newjez Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 My kids have dual citizenship but reside with us in the UK. If they wanted to attend university in Perth, would it just be a simple matter of applying after they do their A levels? I assume being Australian citizens they will just pay domestic hecs and not foreign fee? Has anyone done this, and how hard is it to do? I imagine the term timing difference would make things a bit complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I don't know if it's as easy as that. I know I've read here when Brits nove back to the UK if they've not been resident in the UK for 3 years I think? They have to pay international fees. Not sure if it's the same in reverse. It might say on the Uni's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardmaker Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Try contacting "study options". It is a group of people who are based in the UK but work for the Australian University admissions system. They have helped us with my sons application to James Cook. They will be able to advise you. http://www.studyoptions.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) It is pretty straightforward. Look on the websites for the unis you're thinking of, they'll tell you what the process is and how A levels are transferred - it's quite generous really. The courses mine were looking at needed BBC in Melbourne, but AAA here! I can't quite remember how they apply as its a couple of years since we were considering it and after all the UCAS stuff here, my brains in a bit of a mush with it all. They will be considered as 'home students' for the financial side which is much more generous than the UK. The only thing to consider is living expenses (rent) - they were way more expensive than here. This might help. We went to one of their open days in London which was ok and useful for getting the low down from the universities themselves. http://www.studyoptions.com/study-australia?gclid=Cj0KEQiA6dGmBRC_3Mi-x_XywKsBEiQA1lcFP9KL8gO9gBFj5KFvlCfBP-IVGglriJxCfncgNE4n_dAaApxD8P8HAQ They would just start in the Feb following A levels Edited February 6, 2015 by caramac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 It is pretty straightforward. Look on the websites for the unis you're thinking of, they'll tell you what the process is and how A levels are transferred - it's quite generous really. The courses mine were looking at needed BBC in Melbourne, but AAA here! I can't quite remember how they apply as its a couple of years since we were considering it and after all the UCAS stuff here, my brains in a bit of a mush with it all. They will be considered as 'home students' for the financial side which is much more generous than the UK. The only thing to consider is living expenses (rent) - they were way more expensive than here. This might help. We went to one of their open days in London which was ok and useful for getting the low down from the universities themselves. http://www.studyoptions.com/study-australia?gclid=Cj0KEQiA6dGmBRC_3Mi-x_XywKsBEiQA1lcFP9KL8gO9gBFj5KFvlCfBP-IVGglriJxCfncgNE4n_dAaApxD8P8HAQ They would just start in the Feb following A levels Thanks for that. Accommodation would be fine as we have family there. It's an option, but still a couple of years away, but they are growing up so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for that. Accommodation would be fine as we have family there. It's an option, but still a couple of years away, but they are growing up so fast. Indeed. It's amazing how quick those last two years go! Good luck with it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I think there may be some changes to Hecs and I know my daughter had to have a TFN to apply for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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