Resources
- Australia Awards Useful Links
- Preparing A Research Degree Proposal
- Preparing for English Language Test
- Australian Institutions
Australia Awards Global Site: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards
Australia Awards Policy Handbook: https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook
Australian High Commission to PNG: https://png.embassy.gov.au/
PNG Australian Alumni Association: https://www.pngaaa.org/
Australian Visa Information: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students: https://cricos.education.gov.au/
English Language Courses in Australia: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/english/australian-education/english-courses
IELTS English Language Test Information: https://www.ielts.org/
The following links may help you in preparing a research proposal for your Australia Awards application.
- https://sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/postgraduate-research/how-to-write-a-research-proposal-for-a-strong-phd-application.html
- https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/research-writing/research-proposals/writing
- https://www.studential.com/postgraduate/study/PhD/writing-a-research-proposal
- http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/students/proposals/format
- https://www.writingclearscience.com.au/ten-stages-of-the-phd-journey/
These resources may help you in preparing for your English Language Test (IELTS):
- IELTS Preparation Guide: https://bit.ly/IELTSPreparation_Guide
- IELTS Masterclass Pack: https://bit.ly/IELTSMasterclass_Pack
- IELTS Academic Masterclass: https://bit.ly/IELTSAcademicMasterclass (Specific for PNG test takers covering all 4 skills)
- IELTS Masterclass Playlist: https://bit.ly/IELTSMasterclassSTF
Central Queensland University
Email: international-enquiries@cqu.edu.au
Website: www.cqu.edu.au
Video: ‘Why International Student Choose CQUniversity Australia’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K4dY-BoYpY
Charles Sturt University
Email: internationalclient@csu.edu.au
Website: https://study.csu.edu.au/international
Macquarie University
Email: Matt Monkhouse, Director, Southeast Asia & Eurasia, matthew.monkhouse@mq.edu.au
Website: mq.edu.au
RMIT University
Website: www.rmit.edu.au
https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/virtual-tours/virtual-campus-tour
University of Melbourne
Student Contact Officers: Catherine Navon & Stephanie Gleeson
Email: aus-awards@unimelb.edu.au
Website: https://www.unimelb.edu.au/
For a good overview of the university: https://youtu.be/z2STrELVids
University of Melbourne Law School: https://youtu.be/KiIdnA3U28c
University of Sydney
Contact: Julia Wibowo
Email: australiaawards@sydney.edu.au
Website: www.sydney.edu.au
https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/australia-awards.html
www.sydney.edu.au/international-events
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8qn9b3TJcc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuxvW2cLSC4
University of the Sunshine Coast
Email: sponsoredstudents@usc.edu.au
Website: usc.edu.au/international
University of Tasmania
Enquiries: https://www.utas.edu.au/international/enquire
International Future Students ‘Courses’ and Student Stories: https://www.utas.edu.au/international
Research institutes and centres: https://www.utas.edu.au/research/institutes-and-centres
University life: https://www.utas.edu.au/uni-life
University of Technology Sydney
Website: www.uts.edu.au/international
University of Western Australia
Email: admissions@uwa.edu.au
Website: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/international-students
University of Wollongong
Website: www.uow.edu.au
https://www.youtube.com/c/uownow
Victoria University
Email: ausawards@vu.edu.au
Website: www.vu.edu.au
Services provided to International Students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=669NZ5Jn1e0
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