Application Procedure

Education System -

University
The university level of education is the highest level of education in Australia. A student can study either at the undergraduate level or the postgraduate level in a university. There are 41 universities in total – 38 public, government funded and three private universities.

Vocational
Vocational courses are offered by government funded TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institutes and also the private colleges. These institutions are closely linked with the industry so the courses are practical and skilled based.

School
It is compulsory for children aged between 6 and 15, with matriculation exams for university generally at 18 years old. Australian schools are public and private.

English Language Institutes
These courses are undertaken for study, travel, immigration or business purposes. There are about 100 private English language centres in Australia. Universities and TAFE institutes also offer English language courses.

Application / Admission Procedure -

Intakes: The main intake for all Australian Institutions is February. Every university opens admissions for all courses that they offer, for the February intake. There is also a Mid-year intake offered by some Australian Universities during July . It is important to keep in mind that, a university offering an intake in February might not necessarily offer all the courses that they have on list, during the mid year intake. Whether or not a University will offer a July intake can be found out on the university website , university brochures or from our career counselors.
Some universities also follow November – summer intake. It is available only for limited number of universities and limited courses.
Generally universities follow semester system and for some programs, they have trimester system.

Application Fees: Each university will have different application fees which could be waived during different events organized by our company. Events like Australia week and road show (on the spot) where students get an opportunity to meet university representatives personally.

Application Procedure: Each University specifies its application procedure / requirements. Generally one can apply for admissions in 2 ways:
1) By Corresponding with the University, i.e. sending an application with all relevant documents through post or filling up an online application form, and also through

2)Road show / On The Spot Interviews conducted by several visiting Universities: In this case, one is required to attend an interview conducted by university staff/ faculty, who will offer the student an on the spot decision, about whether or not he is eligible for admission.
Planet can help you apply to Universities in both the ways, where by all application, admission and correspondence services will be provided by us.

The following checklist will be helpful while applying to a university in the Australia :

* Application Form
* Resume / Bio-data
* Statement of Purpose
* Graduation Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate (if applying for PG)
* T.T., S.Y., F.Y. Mark sheets
* Std 12 mark sheet
* Std 10 mark sheet
* 2 Recommendation letters (out of which at least 1 should be academic, with the other being from the work place, if student is working)
* Work experience letters (if applicable)
* IELTS / TOEFL scorecard (as proof of English proficiency
* Any other relevant certificates
* Portfolio of work must also be included, in case of application for courses in art / design etc.

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