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What is application for course credit?

If you’ve already completed university studies, course credit could help you save time and skip over some courses in your Australian degree. Keep reading to find out how!

What is course credit?

Course credit is when a university recognizes that a student has already learned all the course objectives in previous study. Instead of having the student retake the course, they issue the student a credit that says they have learned the equivalent to what the course is offering and that it will count toward the new program they are undertaking. This can allow a student to reduce the course l

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Great news! Australian university applications are officially open!

Get started early for a strong application! We have all the tips!

If you’ve been waiting to get started on your future, there’s no time like the present! OzTREKK’s application season is officially open and we’re here to help you take this positive step forward.

Why Start Your OzTREKK Application Now?

Starting your application early helps us ensure it’s as strong as possible, and it helps you to feel confident throughout the entire application process.

Early applications also allow us time to assess your situation so we can determine where you’re most competitive. Don’t worry—this application will not be submitted to our universities just yet!

We’ll help you determine your eligibility and let you know if any admissions tests are required.

You’ll be giving yourself plenty of time to submit your application documents to OzTREKK and to find out if you’re missing any requirements—like a prerequisite—ahead of the deadlines.

You’ll know your application timelines in advance, like when to submit documents and anticipated start dates.

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Flinders University opens new City Campus at Festival Plaza

Flinders University has opened the doors to its new City Campus, bringing Flinders’ special brand of student-centred learning to a landmark location at Festival Plaza in the heart of North Terrace.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas revealed Adelaide’s most modern and innovative vertical campus in a watershed moment for Flinders University and the state’s higher education sector.

Embodying a personalized approach towards education, Flinders City Campus offers more than 100 undergraduate, postgraduate, and honours programs, delivered in a contemporary, student-focused environment that provides an exceptional and immersive learning experience.

Read more about the new Flinders City Campus at Festival Plaza.

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What is Casper and how do you prepare?

You’re getting ready to apply to an Australian university and you see “Casper” as part of the admissions requirements.

What on earth is Casper?

No, we’re not talking about a friendly ghost! The Casper our universities work with is an aptitude test that assesses a student’s decision-making skills, thought processes, and people skills through open-ended questions. This is what’s known as a situational judgment test (SJT). It asks what you would do in a tough situation, and more important, why. This helps determine behavioral tendencies of applicants pursuing people-centered professions, like medicine, dentistry, teacher education, and even veterinary medicine!

Why is Casper important? Casper will provide universities with a more complete view of you and your skills—beyond book smarts!

For that reason, it is required by some universities as part of the admissions process. These schools recognize skills and attributes such as resilience, critical thinking, and communication using the Casper test in lieu of an interview.

Keep reading.

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How Do I Send My Transcripts?

So, what’s the best way to send your transcripts? How many should you order? Where do you send them? What if your transcripts aren’t in English?Learn how you can study in Australia

We’re going to answer all your transcripts FAQs!

What is an official transcript?

For a transcript to be considered “official,” it must be sent directly from your high school, college, and/or university (either via snail mail or by email). It can even come from you—as long as it arrives in the original, sealed envelope.

To assess your application, universities must see your official transcripts certified by OzTREKK—a requirement of Australian and New Zealand universities and a part of our agreement with them. It means we have to put our stamp on paper. Literally.

How many copies do I need to send?

We only require one copy of each transcript, even if you apply to multiple universities or programs. You must submit final transcripts (showing your degree/diploma is completed) from every institution you have attended.

If you have taken any IB or AP studies through your institution, we’ll require a separate transcript from those organizations, too.

What’s the difference between a “completed” transcript and a “final” transcript (and does it matter)?

A completed transcript will show all your completed courses but will be missing a line stating, “Credentials Awarded,” and it won’t show the conferral date.

Final transcripts will show the degree name (e.g., Bachelor of Science) with the conferral date; this is the date recorded on your transcript showing when your degree was officially recognized. They are usually only considered final after your convocation. Yes, it matters, because we’re required to submit official final transcripts.

If you’re still in your last semester of study, we can submit your application with an interim transcript then send the updated final version once it’s available.

What are interim transcripts?

Occasionally, an interim transcript is required. An interim transcript shows academic achievements for your courses in progress.

Some universities/programs will accept interim transcripts and may issue a “conditional offer” with the condition being that you submit your final transcript that indicates you have successfully completed your degree/diploma and have obtained the grades required for entry.

We recommend requesting an interim transcript when you’re in your final semester of your undergraduate program.

Keep reading!

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Bond University offers micro-credential “Becoming Culturally Aware”

Australia Day is January 26, and as part of Bond University’s commitment to being a more inclusive and respectful organization that values diversity, all students (and staff) now have access to Bond’s free online micro-credential “Becoming Culturally Aware.”

Strengthen your cultural capability with this online micro-credential developed in partnership with the Yugambeh Regional Aboriginal Corporation Alliance (YRACA). Through a series of engaging and informative modules, you will gain a richer understanding of the vast history, customs, and cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Yugambeh language people, and learn to deliver a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country.

Duration: 4 – 10 hours

Learn more here!

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Tips for getting ready to study in Australia

You’re getting ready to study in Australia. This is a very exciting time!

It’s common to think of the major stuff like getting your student visa, arranging flights, and acquiring accommodation, but there are a few things that sometimes get missed.Learn more about money matters

Banking It is recommended that you open a bank account in Australia, either before you leave Canada or as soon as you arrive. #OzTREKKTip: Find out which bank has a branch on your university campus!

Some Australian banks now let international students open an Australian bank account online from overseas up to three months before you arrive—and many OzTREKK students recommend doing this. This way, you can send a wire/telegraphic transfer from Canada to your Australian bank account before you leave home. When you arrive in Australia, the bank will require you to show proof of identification in person at a bank branch.

1. Your letter from the bank after you’ve opened the account 2. Your passport 3. Your student ID or proof of enrolment 4. Australian mobile number if you have one.

Transferring Money As you are well aware, studying internationally does not come cheap. Every year we see an increasing number of students learning ways to save money on their foreign exchange. Over the last few years, OzTREKK has been a proud supporter of Cohort Go, an Australian company specializing in international student services. The company is incredibly responsive, and our students are treated well—as they should be! Cohort Go allows students to make tuition payments in their local currency and convert their AUD tuition fees at a significantly lower foreign exchange rate while eliminating extra international money transfer fees from the equation. We have found this is the cheapest way to pay your tuition and save as much as $15,000 over the course of your studies. You just need to make a local bank transfer and Cohort Go takes care of your payment from there.

OzTREKK isn’t any getting any referral rewards, we just really think this is one of the best solutions available for our students.

Get all the tips here.

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La Trobe University Law Scholarships for Canadians

Are you thinking of studying law?  La Trobe University has law scholarships for Canadians!

Get the details!

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University of Queensland International Student Scholarships

The University of Queensland is pleased to announce the 2024 International Student Scholarship suite:

UQ International Excellence Scholarship (25% tuition fee reduction)

UQ International High Achievers Scholarship (20% tuition fee reduction)

UQ Lifelong Learner (10% tuition fee reduction)

The 2024 suite of scholarships includes a key change to the UQ International High Achievers Scholarship with an increase in award value to 20% of the annual tuition fee over the duration of the degree (up from A$10,000 paid over two semesters).

These scholarships are for eligible international students commencing their study at UQ in semesters 1 or 2, 2024. You don’t need to apply for these scholarships—UQ will automatically consider you for a scholarship when OzTREKK submits your complete application to the university.

Keep reading about international student scholarships.

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5 of the world’s top 100 universities are in Australia

The latest QS World Rankings for 2024 are out! Five of OzTREKK’s Australian universities made the top 100, with four of those making the top 50.

#14 University of Melbourne #19 University of Sydney #42 Monash University #43 University of Queensland #72 University of Western Australia

What are the QS World Rankings and how did Australia take top spots?

Since 2004 the QS World University Rankings has published a list of universities ranked overall and by individual subjects.

Read more about 5 of the world’s top 100 universities are in Australia

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Study at James Cook University in the Tropics

Here are 6 key facts about James Cook University you might not know about!

JCU is in a Tropical Paradise North Queensland offers a unique combination of a stunning climate, pollution-free environment, multicultural population, and a significantly lower cost of living than Australian metropolitan. Explore your academic passions in these wonderful outdoor classrooms!

One of the world’s leading institutions focusing on the tropics, James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. JCU’s unique location enables students to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.

Canadian students at JCU love the fact that they can study exceptional professional degrees in a beautiful, natural environment. JCU programs are hands-on and academics work closely with industry leaders to ensure degrees prepare you for “real world” careers, especially those focused on rural and remote health.

JCU is Proud of its Diverse Community When you study at JCU, you’ll be part of a big, friendly family of more than 16,000 students from 111 countries. Join the excitement of campus life by diving into JCU’s incredible student clubs and savoring unforgettable events.

Canadians Love Studying at JCU Every year, we see hundreds of Canadians apply to the unique and exceptional programs at JCU. Some of the most popular (with amazing tropical and rural health experiences) include JCU’s MBBS and BDS, and since these degrees are undergraduate entry, they’re also a great option for those seeking to begin a professional degree straight from high school!

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Extended post-study work rights commences for international graduates

Thinking about studying in Australia, but need just one more reason to solidify your decision?

We’ve got one for you.

The Australian Department of Education recently announced that international students enrolled in courses linked to workforce shortages can apply to live and work for longer in Australia.

From July 1, 2023, a two-year extension of post-study work rights is available for international graduates enrolled in eligible courses.

Read more.

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Bond University scholarships for international students

Bond University is pleased to announce their new process for scholarships for students commencing in 2024 and beyond.

All international student applications submitted to Bond will be automatically assessed against the eligibility of Bond’s academic-merit scholarships.Find out more about studying at Bond University

This means that you’ll no longer have to submit a separate scholarship application, and all students who meet the eligibility and criteria for Bond’s scholarships will receive their scholarship / conditional scholarship offer at the same time as their program offer.

Get the scholarship details here.

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Bond debuts among top 50 young universities

Bond University has been ranked among the world’s top 50 young universities for the first time.

The private, not-for-profit university on the Gold Coast is No.43 in the 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. It is the eighth-ranked Australian young university. Institutions 50 years old and younger are considered for the influential list. Bond University opened in 1989 and marks its 35th anniversary next year.

In June Bond was named the top Australian university across a range of measures in a federal government survey of students’ educational experience. The university is the leading Australian university for learner engagement, learning resources, student support and skills development, and No.2 for teaching quality.

Check out Being a Canadian Student at Bond University to learn more about why studying at Bond is so popular!

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Calling all OzTREKK Alumni! Where are you now?

If you’re an OzTREKK alum who has graduated from an Australian or New Zealand university, we want to hear from you!A few OzTREKK students enjoying their University of Sydney orientation

You worked hard to get into your dream program, and you worked hard to graduate. Then what happened? This is your chance to tell us what you’re up to now!

Whatever you did and wherever you are, we would love to celebrate your success, and let the next generation of students know that they can do it too.

Sharing your story is as easy as filling out this short alumni form. You can even upload a pic at the end so we can see you in action!

We can’t wait to see what your success story looks like.

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Paying for university studies with ATB Financial

“We really take the time to dig deep and find ways to make it work. We get creative with whatever situation you might be in.”

These are encouraging words from ATB Everyday Banking Advisor, Michael, during the recent “Understanding Student Financing” webinar.

ATB is a financial services company based in Alberta, for Albertans, and over the past couple of years, this company has helped many OzTREKK students finance their studies in Australia,

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