Australia counts with 38 public Universities and two private universities (Bond University and University of Notre Dame), whose most famous are the " group of 8" which includes The University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, Adelaide University, Australian National University, University of Western Australia, Monash University and University of New South Wales. The Oak is able to assist you ensuring you in the university most suited to your individual needs. Below is a general overview of university courses available. For more information relating to courses and prices please contact us for a free no obligation consultation.

General Information:In Australia the university study year is divided in 2 semesters lasting approximately 20 weeks each. A full-time student will generally be required to study 4 subjects per semester, with each subject including approximately 3 face to face contact hours per week. Each subject is worth a certain number of credits, from 4 to 12 credits maximum, with the higher the credits, the harder and the more important the subject. It is also worth noting that students can finish their degree earlier if they enrol in a summer school programme between December and January of each year.

Undergraduate University StudyThere are two types of Australian Bachelor Degree:

1) Bachelor Degree - Bachelor Degree's have a duration of between 3 to 5 year to complete depending on the particular course / career. It is worth noting that an increasing number of Australian universities are now offering Combined Degrees which allow you to graduate in two different fields. The study duration of these courses is generally from 4 to 5 years.

2) Honours Degree - The second type of undergraduate university study is an Honours Degree which is generally one year of competitive study on top of a Bachelor Degree, with a requirement to complete a thesis.

Commencement dates and duration: Entry is generally 2 times per year and duration can vary from 3 to 5 years.

Entry requirements:

Certificate equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (Warning: you must have a minimum General Points Average (GPA) to be accepted in bachelor degree, depending on the selected career. If your results are insufficient, you will have to apply for Foundation Study);

Also required is a Level of English equivalent or superior to IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall Academic Training (minimum IELTS 6.0 in writing) or TOEFL 210 computer based (minimum 4 essay rating). Some faculties require IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum IELTS 7.0 in writing)

Cost: Course fees range from AUD $5,000 to $10,000 per semester. Please note however that universities regularly update their prices so please contact us in order to obtain an up-to-date price listing and the best available deals.

Award recognition: all Australian Bachelor degrees should be recognized internationally.

Postgraduate University StudyPostgraduate university study in Australia can be divided into four parts.

1) Graduate Certificate: A Graduate Certificate may take approximately 6 months in duration to complete and may be awarded as, or credited to, the first semester of a Masters Degree.

2) Graduate Diploma: A Graduate Diploma has a duration of approximately 1 year to complete and as with the Graduate Certificate qualification, may be credited towards a Masters Degree, counting for 2 semesters.

3) Masters: A Masters Degree has two types. Firstly, there is a Coursework Masters Coursework, which lasts between 1 and 2 years, and secondly, a Research Masters Research, which lasts a minimum of 2 years full time research. Entry to a Research Masters is highly competitive.

4) Post Honoured Degree (PHD): A PHD qualification has a duration of approximately 3 years and is offered on a full time basis only. Entry requirements are very specific so please organise a free consultation with The Oak in order to discuss entry requirements in relation to your specific circumstances.

Commencement dates and duration: Entry is generally 2 times per year and duration can vary from 3 to 5 years.

Entry requirements:

Entry to the above postgraduate qualification courses generally require an equivalent to a Bachelor Degree in your country country of origin, with or without any related work experience, OR at least over 6 years of related work experience.

Also required is a level of English equivalent or superior to IELTS 6.5 overall Academic Training (minimum IELTS 6.0 in writing) or TOEFL 237 computer based (minimum 4.5 essay rating); Some faculties require IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum IELTS 7.0 in writing)

Cost: Course fees range from AUD $7,000 to $15,000 per semester. Please note however that universities regularly update their prices so please contact us in order to obtain an up-to-date price listing and the best available deals.

 

 

universities in Australia

Below is a list of Australian universities, sorted by state. For details on specific courses offered or the most suitable university and course for you please contact us to speak with an Education Consultant.

Sydney & New South Wales | Brisbane & Queensland | Melbourne & Victoria | Perth & Western Australia | Canberra & Australian Capital Territory | Hobart & Tasmania