1. yes

2. yes, for 485

3. no need job for 485. not extenable, but employee sponsored visa can be applied

4. no. 885 can be applied any time if you have the points

Hi guys, i need some information here.

I want to do Australian Degree Program at Inti@Nilai. The problem is they only have 2+2 option.

In order for me to get the 1+3 option, i would have to contact any Australian Universities that i prefer to go and ask them whether if i can enter in the 2nd year of my Australian Degree program.

So, is this the right path ? And which is the best/good university for engineering in Australia ?

Thanks.

Has anyone taken FOUNDATION courses in Australia?
Hows the courses like compared with O, A Levels?

Unfortunately it seems my son's science subjects aren't great in UEC/SPM year.

One path is to go through the Foundation courses in Oz.

Anyone here done that?

Thanks

just go direct entry then, no?....how much saving can you have with 1+3......?

What you mean by direct entry ?

Thanks alot for the reply. It really helped. Just wondering, if i manage to secure a job and i have enough points to apply for a pr, what are the chances of me getting a pr?

Also, basically the sole purpose of a TR is just an extension of your visa to let you stay on for a little longer to either get a job, or to just enjoy a while longer before you go back to your home country right? Thanks.

This post has been edited by alfredchang90: Mar 20 2012, 09:33 AM

You can also check out the Yr 12 high school course, in addition to the foundation courses. I guess it depends on the Uni courses he will be applying to after that. MUFY is not bad, and that's run by Monash College in Melbourne CBD.

Apply directly to the university.

Oh. My parents told me to study at least my foundation here and then go so would be easier.

Easier, in what sense?

a 2+2 twinning programme is NOT a foundation.....you will need to have a recognised pre-u to enter such a programme....

your parents are likely misinformed.......

I mean they told me to do my "foundation in science" and then go overseas.

But i prefer twinning program like the American Degree / Australian degree.

Still trying to figure out the increasing popularity of Foundation in Science. I still think SAM and AUSMAT would be better pre-U courses, if one is Aus-bound.

A Level or IB would not be a poor choice if one could afford the extra time, which would be 100% unless one accelerated their A Levels.

Although, Australian Pre-Us are after all more in line with Australian schooling than primarily international Pre-Us, and whether or not this is advantageous for an Australian university education, they would do the job as TER requirements for most courses aren't that high.

there is no such thing as an 'australian degree programme' at inti....

since you mentioned engineering, there is NO twinning arrangement between inti and any aussie uni.....

thus, it sounds like credit transfer, and that is a big no-no.........you can well be left hanging and dry....

your parents' intention for you to do 'foundation' and go is exactly direct entry into aussie unis.....

i sense a severe case on lack of understanding.....which is worrying for someone contemplating engineering....

For engineering Degree, it is better to take full course in 1 uni because the board of engineer may nt recognise twining Degree when u apply for professional engineer, u should check the professional body before u go

hey there,

i can do for sydney. i mean eastern suburbs including kensington, kingsford, neighbouring area of unsw.

accommodation=$400-450 per week for a unit that has 2 bedrooms.
food=$50 if you cook and only eat outside twice per week.
transport=for short distance (mybus1 card) is $16.80 for 10 trips. for longer distance (mybus2) is about $28 for 10 trips.
communications=it depends on what plan do you use. i'm using vodafone $49 per month.
utilities= for electricity is about $25per week and internet $8 per week.
entertainment=cinema ticket is about $12. so, my budget is around $30.

this is from my experience. i live in a 2-bedroom unit with 4 people. so, the budget is kinda cheaper than others.

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Added on March 20, 2012, 9:21 pmwhat engineering are you taking?
because i'm doing electrical engineering at unsw. i could give you some advices.

This post has been edited by gulveneers41: Mar 20 2012, 09:21 PM

Anyone here studying in Melbourne?
I'm looking for new place to stay, preferable in the City...
I cannot sign contract atm cos I'm gonna graduate this year.

So anyone in Melbourne who got female friends that willingly to share room or share flats/house with, please do PM me! Urgent!

tomorrow is a meet and greet event in UQ Lakes. please come as there will be lots of free Malaysian foods and barbeque as well.

see you guys there! I'll be wearing lowyat shirt. feel free to say hi if you see me.

Any fellow students in Melbourne right now? Would be great to meet up.

I'm in Rmit to be specific