Applying to Overseas Schools May Be Easier Than You Think
If you’re planning to study at a university overseas, you may find that the application deadlines, admission requirements and course pre-requisites are quite different to Canadian universities.
In Australia, for instance, most universities run two semesters each year with intakes in February and July.
The exception to this is Bond University on the Gold Coast in Queensland. As an international university, they cater for students coming from the northern hemisphere by running three full semesters annually, with intakes in January, May and September.
The September start-date means that Canadian school-leavers can commence their university studies right after the summer break, at the same time your friends are starting their university courses in Canada.
As an added bonus, the tri-semester timetable means that you can finish your degree much sooner. Most bachelor’s degrees can be completed in two years (six semesters) and a master’s can be completed in eight months (two semesters).
Canadian students can apply online by downloading an application form from Bond’s website at www.bond.edu.au or by contacting Bond’s in-country representative, Stuart Floyd on 1 416 558 5353 or via email to stfloyd@bond.edu.au.
Either way, the process is very easy. You will simply need to provide your education history, a transcript of the results and answer a series of short questions about your career ambitions.
In terms of academic requirements, Bond recognises the Provincial High School Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum 65% average on five OAC subjects.
There are no application costs and Bond’s deadlines are very flexible. You will, however, need to allow enough time to arrange for a Student Visa.
This may take a few weeks and you will need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) to lodge your visa application. The CoE will be sent to you by Bond after you have been notified that your application has been successful and you have confirmed acceptance of your offer.
You can find out more about the wide range of degrees available at Bond and their world-class facilities by checking out their website at www.bond.edu.au.
