I have the intention to apply for B.Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at the following universities.

Western Australia
1. University of Western Australia
2. Curtin University of Technology

Victoria
1. RMIT University

New South Wales
1. University of Newcastle

I am a person who is more geared towards learning through a lot of hands-on and practical work experience. My choice is to study in Western Australia

Question

1. I would like to know if anyone out here could let me know which of the above universities are more geared towards such teaching in their B.Engineering (chemical engineering) course.

2. Which area (Western Australia, Melbourne, Newcastle) offer more opportunities for part-time work and/or industry placement in the engineering field.

3. I have never been to Australia and therefore would appreciate any additional information with regards, lifestyle, people, etc in the above areas mentioned. I would like to have your actual views instead of just depending on the university brochures.


Any other information is greatly appreciated.

Just for information to those who are interested to study in Australia like I do. Besides, IDP edu fair, there will be one big Australian Education fair organised by Austrade /AEI in October. Details below.

Study Australia 2008
Saturday, 18 Oct to Sunday 19 October 2008
12 pm - 6 pm.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Conference Hall 1, 2 and 3 Level 3.

Free Admission
Over 40 Australian Institutions will be there. More detail check out at: Study in Australia 2008

This post has been edited by yongyc: Sep 25 2008, 09:55 PM

Ver - Thank you for this piece of information.  I too heard that UWA is more theoretical compared to Curtin. UWA requires 12 weeks industrial training in order to graduate.  But somehow, I can't find if Curtin provides any industrial training.

Curtin web listed $A122 per week for vickery and Erica is $A116. Guess they have increased the price. I also thought of considering George James House. The rooms seems more spacious and they have data connections.

Ver - May I ask what nationality are you and can I PM you if I need to know a little more about Curtin and the on-campus accomodation.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Sep 26 2008, 09:14 PM

I have today put in my application at IDP to UWA as well as Curtin and also University of Newcastle. Will be putting in my application to the other universities during the next open days at IDP to save on application fees.

How is the learning environment in University of Newcastle.? I have also put in my application to this U for chemical engineering.

Moumosea - I think we are in the same boat, going through the process of applying to universities in australia for engineering. I have also put in my application to uwa and uni of adelaide for chemical engineering - 2009 intake. Like you, I have not decided whether to go to Adelaide or Perth so I put the application in first and decide later if and when I receive an offer from them.

According to the universities' 2009 brochures, it seems that the total cost of studying in Uni of Adelaide is cheaper compared to UWA.
BTW, international students applying for undergraduate programs at Uni of Adelaide are automaticaly considered for those scholarship offered by the University (of couse based on academic results and merit). No separate application is required but only those received before scholarship closing date of 31st October will be considered. Further, you don't have to pay AUD50 application fee if you apply through IDP. Otherwise I suggest you submit at the IDP Subang Aussie Open days on 14th & 15th October as application fees are waived on those days.

My parent has put an estimated budget of AUD 420 per week to study at UWA and AUD 315 per week to study at Uni of Adelaide as cost of living (including accomodation). Anyone can tell me if these amount are sufficient???.


Lemonfish - Are you also studying engineering (what engineering). Mind sharing your experience studying in Uni Adelaide with us. How's the lecturers, accomodation, availability of part-time jobs, industrial placement, etc, etc.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Oct 7 2008, 05:56 AM

I am from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I'll p.m you my email and we cud keep in touch if I do choose Uni of Adelaide

Have received offers from UWA and University of Newcastle. Now awaitng for Curtin and University Adelaide then I can finally decide where I will end up: Perth, Adelaide or Newcastle. Chances are very high that I will end up in Perth.

b3ta - May I know why it may be difficult in adjusting? Is it because newcastle is a "no-life" or "not so happening" town or is it the university environment?. Actually I prefer to study in the "not so happening" environment. That is the reason why I avoided applying for universities in Melbourne.

Even though I am from Kuala Lumpur, I have never got use to going out for the nightlife and the clubbing thingy although I do sometimes hang-out with my college mates. Parents will say I am a good boy while some may say I am a boring kid.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 7 2008, 05:18 PM

Mine will be in Callaghan if I accept Newcastle. Apparently the fees they offered me is lower than the one published in their 2009 brochure. I am not sure if they have minus off some bursary amount.

Engineering program is in callaghan only. I guess no international students want to apply there, that's why they can offer lower fees than the published rate.

Ya...I have friends also prefer Sydney.

I can say that Newcastle is very efficient in handling applications. The international department is always following up with emails on the application status and she even phone me to check if I have received the offer. I respect them for their efficiency.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 7 2008, 05:53 PM

I have decided to take up Curtin's offer instead of UWA and Newcastle. Will be leaving for Perth Feb 09. Now needs to choose on-campus accomodation. George James would be my 1st choice. Hopefullly I can get it.

Hopefully LYN seniors in Perth can help give me some pointers for me to settle in with life in Perth.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 11 2008, 06:26 AM

ANU has mechanical. There is no Chemical Engineering as I wanted to apply for chemical.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 13 2008, 06:13 AM

2.359 is the TT/OD rate. I think Lim Ling Yang is buying currency note which is 2.45

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 13 2008, 05:59 PM

According to Bank Negara regulations there is a limit of taking cash out of Malaysia irrespective of what currency notes. If I am not mistaken - is up to RM10,000 (all currency combined). You have to declare if taking more than the allowed limit. Also its not safe carrying so much money. You can buy traveller's cheque.

I was told by my friends that they open a bank account in Australia and their parents TT the money over. I intend to do the same while I am there and at the same time bring some cash in AUD to cover expenses and establishment like what alwayshappy mentioned above.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Nov 13 2008, 06:45 PM

What I did was I renewed my passport although it only expire in September 2010. So now my new passport only expires in May 2014 and therefore I dont have to renew my visa for 4 years I will be studying in Australia . Immigration will give you extra 6 months if you renew more than 6 months before expiry ie 5 years + 6 months. On top of that, I only pay RM150 for renewal by attaching my offer letter from the university

You can see it here: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/m...l-doctors.htm#d

I went to this clinic as it is the nearest to my house and located next to Australian High Comm.

Drs. Tong, Leow, Chiam & Partners
Horeb Service SDN.BHD
Level 17 Menara Ambank
No.8 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: +60 3 2161 713, 2161 7207, 2163 0424
Fax: +60 3 2161 9401, 2162 0199
Doctor(s):
Dr Kang Beng Huat
Dr Chiam Yoke Choo
Dr Francis Sarojini
Dr Latha Giri

I went to have have my check-up on 26th December and my visa was approved on 31st December. Its pretty fast.

I will be leaving for Perth on 7th February.

Kwang Hui - If you are staying somewhere in Jalan Sultan Ismail or Jalan Bukit Bintang (where most of the hotels are) you may want to consider this clinic -

Drs. Tong, Leow, Chiam & Partners
Horeb Service SDN.BHD
Level 17 Menara Ambank
No.8 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: +60 3 2161 713, 2161 7207, 2163 0424
Fax: +60 3 2161 9401, 2162 0199
Doctor(s):
Dr Kang Beng Huat
Dr Chiam Yoke Choo
Dr Francis Sarojini
Dr Latha Giri

Its also a all in 1 medical check up. Same as December88, I was there for less than 1 hour and got my visa approved less than a week even though it was Christmas holidays at that time. You need passport photographs too for the medical forms and this clinic requires a photo copy of your passport page with your details

I renewed my passport even though I still have 1.5 years left. Submit your renewal application together with your university offer letter and you only need to pay RM150 instead of RM300. Your new passport will be valid for 5 years and 6 months. Its all done within the same day infact I got it done within 2 hours.

For those whose passport are going to expire next year, it would be advisable to renew the passport now before applying for the visa as your visa is linked to the passport number when applying. Therefore if you give your passport number that is going to expire next year, you will need to inform DIAC of your new passport number when you renew it next year. Further you may have to renew it at the Malaysian High Com or Consulate in Australia and it may take a longer time for renewal.

This post has been edited by yongyc: Jan 12 2009, 09:11 PM