, from Turkey, chose to complete his PhD in pastoral management in New Zealand. With a highly developed pastoral sector and world-class qualifications on offer, Serkan’s research has involved studying the best grazing management practices. And in between his busy studies, he also found time to meet and marry a fellow international student, from Indonesia.
If the idea of studying in Australia or New Zealand this July is appealing, you need to complete a full application this month. Applications are currently being reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, so the earlier you apply, the earlier you will have an answer. But don’t panic – your StudyLink counsellor can help you through this process quickly and easily. Contact us now for more information.
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I am reading public management in islamic azad universiy science&research campus of iran .
Posted by: farhad | February 21, 2008 at 04:47 PM
To,
Respected Madam/Sir
I Mr. Sourabh S Ganapule presently pursuing my Bachelors degree in HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL & TOURISM from AISSMS College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pune. The college is affiliated to University of Pune, INDIA.
Presently I am in my Final Year of Bachelors degree and shall get my degree certificate in JUNE 2008 respectively.
In order to acquire good position in hospitality industry I feel one must need some extra qualities and with those extra qualities also there is a need for higher education and first class degree’s from a reputed university.
After seeing your courses which the university offers to International students I felt like applying for the same. I wish to do Masters or MBA in Hospitality and Travel and Tourism
I very well know that in order to get admitted for higher education in any universities in AUSTRALIA one should successfully complete IELTS exams with a good band (score). I have already applied for the exam in the month of APRIL 2008.
I shall be very glad if you send me your respected universities brochure and admission details on my residential address.
For your kind perusal I am enclosing my detailed RESUME to this E-mail.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
SOURABH S GANAPULE
144 Rasta Peth,
Swami Sahayog Co-operative Housing Society,
Opp Shri Ram Dairy.
(City)Pune – 411011
(State) Maharashtra
(Country) India
Phone – (Res) +91 020 26124754 and (Mobile)+91 020 9822816988
Posted by: SOURABH S GANAPULE | February 21, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Dear sir\madam,
i am right now studying in singapore in Travel,tourism and hospitality. i am in diploma. i will complete my study in next june. then i want to go to New Zealand for further.
so can you guide me it is right or wrong and also i want some institute's list. so i can go through them and find suitable course to me. if you reply me, i will be grateful to you.
Regards
Rakholiya.
Posted by: Rakholiya | February 21, 2008 at 07:10 PM
im intermediate student.i am staying in bangladesh.
Posted by: nahid | February 21, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Dear Sir/Madam...
I am passed my 12th class. My parents have not much bank balance. But i want to come to australia for study & job...We have only efficeny to spend up to 1lakkh amount. Kidnly guide me could i come to australia on study base and pay my fees after some money earning there... I wait for ur reply...
Posted by: Hemant Sharma | February 22, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Respected Sir
I get a Degree of Bsc in Computer Science recently in November 2007.Please help me and give me advicve.I wnt to get more education in Newzeland.Please help me.I will be very thankful to you.
Thanks
Posted by: Tanveer Azam | February 22, 2008 at 12:39 AM
hello sir/mam,
i am persuing MBA and it will be complete in may.i want to do super specialisation in HR feild.please send me the university detail which conduct HR specilisation.please send me their deadlines also.i will be very thankful to you.waiting for reply
thankyou
Posted by: preeti | February 22, 2008 at 01:55 AM
Hi All
It is Dr Yusef
I am looking for helping of study or job international according to the follow CV
PERSONAL DETAILS
First name Yusef Maiden name Mojammel Surname Alhadri
Sex Male Date of Birth 01.01.1980
Nationality Yemen Place of Birth Yemen
Home Phone 00967-01-261-208 Mobile 00967-733-892-873
E-mail [email protected] 2nd-Email [email protected]
Address 45st. Town Sana'a Country Yemen
Martial status Single
EDUCATION
.
Dates Name and location of institution Title and outline of course Qualification awarded
From To
1999 2004 Sana'a University Yemen Pharmacy Bachelor
2006 - American Language & Training Institution
(ALTI) English Diploma
LANGUAGES
.
Name of Language Ability to read & write Ability to Understand Ability to speak
Arabic Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
English Very good Good Good
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dates Name of Organisation Type of Employer Title of Employment
From To
12/2004 07/2006 MED-PHARMA Company Medicine Medical Representitive
7/2005 Continue Alsaleh Society Foundation for Development (SSFD) Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Health Care Program Manager
Description of Duties
A. Planning, Coordination & Execution of The healthy Projects.
B. The effective participation with the relevance sides to raising of the community health care level as follows:-
1. The Healthy Training Programs
2. The Healthy Education Programs
3. The Healthy workshop Programs
4. The various and numerous communication population media program (TV, Radio, Newspapers).
5. The therapeutically aids Programs.
6. Represented of SSFD in all healthy Conferences & Meetings (inside & outside).
C. NGO's elected representation for Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) which is follow to the Global Fund to Fight of ( HIV/AIDS, T.B & Malaria)
Fields of Health Care Program action
1. HIV/AIDS reduction / Fighting.
2. Malaria Fighting.
3. Family Planning & Health Reproductive.
4. The medical camps.
5. The therapeutically aids
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Healthy Conferences & Meetings
• Participated in the National conference about collection for The Third of Fifth Plan for Health Development & Poverty elevation.(2006 – 2010).
• Participated in Technical Team Collection of REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & MOTHERHOOD &NEOBORN HEALTH PROGRAM.
• Participated in the Third National conference for Malaria Fight & other disease which porn transmitted.
• Participated in the National conference SAVE MOTHERHOOD.
• Participated in the 4th global fund regional meeting for the Middle East and north Africa (as NGO YEMENIES REPRESENTITIVE) on 2-5/12/2006 Sana'a.
• Participated in the 1st. global fund regional meeting for Middle East and North Africa Civil Society Meeting in Cairo on 4-6 September 2007.
Some activities in health community problems Fighting
1) IN HIV/AIDS Fighting
Elevate of The Community education level in "How they take care & be away of HIV/AIDS Risks from the follow:-
• Five lectures educations for Yemeni universities student (Sana'a –Aden –dammar).
• Once (T.O.T) for 20 NGOS IN (HIV/AIDS) Fighting.
• Once (T.O.T) FOR 30 Teachers of schools health in (Alhodida city) THEN continue education system for all high school students there with teachers during ( per-education system)& reaching the information for more than 100,000 high school students in a month.
• T.V program (table round) was speaking about HIV/AIDS.
• Participated in preparation The national strategic to fight HIV/AIDS.
2) IN MALARIA Fighting fields:-
Elevate of The Community education level in "How they take care & be away of Malaria Risks from the follow:-
• Four activates to (Home to Home educating ) for more than 300.000 persons in ( ABYAN- ALHODIDA – ALMAHRA- Taiz Governances).
• Motherhood and Children save by distribution of ( 14,000 free Mosquitoes net to more than 20,000 Pregnant Mother & less than 5 Years Children in ( Almahra & Taiz Governances)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Healthy Conferences & Meetings
• Participated in the National conference about collection for The Third of Fifth Plan for Health Development & Poverty elevation.(2006 – 2010).
• Participated in Technical Team Collection of REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & MOTHERHOOD &NEOBORN HEALTH PROGRAM.
• Participated in the Third National conference for Malaria Fight & other disease which porn transmitted.
• Participated in the National conference SAVE MOTHERHOOD.
• Participated in the 4th global fund regional meeting for the Middle East and north Africa (as NGO YEMENIES REPRESENTITIVE) on 2-5/12/2006 Sana'a.
• Participated in the 1st. global fund regional meeting for Middle East and North Africa Civil Society Meeting in Cairo on 4-6 September 2007.
Some activities in health community problems Fighting
3) IN HIV/AIDS Fighting
Elevate of The Community education level in "How they take care & be away of HIV/AIDS Risks from the follow:-
• Five lectures educations for Yemeni universities student (Sana'a –Aden –dammar).
• Once (T.O.T) for 20 NGOS IN (HIV/AIDS) Fighting.
• Once (T.O.T) FOR 30 Teachers of schools health in (Alhodida city) THEN continue education system for all high school students there with teachers during ( per-education system)& reaching the information for more than 100,000 high school students in a month.
• T.V program (table round) was speaking about HIV/AIDS.
• Participated in preparation The national strategic to fight HIV/AIDS.
4) IN MALARIA Fighting fields:-
Elevate of The Community education level in "How they take care & be away of Malaria Risks from the follow:-
• Four activates to (Home to Home educating ) for more than 300.000 persons in ( ABYAN- ALHODIDA – ALMAHRA- Taiz Governances).
• Motherhood and Children save by distribution of ( 14,000 free Mosquitoes net to more than 20,000 Pregnant Mother & less than 5 Years Children in ( Almahra & Taiz Governances)
EXPERIENCES & SKILLS
Relevant voluntary/unpaid work experience
• Member Establisher for Medical Association in Medicine faculty (Consulter Now)( 2001).
• Member in Yemeni pharmacies union(2006).
• Member in Country Coordinating Mechanism in GLOBAL FUND for Fight Aids,T.P & Malaria ( CCM) . Yemen's NGO Represented
• Member in Yemen's Red Crescent.(2003)
• Member in Yemen's Youth Union(2005)
.
Experience Years
• 4 Years work experience with Health care Programs in SSFD which is the largest National NGO in Yemen)
• 7 Years Volunteer experience with National NGO ( Medical Association )
Work experiences & Skills
• Planning, Coordination & Execution of The healthy Projects.
• A good knowledge of HIV and AIDS as a development and human rights issue
• Experience in communication and representation with a range of people organizations and cultures (including government, NGOs, Churches and local leaders).
• High ability in working with most at risk groups (MARGs)
• High ability of working in a resource poor environment
• Good of working in international settings and post-conflict countries and with national faith or community-based organizations
• V. Good understanding of All Health Community Issues & Problem.
• Excellent team building skills, flexibility and consensus-led approach to work
• High ability to convince others by speaking
• A willingness to learn other Languages.
• Active & very hard working
thank you so much
Posted by: Dr.Yusef | February 22, 2008 at 02:02 AM
i want study and develope my education in this univercity.
my major is nursing in tehran medical univercity.my degree is bachelor.
i wish study in dental major.
Posted by: iraj | February 22, 2008 at 02:20 AM
i have passed my 12th class & presently doing my B.C.A(4th semester) form rajiv gandhi university (northeast part of INDIA i.e ARUNACHAL PRADESH). My parents have not much bank balance. But i want to come to australia for study & job...We have only efficeny to spend up to 80000 amount. Kidnly guide me could i come to australia on study base for my (M.C.A) and pay my fees after some money earning there... I wait for ur reply...
Posted by: ravi sharma | February 22, 2008 at 03:04 PM
hi
i have done Higher diploma with institute for the management of information system in UK(IMIS UK) and i dont know which universities will take for a final year in IT.
kind regards
Tamuka Masa
Posted by: Tamuka Masa | February 22, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Dear Sir/Madam...
I haven't passed grade 10th. My parents' didn't have any dollars at HSBC Internasional Bank. I'm going to come in Australia or USA from college...We arranged it time weeks ago. I usually wait for check if you send me answer to reply! Thanks
Posted by: Fenny | February 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Thanks for your nice consultation.
I have took part in GED exam and
i am waiting for my result . Now ,
i want to apply at L.L.B course in
Australia or U.K.
please, send me necessary information as if i can apply at my course.
Thanks a lot from
your Bangladeshi student.
Posted by: Subrata Dev Goswami. | February 23, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I'am a graduate of Agricultural Engineering.. i would like to purse my studies at the same time work to pay for pay tuition.. i interested to study i n Australia.. kindly guide me... Thanks..
Posted by: godofredo John valente C Samson | February 23, 2008 at 01:05 AM
I am mr Md Moshabber Hossen from Bangladesh havebeen completed masters in Mathematices.I wants to higer education on telecommunicaton.Please send me more information and offerletter.
Posted by: MD MOSHABBER HOSSEN | February 23, 2008 at 07:52 AM
hi.i'm the student of agriculture in shiraz university.i want to know how i can get my ms from this university?
Posted by: dorna | February 23, 2008 at 05:13 PM
iam a study at college in malaysia, i take course in information tecnology... i find the batter university and i want study at overseas.. please help.. please....
Posted by: masri abdul lasi | February 23, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I'am a post graduate of Chemistry presently iam working in pharma.. i would like to purse my studies at the same time work to pay for pay tuition.. i interested to study i n Australia.. kindly guide me... Thanks..
Posted by: Arun | February 24, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Dear Sir/Madam,
I AM WRITING TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP IN AUSTRALIA OR
NEW ZEALAND
I HAVE GRADUATED IN B.S OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
I SENT MY APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP OR ANY FINANCIAL FUNDING SEVERAL TIMES BUT UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RESPONCE.
YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE APRECIATED.
Kind regards,
Payman Ghassemi
Posted by: PAYMAN GHASSEMI | February 25, 2008 at 04:43 AM
Greetings!
I am Mrs.Ana Marie Elecanal-Guavis, a filipina working in Indonesia as a teacher in Chemistry and Physics. I would like to inquire about this study link because it is o interesting. It gives us a broader idea of what education really is.
Actually, I would like to apply as one of your scholars, if it's possible, because I want to study abroad to widen up my horizon and look into different perspective.
If given a chance, I would like to request your assistance on this matter and send me more information.
Thank you very much!
God bless
Posted by: anne elecanal-guavis | February 25, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Greetings!
I am Mrs.Ana Marie Elecanal-Guavis, a filipina working in Indonesia as a teacher in Chemistry and Physics. I would like to inquire about this study link because it is so interesting. It gives us a broader idea of what education really is.
Actually, I would like to apply as one of your scholars, if it's possible, because I want to study abroad to widen up my horizon and look into different perspective.
If given a chance, I would like to request your assistance on this matter and send me more information.
Thank you very much!
God bless
Posted by: anne elecanal-guavis | February 25, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Respected Madam/Sir
I Mr. TAUFIQUL ISLAM presently COMPLETE my Bachelors degree in Commerce from Aligarh muslim university India,.
Presently I am doing a job In cotton company at Bangladesh. In order to acquire good position in our company I feel one must need some extra qualities and with those extra qualities also there is a need for higher education and first class degree’s from a reputed university.
After seeing your courses which the university offers to International students I felt like applying for the same. I wish to do Masters or MBA in marketing.
I very well know that in order to get admitted for higher education in any universities in AUSTRALIA/Newziland .with a good band (score).
I shall be very glad if you send me your respected universities brochure and admission details on my residential address.
For your kind perusal I am enclosing my detailed RESUME to this E-mail.
Thanking you,
TAUFIQUL
119/2 KAZI OFFICE LANE
FLAT-3B BARA MOGBAZAR,DHAKA-1217.
Posted by: Taufiqul islam | February 25, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Respected Sir/Madam,
I may kindly be given permission to write few lines for favour of your kind consideration and sympathetic action please. I know you do not have sufficient time to look into the trifling matters. However, I very fervently appeal you to kindly spare few minutes from your most valuable time to go through the contents of my letter.
First of all, I would like to introduce myself that I am a 18 years old Nepali boy hailing from . My name is Samir Pradhan (Shrestha) and I have just completed my higher secondary school scoring 73.75% in commerce stream. There is no degree college attached with this school. I have immense desire to continue my study but my parent is financially incapable to support my further studies. My father works on temporary basis as computer operator in one of the office who earns Rs. 6030.00 six thousand thirty only (equivalent to US $ 131.00) in a month. Besides spending his major portion of his monthly salary for my studies, he has to look after his old aged parents and one of my younger school going brother as he is the sole bread earner in our family. My dream to continue study is going to be traumatized as my economically poor parents can not afford for my further studies.
In this connection, I had written several letters to concerned universities for free scholarship but none of the institutes has replied so far. In view of the above circumstances, I modestly beseech your honour to kindly look into my pathetic situation and generously support for my further study. I promise your honour that after completion of my degree I shall work under your kind control and direction without any condition. I shall remain ever grateful and obliged to you.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Samir Pradhan(Shrestha)
My email address: [email protected]
Posted by: Samir Pradhan(Shrestha) | February 26, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Respected Sir/Madam,
I may kindly be given permission to write few lines for favour of your kind consideration and sympathetic action please. I know you do not have sufficient time to look into the trifling matters. However, I very fervently appeal you to kindly spare few minutes from your most valuable time to go through the contents of my letter.
First of all, I would like to introduce myself that I am a 18 years old Nepali boy hailing from Nepal. My name is Samir Pradhan (Shrestha) and I have just completed my higher secondary school scoring 73.75% in commerce stream. There is no degree college attached with this school. I have immense desire to continue my study but my parent is financially incapable to support my further studies. My father works on temporary basis as computer operator in one of the office who earns Rs. 6030.00 six thousand thirty only (equivalent to US $ 131.00) in a month. Besides spending his major portion of his monthly salary for my studies, he has to look after his old aged parents and one of my younger school going brother as he is the sole bread earner in our family. My dream to continue study is going to be traumatized as my economically poor parents can not afford for my further studies.
In this connection, I had written several letters to concerned universities for free scholarship but none of the institutes has replied so far. In view of the above circumstances, I modestly beseech your honour to kindly look into my pathetic situation and generously support for my further study. I promise your honour that after completion of my degree I shall work under your kind control and direction without any condition. I shall remain ever grateful and obliged to you.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Samir Pradhan(Shrestha)
My email address: [email protected]
Posted by: Samir Pradhan (Shrestha) | February 26, 2008 at 05:57 PM
All i'am looking for is schorlarship not news
Posted by: stephen solomon | February 27, 2008 at 04:20 AM
respected madam/sir
im mr fahim from sri lanka,my postl address is 124,NAWALAPITIYA ROAD,ULAPANE,SRI LANKA.and my persional contecd nomber is 0097779551637.im passed my 12th claas under tha commerce streem,and i ting so dificult to study in sri lanka becouse of LTTE wor.evan dont have freedom to live,so i want to come to australia for study and job,but i have not any bank balance.i want study and devolope my education, but i coudn't reac it in sri lanka ,and its should be not her is nobody to help me.pleas kindly help me and giv me positive reply, thank you,ill gratefull to you
Posted by: mohamad fahim | February 27, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I am a fresh MBBS graduate. I would to like to do Hospital Mgmt from reputed Australian university.
Please suggest me the programs on offer & send me the pospectus of those B-Schools at this mail address. Also please guide me about the job prospects & scope after completing the program.
Thanks in advance....
Posted by: Pushkar | February 29, 2008 at 06:39 PM
i want to admission in your country
Posted by: anik | March 01, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I am Abdorreza Niekmanesh.
my degree is master of sceince in Agronomy from Urmia University Urmia Iran.
I want studying in Australia or New Zealand this July.
Please help me through this process quickly and easily.
Posted by: Abdorreza Niekmanesh | March 07, 2008 at 07:31 PM
I interest with Information technologi. I really want to joint with others international student ( aboard is better ), but i`ve question, which should I take from them?..Get lecture or only course,I `ve just short time please give concelling...thanx..
Posted by: axis | March 08, 2008 at 10:15 PM