Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Australian Universities

Group of 8 (Go8) A coalition of leading Australian tertiary institutions, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education. https://go8.edu.au/ The University of Adelaide The Australian National University The University of Melbourne Monash University The University of New South Wales The University of Queensland The University of Sydney The University of Western Australia

Australian Technology Network (ATN) The five Australian universities with a common focus on the practical application of tertiary studies and research. Their graduate and research outcomes are closely aligned to the needs of industry and wider society. https://www.atn.edu.au/ Curtin University University of South Australia RMIT University University of Technology Sydney Queensland University of Technology

Innovative Research Universities A network of seven comprehensive universities conducting research of national and international standing. The IRU network has national reach, with an institutional presence in every mainland State of Australia and the Northern Territory. http://www.iru.edu.au/ Flinders University Griffith University La Trobe University Murdoch University University of Newcastle James Cook University Charles Darwin University

Aus Rank 1 2 University* Australian National University (ANU) University of Melbourne World Rank 2013 World Rank 2014 27 25 31 33 3 University of Sydney 38 37 4 5 University of Queensland University of New South Wales (UNSW) 43 43 52 48 6 Monash University 69= 70 7 Australian universities and world rankings - QS University of Western Australia (UWA) 84 89 8 University of Adelaide 104= 100 9 Macquarie University 263 254 10 University of Technology, Sydney 272 264

Entry Requirements Prerequisites Entry to some degree courses requires certain pre-requisites DO CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY. Eg. University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science (English, Mathematics and one of Bio, Chem or Physics) Preferred IB subjects & levels or assumed knowledge. While these aren t always essential, you ll stand a greater chance of obtaining a place if you can provide evidence of prior learning in these areas. Eg.Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems (Maths, Physics) Medicine/ Dentistry - ISAT (International Students No set dates, register between March and January) http://isat.acer.edu.au/ - UMAT (Domestic Students Only 1 test date, Eg. 29 July for 2015. Registration closes early June. https://umat.acer.edu.au/

Applying as a Domestic Every domestic student must go through the Australian university application system called TAC Tertiary Admissions Centre South Australia & Northern Territory SATAC Victoria VTAC New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory UAC Queensland QTAC Western Australia WATAC Student Tasmania Direct Application to the university

One online application for each TAC One online application for each TAC 8-9 choices across and/or universities Rank your choices in order (course of preference) Eg. VTAC 1. Bachelor of Science Monash 2. Bachelor of Science Uni. Of Melbourne 3. Bachelor of Science RMIT 4. Bachelor of Social Sciences Uni of Melbourne

IB vs ATAR & ID - ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank - the system used to try to put international examinations on an even weighting. It is based on rank, not performance. Eg. ATAR = 80 (top 20% for the particular year) - The ATAR is what will get you into universities! - For ID students, please contact the university directly for admission requirements and individual assessment.

IB Score ATAR 45 99.95 44 99.80 43 99.60 42 99.25 41 98.70 40 98.05 39 97.30 38 96.30 37 95.50 36 94.30 35 92.85 34 91.35 33 89.75 32 88

IB Score ATAR 31 85.80 30 83.25 29 80.75 28 78.75 27 76.80 26 74.60 25 72.20 24 69.35

Examples of degrees / ATAR Degree/ University ATAR for 2015 Commerce / Uni. Of Melbourne 93 Chemical Engineering / UNSW 91 Social Sciences / Uni. Of Adelaide 67 Exercise and Sport Sciences/ Uni. Of Queensland 91 Journalism / Griffith University 64 Arts / Australian National Uni. 80 Law / Uni. Of South Australia 88

Timeline Domestic Students These will vary from state to state and course to course so you need to keep abreast of different deadlines. VTAC example Date (2016 Entry) What to do? 3 August Online Application opens 30 September Online Application closes?? October Change of Preference deadline 6 November Late Application + late fee 4 December Very Late Application + late fee 18 January Round 1 offers accept or decline 4 February Round 2 offers accept or decline

Timeline Domestic Students JULY/AUGUST (post results) Tertiary Centre Guides are available Research state, universities and courses to identify prerequisites, assumed knowledge etc Early closing dates such as Medicine Prepare for supporting documentation ATAR vs IB SEPTEMBER Make application through Tertiary Admissions Centre Rank order your choices Decide whether you are applying as HECS (HE Contribution Scheme) or full fee paying Apply for accommodation (2 references)

Timeline Domestic Students OCTOBER Last chance to make changes to your preferences - additional charges may apply Submit outstanding documentation JANUARY Most offers are made late January Receive one offer ONLY Decide whether to accept your current offer or wait for second round Taking a risk! FEBRUARY Second round of offers made Orientation programmes and classes commence by end of February

Applying as an International Student You do not need to go through the TAC (Tertiary Admissions Centre) Your IB points will not be converted to ATAR Before you apply, check the minimum IB requirement

Examples of degrees / ATAR Degree / University Arts / Australian National Uni. 29 Commerce / Uni. Of New South Wales IB points 34 Sciences / Uni. Of Sydney 30 Laws / Uni. Of South Australia 37 Health Sciences / Flinders Uni. 31 Environments / Uni. Of Melbourne 31

Applying as an International Student Two timings to apply- 1. Apply directly to each university by late December with your predicted grades to start in August. (Eg. Monash and University of Melbourne). Have up to 2 or 3 subject choices on one application to each university. Receive a conditional offer, verify results in July and start in August.

Applying as an International Student 2. Apply with your final results to start in the following year February. Apply directly to each university anytime after results, no particular application deadline, but earlier the better Have up to 2 or 3 degrees on one application to each university. Apply for accommodation (2 references) Generally will receive offers within 3 weeks Your accommodation will be confirmed after you received an offer.

Alternative pathway to university study (1) Technical & Further Education (TAFE) Australian Government funded vocational and technical training. TAFE institutes provide direct pathways to university study. They are widely recognised for their role in preparing people for work by providing training, skills and knowledge that lead to employment.

Alternative pathway to university study (2) Foundation courses prepare students for university Entry. Most Australian universities offer foundation courses. General entry requirements Application timeline Duration and Completion of our Y11-Y13 Throughout the year check with institution Each university has different foundation programmes and fees Eg. University of Queensland Transition Program 4 months Standard Program 9 months Standard Plus 12 months

Alternative pathway to university study (2) You can choose your preferred stream (Eg. Commerce, Sciences etc) Guaranteed place in the relevant bachelor degree at the university if you fulfill their requirement.