Get yourself an International degree in Singapore and Australia

By Arun Luwang *

Have you considered studying abroad, but are not sure whether it's worth your time?

If you ask anybody who has studied abroad, he or she will most certainly tell you that it is a life-changing experience and one of the most rewarding things he or she has ever done. Perhaps you're not certain what benefits you can reap from an extended stay in a foreign country. Here are excellent reasons why you should take the plunge:

Overview

Foreign universities provide internationally recognized qualifications of the highest standards.

A recent trend shows students flying to destinations like Singapore. Singapore has earned a reputation for IT, Business, Hospitality, Engineering, MBA, law, communication and media studies and creative arts teaching, which leaves the door open for lucrative career options.

Another alternative destination is Australia. With a motto of Live. Learn. Grow; Australia has opened its arms to the worldwide student community. The speciality of Australia is its unique kind of education -- a learning style that encourages innovative, creative and independent thinking. Australia offers courses in disciplines ranging from Engineering, computers, business administration, Para-medical, science, arts, humanities, social sciences.

Why an International degree?

Let us look at a few reasons that drive students to seek foreign Universities:

• Great opportunity and a life time experience.
• Paradigm Shift, open to a whole new idea and challenges.
• International exposure in shaping you as a global player.
• Healthy competitive environment.
• Wide choice of career prospective and phenomenal monetary gain.
• Encouraging business environment and entrepreneurial developments.
• Makes you the next most successful person.
• Great help to your next kin and the nation in shaping a better future for all.

Singapore

Courses available

Some of the best colleges in Asia are located in Singapore including local colleges as NUS and Nan yang and international universities as James Cook and PSB University. They offer wide range of courses. Courses offered in Singapore and Australia:
Bachelor and Master of

• Accounting/ Business Management/ Finance/ Human Resource Management/ International Business Management/Marketing/ Tourism Management
• Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Environmental Science/ Forensic Biotechnology
• Medical Science/ Nursing/ Clinical Practice (Paramedic)/ Pharmacy/ Social Science (Psychology)

Entry Requirements for Singapore

Undergraduates

1. 1. Successful completion of Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12).

Post-Graduates

The entry requirements for post-graduates differ according to the institute. International students from non-English speaking countries like Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, China, etc have to undergo IELTS/TOEFL exam.

Following are some of the general requirements:-

1. 1. The minimum entry level requirement for a postgraduate coursework degree at any Singapore University is successful completion of study equivalent to Singapore undergraduate Bachelor award.
2. IELTS 6.0
3. TOEFL (paper based) 550 (with a minimum Test if Written English Score of 4.0)

Entry Requirements for Australia

To be accepted to study on a student visa in Australia student will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of English language proficiency, and meet minimum academic requirements.

Sydney, Australia

English language skills

English language skills are a requirement for receiving an Australian student visa. IELTS is the only test accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for visa purposes.

Min. overall band score of 6.0 IELTS or overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS*
* IELTS test to have been conducted not more than 24 months before the day on which the application was made.

Academic requirements

Undergraduate – To gain entry into an Australian undergraduate course student need to have an Australia Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12), or the overseas equivalent. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific pre-requisite subjects.

Postgraduate – As well as the satisfactory completion of at least one degree at undergraduate level, your institution may take research ability or relevant work experience into consideration.

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* Arun Luwang ( from Hask Education Services, Imphal) contributes to e-pao.net for the first time. You can contact the writer at arunluw(at)gmail(dot)com . This was webcasted on February 21, 2009.

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