Better options for Indian students to study in Australia - Education - College and University

Chandigarh, April 21: Australia's leading provider of high-level vocational and technical education, Southbank Institute of Technology, has launched the 'Pathway to Uni' programme to help the aspiring students to gain assured entry to some of the leading universities in Australia. Dr. Pim Borren, CEO of Southbank Institute, who is in India informed that the Pathway to University programme provides practical work-ready skills in wide range of courses to enable students to get entry to four universities of Australia.Getting directly into these universities at times is a difficult proposition, however for bonafide students Pathway programme's helps students after plus-two to join the diploma programme and then enter the University ending up with two recognized qualifications. This gives the students an edge over others, Dr. Borren informed. There are over 114 different diploma programmes and 160 pathway opportunities available to the students, he added. Last year the Institut e had 21,450 students with approximately 10 percent from overseas in its world-class campus situated in the heart of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, he said. Under the recently announced Streamline Visa Processing policy, India is under high-risk category but for the bonafide and serious students, Southbank Institute provides excellent opportunity to gain entry into a leading university. The diploma earned at Southbank provides credit towards the degree study which would mean less time and money spent at the university. Dr. Borren informed that formal agreements are in place with many universities for credit towards a degree that relates to the diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree you complete. Depending on the course and university, this credit can be as much as a year of the degree. There is another option for a student to include advanced English prepratory programs to their chosen study pathway. Southbank have an extensive English Language school on s ite, including specialised English for academic purposes. The Institute's Southbank campus is ideally located in the heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct close to Brisbane's city centre, and $500 million have been spent in upgrading the facilities. Inspire you to excel in areas such as Business Management, IT, Engineering, Accounting, Design, Creative Arts, Applied Science, Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Dental Technology and Nursing.Location: Ernest Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101, Australia . , April 21: Australia's leading provider of high-level vocational and technical education, Southbank Institute of Technology, has launched the 'Pathway to Uni' programme to help the aspiring students to gain assured entry to some of the leading universities in Australia. Dr. Pim Borren, CEO of Southbank Institute, who is in India informed that the Pathway to University programme provides practical work-ready skills in wide range of courses to enable students to get entry to fo ur universities of Australia.Getting directly into these universities at times is a difficult proposition, however for bonafide students Pathway programme's helps students after plus-two to join the diploma programme and then enter the University ending up with two recognized qualifications. This gives the students an edge over others, Dr. Borren informed. There are over 114 different diploma programmes and 160 pathway opportunities available to the students, he added. Last year the Institute had 21,450 students with approximately 10 percent from overseas in its world-class campus situated in the heart of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, he said. Under the recently announced Streamline Visa Processing policy, India is under high-risk category but for the bonafide and serious students, Southbank Institute provides excellent opportunity to gain entry into a leading university. The diploma earned at Southbank provides credit towards the degree study which would mean l ess time and money spent at the university. Dr. Borren informed that formal agreements are in place with many universities for credit towards a degree that relates to the diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree you complete. Depending on the course and university, this credit can be as much as a year of the degree. There is another option for a student to include advanced English prepratory programs to their chosen study pathway. Southbank have an extensive English Language school on site, including specialised English for academic purposes. The Institute's Southbank campus is ideally located in the heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct close to Brisbane's city centre, and $500 million have been spent in upgrading the facilities. Inspire you to excel in areas such as Business Management, IT, Engineering, Accounting, Design, Creative Arts, Applied Science, Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Dental Technology and Nursing.Location: Ernest Street, South Brisbane Qld 410 1, Australia . further information: Paramdip Singh, International Consultant, M: 098783 04767,

For further information: Paramdip Singh, International Consultant, M: 098783 04767,