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Your Ad Here	How to select an institution Many overseas students tend to select an institution on grounds of perceived prestige and/or a famous name. These institutions are normally highly selective and competition for entry is fierce. Intending students should critically examine their academic credentials before applying. It should be remembered that Australia's lesser known universities frequently offer equivalent programs which are as intellectually taxing and just as academically sound. Also, it is not necessarily a question of evaluating the reputation of an institution as a whole, and students should not limit their selection to names that they know. Rather it is preferable to clearly identify a proposed course of study, than determine which faculty or graduate schools of which university offers the program(s) best suited to the student's academic needs and career goals.
While given institutions make the final decision on whether or not to , admit a student, any intending student needs to identify the criteria that will determine his or her options and chances. Such considerations should include a realistic assessment of academic performance to date, financial resources, motive for studying overseas, career goals and personal considerations.
Often a deciding factor in selecting an institution or course of study is cost. Tuition fees can vary considerably according to the institution and discipline chosen. For example, science and medical degrees requiring a lot of laboratory and field work are typically more costly than humanities which are more lecture oriented. Also rural universities tend to have a lower cost structure than many of their metropolitan universities, and naturally the same rationale applies to living expenses. City living is always more expensive than staying in the country. Students should also examine their motives for studying overseas.	Your Ad Here
While student's main purpose for going abroad should be to study, leisure activities and social integration form part of experiencing the foreign culture and this is one of the principal benefits of an international education.
	The following questions are worth consideration while choosing an institution 1. Clearly identify the proposed study program. 2. Consider the motive for undertaking the study. 3. Notions of prestige should be weighed against career goals, academic ability and financial resources. 4. Consider the duration of the course. 5. How much will it cost? Consider not only the tuition fees, but also travel and living expenses. 6. Consider the institution's location in terms of personal preference and, if applicable, relevance to the course of study. 7. What extra-curricular activities are available on/off campus?

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