QUT Admissions & Agent Training 2015

Virginia Hung | Engagement Manager – Taiwan | QUT International Queensland University of Technology

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Key Selling Points QUT is

• ranked top 10 universities in Australia

• ranked in the world’s top 100 universities in Accounting, Communication and Media studies, Computer Science and Information Systems, Education and Training, Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Law and Legal Studies (The 2013 Quacquarelli Symons)

• ranked in the world’s top 100 universities for employer reputation (QS World Universities, 2011)

• awarded 5 Stars for success in getting a job after university in the 2012 Good Universities Guide

• ranked top 10 in Research Quality based on the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research Australia (ERA 2010) outcomes

• is the first business school in Australia to secure the prestigious ‘triple crown’ of international accreditation – US-based AACSB International, European-based EQUIS and UK-based Association of MBAs (AMBA)

• won more teaching awards than any other individual Australian university in the 2010 round or the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching

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QUT – A Practical Edge

We build real experience into our degrees. Depending on the course, students may:

• have a compulsory work placement

• work in a QUT Health Clinic treating real patients

• get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and workshops on-campus

Every course will be different – we try to balance the mix of theory and practical experience to suit the industry

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QUT Graduates Are in Demand

QUT continues to outperform Australian average rates for

graduate employment. This is because QUT students:

• learn from the best

– more than 2000 part-time lecturers who currently work

in industry

– leading industry partners are involved in the design of

QUT curriculum ensuring our courses respond to

industry developments and demands

• make industry connections

– real-world projects with real companies

– largest Career Mentor Scheme

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FJU • Bachelor Degree Program of Art

and Cultural Creation (3 years)

QUT

• Bachelor of Creative Industries

• IVD (1yr) or Other Major (1.5yr)

QUT

• Master of Creative Industries

• 1.5yr

Step1: Knowing the Articulation Bachelor Degree Program of Art and Cultural Creation

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Step1: Knowing the Articulation Bachelor of Applied Arts

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Step 2: Entry Requirements

QUT Master of Creative Industries (optional)

Academic Result from QUT BCI

5/7

English Level

IELTS 6.5 (6.0) or TOFEL iBT 90 (20)

QUT Bachelor of Creative Industries

Bachelor of Design

Academic Result from FJU

60%

English Level

IELTS 6.5 (6.0) or TOFEL iBT 90 (20)

FJU

Bachelor Degree Program of Art and Cultural Creation

Bachelor of Applied Arts

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When to Apply

‐ Students should allow time for the process

‐ For Feb intake ‐ Start in June

‐ Apply by end of July when they receive the complete transcript

‐ For July intake ‐ Start in Dec

‐ Apply by late Jan

‐ Students are able to apply using their first 5 semesters academic transcript

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Step 3: Collecting Information from Students

1. A signed application form (F Form) Please always download the most updated version of the application form from this link http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/10159/f-form.pdf

2. Original copy of students’ IELTS or TOFEL result For students who have never taken an IELTS or TOFEL exam in the past and do not wish to take the exam, can take QUT’s internal English proficiency test (Overseas Predictive Test). Please see next slides for more detail.

3. Academic transcript (English version, from FJU)

4. Photocopy of students’ passports

5. Award certificates, if any

***please make a photo copy

of the above documents and

certify them with your office stamp

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Overseas Predictive Test

For students who have never taken an IELTS or TOFEL exam in the

past and do not wish to take the exam, can take QUT’s internal

English proficiency test (Overseas Predictive Test).

• Important things for students to note

– They cannot sit our OPT if they have already sat an IELTS (or

equivalent).

– They can only sit our OPT ONCE and they will not have a

second attempt at the test.

– Our OPT WILL NOT get them direct entry into the BCI. It is

only for students coming to do ELICOS + BCI so they will

receive a package offer from

– Test result will be sent directly to Admission and reflect on

their packaged offers

• This test is consist of grammar (30 min), reading (40 min) and

writing (60 min)

• This test is to be conducted by Virginia Hung

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Step 4: Submit a “good application”

Identify that student is genuine and has financial capacity to fund their studies and living costs. • Complete all fields on the F form including Student Declaration

• Clearly indicate preferred major (where applicable) and intake

• Use the Application Progress Check List

• Scan all documents

─ One PDF file per student

─ In the order of

1. F Form

2. Photocopy of passport

3. IELTS or TOFEL result

4. Academic transcript

5. Awards certificates (if any)

• Send the complete Application Progress Check List and all applications to Virginia Hung

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Step 5: Offer Letter and Acceptance

• It will take 10 ~ 15 working days for Admission to review students applications

– If any detail missing, it will take longer

• When students receive an offer from Admission, please –

– Make sure all details are correct

– Activate QUT access and email account

• Students’ QUT login and passwords are included in offer letter

• More detail check: http://www.itservices.qut.edu.au/student/email/

– Send the following to the QUT address listed on your Acceptance of Offer letter:

• Acceptance of Offer form - fully completed and signed by student

• Your first fee payment (the amount on your offer letter)

– Pay via QUTPay (a Traditional Chinese step by step instruction is included in your USB) or find it on Agent Portal

• Any outstanding documentation required to meet the conditions of your offer

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OSHC

‐ QUT offer letters quote OSHC for the QUT course as a single rate and is calculated to: • start 2 weeks prior to the start of classes

• ends according to DIAC visa rules ie the last semester at QUT and then to 15 March or 31 August

‐ QUT’s preferred provider is Medibank

‐ Students organising their own OSHC should indicate this on the QUT Acceptance of Offer form, and they will be required to show OSHC evidence as part of their visa application

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Step 6: QUT will Confirm Your Acceptance

QUT will send to students:

• Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment form (eCOE) for student visa application.

• Information on accommodation, airport reception and orientation.

Please follow up with students

if they receive the eCOE

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Step 7: Visa Applications

• Under current agreement, Chiao Shun will be assisting FJU students for visa applications.

• Please contact

Chiao Shun International

Petra Chiu

petra@chiaoshun.com

02 2705 2756

0989 171 538

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Visa Refusals • Send details to the relevant QUT team email advising

of the refusal

• Students will need to complete and submit an IR form attach a copy of the visa refusal letter and send to the relevant QUT team email

– QUT International Refund form (28 days time frame)

http://www.student.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/13984/ir-form-international-refund-20110923.pdf)

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Step 8: Predeparture Orientation

• QUT is able to conductt a predeparture seminar after students obtain their visas

• The seminar will include the following information

– Study at QUT

– Living in Brisbane

– Transportation

– Accommodation

– International Student Services

• Please contact Virginia Hung to set a date

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Information to be provided to students

• Your Next Step booklet: http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/16473/your-next-step.pdf

• QUT calendar: http://www.qut.edu.au/about/key-dates-and-academic-calendar/academic-calendar

• Maps of the two campuses

‐ Gardens Point: http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/84773/gp-colour-map.pdf

‐ Kelvin Grove: http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/84759/kg-webmap.pdf

• The above information are included in the USB

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Agent Portal & Forms

• Agent Portal

‐ Username: representative

‐ Password: marketing

• Under the SVP pathway eCOE/visa, students need to complete 6 months in the PRINCIPAL course.

‐ LI Cancellation form http://www.student.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/14003/application-for-leave-of-absence-or-course-cancellation-or-withdrawal-international_120410_2.pdf

• Change of Agent

‐ http://external-apps.qut.edu.au/international/representatives/generalinfo/changeofagent.jsp

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