Where do I send my documents? As your agent, we maintain all contact with universities for you. You do not need to send anything directly to the universities. Send all documents to: GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Full Degree Dept.
12050 N. Pecos Street, Suite 320
Westminster, CO 80234 USA
info@degreesoverseas.com What are the application deadlines? You should apply no later than the dates listed below to allow sufficient time to be considered for admission, as well as complete all other pre-departure processes. However, a number of professional programs have alternative application deadlines so you should check with your coordinator to ensure that you have the correct deadline for your program. AUSTRALIA October 1 for programs beginning in January June 1 for September intake AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND November 1 for February intake April 1 for July intake UNITED KINGDOM January 15th for September intake How soon can I apply? For most programs, applications are assessed as soon as they are received at the university abroad, however you cannot apply more than 12 months prior to the start date of the program. We encourage you to return applications and all supporting materials to the our office early and accept your offer as soon as possible. The professional degrees have an early deadline, so please check the prospectus or the Degree Finder for your specific program deadline. What are my chances of being accepted? The universities make all final decisions regarding admissions. It is not possible to know in advance what the chances are of acceptance, as it depends on many factors; how many students are applying, the caliber of applicants, and the available slots in a program. This could vary from year to year. You should meet the minimum admissions requirements as noted in the prospectus before applying. Prospectuses are available to download through your MyLearn account. If you do not meet requirements, you will need to select another program. How long will it take to hear back from the universities? Typically, it takes about 4-8 weeks depending on the university and program. Most applications are assessed on a rolling basis. However, some professional programs are assessed all at one time, meaning it may take much longer than expected. What is the GPA requirement? GPA requirements vary by university. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND You will need to meet a 2.8/70% or higher for most programs. The universities will not be converting your GPA to their scale. They will base it off the grading scale provided on your transcript. For more competitive programs, a 3.0/75% or higher is going to be best. UNITED KINGDOM You will need a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA for entry into both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Can I apply to more than three universities?
Just because we recommend you apply to three or fewer universities does not mean you cannot apply to additional universities. Please speak to your coordinator about this, because you may not need to do so if we feel like your applications have a good chance for success.
Do I need to pay an application fee and if so, how do I pay it? AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Check the Application Fee List to see if you need to submit an application fee. It is easiest to include your credit card number on the application, since the payment needs to be in Australian or New Zealand dollars. If you do not have a credit card, you will need to get a bank draft, made payable to the university in the foreign currency. UNITED KINGDOM
There are no application fees for graduate programs in the UK. Undergraduate applicants will need to pay the UCAS registration fee, which is currently £12 for a single choice and £23 for multiple choices. Do I need to show that I am proficient in English? Find out more about the English proficiency requirements when applying. What do I need to include with my application? AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND You will need to include the following items for each application you submit. UNITED KINGDOM You will need to include the following items for each application you submit. Send all documents too:
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Full Degree Dept.
12050 N. Pecos Street, Suite 320
Westminster, CO 80234 USA
info@degreesoverseas.com What is a certified copy?
Certified copies of documents are required for specific universities. All New Zealand passport copies must be notarized, as well as diplomas for the University of Sydney. Transcripts do not need to be certified as long as they come from your university and are considered official. To obtain a certified copy, you will need to locate a Notary Public, take the original document (i.e. passport) and have them make a certified/notarized copy for you to submit. Check the phone book, banks, business services like Kinko’s and real estate offices. Photocopies, color copies and web printouts are not considered originals.
If you have only one official transcript that you want to submit to multiple universities, we can certify additional copies in our office after we receive the original in the mail. Are the universities accredited? All of the universities we work with are accredited within their own country, and their degrees are recognized around the world. For professional areas of study that require licensure (education, health-related fields, social work, etc), we recommend checking with your home country's, state's, or province's accrediting or licensing body to see if the universities that interest you are recognized by their organization or what the process would be to receive that recognition. All the programs are recognized and accredited by Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom's appropriate accrediting organization, and in most cases should be transferable back to your home country.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Each university in Australia and New Zealand was created as an act of Parliament, therefore the quality of their educational programs and research practices are highly regulated by their national and/or state governments. The institutions are on the British system, and both countries maintain strong academic reputations throughout the world. For more information, CLICK HERE. UNITED KINGDOM The Quality Assurance Agency for higher education (QAA) reviews the quality of teaching and learning. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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