Tobyy10:
Good day
I am a graduate of English language and I wanted to do a course in communications but i was told that it’s not in demand.
Please what other courses are in demand that I can do as it’s related to my undergraduate degree

The courses on the skilled list are in demand.
I suggest you target the Medium/Long term courses (MLTSSL) because of the chance of them still being on the list after your studies.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

Melahou:
Please house my wife graduated with a Bsc marketing 2.2 but intend to study Msc Gestratric Nursing (Care Giver )or registered nursing and she intend to go with the husband and two of her kids of ages 2&6.

Will it be possible to study Msc Gestratric nursing or nursing or will she go for graduate entry or which other means can she use.

Marketing to Nursing is a big leap that would ring a bell to admissions and Visa officers. Moreover you need to have completed some biology units in undergrad to be qualified for most graduate entry MSc nursing degrees. Also, you will need a strongly convincing SOP to even get Msc in public health with a Bsc in marketing.
If bent on the nursing degree, your best bet might be to get in on any viable course and switch to Bsc nursing asap. It will be a long journey, but with determination, nothing is impossible.
Another suggestion is to start looking for another career path course.

Midegee:
I am also looking to get a PR via the student route. Having read here that best bet to get admission for MSc and Visa is via notable agents .So I sought and paid for the services of an agent as regards the adminision and visa. I am a practicing medical Dr with 3years working experience, have been able to raise a significant sum of money . My question is what are the chances of getting the visa , m not been pessimistic here just trying to weight my options. Although the agents claimed getting Aussie visa for study purpose is almost 90% so long the proof of funds is genuine. Pls how true is this?

You are good to go Doc.
Apply for Master of public health or related course.
With sufficient documents(work experience, prior qualifications), proof of funds and home ties, your visa is certain. Get on-shore, relate with the docs here as you progress your study prepare, for your board exams and assessment. The journey is not that rossy, but its worth it when you begin your practice here.
Oz needs doctors more than you need the PR, you just qualify first.

Froshloaded:


Good day..

My friend said there is a visa for students after they are done with their studies (Masters Student included)

Is this true?

Yes, you get 2years work visa if you complete any Bsc or Masters(coursework) degree, duration of course must be at least 2 academic years.
You can apply for permanent residency only if your course or qualification is on the skilled list.

Bossplaya1:
Please, what's the prospect of getting PR after 2 years MSc in Agricultural Science related field. And what's the job prospects in Australia for Agricultural Science students?

Agriculture is a good field to get your P.R in Australia.
Agriculture is on the Long & medium term occupation list and also on the global talent list (fast tracked PR if you are distinguished in your field or finish with a distinction).
It is a big Industry that needs qualified experts.
There is a high demand but low qualified applicants for Agric and related field. So you are on the right track.
P.S. If you have prior Agric qualifications and experience, try the P.R route direct. If not, come for your masters, get your post study, with 1 year AU experience, you should be good to get PR.

teewhysafe:
If PR is the ultimate goal, i will advise you actually go the PR Route processing right from Nigeria as having a Masters doesnt add any additional points for Skill select. You still need a minimum of 1 year relevant job experience to scale VETASSESS. So there is no point spending so much money going through Student route if you can spend less by applying for PR from Nigeria.

I beg to differ. The masters adds 5 points to skill select and there is extra points if that study is in regional Australia.

creativefun:
Pls can someone mention to me affordable schools in Australia for a postgraduate program in IT, and the best way to go about the process and stand a chance of getting the student visa pls, God bless u

http://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseSearch.aspx

The link will help you filter schools with respect to your course.
If you click on each school the search brings, you will see the course duration and estimated total fees of the course. If its a 2 years course, divide the fees by 4 to know your initial deposit. Bear in mind the fees there does not include the health insurance yet.
Get a school,
Gather your docs,
Apply for admission,
They will likely refer you to an agent,
Complete your application,
Get a conditional offer,
Fulfill the condition,
Get admission & COE,
Re-gather your documents,
Apply for visa,
Get visa.

The best way to get visa is to submit sufficient documents( especially home ties & proof of fund) and having an English test score.

titila:
Hello House, I have been offered admission in UTAS and cleared with all the paper work to make payment for fees. My course start date is Feb, 2021. I am just thinking aloud if borders will be opened at that time. If not, is it worth paying fees when you cannot start the program and just lock-up your funds with the school.
Please I need advice. Thank you

Nothing is guaranteed yet as per opening of borders but i believe the borders will open by next year.
So yes, its worth paying fees now and lock your money in, get your COE and apply for your visa asap. Moreover, the naira situation will get very worse soon as the economy is witnessing a negative rate growth, so the longer you wait, the more you will end up paying.
Should the borders not be opened before feb, you can always defer resumption to next entry.
Worst case, you can always get you refund from school if plans change.

Amahjosh:
Good evening all, please I need your suggestions

1. I studied Electronics and Computer Engineering here in Nigeria but want to do a master's program in Data Science. Is Data Science a good program in Australia with high employment prospects in Australia with getting PR as the goal.

2. Can I get suggestions of level schools that are very good in Data Science with moderate fees, Currently I am applying to Deakin University?

3. Can I use my maternal Uncle as my sponsor who is not bearing the same surname as me or my mum? He is willing to sponsor. Can someone that is not bearing my surname or my mum's previous surname sponsor me?

Please help with an answer if you can.

IT related courses is the new gold.
If you can finish with a distinction honours and the present visa policies remains thesame, you can get your PR in about 3 - 10 weeks through the global talent visa stream.
There is a lot of prospect and opportunity for lT fields in AU & worldwide mainly (Data science, Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, modern networking & programming and the likes)
All schools offering the course in AU are good.
Any sibling or family member can sponsor you irrespective of their names, you just have to show the evidence of the relationship between you and sponsor.

sirtony5:
Good evening all, please I need someone to help clear a brothers doubt.

1. I studied Accounting here in Nigeria and also a Chartered accountant (ICAN). How easy can I find an Msc course that is easy to get and also help my journey to PR?

2. Can I bycout the IELts exam for now? Like is there any school that can accept without IELTS?

3. My sponsor, blood bro is in US, a medical doctor and the wife a nurse. They are willing to sponsor. Can someone in another country sponsor someone?

Please help with an answer if you can.

You will easily get an accounting course or in related field for Msc. However accounting is one of the most competitive skill for PR. They mostly only invite people with at least 90points.
Its advisable you do your IELTS now to boost your application.
Yes your sibling anywhere in the world can be your sponsor.

Mystical12:
Hi,
Please house I will be greatful if my few questions is attended to. I intend to go for master's in any management course but the challenge is that I don't have Ielts.

1. Can I get admission without ielts in Australia?

2. Which is the cheapest school for international student?

3. Like how much do I need to budget for the whole process?

Thank you house.

Go for masters on a course on the skilled occupation list, not any course.

You may get admission without english test, but english test solidifies your application for admission and visa.

You can't escape english test on this journey. You need english test result for your post study visa application and permanent migration. They accept upto 3 years for post study visa english test, so you can still use the same one you got admission with then.

School fees varies with course not generally

Budget about #4M initial fees for a management course.

Naijabad:
Is there any hope of students entering Aussie this year?

Chances are getting slimmer with recent developments.
But keep the hope alive.

maduikeblessing:
Hi everyone,
I'm new here. I am a Bsc holder, Microbiology but I want to change to Nursing Science in Australia. Has anyone gotten admission into nursing science program in Australia?

I don't just know where to start from. Please I'm I supposed to start with a vocational training into d nursing program or apply directly for B.Sc in nursing science??... Also, how do I go about d application process.

Also, I need suggestions on universities I could apply to with cheap tuition fee, high acceptance rate and job prospects...

Please I need your advice urgently..thank u!

Nursing is getting more competitive to get in. You can get graduate entry into Masters of nursing with your Bsc. However, because nursing is very competitive, visa officers might see it as a pathway for permanent migration especially because you are applying from an AL3 country.
You can apply for Masters of public health, register units that are applicable for nursing in your first semester. You will have a better chance to switch to Nursing when onshore and your first semester public health units won't be a waste.
There is job prospects for all registered nurse in AU. No cheap school as well, you can use the link below to compare schools and their fees.


http://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseSearch.aspx

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12349422


The July corridor will mainly be for those who have been granted visa and enrolled students that travelled and got stuck oversea.
They will extend the corridor to new applicants, that is the main aim.
There is no final details yet, the quarantine arrangements will likely be between the school and student. The school will finance the corridor but nothing has been said about the cost fall on students.

lasisig5:
Thanks for your response, God bless you.
I have another question please. I’m thinking of applying for nursing undergraduate, though I already have a degree please what’s my chance of securing a visa and do I need to write IELTS before applying to schools
Thanks for your response I’m grateful

You can get Masters of Nursing, graduate entry with your result and degree.
But graduate nursing without previous nursing experience or degree may raise a flag with immigration even if you get admission.
You can think about applying for masters of public health. Then apply for the masters of nursing when you are onshore.
The first semester of public helath will be the sacrifice, but you can always claim credit for any completed unit even if you change course or Uni. You wont have to do that unit again or pay for it.

This may be less expensive and faster.

You have to check individual school for english requirement.

https://cricos.education.gov.au/

You can't escape english test on this journey.
Do it now if you can and get ready to do better later.
It will solidify your application too.

Ikjosh04:


Hi, i wanted to ask if spending such amount for a graduate study is worth it. I mean the return of investment, is it great (how is the job market over there)?but i can see you live in Lagos so you might not really have a honest answer for this. Please feel free to air your opinion and others can contribute.

Warm Regards

Just to clarify that the 5m mentioned expires after first semester (6months) of study.
Then #4m there about per semester for another 3 semester = #12m. That is roughly #17m total.

The job market is good, you will mostly get something to do and earn decently.

Personally i feel you can even out and recoup your investment in 2 years after study, the rest years becomes profit �.

Olivertripzz:



I'm really Grateful for this...

Please, what if I want to go as a Graphics/Animation Artist

Go for study? Or PR?
For study, this might help
https://cricos.education.gov.au/

I don't know about that field for PR.
You can check the PR thread here on NL.

Just a reminder that you need a degree and/or certification in any field you intend to use for PR.

lasisig5:
Good morning everyone here, I’m newbie, I have tried Canada twice and I got refused after paying $8950 cad (the first semester tuition fees). I just thought of giving Australia a trial and see how it’s goes, please some guidelines how to go about applying for school. And I see most people on here make mention of agent, is agent important because we don’t use agents in Canada forum we did it ourselves.

Someone should please tell me list of universities I can apply to, I have 2.2 in microbiology.

Nowadays, school will refer you to agent to complete your application even when you start by yourself.

Use this for course/uni search
https://cricos.education.gov.au/

Ufodeking:
I applied for admission at Macquarie University for Master's degree, which will commence on 27 July 2020 (Session 2), studying online is the only option the offered me. should I defer the offer to the next available intake or is there any possibility that there will be lockdown lift before July 2020.
My aim is to acquire PR after my studies. Please I need your advice.

Get the facts right from the Uni,
Are you applying for an online degree?
Or the online mode is due to the travel restrictions.
If the later is the case, you can accept it albeit go through the normal process of getting your COE and applying for a visa.
Then be able to travel as soon as restrictions are lifted.

sandysilver:
I am really interested in finding out the exact amount. What time does school close, is ther after school service?

Permanent residents and citizens get subsidy for child care up to 60% of the cost below. But temporary residents including student visa will have to pay all this money out of their pocket.

So daycare ranges depending on centres.
$90-110/child/day for a standard basic registered daycare. Most operate from 7am - 6pm/7pm.
There are also family daycares about $60-$80/day/child(some registered). Then there is back of house daycare lesser than $50/day or about $6-$10/hr(not registered) these ones are flexible. The down part is they are not registered and may not have the basic skills and requirements to cater for children hence been risky for your child.

Normal school hours (Pry & Sec) runs from 8am/830am to 230pm/3pm.
Most schools (Pry) provide or have arrangements with after school care (you will pay) till around 6pm or 7pm.

Budget about $8k - $10k/session (3terms) for a primary pupil study expenses in a government school. Catholic&private cost more.
Then $10k - $15k/session in Secondary school.

sandysilver:
I dnt even know what to say. Someone adviced i go without my kids and visit naija every 4mths. I dnt know if i can that. Can i go with a nanny from Naija?

No, you cant travel with a Nanny from Nigeria. As people have mentioned, are you financially ready? Pay school fees, show the funds for yourself and kids, and you will actually need that funds when you get to Australia. Apart from general up keep $3,500 per year/child, you have to show funds for any child above 5years(school age) and it is illegal to keep them out of school for more than 12weeks. So you must enrol them and spend on compulsory supplies, excursions, camp,... If they are not up to to school age, no government help on student visa, the very basic standard childcare service is $80-$110/day/child.
With a decent minimalist calculation, you will need at least $50,000/year on your 3kids excluding your own school fees and expenses.


I will advise you include them in your application but state they are not traveling with you.
Travel, settle down, your hubby can do the visit. When you have progressed with your study, maybe after a year, you can think of a good reason maybe homesickness or anything that will make sense to visa officers with evidence of your study progression, then apply for your eldest child. You can bring the remaining 2 in with post study visa. But it will still be very stressful with 3kids on your own even after school, you will need your husband except he his ready to keep pumping the $$$ and your only job will be looking after the kids.

Reevaluate your options and expenses and if your husband is very rich enough you can get your PR through investor scheme with $1.5m.

smith042:
Hello everyone,

I just joined this great forum. I can say that you guys are doing a great job passing awesome information.
Keep it up.

Please I have a question that is currently bothering me. Someone should please clear me before I make a mistake.

I just got my admission letter from UTAS for academic session starting July 2020.

I want to defer it to next session starting February 2021 for the following reasons:

A) short notice.

B) covid 19 and lockdown issues.


My agent is suggesting I pay the commitment fees to obtain my COE before I can defer the admission.

I am confused here because, I know VISA period is based on the date on the COE.

Cant the admission be deferred without paying any fees? I want to get a new admission letter stating february 2021 before I can pay commitment fees.
How far we’re u Dey go like make you link me with you agent want to study in Australia

Please advice on the ways out of this.

You can follow your agents advice if you are 100% sure there wont be a change of plans later on.
You only have a conditional offer atm, it may be better you secure your spot by paying your fees = being enrolled in your course. After, you can defer your starting to January and get a new COE for Visa application.

Since you have admission, why dont you follow through with full payment for your COE and apply for visa if you can? You can still meet July entry. The Government is contemplating on opening the border for international students by July. I believe they would actually open the borders because international students are the cash cows of Australian education. They need IS fees to run effectively. If they will open the border for IS by july, i presume grants will be granted easily because of the imminent reduction in the number of student visa application and the desperate need of IS money to kickstart the declining economy.

Naijabad:
Is there any likelihood of Australian authorities allowing new students in this year? I am aware no body is allowed into the country cause of Covid-19.

Yes there is a likely possibility by July.

https://amp.sbs.com.au/v1/article/scott-morrison-opens-the-door-for-international-students-to-return-to-australia/fd09138c-1865-4585-b467-b7d0a26824d9?amp=1

Matoade:
Can someone pls explain the 5.0 in 7.0 grade point to me pls. @babajigga @AyaE

If your school GP is (5).
Do 5÷7×(5).
So you are expected to have at least 3.57 in 5 GP.

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alao1981:
Thanks. I have confirmed your position with another person. I will proceed to make arrangement to leave. Which school is yours?

As of today in Australia, it is mandatory for everyone coming into Australia irrespective of the country to self isolate (stay indoors and away from people) for at least 14days. Failure to do this is a serious crime and consequences will follow.
How will you self isolate if you are just coming afresh and don't even have a place of your own yet?

My advise is this.
1. Get a deferment letter from your school till July.

2. Write to the home affairs office about your decision to postpone travel be particular about your inability to be able to self isolate for 2weeks if you get on board and attach an email of deferment from the university.

OR

You can still travel but be ready to be quarantined by the government for 14days as you will be deemed not to be able to self isolate as a new resident in Australia.

You would only have a problem at entry in July if the department is not aware of you deferment decisions. As long as they have your notice and acknowledge your decision through email, you have nothing to worry, you can as well print your email correspondence with the home affairs and that will be a proof at entry point in July.

amarachigeorge:
helo gurus in d hous.pleas can 5m pay tuition 4 me.i intend to run msc in masscomunicatn.kindly respond

Use
http://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseSearch.aspx
Search for your course and institution and indicative fee for your program
#5m is more than sufficient for your initial payment for first semester and health insurance cover for total study period.

justwise:


You may have good intentions or not and there is no way to verify that in a faceless forum like this, nobody should trust you or anybody else here with their school fees, so to avoid stories that touches the heart any post offering such service will be removed as soon as i see it.

I would not had made a post if i had been notified or these your concerns had been stated before or after deleting my posts.
It will be cowardice to keep quite after i had noticed.

Yes, my intentions are genuine and i was taking the risk of making and confirming payments first over here, just like i had done for 2 poeple already through this forum and both kept to agreements.

I tend to believe no student would want to risk their application process by not keeping to their own part of bargain, as it is easier for me to report and reclaim any transaction with proof of payments over here.

I have been in the shoes before and i know what 1naira difference to $1 can mean to someone who is using his entire family life savings to travel out.

My offer was exactly what i would get by using an agent to send money to Nigeria, hence i wasnt gaining or loosing anything, but in turn a total stranger can save some money and get faster payment confirmation.

I hereby retract those posts even though deleted, and i caese to pay bills for anyone from this forum henceforth.

It is a faceless forum with real people.
A little trust in humanity will make the world a better place.

@justwise and Admins.

I have just discovered that my posts to assist prospective students pay bills were deleted by God knows who.
I should be informed if any posts violates the forum's regulations and should be adviced to take it down myself if it does.
I find it very funny because this is suppose to be a DIY and helpful forum.
Posts to genuinely and personally help students pay their bills at a lesser exchange rate are deleted,
but posts which advertise and recommends individual website with higher rate cost are left alone.
The fact that the sponsors and promoters of a payment gateway website have infiltrated this forum does not mean we forget the exact basis for which the forum was created.
Live and let Live.