Australian universities normally have two academic terms: The FEB intake (or in some cases, March) and the July intake (or in some cases, it twitches a bit later in August). The February intake is often measured the main intake for several institutions.
Some institutes may offer an additional intake that starts in November (or it may start later in December), just as Australia enters its summer time.
For intakes at vocational, education and training (VET) schools, there can be as many as four to eight intakes, while it differs by institution. At academies which offer four VET intakes, the academic term may start in February, April, July or September.
For English courses together with exhaustive English courses and PR pathway programmes, various institutions in Australia have an intake of students on a weekly or once-a-month basis.
With that being said, is there an explicit intake that international students should avoid?
The November term may be an not liked intake for some
Believe it or not, the November intake may be considered an “disagreeable” intake for some international students in Australia, and there are many reasons to justify this view.
November begins in the summer season
Most students who have previously enrolled in the February or July intake are either covering up their examinations or making strategies for the long holiday that expects till the next academic term which starts in either February or March. This is of course, with the concession for students who opt to enroll in the summer semester.
Starting the first semester in the summer season may be limiting to worldwide students, which will be explicated below.
A less energetic campus
At several Australian universities, campuses are busy among late February to June, and from July to early November as two of the key academic terms are normally directed during this period. During the summer time, which lasts between November and February, there may be less students and staff on university campus.
Limited schedules
As most professors and academicians take time off through the summer season, the courses available for international students will be restricted. Many courses which are accessible during this time period will have incomplete schedule differences which offer a lack of flexibility for students, mainly when choosing which lectures or classes they would like to join.
Miss out on limitless work hours during the summer
As a way to extra their income, many international students who do not arrival to their home country or go abroad for vacation throughout the holidays will opt to take benefit of part-time work occasions during the seasonal.
With Australia temporarily relaxing the working hours of international students in Australia (which could extend until June), students have more hours to contribute in part-time work to earn extra income.
On a Subclass 500 student visa, students can temporarily work infinite hours in any sector, according to the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Sufficiently of jobs are offered in the hospitality and measures sector during the summer season. This may be a trial for students registered in the November intake as it is not only their first semester, but their hard schedule may also stop them from participating in part-time work.
Is there a ‘best’ intake for international students?
Eventually, there’s no hard and reckless rule on which is the best intake for students as it would be contingent on what students are looking for.
Students may choose to take time off in the November or summer, which could mean a less active campus for new enrollees.
Those who enjoy the propel and activity of campus life may wish the February intake, where universities may be contribution the most number of courses for the year.
Students who are gunning for a specific intake should prepare in progress to confirm they make it for their chosen intake.
Note*: The information covered in this article is general in kind only and does not represent personal advice.
