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Alumni (last updated: 22nd September)
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Rankings (last updated: 21st September)
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Career (last updated: 22nd September)
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- What is the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR)?
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- What is the minimum wage in Canada?
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- What jobs are in demand in Australia?
- How will your university support me in finding a career I love?
- Will taking online classes affect my OPT eligibility?
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Scholarships and fees (last updated: 21st September)
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Money (last updated: 6th March)
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- Which city if more affordable, Toronto or Vancouver?
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IELTS (last updated: 25th January)
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COVID-19 (last updated: 5th October)
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Transport (last updated: 21st September)
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Study (last updated: 5th October)
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- How many years does it take to become a nurse in Australia?
- How do I become a social worker in Australia?
- What should I study to become a teacher in Australia?
- What is the probability of getting a work permit in the UK as a physiotherapist?
- Which Australian university is the most affordable for a master's degree in accounting?
- Which universities in New South Wales offer medicine courses?
- Can I transfer credit from my current university to another institution in Canada?
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- How long does the admission process take to study in Australia?
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- What is the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and do I need to pay it?
- What is O-Week?
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- How many top-ranking universities are there in Australia?
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- If I have two years of work experience, can I apply for a master's degree?
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- Do I need to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) when I change my course onshore?
- Can I study part-time on a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)?
- What regional universities are there in Western Australia?
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- What are the Group of Eight (Go8) universities?
- Which courses or study areas are in demand for Australia?
- What pre-college or summer programs in the UK and the USA offer scholarships?
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- How will your university support me in finding a career I love?
- Will taking online classes affect my OPT eligibility?
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- Why should international students choose the USA over other destinations?
- What is the next intake for international students wanting to study in the UK?
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Accommodation (last updated: 25th January)
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Lifestyle (last updated: 25th January)
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IDP (last updated: 21st September)
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Health and safety (last updated: 21st September)
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Student experience (last updated: 21st September)
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Support (last updated: 25th January)
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Weather (last updated: 21st September)
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Migration and visas (last updated: 22nd September)
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- What is the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR)?
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- What is the difference between SDS and Non-SDS visa applications?
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Student essentials (last updated: 21st September)
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