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www.cqu.edu.au/international<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Essential</strong><br />
International<br />
Students
2<br />
Vice‐Chancellor’s<br />
Welcome<br />
Contents<br />
Is CQniversity the right fit for me? . 3<br />
CQUniversity Australia is not<br />
like other universities. With<br />
a presence spanning from the<br />
northern tropics of Australia,<br />
to the vibrant southern cities<br />
of Sydney and Melbourne,<br />
CQUniversity has one of<br />
the largest footprints of any<br />
university in Australia – and is<br />
making an impact just as great.<br />
CQUniversity prides itself on being one of Australia’s<br />
most inclusive universities, catering to the highest<br />
achievers while also offering a university education to<br />
many who would not otherwise have the opportunity.<br />
Where can I study?. 4<br />
Metropolitan campuses. 5<br />
<strong>The</strong> career I want. 6<br />
What can I study?. 8<br />
Mode of study. 9<br />
Support when you need it . 9<br />
Dates, fees and how to apply . 10<br />
International students at CQUniversity come from more<br />
than 60 different countries, most notably from India,<br />
China, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the Middle East,<br />
with many other nationalities in between.<br />
CQUniversity also prides itself on the choices it offers<br />
to students. With more than 100 different degrees on<br />
offer (including 40 new programs introduced in the last<br />
two years), and one of the best mixes of classroom and<br />
workplace-based learning of any Australian university,<br />
CQUniversity students have a plethora of study options to<br />
choose from.<br />
What’s more, international students have their pick of<br />
multiple campus locations, from buzzing capital cities<br />
to thriving regional areas. At CQUniversity, your study<br />
options are almost limitless.<br />
I encourage you to explore this guide and find out more<br />
about what CQUniversity can offer you.<br />
How to apply . 11<br />
Parent’s page. 12<br />
Useful links . 13<br />
FACTS AND FIGURES<br />
International students 7120<br />
Total students 19 386<br />
Academic staff 478<br />
International undergraduate<br />
enrolments<br />
International postgraduate<br />
enrolments<br />
International enabling and<br />
non‐award enrolments<br />
3375<br />
3396<br />
339<br />
International research enrolments 73<br />
International Study Abroad students 26<br />
International Distance Education<br />
students<br />
164<br />
Professor Scott Bowman<br />
Vice-Chancellor and President<br />
Top five international countries<br />
China, India,<br />
Nepal, Vietnam,<br />
Bangladesh<br />
Total alumni 74 500<br />
International alumni 38 407<br />
Statistics are accurate as at July 2012.
IS CQUniversity THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME?<br />
A CQUniversity education will inspire you to be what<br />
you want to be. We are a public university and one<br />
of the most engaged, supportive and responsive<br />
universities in Australia. Our graduates are making an<br />
impact all over the world and now is the time for you<br />
to embark on your own learning journey and success<br />
story.<br />
Read on to discover how we can help you achieve this.<br />
Build a strong foundation with a quality<br />
program<br />
Explore the range of possibilities open to you and choose<br />
from over 100 different programs covering pathways,<br />
undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research<br />
degrees. All our programs have been developed in consultation<br />
with industry bodies to ensure that you are highly skilled and<br />
work-ready when you graduate.<br />
This means that whichever program you choose at<br />
CQUniversity, you can be sure that you are building yourself a<br />
solid foundation for a successful career.<br />
For in-depth program information visit our student handbook at<br />
handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook.<br />
Learn from top academic talent<br />
Our programs are taught by highly qualified academic staff<br />
with extensive industry experience. With qualifications<br />
and experience aside, our academic staff are 100 per cent<br />
committed to sharing their knowledge to enrich your learning<br />
journey and providing you with the best support possible<br />
whether you study offline or online. <strong>The</strong> Good Universities<br />
Guide 2012 has awarded CQUniversity four stars for Teaching<br />
Quality, positioning us into the top three universities in<br />
Queensland and the top 14 nationally.<br />
TEACHING QUALITY<br />
Watch a video on what our students have<br />
to say about studying at CQUniversity.<br />
Research with a global impact<br />
At CQUniversity, we believe that no university can be truly<br />
great unless it is a research intensive university. Hence, our<br />
commitment to high quality research and innovation that have<br />
an impact on the communities we serve and those around the<br />
globe. We make the most of government, industry and private<br />
enterprise partnerships to deliver world-class research that<br />
spans across many areas – from economics to education;<br />
health sciences to nursing, and engineering to environmental<br />
management and sustainability.<br />
Find out more about our research programs and current<br />
projects at www.cqu.edu.au/research.<br />
Dedicated support for a diverse student<br />
population<br />
We have a reputation for cultural<br />
diversity on our metropolitan<br />
campuses and our commitment in<br />
offering the highest levels of support to international students.<br />
We are committed to understanding your individual needs and<br />
endeavour to help you gain an academically, culturally and<br />
socially enriching experience from your time with us. May it<br />
be organising social activities so you can make friends from<br />
all over the world or providing personalised English language<br />
support, we are there for you.<br />
Cultural Diversity<br />
Life-long learning and partnership<br />
When you study with CQUniversity, you are choosing a partner<br />
for life. Ask an international student at CQUniversity what<br />
makes their learning journey a unique one, they will often say<br />
that it is the interaction and relationships they build with their<br />
peers, lecturers and staff on-campus that often extend beyond<br />
their time at university. Our graduates have gone on to be<br />
successful in their respective fields of expertise. <strong>The</strong>ir career<br />
achievements epitomise our goal to encourage individuals to<br />
pursue their passion on the foundation of a quality education.<br />
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4<br />
WHERE CAN I STUDY?<br />
CQUniversity is one of the few Australian universities to have established campuses in multiple Australian states. Choosing to study<br />
with us means you can learn while at the same time explore some of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the country.<br />
Rockhampton and regional campuses<br />
Rockhampton is CQUniversity’s main campus. At Rockhampton,<br />
you will have access to the ‘real Australia’ where the bush<br />
meets the beach, while at the same time enjoy the satisfaction<br />
of being able to choose from a diverse range of programs<br />
including English, pathways, undergraduate, postgraduate<br />
coursework and research.<br />
Other regional campuses are Bundaberg, Emerald*, Gladstone,<br />
Mackay and Noosa. <strong>The</strong>se campuses offer programs in the<br />
following areas:<br />
• Education<br />
• Engineering, Mining and Technology<br />
• Health and Medical Sciences<br />
• Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
• Research Higher Degrees<br />
* Programs offered at CQUniversity Emerald are not available<br />
to international students.<br />
David Ji Chen, China<br />
Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management<br />
David Ji Chen completed his studies in 2002 and feels that his Australian study<br />
experience helps him understand a different culture and people. This provides him<br />
with the aptitude to fulfil his current position as Google’s Greater China Manager<br />
for Media and Platforms Solutions. In his current role, Chen has generated a 220%<br />
increase in revenue, grown his team size by 350%, and has been a driving factor in<br />
Google’s success in the Greater China region.
Metropolitan campuses<br />
CQUniversity’s metropolitan campuses are located in three of the best cities in the world for students, according to QS Best Student Cities in the<br />
World 2012 – Melbourne 4th, Sydney 6th and Brisbane 22nd.<br />
<strong>The</strong> three cities have also been rated as three of the world’s most liveable cities, according to <strong>The</strong> Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability<br />
Survey 2012 – Melbourne 1st, Sydney 7th and Brisbane 20th.<br />
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Brisbane<br />
• Newly refurbished campus conveniently located in the<br />
heart of central business district<br />
• Leading-edge computer labs, lecture facilities,<br />
laboratories and recreational areas<br />
• Dedicated level for student support services<br />
Melbourne<br />
• Convenient city location with easy accessibility to a wide<br />
range of public transport options<br />
• State-of-the-art lecture theatres and laboratories<br />
• Close proximity to world renowned attractions including<br />
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Federation Square and State<br />
Library<br />
Sydney<br />
• <strong>The</strong> largest of metropolitan campuses located in the<br />
heart of the city<br />
• <strong>The</strong> only campus offering the Doctor of Professional<br />
Studies<br />
• Close proximity to world renowned attractions including<br />
Darling Harbour Bridge and Opera House<br />
Rina Neoh, Malaysia<br />
Master of Business<br />
Administration<br />
Rina built her career as an IT specialist,<br />
but found an MBA with CQUniversity as<br />
a gateway to broaden her horizons. Upon<br />
completing her MBA, she was head-hunted<br />
by a listed IT firm to be Vice-President of<br />
Sales. This was where she met her mentor<br />
with whom she later co-founded Mercatus<br />
Capital, a company that services businesses in Venture and Angel<br />
Funding, Securing Grants, Public and Private Equity, Mergers and<br />
Acquisitions, Corporate Restructurings, Financial Advisory, Initial<br />
Public Offerings and Strategic Partnerships.<br />
Dr <strong>The</strong>erarat Samrejvanich,<br />
Thailand<br />
DOCTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES<br />
Dr <strong>The</strong>erarat Samrejvanich completed her<br />
doctoral degree in 2010. She was elected<br />
to Thai parliament in 2011 as the Pheu Thai<br />
member for Lat Krabang district, Bangkok,<br />
under the leadership of Thailand’s first female<br />
Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra.<br />
Dr Samrejvanich’s remarkable achievement is testimony to the value<br />
that the University’s doctorate programs offer.
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THE CAREER I WANT<br />
CQUniversity has over 100 different programs for you to choose from. <strong>The</strong>se programs open the door to many career options and<br />
opportunities in Australia and overseas. Here’s a sample.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Career you want <strong>The</strong> Next step <strong>The</strong> Program area<br />
Building designer<br />
Assistant building surveyor, building surveyor<br />
Building contractor, building site manager, construction manager<br />
Accountant, auditor, banker, business consultant, financier, financial planner,<br />
financial accountant, forensic accountant, professional accountant, tax<br />
accountant<br />
Business manager, human resources manager, information systems manager,<br />
logistics manager, marketing manager, operations manager, quality manager,<br />
tourism specialist, business owner, entrepreneur, customer service manager<br />
Accountant, business consultant, financial planner, forensic accountant, client<br />
service officer, paraplanner<br />
Business analyst, corporate communications manager, community relations<br />
manager, events manager, human resources manager, journalist, marketing<br />
manager, media liaison manager, promotion and publicity manager, public affairs<br />
manager, public relations manager, writer, stage manager<br />
Beverage manager, catering manager, event manager, hotel manager, public<br />
relations manager, sales manager, travel and tourism manager<br />
Business analyst, business manager, finance executive, marketing executive,<br />
public relations executive, advertising executive, product manager, entrepreneur,<br />
marketing professional<br />
Academic, banker, broker, financier, insurance adviser, specialist accountant or<br />
lawyer (if already qualified in those disciplines), Islamic finance specialist<br />
Curriculum designer, early childhood centre leader/director, early childhood<br />
teacher, preparatory teacher, primary school teacher, teacher at various locations<br />
(depending on accreditation requirements)<br />
Primary school teacher, teacher at various locations (depending on accreditation<br />
requirements), teaching profession-related roles<br />
Secondary school teacher, VET professional educator<br />
Community educator, private or public sector educator/trainer, TAFE teacher,<br />
workplace instructor/trainer<br />
Education aide, early childhood centre group leader/director, teachers aide<br />
Engineer (civil, electrical or mechanical)<br />
Engineering technologist (civil, electrical or mechanical)<br />
Railway signal practitioner<br />
Power generation consultant<br />
Maintenance planner, reliability engineer, reliability supervisor, asset<br />
manager, condition monitoring technologist, specialist maintenance strategist,<br />
maintenance engineer, maintenance manager<br />
Building design<br />
Building surveying and<br />
certification<br />
Construction management<br />
Accounting<br />
Business<br />
Financial Planning and<br />
Management<br />
Professional Communication<br />
Hospitality Management<br />
Management<br />
Islamic Finance<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Primary education<br />
Secondary and Vocational<br />
Education and Training (VET)<br />
Learning design<br />
Learning management<br />
Engineering<br />
Engineering technology<br />
Railway signalling<br />
Power generation<br />
Maintenance management<br />
Built Environment<br />
and Design<br />
Business and<br />
Accounting<br />
Education<br />
Engineering, Mining<br />
and Technology
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<strong>The</strong> Career you want <strong>The</strong> Next step <strong>The</strong> Program area<br />
Nurse, mental health worker, nurse educator/researcher, nurse manager, youth<br />
mental health project worker, registered nurse, registered mental health nurse<br />
Nursing<br />
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Diagnostic radiographers<br />
Sonographer, ultrasonographer<br />
Chiropractor, chiropractic assistant<br />
Medical laboratory scientist, pathologist, clinical psychologist, nutritionist<br />
Physical activity officer, rehabilitation case worker, sports administator, sports<br />
coach, sports development officer, sports journalist, personal trainer<br />
Health professional, paramedic, ambulance officer<br />
Speech pathologist<br />
Podiatrist<br />
Accident investigator<br />
Advertiser, arts administrator, editor, communications specialist, journalist,<br />
researcher, writer, copywriter, desktop publisher, librarian<br />
Psychologist , neuropsychologist, counsellor<br />
Database administrator, systems administrator, systems analyst,<br />
communications specialist, database designer, technical writer, programmer,<br />
network administrator, application specialist, web designer, business analyst, IT<br />
support analyst, security analyst, software developer, chief information officer,<br />
systems auditor, IT project manager, IT researcher, enterprise/IT architect<br />
Animator, art director, digital media producer, filmmaker, game designer/<br />
developer, graphic designer, illustrator, mobile application developer,<br />
photographer, project manager, software developer, video producer, visual<br />
effects artist, web designer/developer, content producer, compositor<br />
Aviation analyst, flight operations manager, flight scheduler, logistics operations<br />
manager, rescue operations manager<br />
Application programmer, database manager, IT project manager, network<br />
engineer, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst, business<br />
analyst, consultant, end-user support professional, systems administrator,<br />
systems analyst, electronic data processing auditor, systems manager, business<br />
intelligence analyst, senior information officer<br />
Composer, music educator, performing/recording artist, professional musician,<br />
recording/sound engineer<br />
Actor, musical theatre performer, producer, private theatre educator<br />
Arts administrator, arts manager, creative arts leader, events manager<br />
Arts administrator, arts manager, creative arts leader, events manager<br />
Agriculturalist, environmental scientist, ecologist, forensic analyst (depending on<br />
specialisation)<br />
Air quality control officer, environmental consultant, environmental officer,<br />
environmental scientist, vegetation management officer, water management officer<br />
Water resource manager, water resource consultant, hydrologist, water<br />
management officer, water resource modeller, water supply planner,<br />
environmental scientist, environmental consultant<br />
Medical imaging<br />
Medical sonography<br />
Chiropractic science<br />
Medical science<br />
Exercise and sport sciences<br />
Paramedic sciences<br />
Speech pathology<br />
Podiatry<br />
Accident forensics<br />
Arts<br />
Psychology<br />
Information technology<br />
Multimedia<br />
Aviation<br />
Information systems<br />
Music<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Creative enterprise (arts<br />
administration)<br />
Arts administration<br />
Science<br />
Environmental science<br />
Water resources<br />
management<br />
Health and Medical<br />
Sciences<br />
Humanities,<br />
Psychology and<br />
Social Work<br />
Multimedia and<br />
Information<br />
Technology<br />
Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Science and<br />
Environment
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WHAT CAN I STUDY?<br />
Program areas<br />
Pathway programs<br />
• Built Environment and Design<br />
• Business and Accounting<br />
• Education<br />
• Engineering, Mining and Technology<br />
• Health and Medical Sciences<br />
• Humanities, Psychology and Social Work<br />
• Multimedia and Information Technology<br />
• Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
• Science and Environment<br />
Scholarships<br />
CQUniversity offers scholarships that are available in all program<br />
areas at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level of study<br />
and are provided in recognition of academic excellence and/or<br />
research potential.<br />
Bachelor<br />
Honours<br />
Graduate<br />
certificate<br />
Graduate<br />
diploma<br />
First Class/Upper Second<br />
Master<br />
coursework<br />
Master<br />
research<br />
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is a merit based scholarship<br />
available to future undergraduate and postgraduate students. <strong>The</strong><br />
scholarship provides successful candidates with a 20% reduction in<br />
tuition fees for the duration of their studies.<br />
For information on the Vice-Chancellor’s scholarship visit<br />
www.cqu.edu.au/vcscholarship.<br />
Pathways<br />
CQUniversity offers a series of pre-university programs which<br />
provide an excellent pathway for those who are not able to meet the<br />
minimum academic or English proficiency required for direct entry<br />
into our undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.<br />
For information on academic and English requirements refer to our<br />
website at www.cqu.edu.au/internationalfees.<br />
Learning English<br />
Rockhampton and each of our metropolitan campuses have a<br />
dedicated English Language Centre (ELC). <strong>The</strong> ELCs offer excellent<br />
English language programs that will assist you in achieving the level<br />
of competency required for pathway programs into undergraduate or<br />
postgraduate studies.<br />
If you are keen on improving your English outside classes, the<br />
metropolitan campuses also run an English Conversation Corner in a<br />
friendly and supportive environment in which you can participate.<br />
Study tours<br />
<strong>The</strong> ELC in Rockhampton also runs exciting Study Tour Programs<br />
for high school and university students as well as special interest<br />
groups. <strong>The</strong>se programs combine English language classes with a<br />
wide range of cultural excursions and activities.<br />
For information on the availability of English language programs and<br />
their start and finish dates visit<br />
www.cqu.edu.au/englishprograms.<br />
Program availability Brisbane Melbourne Rockhampton Sydney<br />
IELTS Preparation<br />
General English<br />
Study Tours<br />
English for Academic Purposes 1<br />
English for Academic Purposes 2<br />
English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry
MODE OF STUDY<br />
On-campus<br />
CQUniversity offers students the flexibility of studying on-campus or<br />
off-campus (distance education). A number of our programs also offer<br />
the option to fast-track by studying in Term 3. This means you will be<br />
able to complete your program and start your career sooner.<br />
Some programs are taught on a number of campuses, in a consistent<br />
manner, allowing you to transfer between CQUniversity campuses<br />
and see more of Australia.<br />
Due to visa regulations international students studying in Australia<br />
must study full-time on-campus.<br />
Distance education<br />
CQUniversity is among Australia’s leading providers of quality<br />
distance education. We offer a vast range of programs to choose<br />
from and you can enjoy a high level of personal support from the<br />
moment you apply to the day you graduate. You will have access to<br />
world-class online learning facilities and resources and lecturers who<br />
are committed to providing you with the best support possible.<br />
Due to Australian visa regulations international students can<br />
only study distance education programs while residing outside of<br />
Australia.<br />
Study abroad<br />
Choosing to study abroad in Australia may be the most significant<br />
educational choice and rewarding experience of your life.<br />
Vu Thanh Tung, Vietnam<br />
Master of Business<br />
Administration<br />
❛<br />
I’m confident with my English<br />
skills. CQUniversity helped me to<br />
attain this.<br />
❜<br />
Kenan Kessler<br />
Penn College, USA<br />
❛<br />
Among the Study Abroad<br />
programs at my school,<br />
CQUniversity was the one that<br />
jumped right off the page. <strong>The</strong><br />
coast of Australia has always been<br />
at the top of my list of places to<br />
go in the world. When I arrived in<br />
Rockhampton, what amazed me<br />
the most is the general kindness I<br />
see in my peers. I was able to make<br />
friends very easily here, which<br />
makes it unique from the start.<br />
❜<br />
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You can be sure that studying abroad at CQUniversity will offer<br />
you every opportunity to experience exciting academic challenges,<br />
diverse cultures and the adventures of a lifetime.<br />
For information on study abroad and how to apply visit our website at<br />
www.cqu.edu.au/studyabroad.<br />
SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT<br />
Student services<br />
Our experience as an international university has allowed us to<br />
develop an integrated student services network that includes<br />
personal, career and academic support to assist you throughout your<br />
learning journey.<br />
Some of our services include:<br />
• Academic support such as academic writing, exam preparation<br />
and study planning<br />
• Employment and career-oriented services such as workshops,<br />
individual career coaching, assistance with job applications and<br />
information regarding part-time work<br />
• Orientations designed to assist your transition into university life<br />
and life in Australia<br />
• Social events and activities<br />
• Accommodation and airport pickup<br />
• Library and computer laboratory access
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DATES, FEES AND HOW TO APPLY<br />
Intake dates<br />
Intake dates<br />
Recommended arrival<br />
(for arranging accommodation<br />
on arrival)<br />
Recommended arrival<br />
(for pre-arranged accommodation)<br />
Enrolment<br />
opens<br />
Classes start<br />
Term 1, 2013 4 February 6 February 11 February 25 February<br />
Term 2, 2013 10 June 12 June 17 June 1 July<br />
Term 3, 2013 7 October 9 October 14 October 28 October<br />
Program fees<br />
English language<br />
English for Academic Purposes<br />
General English<br />
IELTS Preparation<br />
Fees (AU$)<br />
304 – 320 per week<br />
304 per week<br />
304 per week<br />
Campus<br />
BNE, MEL, ROK, SYD<br />
ROK<br />
ROK<br />
Program area<br />
Undergraduate<br />
Postgraduate coursework<br />
Built Environment and Design 10 284 DE<br />
Business and Accounting 15 120 – 18 210 8370 (0.5 year) – 17 940 BNE, MEL, ROK, SYD, DE<br />
Education 17 400 8706 (0.5 year) – 17 412 BDG, GLD, MKY, NSA, ROK, DE<br />
Engineering, Mining and Technology 25 608 9684 (0.5 year) – 21 540 ROK, DE<br />
Health and Medical Sciences 21 528 – 24 408 16 980 – 19 380 BDG, MKY, NSA, ROK, DE<br />
Humanities, Psychology and Social Work 17 400 – 20 568 8370 – 16 980 NSA, ROK, DE<br />
Multimedia and Information Technology 15 120 – 20 568 8370 (0.5 year) – 17 940 BNE, BDG, MEL, ROK, SYD, DE<br />
Music and <strong>The</strong>atre 19 176 8370 (0.5 year) – 19 380 MKY, ROK, DE<br />
Science and Environment 24 408 9690 (0.5 year) – 19 380 ROK, DE<br />
Research higher degree<br />
Master by Research 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, BNE, GLD, MKY, NSA,<br />
ROK, DE<br />
Doctor of Education 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, BNE, GLD, MKY, NSA,<br />
ROK, DE<br />
Doctor of Philosophy 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, GLD, MKY, MEL, ROK, DE<br />
Doctor of Professional Studies 17 940 SYD<br />
Disclaimer:<br />
Fees are indicative only and are subject to change.<br />
Fees are per annum unless otherwise specified. Fees and program offerings vary by campuses.<br />
Some programs offered via distance education are only available on a part-time basis.<br />
We strongly advise that you consult the International Fees guide or speak to an international<br />
adviser.<br />
Legend:<br />
BNE – Brisbane, BDG – Bundaberg, GLD – Gladstone, MKY – Mackay, MEL – Melbourne,<br />
NSA – Noosa, ROK – Rockhampton, SYD – Sydney, DE – Distance education<br />
Scan to go to the full version of the<br />
International Fees Guide.
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How to apply<br />
Action by you<br />
Find a program that interests you.<br />
Action by CQUniversity<br />
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Check that you satisfy English academic<br />
requirements.<br />
Research applicants must identify<br />
research area of interest and<br />
supervisor.<br />
Pre-application<br />
Ensure all supporting documentation*<br />
are certified and attached (refer to<br />
checklist on application form).<br />
Submit application for admissions and<br />
coversheet.<br />
• Online<br />
• Email<br />
• Mail<br />
• In person at a CQUniversity campus<br />
• Through an agent<br />
Screen for genuineness criteria.<br />
Post-application<br />
Accept offer of admission.<br />
To accept offer, you must<br />
• Return signed international student<br />
contract<br />
• Return admission advice form<br />
• Return COE checklist<br />
• Make payment for overseas student<br />
health cover or provide receipt if<br />
existing cover<br />
• Make first term tuition payment**<br />
Assess application for university entry<br />
requirements.<br />
Make offer of admission.<br />
Offer of admission includes:<br />
• Letter of offer<br />
• International student contract<br />
• Remittance advice form<br />
• Electronic remittance advice form<br />
• Credit card authority form<br />
• Bank account details form<br />
• COE checklist<br />
Upon receipt of required supporting<br />
documentation, issue electronic<br />
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE).<br />
Apply for your student visa.<br />
Make travel arrangements.<br />
* Certification stamp must include the certifier’s printed name, title or position, signature and date of notary. It may be from a Justice of Peace,<br />
Commissioner of Declarations, a contracted agent of CQUniversity or the issuing authority of institution.<br />
** Payment in Australia – deposit required. Balance of first term’s tuition fees is payable upon enrolment. Outside Australia – first term’s tuition fees.<br />
This diagram is only a guide.
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PARENT’S PAGE<br />
Parents or guardians play a crucial role in helping their child make the<br />
right decision when it comes to choosing what and where to study.<br />
It’s important to discuss with your child their interests, personality and<br />
aspirations and match them to a program that will meet their career<br />
goals. In addition, you should also consider the university’s commitment<br />
to international students’ welfare, diversity, campus location and<br />
graduate outcomes.<br />
When it comes to graduate outcomes we rank in the top 20 per cent of<br />
Australian institutions for graduate starting salaries. With CQUniversity,<br />
your child will achieve success.<br />
Visa information<br />
If your child intends to study in Australia, they will require a student<br />
visa. <strong>The</strong> type of visa they need depends on what they wish to study.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is responsible for<br />
providing advice and issuing visas on entry to Australia.<br />
For more information regarding visas visit the DIAC website at<br />
www.immi.gov.au.<br />
Health cover<br />
Student visa holders are required by DIAC to have Overseas Student<br />
Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their studies.<br />
Students under 18<br />
If your child is under 18 years of age, DIAC requires that they:<br />
• Have an approved guardian until they turn 18 years of age<br />
• Reside in a CQUniversity approved accommodation<br />
CQUniversity has engaged the services of external parties to provide<br />
guardianship and homestay accommodation for students under 18<br />
years of age. For more information regarding these services contact the<br />
University.<br />
Accommodation options<br />
• On-campus – available at CQUniversity Mackay and Rockhampton<br />
• Off-campus – renting a room, an apartment or a house<br />
• Homestay – your child will be placed with a local family<br />
Costs of living<br />
Costs of living vary depending on the accommodation and lifestyle<br />
your child chooses. It is generally cheaper to live in a regional city than<br />
a metropolitan city such as Sydney.<br />
Below is an estimate of costs which you can use as a guide to help<br />
prepare a budget.<br />
Suggested weekly budget<br />
Accommodation/rent $180<br />
Food and drinks $100<br />
Public transport $40<br />
Utilities $40<br />
Mobile phone and Internet $60<br />
Study needs – textbooks, stationery and photocopying $30<br />
Miscellaneous – clothes, toiletries, medical and<br />
$50<br />
entertainment<br />
Total $500<br />
For more in-depth information regarding costs of living in Australia visit<br />
the Study in Australia website at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/<br />
Study-Costs/Living/Living-costs-in-Australia.
USEFUL LINKS<br />
CQUniversity<br />
English language programs – www.cqu.edu.au/englishprograms<br />
Fees and entry requirements – www.cqu.edu.au/internationalfees<br />
Financial assistance – www.cqu.edu.au/financialassistance<br />
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Future international students – www.cqu.edu.au/international<br />
Handbook – handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook<br />
How to apply – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/apply-now<br />
Key dates – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/key-dates<br />
Meet our adviser – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/adviser<br />
Recruitment partners – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/student-recruitment-partners<br />
Research – www.cqu.edu.au/research<br />
Scholarships – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/scholarships<br />
Student support – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/student-support<br />
Study abroad – www.cqu.edu.au/studyabroad<br />
External<br />
Australian embassies and consulate overseas – www.dfat.gov.au/embassies.html<br />
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) – www.immi.gov.au<br />
Going to Uni – www.goingtouni.gov.au<br />
Health cover (Medibank Private) – www.medibank.com.au/oshc<br />
Homestay (AHN) – www.homestaynetwork.org/cquniversity-students<br />
My Future – www.myfuture.edu.au<br />
Study in Australia – www.studyinaustralia.gov.au<br />
<strong>The</strong> Good Universities Guide – www.gooduniguide.com.au<br />
Anderson Lie, Indonesia<br />
Master of Information Systems<br />
❛<br />
CQUniversity provides relevant programs that equip students with the<br />
knowledge and skills that would benefit them in their future career. I’ve made<br />
the right choice studying at CQUniversity. <strong>The</strong> staff here are welcoming and<br />
professional and it feels like home when I come to campus.<br />
❜
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NOTES<br />
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Find out more<br />
CQUniversity International<br />
Online<br />
www.cqu.edu.au/international/enquire-online<br />
Email<br />
international-enquiries@cqu.edu.au<br />
Phone<br />
Outside Australia +61 7 4930 9000<br />
In Australia 13 CQUni 13 27 86<br />
www.facebook.com/cquinternational<br />
www.youtube.com/CQUniInternationalTV<br />
www.twitter.com/CQUniversityVC<br />
Published by CQUniversity Australia (November 2012).<br />
<strong>The</strong> information in this publication was correct at time of printing however is<br />
subject to change. Contact the University for the latest information.<br />
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C, NSW-01315F, VIC-01624D<br />
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