This week the QS 2024 World University Rankings were updated, and a number of Australian universities climbed. The University of Melbourne sits at 14th in the world, UNSW and the University of Sydney are tied at 19th, and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has reached 90th, joining the University of Adelaide in the global top 100.

For the full QS ranking of Australian universities this time, see:QS 2024 rankings are out and Australian universities have surged! Melbourne 14th in the world, Sydney/UNSW tied at 19th, UTS enters the top 100 for the first time! No Gaokao score required to get in!

[Australia’s Top 15 Universities]

Australia is really winning across the board this time, and alongside this good news, here is one more piece of great news!!!

The Newstarsec Education & Migration Sydney head office is offering a free university-application campaignstarting on 1 July

Full details of the campaign are as follows:

– Applies to all students enrolling in an Australian foundation programme, a fast-track first-year (diploma) course, direct undergraduate entry via Gaokao, or progression from a bachelor’s to a master’s — both onshore and offshore students

– For offshore students: on signing you pay only a RMB 1,000 deposit, which is fully refunded once your application and enrolment are successful

– For onshore students: free application

– Campaign period: 1 July 2023 – 31 October 2023

For these Australian universities ranked in the QS global top 100, you can enter the fast-track first-year diploma course without a Gaokao score, then progress straight into second-year study on completion:

UNSW (University of New South Wales) – QS rank 19

Monash University – QS rank 42

University of Western Australia – QS rank 72

University of Adelaide – QS rank 89

UTS (University of Technology Sydney) – QS rank 90

Diploma International Fast-Track First-Year Course

The fields typically covered include business, IT, architecture, science, engineering and media. Entry generally requires a high-school average of 80-85% and an IELTS score of 6, with the precise requirements varying by major. Talk to our education consultants for a free assessment of the details.After completing the Diploma fast-track first-year course and meeting the credit requirements, you progress straight into second-year study. Your overall completion time and degree certificate are exactly the same as entering first year directly, and you also gain a Diploma qualification — two benefits in one.

Recommended Group of Eight (Go8) majors by field:

University of Melbourne: business, law, education, architecture, bioengineering

Australian National University: finance, humanities, law, actuarial studies

University of Sydney: education, media and communications, medicine

UNSW: IT, engineering, finance, law

University of Queensland: biology, medicine, environmental science, law, accounting, finance, hospitality management

University of Western Australia: mining, engineering, natural sciences

Monash University: economics, education, art and design, IT

University of Adelaide: agriculture, social sciences, accounting, wine, marketing

Go8 Undergraduate Direct Gaokao Entry Scores — Summary of Requirements:

University of Melbourne: business/engineering/IT require a Gaokao total of 70%-85%; medicine-related courses around 90%

Australian National University: a Gaokao score of 70-85% covers most majors; law requires around 88%

University of Sydney: a Gaokao score of 70-75%

UNSW: business/engineering/IT require around 70% -75%

University of Queensland: engineering/IT require 75%, business 70-75%

Monash University: some majors are available with 60% and above

University of Western Australia: most majors 68%-78%

University of Adelaide: 55%-85%, with medicine-related courses 65%-80%

The language requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6; students who do not meet it can take an English language course.Most Australian universities intake in February and July, while a few run a three-semester system in February, June and September. Students hoping to start this September should get organised quickly.

Find the option that matches your situation, summarise your circumstances, and message our consultants directly for a free consultation, assessment and application. The free-application window is limited — seize the chance and act now~~

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