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Murdoch International Newsletter
Issue 3, 2013
www.murdoch.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00125J
Murdoch front-page news in Malaysia
The Murdoch University contingentat the UNIMAS International Festivalof Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics (STEMfest) has beengenerating quite a buzz in the Malaysianmedia this week.
In fact, their good work drew theattention of several media outlets,with the School of Engineering and
Information Technologys Dr NikThompson landing on the front pages ofUtusan Sarawak, the Malaysian Starandthe Borneo Post.
The big launch on Monday farexceeded our expectations and wereceived a lot of interest and a largenumber of visitors to our booth,Dr Thompson said.
Later in the afternoon it ramped upeven further when the press peopleasked me to explain the display,including our robot demonstration, tothe Chief Minister of Sarawak, Pehin SriAbdul Taib Mahmud.
It was a bit stressful, but the festival hasbeen absolutely amazing. Were meeting
some fantastic people and making a lotof connections to industry and potentialfuture collaborators.
The Malaysian media werent the onlyones impressed with the Murdochdelegation (Drs Thompson, DavidParlevliet, Duncan Farrow, Samuel
Gyamfi and Ms Nisha Naseer), as WAChief Scientist Professor Lyn Beazleypraised their contributions in herTwitter feed.
Held in Kuching from September29 to October 5, STEMfest featuresrepresentatives from over 40 countries,including many of the worlds scienceindustry leaders, taking part in seveninternational conferences and meetings,social events, seminars and workshops.
The theme of the 2013 STEMfestis Smart Economic Development
Aligning Science, Technology,Engineering and MathematicsEducation to a States Future HumanResource Needs.
Thoughts are withour Filipino friends
Murdoch University sends thoughts toall of those affected by the aftermathof Typhoon Haiyan as well as family,friends, and those responding to the
situation. Murdoch would like to reachout to students who have been affectedby this tragedy, and would like to seekcounselling.
You can make an appointment withInternational Student Liaison staffmember Nicolas Castagnette byemailing him at [email protected] orcalling 9360 6777. Or, if you prefer,you can contact the Murdoch Healthand Counselling Services by [email protected] or calling9360 2293 for a 100% confidential chat.
Our thoughts are with all those whohave been affected by this terriblenatural disaster.
Murdoch University Scholarshipfor Students commencing in
Semester 1, 2014!
This year we are pleased to offer anumber of merit-based scholarships tointernational students commencing inSemester 1, 2014. The scholarship isworth AUD$3,000 for undergraduatestudents and AUD$5,000 forpostgraduate students towards theirSemester 1, 2014 fees.
To apply, prospective students willneed to:
1. Send us a copy of your offer letter,your academic transcripts andcertificates from secondary school
to date.
2. Include a 200-word (400 words forpostgraduate students) personalstatement explaining why you shouldbe considered for the merit-basedscholarship.
These documents should be scanned inPDF format and sent to:[email protected] before Friday 13 December 2013.
The subject line should include yourMurdoch University student number,nationality, name, date of birthand course.
Please note that only students with highGPAs/Grades will be considered.
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The 9th annual China Education Missionand Roadshow visited Xian, Shanghai,Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing andGuangzhou was held from 21st June 1st July 2013. Several educationinstitutions in Perth participated in thisevent, including Murdoch University.
The five cities are strong markets forWA international education and have aspecial importance and relationship withPerth. Strong potential was seen in Xiansince last years inaugural visit while the
Rt Hon Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi delivering an open class in Nanjing Jiangpu SH school
StudyPerth EducationMission 2013 in China
2014 premiums forOverseas Student
Health CoverThe new 2014 premium schedule forOverseas Student Health Cover has beenfinalised and will be effective from1 January 2014. Please request theschedule from your respective countrymanagers. Also, any offers that are incirculation prior to the implementation of2014 premiums will be honoured. The2013 premiums may apply until systemsare updated with the new schedule.
Murdoch Universityjoins StudyPerth inIndia and Sri Lanka
Vicky Dunford from Murdoch Universityjoined StudyPerth on their annual Indiaand Sri Lanka Roadshow in October. It
was a chance for her meet all of heragents and to update them on thenew course structure for 2014. In SriLanka we were lucky to have beenhighly supported by David Samuel(AUSTRADE). It was also an appropriatetime to launch Murdochs Smartphoneapp on iphone and Android adding anew dimension to counselling students.
http://internationalapp.murdoch.edu.au /
Application deadlinesThe deadline for Agents to send inapplications from the following countriesis 20 December 2013:
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
If you have any queries please contactIrine from the International Admissionsteam at [email protected]
City of Perth has sister city relationshipswith Nanjing, Chengdu and Guangzhoumaking them strong traditional marketsfor international education.
The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Perth MsLisa Scaffidi supported the mission
in Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing andGuangzhou and was interviewed byShaanxi TV, Xian Radio, Chengdu TVand Nanjing TV. Meanwhile, BoardChair, Prof David Wood, supportedevents in Shanghai and Chendgu.
Murdoch Internationalnow has an app!
Want to find out more about MurdochUniversity in Perth, Western Australia?
Murdoch International now has adownloadable smart phone appproviding all you need to know aboutMurdoch University.
The Murdoch International app hasinformation about study, living andthe Murdoch experience with images,videos and links to all our social mediaplatforms so you can always beconnected.
Download this free app by visitinginternationalapp.murdoch.edu.au andselecting your appropriate iPhone or
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Information on Streamlined
Visa Processing (SVP)What is Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP)?
Murdoch participates in Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP). Thismeans that Murdoch assesses whether each student visa applicantis a Genuine Students (GS) and Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)(http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-genuine-temporary-entrant.pdf ). As part of this process, Murdoch looks at an applicants
English language capability, financial resources and previous study.
If Murdoch subsequently issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)then the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
automatically treats the applicant as a low migration risk.
What are the benefits of
Streamlined Visa Processing?
SVP helps international students by:
a) Reducing the documentation they have to show DIAC when applyfor a Visa; and
b) Reducing the length of time it takes for visa applications to be
processed by DIAC.
What courses are eligible for SVP?
Honours programs;
Bachelor Degrees;
Masters degrees by Coursework;
Research Higher degrees;
Semester or year-long Study Abroad or Exchange programs
Diploma Packaged programs
English Packaged programs
Foundation/Certicate packaged programs
What courses are NOT eligible for SVP?
Postgraduate Certicates (unless packaged with aneligible program)
Postgraduate Diplomas (unless packaged with aneligible program)
AusAID recipients
The SVP arrangements place greater responsibility on the MurdochInternational Admissions to assess applicants intentions as genuinestudents (GS) and genuine temporary entrants (GTE) to Australia.The University now also bears greater responsibility for its studentscompliance with the conditions of their Student Visa.
Visa cancellations for unsatisfactory course progress, failure to payfees, non-commencement, transfer to another provider and forbreaches of work rights directly affect Murdochs risk rating forparticipation in the SVP arrangements. Murdoch is also affected byvisa refusals for applicants with the Murdoch University CoEs.
In response to this increased responsibility, Murdoch has developed
an internal assessment process to manage the risk posed byapplicants from different countries. Murdoch has therefore,introduced an Agent SVP Assessment and Declaration Form andAgent CoE Request Form.
Agent SVP Assessment and Declaration Form nolonger required
Kindly note that in a bid to reduce the number of forms that ourstudents and agents fill in, we have decided to incorporate the SVPAssessment and Declaration Form into the NEW Murdoch UniversityUndergraduate and Graduate Coursework Application Form. TheSVP questions about English, courses, visa and financial informationis to assist in bringing about awareness of the GTE/GS criteria. Thequestions aim to:
a) minimise visa refusals and cancellations and assist us to identifygenuine students who plan to stay in Australia temporarily and
abide by the conditions of their student visa.b) keep students informed, aware and more prepared when applying
for their student visa and their obligations as international studentsin Australia on a student visa.
By counselling students on the topics presented on the applicationform and signing the declaration on the form, you will be greatlyassisting the International Admissions Team in identifying genuineapplications and ensuring that the students you recruit in the futurecontinue to benefit from the accelerated visa process.
To enable the admissions team to process your application as quicklyas possible, you will be required to submit the following:
A complete MU application form (All questions answered)
Certied copies of all necessary documents?
Certied English translations of documents not in English Certied copies of your English language prociency (if applicable)
A copy of your CV (if applicable)
Certied copy of your passport (Bio data page) or ID
A copy of your personal statement (if applicable)
Please note that you are required to sight originals before certifyingdocuments and also please DO NOT fill in the application form on behalfof the student.
Agent CoE Request Form
This form will be submitted when the student is accepting theirMurdoch University offer letter. Please note that students fromlevel 3 and 4 countries will be required to fill in the AdditionalRequirements for Level 3 and 4 applicants on page 2 of the Agent
CoE Request Form. Please go to the following website for moreinformation on country levels: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/student-visa-assessment-levels.htm
By signing the declaration, you are confirming that to the best ofyour knowledge:
The student has access to enough funds to support themself andany accompanying dependents during their studies at MurdochUniversity(this includes funds to cover tuition costs, Overseasstudent Health Cover, return airfares and living expenses);
The main reason the student is coming to Australia is to study;
The student will adhere to the conditions of their Visa; and
The student has the required English level
The above process applies whether the student is self-funded or
sponsored.
More Information
For more information go to: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-university-sector-streamlined-processing.pdf
Carol Ghandour(Europe and the Americas) [email protected] +61 8 9360 7624
Fozzil Jaffar (South East Asia)[email protected] +61 8 9360 7808
Nisha Naseer (South East Asia, Singapore-based) [email protected] +65 8499 7384
Karen Iber (China and Africa)[email protected] +61 8 9360 2750
Neville Hiong (North Asia and Middle East) [email protected] +61 8 9360 7805
Vicky Dunford (South and Central Asia)[email protected] +61 8 9360 6516
For more information:
International Discovers Scholarship
Please note that the International Discoverers Scholarship willnot be offered for 2014.
Christmas Shutdown datesPlease take note that Murdoch Universitys Christmas shutdowndates will be from 23rd December to 2nd January. There willbe limited services during this period.
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