Admissions

Academic Structure

The university year is divided into 2 semesters. Semester 1 is from Feb. to June and semester 2 is from July to Nov. Each semester is 13 weeks in length. Exchange and Study Abroad students must enroll on a fulltime basis, which is equivalent to taking 4 subjects. Although subjects from different schools have different teaching methods, for example laboratory work is common in science-based subjects, while lecturers are common in the humanities and business schools. The majority of subjects will include some class participation, assignment work and examinations. Differences in assessment weightings vary from subject to subject.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Transfer of Credit

At the end of each semester you will be issued with a UB transcript detailing the subjects undertaken and the results. An official transcript will also be sent to your home institution for transfer of credit processing.

Subject Choices

There are hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects to choose from. Subjects in most schools are available to Exchange and Study Abroad students and at the Ballarat campuses, providing the subject prerequisites are met. Remember, when selecting subjects keep in mind how these subjects will be used for credit in your home university.

There are two ways you can select your subjects:

1. Choose a Study Choices that reflects an area of interest for you, or
   
   
2. Choose subjects from the full range of courses as they appear in our field of study:
   • Arts (visual, graphic and performing)
   • Behavioral and Social Sciences
   • Business
   • Education
   • Human Movement & Sport Sciences
   • Information technology & Mathematical Sciences
   • Nursing
   • Science & Engineering

Applications

Admission Requirements

To apply for an Exchange or Study Abroad experience at UB you will need to:

• have successfully completed at least one full year or more of study at a recognised university, college or polytechnic
• have an above average 'pass' i.e a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (evidence of previous results with an explanation of the grading system must be submitted with your application)
• seek pre-approval for your course preferences from your home institution and UB

If you are applying from a non-English speaking country, you will need to provide evidence of your English language level. This includes:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); a score of 550 overall, or a computer based score of 213
• IELTS (International English Language Test); an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual sub-score below 5.5

Students who do not meet the English language requirements can undertake English and Academic Preparation.

Application deadlines

For semester 1 (February to June) - November 1
For semester 2 (July to December) - April 1

Application Procedures

You may apply for a Study Abroad or Exchange Place using one of the following methods:

1. Through your home institution

Apply through your study abroad advisor at any of UB's partner institutions

2. Directly to UB

• complete the Study Abroad Application Form
• provide evidence of your academic transcripts, with an explanation of the grading system to UB
• provide your English proficiency score - IELTS or TOEFL (if English is your second language)

Return completed details to:

Study Abroad Officer
International Student Programs
P.O. BOX 663
Ballarat, Victoria, 3353
Australia

Phone: 61 3 5327 9018
Fax: 61 3 5327 9017
Email: studyabroad@ballarat.edu.au

3. Through a UB partner organisation

• College-Contact.com
• IDP Europe

Offer Letter

Successful applicants will receive a provisional letter of offer. This will outline subjects that have been approved and will request payment of fees for one semester and for Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC).

Upon receiving the signed International Student Agreement and payment of fees, a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued. You can then take the CoE with relevant documentation to the nearest Australian consulate or embassy to apply for a student visa. Students from certain countires may be eligible to apply for the student visa online. Any changes made to your subject selection can be done when you arrive in Australia, during orientation.