how its like studying in UQ?

[patryn33]

I’ll probably work in Asia. But wouldn’t rule out going abroad too.

Asia as in Taiwan , Thailand or China? Then don’t go UofMelb

 

[Cecilialeexinyi]

Hello! I just got accepted into UQ July intake and would like to make some friends! Any one else enrolling in July? Also, was wondering how is the public transport system in Brisbane. I would like to find accommodation within walking distance of the campus, but it seems near impossible!

 

[cowyblock]

Hello! I just got accepted into UQ July intake and would like to make some friends! Any one else enrolling in July? Also, was wondering how is the public transport system in Brisbane. I would like to find accommodation within walking distance of the campus, but it seems near impossible!

When i went there to visit the bus stop near my cousin house only has 1 bus per hour dont know if its the same all over Brisbane, the bus is very expensive i think it was like 5 bucks from his house to a woolworth nearby and back.

 

[cowyblock]

what did you buy 1 week in Aus?

I got another question, what do you buy the first week in Aus other than mattress etc? how much did it cost in total(approx)?

 

[cottoncotton]

Hi, I am going to UQ this July for my postgraduate.
I am wondering, how much money should I bring for the first time when i am travelling in? Anyone has any experience to share?

Thanks!

 

[SGMale]

Stumbled across this thread by accident. I came to Brisbane to study 13 years ago. Now still living in Brisbane. Ask me any question about life in Brisbane.

 

[SGMale]

Hi, I am going to UQ this July for my postgraduate.
I am wondering, how much money should I bring for the first time when i am travelling in? Anyone has any experience to share?

Thanks!

I came here 13 years ago with 20k including school fees. 7.5k for tuition fees and 5k startup cost to buy barang barang. The rest became expenses. Now should be doubled. It lasted me for half a year.

Living expenses around 1k per month if you are renting shared house. It is very easy to find a rental room around sunnybank area. Go to ozyoyo bbs to check out the rental listing. All in Chinese because sunnybank is the Asian enclave. Around $120 per week for a room including utilities and internet. There is a direct bus 139 to UQ at short intervals from sunnybank, it goes directly onto busway which is very convenient.

 

[SGMale]

I got another question, what do you buy the first week in Aus other than mattress etc? how much did it cost in total(approx)?

No need to buy mattress. 5k will be enough. Buy mostly printer, bedsheet and other school expenses.

 

[SGMale]

Hello! I just got accepted into UQ July intake and would like to make some friends! Any one else enrolling in July? Also, was wondering how is the public transport system in Brisbane. I would like to find accommodation within walking distance of the campus, but it seems near impossible!

Don't find near uni unless you are very rich. They cost a bomb. Look for areas at sunnybank around $120 per week.

 

[SGMale]

When i went there to visit the bus stop near my cousin house only has 1 bus per hour dont know if its the same all over Brisbane, the bus is very expensive i think it was like 5 bucks from his house to a woolworth nearby and back.

Yes some suburbs don't have good transport. 1 hour interval mostly on Sunday only. Usually poor transport suburb 30mins intervals. Need to know the timetable well. The buses will come on time. See where your suburb is, some buses go to city directly, but if you go opposite direction, can reach bus interchange in few stops, then it might be a better choice. Bus interchange has direct express to city via bus way non stop.

 

[cowyblock]

Yes some suburbs don't have good transport. 1 hour interval mostly on Sunday only. Usually poor transport suburb 30mins intervals. Need to know the timetable well. The buses will come on time. See where your suburb is, some buses go to city directly, but if you go opposite direction, can reach bus interchange in few stops, then it might be a better choice. Bus interchange has direct express to city via bus way non stop.

oh my cousin is in Sunnybank might rent from him 120 per week. what are you working as in aus btw? did u get pr? if yes was it throught 457? or 189

 

[SGMale]

oh my cousin is in Sunnybank might rent from him 120 per week. what are you working as in aus btw? did u get pr? if yes was it throught 457? or 189

I am oz citizen now. I am an architect. It was through 189 because 457 was hard to convert to PR. It requires company sponsor. My company only willing to sponsor me 4 years 457 and extends 4 years when lapsed. So I apply 189 through ownself.

 

[cowyblock]

I am oz citizen now. I am an architect. It was through 189 because 457 was hard to convert to PR. It requires company sponsor. My company only willing to sponsor me 4 years 457 and extends 4 years when lapsed. So I apply 189 through ownself.

did you do any degree there? how many points did you have? how long it took? when did u get the visa?

I am 22 now Feb 2020 start bachelors grad at 24 work 1 year in Aus with the 485 post-study work stream. I would get the following points:

25 years old - 30
if superior English - 20
Australia skill employment 1 year - 5 points
Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution(Bsc computer science uq) - 15 points
Australian study requirement - 5 points

total 75 points. how long would it take to get the visa?

 

[SGMale]

did you do any degree there? how many points did you have? how long it took? when did u get the visa?

I am 22 now Feb 2020 start bachelors grad at 24 work 1 year in Aus with the 485 post-study work stream. I would get the following points:

25 years old - 30
if superior English - 20
Australia skill employment 1 year - 5 points
Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution(Bsc computer science uq) - 15 points
Australian study requirement - 5 points

total 75 points. how long would it take to get the visa?

I got diploma, bachelor and master in architecture. 60 points applied in July 2012, and PR in dec 2012.

Not sure about the system now, I heard single has more points.

 

[patryn33]

did you do any degree there? how many points did you have? how long it took? when did u get the visa?

I am 22 now Feb 2020 start bachelors grad at 24 work 1 year in Aus with the 485 post-study work stream. I would get the following points:

25 years old - 30
if superior English - 20
Australia skill employment 1 year - 5 points
Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution(Bsc computer science uq) - 15 points
Australian study requirement - 5 points

total 75 points. how long would it take to get the visa?

2023 then apply things can drastically change man
Monitor closely

 

[cowyblock]

also, another question I am going to ord in Jul so till Feb I got time should I get an internship? or a fulltime job but not tell them I am leaving in Jan? would the experience help in getting a job in Aus also? (finding software engineer or a similar job in SG for now)

 

[cherryblossoms]

also, another question I am going to ord in Jul so till Feb I got time should I get an internship? or a fulltime job but not tell them I am leaving in Jan? would the experience help in getting a job in Aus also? (finding software engineer or a similar job in SG for now)

what i did last 2year is, got a ft job without saying im leaving on feb or telling them about plans on further studies until like January. work ft better than intern, more $$$.

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[SGMale]

also, another question I am going to ord in Jul so till Feb I got time should I get an internship? or a fulltime job but not tell them I am leaving in Jan? would the experience help in getting a job in Aus also? (finding software engineer or a similar job in SG for now)

Study first. Don't think of working in oz. UQ is not easy to pass.