Application for 2019 Intakes are invited for Australian Universities

University of Newcastle (UON)  :  Feb / July 2019 Intake

The UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (UON), informally known as Newcastle University, is an Australian public university established in 1965.

CAMPUSES :

• Newcastle, Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle City, Port Macquarie, Singapore.
• Regional campus: Orange, Tamworth, Taree, Armidale, Moree, Coffs Harbour

TUITION FEES STRUCTURE :

AUD 27,000/- to AUD 37,000/year approximately

RANKING :

• QS World Ranking 2019: 214^th
• Consistently ranked within Australia’s top 10 universities.
• Engineering – Mineral and Mining discipline has ranked at top 30 in the world (As per QS World Ranking 2018)
• University has six subjects (Architecture/Anatomy/Nursing/Education/Sports) ranked in the world’s top 100
• Total of 15 subjects (Civil & Chemical Engg./Medicine/Psychology/Sociology/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Environmental Sciences/Geography) ranked in the world’s top 200
• University is ranked top 8 in Australia for research ‘well above world standard’ by Excellence in Research Australia, 2015.
• The 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE) ranks the University of Newcastle in the top 350 universities in the world.

STUDY AREAS :

• Arts
• Computer Science /IT
• Engineering
• Law
• Architecture
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship, Commercialization & Innovation
• Music
• Business
• Education
• Health, Nursing & Medical Sciences
• Science and Agriculture

POPULAR MASTER’S COURSES :

• Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Computer Systems)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Mechatronics)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Software)
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Information Technology (MIT)
• Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation

Swinburne University of Technology  :  2019 Intakes

ABOUT UNIVERSITY–

• Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
• It is located in Hawthorn which is just 10 minutes away from the center of Melbourne.
• Hawthorn is the main campus of Swinburne and is located in one of the city’s most attractive inner suburbs.
• Swinburne University of Technology offers a range of courses at Diploma, Bachelors & Masters level.

Study Data Science and Financial Planning at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia!!!

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DATA SCIENCE :

Campus: Hawthorn

Intake: Feb, Jul

Duration: 1 Year

Fees: A$34000 (total fees)

The ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for the Graduate Certificate of Data Science consist of :

1. a Bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
2. a Bachelor degree in Statistics or Computer Science, or
3. a non-STEM Bachelor degree and 3 years industry experience in the data analytics, database, software development or related fields or
4. 5 years industry experience in the data analytics, database, software development or related fields.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING 

Campus: Hawthorn

Intake: Feb, Jul

Duration: 6 Months

Fees: A$17240 (total fees)

The ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for the Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning consist of :

1. A recognized bachelor degree in a related discipline or
2. A recognized bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or
3. A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience

MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE

Campus: Hawthorn

Intake: Feb, Jul

Duration: 2 Years

Fees: A$34000 per annum

The ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for Master of Data Science consist of :

1. A Bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
2. A Bachelor degree in Statistics or Computer Science, or
3. A non-STEM Bachelor degree and 3 years industry experience in the data analytics, database, software development or related fields, or
4. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Data Science.

MASTER OF FINANCIAL PLANNING

Campus: Hawthorn

Intake: Feb, Jul

Duration: 18 Months

Fees: A$34480 per annum

The ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for Master of Financial Planning consist of :

1. A recognized bachelor degree in a related discipline or
2. A recognized bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two year equivalent full-time relevant professional experience or
3. A Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning or
4. Masters Qualifying Program is available to International applicants

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT :

• IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
• PTE: 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)

Study at Charles Sturt University, Australia!!

Charles Sturt University (CSU) provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses and higher degrees by research. It’s a regional university and has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Parramatta, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga as well as CSU Study Centers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

POPULAR FIELDS OFFERED :

• Agricultural Sciences
• Animal and Veterinary Sciences
• Business
• Communication and Creative Industries
• Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation
• Exercise and Sports Sciences
• Humanities, Social Work and Human Services
• Health & Pharmacy
• Information Technology, Computing and Mathematics
• Medical Science and Dentistry
• Nursing
• Policing, Security and Emergency Management
• Psychology
• Science
• Teaching and Education
• Theology and Religious Studies

CAMPUSES  :

• Albury-Wodonga
• Bathurst
• Dubbo
• Goulburn
• Orange
• Port Macquarie
• Wagga Wagga
• Canberra

ADVANTAGES OF CSU :

• Multiple campuses.
• On campus job facility is available except for Sydney & Melbourne.
• Cost of living is low.

La Trobe College  :  2019 Intakes

La Trobe College has introduced 2 new Postgraduate Courses in Sydney as well as a new pathway program in Melbourne.

PATHWAY TO THE BACHELOR OF CYBERSECURITY

The Diploma of Information Technology at La Trobe College Australia in Melbourne is now a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity! The entry requirements for the Diploma of IT are the same and students need an average score of 50% in the Diploma of IT to progress to the Second year of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity.

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is also on the university list of Excellence Scholarship courses as of today, so students who progress from the Diploma program to the Bachelor degree will be eligible for a 15%, 20%, or 25% Excellence Scholarship if they achieve an average score of 65% or higher in the Diploma of Information Technology.

NEW POSTGRADUATE COURSES AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY (SYDNEY CAMPUS)

A) MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

Start Dates  :  March, July & November

Duration  :  2 years

Annual Tuition Fee :  A$ 36600

Entry Requirement  :   Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent)

English Language Requirement :

• IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 with Reading: 13, Listening: 12, Speaking: 18 & Writing: 21
• PTE: 58 with no band less than 50

B) MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Start Dates  :   March, July & November

Duration  :   2 years

Annual Tuition Fee  :   A$ 36000

Entry Requirement  :   Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT :

• IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 with Reading: 13, Listening: 12, Speaking: 18 & Writing: 21
• PTE: 58 with no band less than 50

James Cook University  :  2019 Intakes

Study new course : Master of Engineering (Professional) at James Cook University, Australia !!!

James Cook University is committed to creating a brighter future for the tropics worldwide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference and is proud to announce the new Master of Engineering (Professional).

About Master of Engineering (Professional) :

Campus : Townsville, Cairns

Duration : 2 years Full time

Start Dates : February, July

CRICOS Code : 098486G

Prerequisites : 4-year AQF level 7 Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, in a discipline cognate to the major.

English Language Requirements :

• IELTS: 6.0 with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL: 74 with no band less than 18
• PTE: 52 with no band less than 52

Tuition Fees : AUD$26,000 per annum

Career Opportunities :

Work as a graduate engineer in Australia and abroad. Upon completing the course, you will be accredited by Engineers Australia for Stage 1 competency standards (accreditation in process). You will be a job‐ready graduate with competencies in advanced engineering techniques. You will have the broader skill sets and attributes required to work and succeed as a professional engineer. You will also gain a head‐start in preparing for Stage 2 competency standards prescribed by Engineers Australia for Professional Engineers.

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT): Pathway to Australia, via Sri Lanka

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT): Pathway to Australia, via Sri Lanka. ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology, Sri Lanka) is offering an excellent opportunity to Indian students to progress to Edith Cowan University, Australia via Sri Lanka. Please note below highlights of this pathway :

Key Highlights :

1. Students having prior visa refusals from Australia are eligible.
2. Students with gaps in their profiles will be accepted.
3. All programs offered by ACBT are available in March, July and November intakes (March 2019 intake is still open).
4. Spouse cases will be accepted. Spouse (dependents) can work full time in Sri Lanka.
5. Turnaround time for the offer – 2 days, turnaround time for visa – 4 to 5 days.
6. Even if the applicants are waiting for their HSC exam results to be declared, they can still commence their studies in ACBT and can submit their results later.
7. Students will not have to appear for IELTS while progressing from ACBT to ECU.
8. Students are allowed to work part time in Sri Lanka.

About ACBT :

1. ACBT has three campuses in Sri Lanka – Colombo, Kandy and Galle.
2. ACBT has tie-ups with a total 21 Australian universities, but their preferred partner is Edith Cowan University, Perth.

Entry Requirements :

Academic entry criteria :

Diploma Year 1 – Foundation Program: Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+1) with 60%

Diploma Year 2 – Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with second division pass

English language criteria : ACBT is not asking for an IELTS score, but an overall score of 5.5 or 5 is recommended, as this will ensure that the applicant has minimum English proficiency to cope with his studies in Australia.

Tuition Fee (including accommodation) : USD 3500 per semester

Important Points :

1. Student will have to be in Sri Lanka till he completes 18 years of age.
2. Students will have to study for at least 8 months in ACBT, Sri Lanka.
3. Student’s visa, to progress to ECU, Australia will be lodged by ACBT, Colombo office.
4. Students will have to apply for a resident visa to study in Sri Lanka (since they do not have a separate category for student visas).
5. The applicant will have to pay USD 100 + one semester tuition fee to accept the offer.
6. Students will have to carry USD 1500 and will have to get this currency converted in SLR (Sri Lankan Rupee) at the airport. They will have to maintain the receipt of this conversion.
7. Classes will be conducted during daytime, evenings and weekend classes are also available.
8. 80% attendance is mandatory.
9. Students will have to purchase OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover).
10. Cost of living is considerably low in Perth.

Application Procedure :

Submit the following :

1. All academic qualification documents
2. English test results
3. Employment documents (if available)
4. Passport-size photograph
5. Passport

Other Details (for students not interested in progressing to ECU, Perth) :

1. Students who are not interested in progressing to Australia, can continue to stay in Sri Lanka. (There is no concept of Post Study Work Visa in Sri Lanka). There are good jobs available in the areas of Hospitality and Information Technology in this country.
2. Students can complete an 18 month MBA from ECU, Sri Lanka (IELTS score of overall 6.5 will be needed).
3. Two year bachelor’s programs are also available in ECU, Sri Lanka (on the campuses of ACBT).

Macquarie University  :  2019 Intakes

Macquarie University is transforming curriculum to offer more breadth and depth. This means more course options, more flexibility and more value to International students. In this edition:

• Feature new Master of Marketing, and Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Celebrate all business and management education at Macquarie, including MGSM, is now accredited by the AACSB
• Highlight for pre-departure and arrival webinars to help students prepare for the start of university

Master of Marketing : Available for completion in 1 year

Key Features

1. Learn to expand marketing knowledge and skills to design and implement creative marketing plans and strategies.
2. Study in our state of the art facilities, including our Finance Decision lab. Incubator and Technology enabled teaching spaces
3. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) students will study in a globally recognized institution
4. Macquarie is ranked no. 1 in Sydney for median graduate salary, overall quality of education experience, teaching experience and skills development (for postgraduate coursework) and number one in Sydney for overall graduate satisfaction in business and management (QILT, 2018)

Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) : Available for completion in 2 years

Key Features

1. Understand Cyber security from a technical computing perspective
2. Graduate opportunities widely available due to the global shortage of cyber security professionals
3. Situated in Australia’s leading high-tech precincts, brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities
4. Macquarie collaborates with Optus in the Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub – a $10 million joint investment, which promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cyber-security.

Deakin University  :  2019 Intakes

Study Master of Dietetics at Deakin University, Australia !!

Deakin’s postgraduate dietetics course in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, the Master of Dietetics can be completed in only 1.5 years, is open to international students at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.

What you need to know about dietetics at Deakin ?

• This three-semester degree allows students to build on their undergraduate/previous knowledge in physiology, biochemistry and nutrition.
• It enables students to become professionally accredited in just 18 months.
• The Master of Dietetics has full accreditation from the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). Students graduating are eligible for full membership of the DAA and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) program.
• Practical learning is integrated into the degree, with 10 weeks of placements in a clinical setting, 7 weeks in a community setting, and 4 weeks in a food service setting, providing real-world experience so students can graduate job-ready

Careers in Dietetics

Health and nutrition is becoming a growing concern for communities globally, meaning qualified dietitians are in high demand. This degree is ideal for students who want to positively influence the health of individuals and communities, and help to tackle prevalent issues such as obesity and diabetes.

Graduates will be able to work in all areas of nutrition and dietetics with full membership of the DAA and APD. Potential career settings include :

• the food industry
• clinical dietetics
• public health nutrition
• nutrition research and education
• media and marketing
• Sports nutrition.

A dietitian can work in clinical environments such as hospitals, and work one-on-one with patients.

About Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

• Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Science is ranked as the No.3 sport science school in the world, and No.1 in Australia, according to the Shanghai Rankings.
• Deakin University was one of the first universities to offer a course in dietetics in Australia, and has been proudly offering Dietitians Association of Australia accredited courses for over 40 years.
• The Master of Dietetics is one of the few dietetics master’s degrees in Australia that can be completed in 18 months, allowing students to begin their career sooner.

University of Adelaide  :  2019 Intakes

Introduction :

Location :  Adelaide, South Australia

Campuses : All the campuses are in South Australia

• Main Campus – North Terrace in Adelaide
• The Waite Institute in Urrbrae, City of Mitcham (7 kms from Adelaide)
• Thebarton in City of West Torrens (inner-western suburb of Adelaide)
• Roseworthy College in Roseworthy (approx. 50 kms from Adelaide)

Ranking :

• The University of Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities (Times Higher Education, QS World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
• A member of the “Group of Eight” a coalition of Australia’s foremost research-intensive universities
• Times Higher Education World Ranking 2019: 135
• QS World Ranking 2019: 114
• Australia’s third oldest University
• Australian Universities Ranking: 8th in Australia

Intake : February / July

Tuition Fee :

• For UG : AUD 35500/year to AUD 37000/year
• For PG : AUD 36500/year to AUD 42000/year

One of the lowest among the group of 8 universities, however, quite higher compared to all other universities. 

Entry Requirements :

UG Course : 

1. HSC 75% – 80% in Best 3 Academic Subjects excluding languages and Non-Academic Subjects.
2. All India Senior Secondary Certificate (CBSE, New Delhi), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu State Board Examination.

PG Courses :

1. Section 1 University: 55% in Bachelors degree; 55% for Business Courses
2. Section 2 University: 65% in Bachelors degree; 60% for Business Courses
3. Section 3 University: 75% in Bachelors degree; 65% for Business Courses

Standard IELTS requirement is 6.5 with 6.

Maximum backlogs accepted are 6 for a 3-year degree course and 8 for a 4-year degree course.

Study Areas :

• Arts
• Architecture
• Business
• Computer Science /IT
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship, Commercialization & Innovation
• Health & Medical Sciences
• Law
• Music
• Science and Agriculture