Ms. Fitria Arsianti, Senior Manager of Southeast Asia at the University of Queensland, consulted Vietnamese students on April 13.
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On April 13, Duc Anh Study Abroad Consulting and Translation Company, in collaboration with 8 top Australian universities (Group of Eight), organized an admissions fair in Ho Chi Minh City. According to the 2024 World University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (UK), the schools in Group of Eight are all in the top 100. All have policies to directly admit Vietnamese students, each school has different criteria.
Admission regulations remain unchanged.
Speaking to Thanh Nien , representatives of many Australian universities said that the recent changes from the government in the visa issue do not have much impact on the school's admission regulations, which were announced many months ago. As Mr. Andy Pham, Senior Manager of the Mekong region of the Australian National University, said, the school is still directly recruiting Vietnamese students from 92 specialized schools and schools based on the average score (GPA) of grade 12.
"Australia's tightening of student visas is essentially a screening process, not accepting students who are not genuine and do not want to study in Australia. Not to mention, top Australian universities also have quite high requirements for academic ability, finance and English proficiency of candidates, so it can somewhat classify candidates who are really serious about their study abroad journey. Currently, we have not encountered any problems in the Vietnamese market," said Mr. Andy.
Mr. Andy Pham, Senior Manager Mekong Region, Australian National University, answers questions for parents
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Mr. Andy also noted that although some universities do not require applicants to submit financial documents, you still need to prepare in advance. Because the Australian consulate has the right to request additional documents at any time, and the earlier the additional documents are submitted, the faster the application process will be processed. "In addition, to answer the questions well when applying for a student visa, you need to clearly understand the profession you intend to apply for at the school as well as your desire to work, whether you choose to stay in Australia or return to Vietnam," Mr. Andy advised.
One notable change is that the university will extend the late arrival period by a month and a half instead of just two weeks as before to support those who have problems with visa processing, according to Ms. Fitria Arsianti, Senior Manager of Southeast Asia at the University of Queensland. "Many other universities have made similar moves after some difficulties in obtaining visas in the previous intake," Ms. Arsianti shared.
In 2024, the University of Queensland will also launch a new scholarship program exclusively for Vietnamese people, worth 20% of tuition fees and applicable to all students.
Mr. Alex Vu, Director of Admissions and International Cooperation of the University of Sydney in Vietnam, advises candidates not to worry if they really want to study in Australia.
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"We are currently very welcoming to international students, and there is a trend in Southeast Asia that students accept their admission letters very early, from the end of March instead of having to wait until May like every year. This may stem from new regulations from the Australian government," the manager said, adding that the University of Queensland is currently recruiting Vietnamese students directly from all high schools based on their GPA.
Mr. Alex Vu, Director of Admissions and International Cooperation of the University of Sydney in Vietnam, emphasized that students "don't need to worry" if they have good academic results and a clear direction for studying abroad. "In any circumstance, we welcome candidates with good academic ability and English proficiency, as well as understanding the major they are applying for," Mr. Alex advised.
Positive signs
Ms. Trinh Ngo, Senior Manager of Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand at the University of Western Australia, said that in recent weeks she has received many questions about whether Australia's tightening of student visa regulations will affect study abroad opportunities. "My answer is always 'no', because in working sessions with the Australian government, we always receive the message that this country is very welcoming to international students who really want to study here," Ms. Trinh said.
Ms. Thao Pham, Vietnam and Cambodia Regional Admissions Manager of the University of Adelaide, shares current opportunities to study in Australia.
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Ms. Trinh further explained that Australia's recent changes, mainly in reviewing student visas more carefully, aim to provide better job opportunities and accommodation for international students instead of accepting them en masse as before. "This is to better protect those who really intend to study abroad," the manager emphasized, adding that the University of Western Australia currently recruits Vietnamese students directly from about 100 specialized and key schools, with diverse scholarship levels.
In general, the admission process of Australian universities for Vietnamese students remains the same, with unchanged financial requirements and only a slight increase in English requirements (0.5 IELTS in most programs) and the time to review student visas may be longer due to the increase in the number of applications, according to Master Lu Thi Hong Nham, Director of Duc Anh Study Abroad Consulting and Translation Company.
"In essence, Australia 'tightens' regulations for candidates who are not serious enough but opens up many opportunities for qualified candidates to study abroad, not making it difficult for everyone. In fact, Australia strongly encourages serious international students to come to this country, demonstrated by simplifying paperwork for international students, and even having many types of visas that encourage them to stay and work after graduation," Ms. Nham analyzed.
Master Lu Thi Hong Nham, Director of Duc Anh Study Abroad Consulting and Translation Company, updates information for parents and students.
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Therefore, the female director commented that the recent changes of the Australian government are good and positive. To ensure admission to Australian schools, especially leading educational institutions, Ms. Nham also advised Vietnamese students to study well, prepare well in both foreign languages and finances, and confidently complete their applications because the competition is not difficult because many students are not serious and do not meet the requirements and have withdrawn.
According to statistics from the Australian Department of Education, by the end of 2023, there will be 786,891 international students studying in Australia. Of which, Vietnam has nearly 33,000 international students, ranking 6th. At leading universities, the number of Vietnamese students and researchers accounts for a significant proportion, about 600 people at the University of Melbourne, 400 people at the University of Adelaide, or in the top 10 in terms of international students at the University of Queensland...
Expanded enrollment
From the July 2024 intake, the University of Melbourne has decided to nearly double the scope of direct admission for Vietnamese students based on their Grade 12 GPA, from 12 to 23 specialized schools and key schools in 3 major cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Mr. Lam Minh Khoa, the University of Melbourne's admissions representative in Vietnam, added that if coming from high schools not on the above list, from 2024, Vietnamese students can also submit SAT, ACT or AP scores along with their GPA instead of having to take an additional university preparation program as before. "This helps students with excellent international academic achievements have the opportunity to apply to the school," Mr. Khoa commented.
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