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The university system in Australia is
based on the British university tradition but with elements derived
from the United States and Europe.
The universities are part of the world wide network of universities
and are member of such bodies as the association of Common–Wealth
Universities. There are 39 universities in Australia, 37 of which
receive funding by the government for teaching and basic research
functions. These are four other small higher education institutes that
also receive government funding. The number of international students
increased from 14,000ni 1983 to 73,400 in 1998. The number of exchange
agreements which universities administer increased from 423 in 1991 to
2000 in 1999.
The university teaching year operates over two semesters, beginning in
late February and ending in late November. Universities operating the
two semesters can often admit international students at the beginning
of each semester, in February and in July.
Teaching normally involves lectures, small group discussions and
laboratory classes in sciences subjects.
UNIVERSITY
QUALIFICATIONS
The initial undergraduate qual
ification
is a bachelor degree which normally takes three years’ full-time study
with a fourth year for an honors degree and which focuses on research.
Following the bachelors degree, many students take a more specialist
graduate or post graduate diploma course of a year’s duration.
Masters degrees are normally entered after the initial bachelor degree
and provide an opportunity for advanced study over a one or two year
period.
The highest degree is the Doctor of Philosophy which is a research
degree of three to four years and requires a good honors degree for
admission.
GOVERNMENT
ACCREDITATIONS
The establishment of a university
requires an act of the state parliament and the public universities
are accountable to the Government for all their activities. There is a
very strong commitment on the part of the government to ensure the
quality of education offered in the universities it funds.
Institutions wishing to enroll international fee-paying students must
comply with a Federal Government Act, Education Services for Overseas
Students (Registration of Providers and Functional Regulation) Act
1991. This ensures that all providers and their courses are registered
with the Government, that ethical practices are followed, that
students are en-rolled correctly and that the institution complies
with the financial provisions of the Act.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Generally speaking the requirements
students must meet are:
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A qualification considered
equivalent to Australian matriculation year (12) of
sufficiently high marks grades); |
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For some universities, certain
pre-requisite subjects must be satisfactorily
completed; |
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Minimum English standards of IELTS
6.0, TOEFL 550 or TWE 4.5 |
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‘C’ grade or better in ‘O’ Level
English or in Use of English or ‘A’ level |
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General paper taken at ‘A’ level |
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A pass in an Australian
matriculation exam, English or English as a Secondary
Language paper. |
PRIVATE BUSINESS
COLLEGES
Private Business Colleges provide a
dynamic part of the Australian education system. As well as excellent
vocational courses, many private colleges now offer accredited courses
which provide
credit towards university degree programs.
Business Colleges have operated in Australia for more than 100 years.
Leading colleges strive to maintain strong links with industry and
business to ensure graduates are well prepared for today and the
future needs of the commercial world.
Courses offered in private Business Colleges include: Marketing,
Management, Computers, Travel, Hospitality, Secretarial studies and
business studies.
Students may undertake studies at a variety of awards levels. Most
colleges offer Certificate, advanced Certificates, Associate Diplomas
and Professional Diplomas. The course lengths range from six months to
two years.
When choosing a course, students should consider which other
professional bodies recognize the college course. The institute of
professional secretaries (Australia) and the Marketing Confederation
of Australia are two esteemed bodies which approve courses at
Australian colleges.
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGES
The benefits to students in choosing a
private college in Australia are many:
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Private colleges tend to be smaller
than public institutions and can therefore
provide greater
individual and personalized attention.
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Well-designed courses provide a
definite career focus for graduates and are
responsive to the needs
of the international market-place.
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Students can gain skills in a
relatively short time which makes learning very
cost effective.
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The variety of courses allows for
varying entry levels so that students who
may not reach University
entry level requirements
can prove themselves in other courses.
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Successful completion of certain
courses satisfies the minimum entry
requirements of many
universities and could even give credit
towards a degree.
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When choosing a college, students
should look for schools offering accredited courses which are
recognized by industry organizations.
