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Calling all OzTREKK Alumni! Where are you now?

If you’re an OzTREKK alum who has graduated from an Australian or New Zealand university, we want to hear from you!A few OzTREKK students enjoying their University of Sydney orientation

You worked hard to get into your dream program, and you worked hard to graduate. Then what happened? This is your chance to tell us what you’re up to now!

Whatever you did and wherever you are, we would love to celebrate your success, and let the next generation of students know that they can do it too.

Sharing your story is as easy as filling out this short alumni form. You can even upload a pic at the end so we can see you in action!

Adelaide University Debuts in the World’s Top 100

Australia’s new major university has launched into the 2026 QS World Rankings global top 100.

OzTREKK is pleased to announce that Adelaide University claimed 82nd position in the world and 8th nationally in its inaugural institutional ranking.

OzTREKK Study Down Under Fairs a Success

OzTREKK and several Australian and New Zealand universities is fresh off two busy weeks of Study Down Under fairs hosted at various universities across Canada.

What’s a “Study Down Under” Fair?

Every year in fall (late September – early October) and in winter (late January – early February), representatives from OzTREKK and several Australian and New Zealand universities visit select university campuses across Canada.

We spend a day on campus chatting with students about

Degree and university options

Admission requirements

Licensing processes after graduation

What it’s like to live and study in Australia or New Zealand

Scholarships, accommodation, and more!

Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement as part of the university admissions process can be daunting for some people, but not for you.

You’ve got OzTREKK!

In this article, we’re going to talk about what they are, why you may need to write one, and how you can showcase the most important thing: you!

Great news! Australian university applications are officially open!

Get started early for a strong application! We have all the tips!

If you’ve been waiting to get started on your future, there’s no time like the present! OzTREKK’s application season is officially open and we’re here to help you take this positive step forward.

Why Start Your OzTREKK Application Now?

Starting your application early helps us ensure it’s as strong as possible, and it helps you to feel confident throughout the entire application process.

Early applications also allow us time to assess your situation so we can determine where you’re most competitive. Don’t worry—this application will not be submitted to our universities just yet!

We’ll help you determine your eligibility and let you know if any admissions tests are required.

You’ll be giving yourself plenty of time to submit your application documents to OzTREKK and to find out if you’re missing any requirements—like a prerequisite—ahead of the deadlines.

Introducing OzTREKK’s newest Australian university partnerships

To best support OzTREKK’s mission to always put “Student First,” we are pleased to bring the best of Australia’s higher education sector to North American students. We are proud to offer our students as many study options as possible, and we now have two more Australian universities offering popular programs like dentistry, medicine, and law!

So, without further ado, we would like to formally announce our new partnerships with La Trobe University and The University of Notre Dame Australia.

La Trobe University

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

In 1967, 552 students enrolled at La Trobe University, the third university to open in Victoria, which has grown to accommodate more than 36,000 students, with over 7,000 international students from 110 countries.

For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has transformed people and societies. Striving for excellence in everything they do, the university has risen to the top one per cent of universities worldwide1 with all broad areas of research rated at, above, or well above world standard.2 In the latest QS World University Rankings, the university moved up by 46 places—the strongest improver in Australia.3

Some popular programs for Canadians include dentistry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, speech pathology, nursing, public health, graduate law and undergraduate law, teaching.

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Locations: Fremantle and Broome, Western Australia; and Sydney, New South Wales

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic university, extending from the west coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the northwest town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney.

The university embraces the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic universities in Europe, North America, and 2000 years of the Catholic intellectual tradition. The university welcomes people of all faiths or none at all. As an academic community, they welcome open and rigorous enquiry, debate, and discussion.

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading Australian university which offers an exceptional educational experience coast to coast. The university has campuses in Sydney, Perth, and Broome, and 7 clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria.

Career Advice: Figuring Out Your True Calling

What’s your true calling?Canadian dentist and Melbourne DDS graduate Dr Arora

It’s certainly a loaded question and one we suspect you’ve asked yourself.

We had University of Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery alum Dr. Arora share how she narrowed down her true calling. She ultimately landed on dentistry; however, her advice is relevant to anyone considering their future career.

Here are some key takeaways from our chat with Dr. Aurora:

Consider You Values and Skills What do you value? Dig deep. Create a list of things that you genuinely value (as well as those you don’t). Is it family time? Travel? Interacting with people? Do you value sleep? (Does anyone not value sleep?)

What skills do you have? Are you willing to spend hours (and hours) working on them? Be honest with yourself.

Meet our 2021 Student Ambassadors!

Are you ready to meet our newest OzTREKK Student Ambassadors?

If you’re considering applying to an Australian university, you know you have a lot to think about: Which university and program should you choose? How do you meet new friends? What do you do in your spare time? Can you take your degree home to practice? The questions are innumerable!

Well, we’re here to help. In order to give you a real, first-person perspective, we are proud to feature OzTREKK Student Ambassadors.

Who are the OzTREKK Ambassadors?

No one knows what it’s like to live and study in Australia (or online for the time being) better than our students, so we have asked a few OzTREKK students to document their day-to-day life, their universities and programs, and much more!

Follow OzTREKK on Instagram to catch all of their stories!

What do OzTREKK Ambassadors do?

Show you what it’s really like to study an Australian program

Share the highs and lows in and outside of the classroom (you know what they say, all work and no play…. 😉 )

Answer your questions! They’re excited to chat with you on Instagram

Ready to meet your 2021 OzTREKK Student Ambassadors?

That’s a trick question—of course you are!

Emma Blackwood University: Macquarie University Program: Doctor of Medicine Current Year: Started third year in February 2021 Why study in Australia? Honestly, sometimes it feels like Australia kind of chose me. OzTREKK and Macquarie Uni kind of came into my life just as I started to consider med school abroad and consider global health as a focus for my future career. But the logic I tell myself, to convince myself it wasn’t a spur of the moment “why not” decision is that when I came around to thinking I would study abroad I also had to be happy to live abroad potentially longer than my degree. The Australian healthcare system is very solid and fairly accessible to all people, and the AUD usually hovers near CAD so I know exactly how far my budget will go! But the romantic in me still thinks there was just a pull from Aus, and I just had to follow my heart—hasn’t let me down yet! Follow Emma on Instagram

Jacqueline & Levi Atamanchuk University: Griffith University Program: Doctor of Medicine Current Year: Started second year in January 2021 Why study in Australia? Levi and I were in the unique position of applying to medical schools as a couple. Australia was a fantastic option because we were both valued as competitive applicants in several schools. On top of that, we were searching for a world-class medical education to launch our medical careers. Starting medicine is a huge life change! We figured, if we were going to move across the world, we may as well move to somewhere with beautiful beaches, a city with a very similar culture to our hometowns, and a city renowned for its delicious brunch and coffee. Looking back on our first year in Australia, and all that we and the world have been through, we couldn’t be more grateful for our decision. Follow Jacqueline and Levi on Instagram

Dilpreet Moti University: Griffith University Program: Doctor of Medicine Current Year: Started first year in January 2021 Why study in Australia? The global context offered by studying abroad may be challenging, but has a lot of affordances that may aid my future practice. I am excited to delve into a new adventure that is dually productive as well as self-explorative (not to mention, geographically explorative)! While Australia is a great deal similar to Canada, it is also different, so having some sense of familiarity, not just in terms of societal culture but also in terms of the medical context, is practical and reassuring that my education is going to be worth it! Follow Dilpreet on Instagram

Alex Maznic University: James Cook University Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Current Year: Started second year in February 2021 Why study in Australia? After finishing up high school I wanted a direct-entry medical program. Canada does not offer it, so I went for the next best thing: Australia. The medical school program in Canada is extremely difficult and I knew logically speaking I wouldn’t be able to fulfill my dreams of being a doctor that way, so I used another route. Another great reason? The weather (ha ha!). Canada’s a little too cold for my liking, so I really enjoy the nice hot beaches in Australia. Follow Alex on Instagram

Bilal Hafeez University: The University of Melbourne Program: Doctor of Medicine Current Year: Started first year in February 2021 Why study in Australia? I have always lived under the cushion of my family and have never really leaped into the unknown. In my head, studying medicine (my dream career) at a top of the world institution… in Australia… is going to be by far the biggest and craziest adventure of my life. If this is the unknown that I haven’t seen before, then my decision to study in Australia is a no-brainer! Looking forward to what’s ahead of me and having a new platform to share it with the world. Follow Bilal on Instagram

Tyler Nguyen University: The University of Sydney Program: Doctor of Dental Medicine Current Year: Started fourth year in January 2021 Why study in Australia? I applied on a whim because upon researching I discovered I was actually a competitive applicant, but when I got the acceptance from USyd, this muggle couldn’t say no to Hogwarts. Coming from Canada, a year-round vacation spot sounds lovely as well! Follow Tyler on Instagram