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| | | Taking the step in furthering your studies can be daunting enough, let alone leaving the comforts of home and studying abroad Down Under. As a former international student from Malaysia who completed my entire degree and been calling Brisbane home since 2006, I present you some invaluable tips as you embark on your student life in Australia. |
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| Download the right apps - Transport: Uber, Didi, Ola, GoCatch, Shebah, Scooti (scooters),
- Food: Uber Eats, Menulog, Deliveroo, Hey You (coffee), Happy Cow (vegans & vegetarians). For more authentic Asian food, download Easi and Hungry Panda
- Google Maps > Waze. Nobody ever uses Waze here
- Pay-Apps: Liven (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane), Payo (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast), Ritual (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
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| Buy a water filter flask, to filter tap water Otherwise, tap water is also generally safe to consume hence no need to buy water bottles. |
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| Bring a reusable takeaway box In the likelihood that you cannot finish your meal. Meal portions here are much bigger, and they charge you for using takeaway boxes (based on quantity). |
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| Get almost half-priced food 15-30 minutes before the food court closing hours As they try to get rid of unsold food and cook fresh for the next day. |
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| Use public transport or get a scooter - Public transportation are much more efficient in Australia. Staying close to main roads and/or stations ensures that you are less likely to need a car.
- Scooter is cheap, fast, and eco-friendly. Saves you couple of bucks paying public transport and car petrol.
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| Cook more! It’s definitely cheaper to eat at home, as dining out can be very costly (Average $15-20 p/p). Good reason to pick-up new culinary skills too! |
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| Want more tips like this? Stay tuned to our newsletter next month! |
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| Written by Jason Foo, alumni of Queensland University of Technology |
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| | | With the Covid-19 restriction being eased, all of our offices are now back to serve you! Regardless, your health and safety is our utmost priority. Hence, you can still meet us online at the comfort of your own home if you prefer. | | |
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| | | An important consideration when entering university is ensuring that the course is accredited or recognised in the field that you wish to start a career in. 认可学位 are degrees recognised by professional bodies of their respective professions. Most professions require these degrees in order for anyone to work in the field. For example, a Lawyer who obtained a law degree overseas and wishes to practice law in Malaysia needs to: - 获得律师协会的认可: Only selected degrees recognised by Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) will be able to apply for the membership of the Bar in your home country.
- 注册成为会员并获得律师资格
Here are some courses that require accreditation from a professional board. |
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| Unsure whether your preferred course requires accreditation? |
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| | | | The University for the Real World | | Staying true to the motto, 昆士兰科技大学（QUT） is the perfect university for hands-on learners. The close connection QUT has with the industry has given it an advantage to achieve a practical perspective to theoretical education by the industry professionals. Why QUT? - QUT Business School: QUT is the 1st business school in Australia to gain its triple crown accreditation. Less than 1% of all business schools globally have earned these 3 symbols of excellence.
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| | | - Reasonable Tuition Fees: Top young university in Australia with fantastic reputation as well as affordable tuition fees, so why not?
- Great student support services: Access to free services such as language and learning support, career management skills, leadership and development skills, health services and many more. Trust us, if you are miles away from your home, student support is essential.
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| Curious on how to further your studies at QUT? Register now to e-meet with the representative of QUT on 27th January 2022 (Thu)! |
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| | | | 国际优异奖学金 | | Value: Up to 25% tuition fee waiver for the duration of course (Year 1 only for Faculty of Health and Language) |
| | | | MERIT SCHOLARSHIP | | Value: RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester |
| | | | 本科生学术优秀奖学金 | | Value: $10,000 towards 1st year of tuition fees |
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| | Monash Virtual Info Day | | Date: 22 Jan 2022 (Sat) | Time: 1pm – 6pm Experience the best of both world by starting your study journey at Monash University Malaysia. Why attend? ✅Access the same resources and global connections as your peers in Australia. ✅Immerse yourself in a multicultural and dynamic student population with over 70 nationalities ✅Enjoy significantly lower tuition and living expenses than you would studying and living in Australia, the US or UK. ✅Graduate with a prestigious Monash University degree recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and quality assured by Monash University Australia and the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. ✅Scholarship available | | |
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| | Study in USA Virtual Fair | | Date: 22 Jan 2022 (Sat) | Time: 1pm – 6pm This virtual fair brings you opportunities to explore universities in US. 我们协助…… - Study advice
- 大学比较
- F-1 Visa application guidance
Why attend? - 免费入场
- Application fee waived*
- 1 to 1 consultation with university representatives
- Access to scholarships information*
- Explore internships opportunity during studies in USA
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| | QUT Virtual Information Session | | Date: 27 Jan 2022 (Thu) | Time: 2pm – 4pm Queensland University of Technology is one of Australia’s leading universities with a truly global outlook. Ranked 17th in The 100 best young universities 2021*. As a student, you will benefit from teaching, research, and international outlook as well as their connections with the industry. QUT is offering International Merit Scholarship to cover 25% of your tuition fees! ** Find out how you can be eligible for this scholarship. Meet with QUT now. *Times World University Rankings ** T&C Apply | | |
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| 只需 3 个简单步骤即可探索您在本地和海外的学习选择！马上去查： 1) 参加免费性格测试
2）屏幕截图并保存您的答案
3) 预订您首选的时段，在线或亲自在您最近的 AUG 办公室与我们的顾问交谈。 | | |
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