Monash University Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1995

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Faculty Information


International students

The opportunity exists for international students, whose academic standard is at least equivalent to the minimum required of Australian students, to apply for a course on a full-fee basis. Full fee-paying international students not currently undertaking a Year 12 course of study in Australia should apply direct to the university. Applications for direct entry are available from Monash International or the faculty offices. International students undertaking a Year 12 course of studies in Australia should apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). It is possible to apply for a mid-year admission to many of the graduate courses of the faculty. Admission to undergraduate courses of the faculty usually occurs for the first semester only. In special cases where a student has been granted exemptions and the subject offerings are available, an undergraduate may apply for mid-year entry.

Most of the courses offered by the faculty are available to international students. Some courses however are not suitable for the needs of international students, eg those courses which are offered only on a part-time basis. Under the terms of a student visa, international students are required to study full-time. The course summaries detail whether or not courses are available full-time or part-time.

English language proficiency

When applying for a course, international students must provide proof of their proficiency in English. Alternatively, if a student is awaiting results from an English proficiency test the student may apply. If the minimum entrance requirements have been met, a student may receive a conditional offer for a course. Students who receive a conditional offer must provide proof of meeting the condition specified in the offer (eg English proficiency), prior to or on the enrolment date. Details of the English proficiency requirements are available from any of the faculty offices.

Support services for international students

International students should also read the `Advice to students' section. In addition to the assistance outlined in this section the faculty has a number of staff who are available to assist international students.

Administrative staff are available to assist with matters relating to enrolment.

The International Programs Coordinator provides advice on entry requirements, application procedures, enrolment matters and the faculty's international programs.

An academic mentor is available to assist students in settling in to university life in Australia.

Language support staff are available at the faculty level and the university level. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of these services.

Details on the location of these staff are available at the faculty offices.

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