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| Partner Universities |
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NUS has eight partners in Australia:
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| Australia In Brief |
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As laid back as the Australian lifestyle might appear to be, the sixth largest country in the world boasts of a diverse array of attractions which will appeal to just about anyone. The continent nation comprises of eight states, each demonstrating the Australian’s love of life and enjoyment of the great outdoors with its unique sights, must-dos and lifestyles.
The Australian environment is like no other. From tropical rainforests, rugged mountain ranges to vast tracts of desert, Australia is a land of contrast and the country hosts an amazing 14 World Heritage listed wilderness areas.
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| Academic Life |
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“In Australia, Law Degrees are pursued in a different fashion from what we have in Singapore – everyone doing a Law Degree would have either gotten a degree already or would be doing a double degree. The people I met in the faculty were from several different countries. I had Malaysian friends, Filipino friends and Korean friends on top of the Australian friends I made. It was very interesting as some of these people shared experiences from the working world with me.” – Tan Mei Hui, Australian National University, 2005
“The university’s international ranking and reputation was one of the factors that influenced me to apply to go on SEP at (the University of) Melbourne. More importantly, the strong tie between UM and NUS also meant that I could have my credits transferred with ease. On a more personal note, the generous self-study time and fewer contact hours that UM offered allowed me to budget my time more effectively.”– Cu Brice Kevin Pua, University of Melbourne, 2005
“Academically, the classes I took were very stimulating. I liked that most lecturers were interested in things beyond the course they taught and constantly brought in ideas from other disciplines, and always encouraged students to look at the bigger picture.” – Tse Jia-Lin Angeline, University of Western Australia, 2005
“The whole university culture is quite different from that in Singapore. Students are given the freedom to voice their opinions and fight for their rights in the campus.”- Lee Wee Boon, University of Queensland, 2004
“Life in school was equally exciting. Their lectures were much more interactive and punctuality was a must. Tutorials were also carried out in a different style where students bombard tutors with their queries which is definitely not the norm in NUS.” – Wendy Cheng, University of Queensland, 2003 |
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| Life in Australia |
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| With more than 7000 beaches – more than any other nation in the world – Australia offers beach lovers, surfers and scuba divers quaint seaside towns, booming surfs, beautiful reefs and diverse marine life. The food enthusiasts can visit South Australia’s selection of acclaimed wineries or sizzle up in one of the many summer barbeques. Metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne offer city-goers fast, upbeat lifestyles while the more heritage-inclined can marvel at the rustic charms of Victoria’s colonial towns. |
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| Estimated Cost of Living |
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AUD$1550 – AUD$2390 (SGD$2050 – SGD$3155, as at Oct 2007) per month, including accommodation, meals, transportation and personal expenses.
For a breakdown of the cost of living estimates, please refer to the individual university profile. |
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| Insurance |
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All international students studying in Australia are each required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy from a registered health benefits organization. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. You will need to buy OSHC before you come to Australia and must maintain OSHC throughout your stay in Australia. OSHC is an insurance that provides cover on the costs for medical and hospital care which you may need while in Australia. OSHC will also pay for most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport.
Depending on the insurance firm you buy your OSHC policy from, an OSHC policy would generally cost:
- AUD$175 for a 6 month policy
- AUD$349 for a 12 month policy
For more information about OSHC, please refer to http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/OSHC.htm |
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