H.E. News - Australia
Studies in Australia
Studies in Australia, run by The Good Education Group, provides a lot of resources about studying in the country. Some topics of interest:
2021 Ranking & Ratings for Australian Universities. The rankings can be filtered by state, level of study & subject area.
Posted: 26 February 2021
Charles Darwin University - Important Dates
13 December 2020: Last date to submit Semester 1, 2021 CDU scholarships.
24 January 2021: Last date to submit offshore applications (outside of Australia)
7 February 2021: Last date to submit onshore applications (in Australia)
1 March 2021: Semester 1 2021 classes commence
Posted: 6 November 2020
Studies in Australia 2020 - Updates
Here are the latest updates from the Australian Government relating to the return of offshore students, the best places to work in Australia, and tips for making the most of LinkedIn.
When will international students be able to return to Australia?
How international students can use LinkedIn to their advantage
Posted: 29 October 2020
The University of Melbourne Open Day Recordings
The University of Melbourne is offering all Open Days sessions on-demand until the end of October, to support you in making your study choices. Explore all sessions by study area or life at Melbourne. Meet our students and be inspired by their stories, hear from our passionate academics as they take you through workshops and demonstrations, and discover what degree and major is right for you.
Posted: 15 September 2020
Charles Darwin University - Webinar Series
Below is the schedule of webinars. Please register for as many webinars as you like by clicking on the topics below.
If you want more information about studying at CDU but are unable to attend a session, please register online and we will send you a recording of the webinar to watch at your convenience
Date: Tuesday, 8 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: How to successfully secure an offer letter from Charles Darwin University
Date: Wednesday, 9 September
TIme: 15:00-16:30 ACST
Topic: Information on Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Date: Thursday, 10 September
TIme: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Unearthing Vulnerabilities – Cyber Security
Date: Tuesday, 15 September
TIme: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Information on Environment Studies at CDU
Date: Wednesday, 16 September
TIme: 15:30-16:30 ACST
Topic: Study Engineering at CDU
Date: Thursday, 17 September
TIme: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Business at CDU
Date: Friday, 18 September
TIme: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Accounting at CDU
Date: Tuesday, 22 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Education at CDU
Date: Wednesday, 23 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Arts at CDU
Date: Thursday, 24 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Humanities and Societies
Date: Tuesday, 29 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Nursing in the Top End of Australia
Date: Wednesday, 30 September
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Human Science at CDU
Date: Thursday, 1 October
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Health at CDU
Date: Friday, 2 October
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Study Psychology at CDU
Date: Wednesday, 7 October
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Accommodation and International Student Support at CDU
Date: Thursday, 8 October
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Job opportunities in Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality, and Hair and Beauty in NT and overall Australia
Date: Friday, 9 October
Time: 15:00-16:00 ACST
Topic: Why Study in Australia’s Northern Territory with Study NT
Posted: 7 September 2020
Studies in Australia 2020 is out now!
Our e-book offers a comprehensive guide to Australian universities and higher education providers. Leran about applying to study, career pathways, visa requirements, scholarships and adapting to Australian society.
Posted: 1 September 2020
The University of Melbourne - Admissions Updates
Acceptances Processes
We are always looking for ways to improve our turnaround times. Following this process will make it as easy as possible to get your students a result faster.
All Unconditional Acceptances need to be completed through our online acceptance portal. All required documents need to be uploaded into this portal.
All Conditional Acceptances can be uploaded along with supporting documents to the student’s online course application, under the section 'Conditional Acceptance agreement (International)'.
Student Visa
Although travel restrictions to Australia are currently in place due to the COVID-19 situation, students will still need to apply for a visa (when it is safe to do so). Students can commence studies online prior to receiving a visa but should begin this process. If students haven't applied for a student visa or their visa is not granted yet, when they are prompted during the enrolment process, please enter 'Visa Applied For' (VAP), their passport number and CoE end date. Once your student visa is granted, you MUST update your student record via the Student Portal. Find out more here.
Indicative turnaround time frames
Time frames should be applied from the date assessment commences for that intake rather than the date you submitted your application. So for Start Year 2021 applications for example, assessment normally commences around August/September 2020. The Undergraduate Admissions Team is currently prioritising the assessment of the Start Year 2021 intake direct international applications.
Deferrals
We have updated our deferral offer letter process. New offer letters for deferrals will now only be issued under the following circumstances: where the student has an unconditional offer, when the offer letter is conditional but is required for sponsorship/scholarship or other financial purposes, or where the offer letter is conditional but is required for an English package such as UMELBP. In all other cases a new offer letter will not be issued until the student has met all offer conditions.
Upload documents online
Please ensure that all supporting documentations, including those to meet the offer condition(s), are uploaded directly to the University of Melbourne’s online application and not by email. Instructions are available online to assist applicants with the uploading of documents in the correct sections. Please allow at least 10 working days before following up directly with the relevant Admissions Team.
Posted: 6 August 2020
The University of Melbourne - Events & Programs
Open Days 2020
We’re looking forward to bringing you a new kind of Open Day this year. Join us for interactive webinars and virtual Melbourne experiences to discover how our students redefine what's possible.
Undergraduate Open Days: Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September
Connect with our community of current students, academics and course advisers no matter where in the world you are. You'll be able to tailor your program of webinars, virtual tours, live chats and info sessions to times that suit you best. Register to be the first to access our full program.
Welcome to Melbourne: International Student Webinar
Commencing international students were recently invited to attend the Welcome to Melbourne Webinar in July, designed to support their transition to studying at the University of Melbourne. Click here to watch the event recordings on demand.
Residential Colleges Virtual Open Day
Join us for the University of Melbourne Residential Colleges Virtual Open Day on Saturday 12 September 2020. There will be live guided tours, information sessions, student panels, and professionals available to answer all your questions. All Residential Colleges will be available during the day to show you around their campuses giving you the best experience for researching your accommodation options. Find out what life is really like living in a residential college, the application process, financial assistance and more. For additional information please visit the website or contact Tamra Keating at International House.
Course Guides
Download your updated course guides:
Click here to view all of our brochures.
Posted: 6 August 2020
Charles Darwin University - Webinar
Are you interested in studying in Australia, but you are not sure where to start? We are here to help. As a leading Australian university for graduate employment outcomes, we can support you to achieve your study goals.
Join us online from 3:00pm to 4:30pm (Australian Central Standard Time - ACST) on Tuesday, 4 August 2020 to learn more about studying at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Representatives from the CDU Global team will be answering your questions live. You will have the chance to ask the team anything you want to know about studying at CDU, including:
Your accommodation options both on and off-campus;
If you want more information about studying at CDU, but you are unable to attend a session, please register online, and we will send you a copy of the webinar recording to watch at your convenience.
Posted: 3 August 2020
Experience University of Queensland at Open Day Online
UQ Open Day Online: 2 August, 09:00-18:00 (GMT+10)
Students who are curious about UQ study options, course information, accommodation, entry requirements or pathways will find answers to question, and more:
Exclusive information booth for international students
Chat one-on-one with UQ’s award-winning lecturers and teaching staff
Watch seminars about UQ’s programs and study areas
Find out from students what it’s like to study at UQ
Explore UQ’s campuses and world-class facilities through virtual tours
Learn about scholarships
Discover more about UQ’s study lifestyle – from its enviable Australian location, accommodation, sport and wellness facilities, student support and more.
Register for UQ Open Day here.
Posted: 21 July 2020
University of Melbourne - Admissions Update for IB Diploma Applications for Mid Year 2020
Click here for details.
Posted: 15 June 2020
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) - Virtual Information Sessions
Don't miss any upcoming events!
https://www.uac.edu.au/key-dates
9 June, Tuesday, tonight! USYD is hosting an info night for Year 12 students and their parents.
24 & 25 June: The InspirED Career Expo will take place online . Click on the link for details on how to register.
Posted: 9 June 2020
The University of Melbourne - Updates
ADMISSIONS UPDATES
Please note the following admissions updates may not apply to Study Abroad applications. For Study Abroad applications, please refer to the application process at or contact the Study Abroad team within Global Learning at studyabroad-exchange@unimelb.edu.au.
Extension of mid-year application date
To support our future students in the face of the evolving global COVID-19 challenge, we have made changes to the application date for semester 2 2020. Friday 12 June 2020 is now the application closing date for most courses with mid-year intake at the University of Melbourne. Complete applications should be submitted online by 12 June for studies commencing in August. Find out more about undergraduate application dates.
English language requirements
We have made some temporary revisions to the English Language Requirements to accommodate challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For courses commencing mid-year 2020 and all intakes in 2021, the following revisions apply:
Students who had met English Language Requirements for Semester 1 2020 and deferred to the mid-year 2020 intake will automatically meet them for mid-year intakes in 2020
The validity of IELTS, TOEFL and Pearson PTE Academic tests has been temporarily extended from two to three years
The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition version is temporarily being accepted as equivalent to existing accepted TOEFL tests
Tests not listed above or in our existing English Language Requirements, including Duolingo and Versant tests, will not be accepted.
Commencement of Semester 2 fully online for all students if necessary
For now, we’ve shifted to a virtual campus to help students access classes, support and wellbeing services, no matter where they are in the world. Students who commence with us in Semester 2, 2020 online will have the opportunity to complete the full semester online. Full online teaching and assessment arrangements for all of Semester 2, 2020 will be available where necessary. Students will start something new online and join us on campus soon. We are committed to supporting all students to progress through their degrees.
We’ll continue to update this website with information and advice for students wanting to apply for mid-year entry or planning for studies in 2021 as soon as it becomes available.
Supporting documents update
Please ensure that all supporting documentations are uploaded directly to the University of Melbourne’s online application. Once you/your students/your applicants have done this, there is no need to send the documents to us again via email, this can increase the turnaround time. Instructions are available online to assist applicants with the uploading of documents.
EVENTS & PROGRAMMES
Meet Melbourne 2020
While daily life has gone digital for the moment and student counselling and events have moved online, we know that many of your students are still thinking about their future. To help support you, we’ll be streaming the Meet Melbourne 2020 series this May. This is a VIP invitation-only event for prospective undergraduate students already working with our agency partners. And, the best part is that you get to choose who is invited!
Meet Melbourne 2020 will give students a chance to take a deep-dive into the course and career areas that interest them most and find out from our panel of Melbourne insiders what it’s really like to study with us. Find out more here.
The Insider Story
In our The Insider Story webinar series, hear from our academic staff, students, and alumni about Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences courses and learn about their experience while studying to be the next generation of health professionals. To learn more and register for upcoming webinars, visit our website.
The Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest
This international competition is an engaging way for students work in teams and put their knowledge and skills in maths, science, design and engineering to the test. Teams will work together and intentionally design an overly complex machine to perform a relatively simple task. The Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest International is open to all international high school students between the ages of 14–17. The winning team and their teacher receive scholarships to attend the Trinity College Young Leaders Program on campus. Please read the ‘Rules’ section on our website to understand how we will be adapting the competition to the digital world and how you can be involved!
International House Accommodation webinars available
Finding the right accommodation is an important decision to make. Find out more about accommodation options, the real costs, the advantages of living at a residential college like International House. Webinars, one-on-one session and virtual tours available – please contact tkeating@unimelb.edu.au for more information. Seminars can be held with current student and in various languages. We currently have promotional videos in different languages with our students from Korea, China (Mandarin, Cantonese) and Sri Lanka students. Find out more here.
Charles Darwin University Webinar Series
The webinars will provide information about each of our study areas including updates on course information, scholarships, the application process, entry requirements and much more.
Below is the schedule of webinars. Please register for as many webinars as you like. If you want more information about studying at CDU but are unable to attend a session, please register online and we will send you a copy of the webinar recording to watch at your convenience.
Education: 11 May, 14:00-15:00 ACST
Engineering, IT & Environment: 12 May, 14:00-15:00 ACST
Asia Pacific College of Business & Law: 13 May, 14:00-15:00 ACST
Indigenous Futures, Arts & Society: and Manzies School of Health Research: 13 May, 15:30-16:300 ACST
Health & Human Science: 14 May, 14:00-15:00 ACST
Nursing & Midwifery: 15charlesdarwinuni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlfuysrT4pG9JZpNqYaY0S5MazecHSZ-SF May, 14:00-15:00 ACST
Enquiries: Charles Darwin University <international@cdu.edu.au>
Posted: 1 May 2020
International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) - COVID-19 Updates
ICHM is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. We are frequently updating our FAQ page and our Student Resources & News page on our website. We are providing our students with answers to their questions and updating them on all the latest relevant information. You can access this information on our website: Read more
Posted: 16 April 2020