Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The program in question is a 3+2 joint undergraduate and master's degree program between the School of Landscape Architecture at Nanjing Forestry University and the University of Western Australia (UWA).

Program Overview

• The program allows students to spend their first three years studying for their undergraduate degree at Nanjing Forestry University.
• After a selection process, students then spend their fourth year at the University of Western Australia, where they undertake two years of study.
• Upon successful completion and meeting the graduation requirements, students are awarded both a bachelor's degree from Nanjing Forestry University and a master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design from the University of Western Australia.

Program Details

Destination Country and University

• The destination country for this program is Australia.
• The partner university is the University of Western Australia (UWA).

Program Type

• The program is a 3+2 joint undergraduate and master's degree program, involving three years of undergraduate study at Nanjing Forestry University followed by two years of master's study at UWA.

Duration of Study Abroad

• The duration of study abroad is 24 months.

Application Quota

• There is no limit on the number of applicants.

Fields of Study

• The program is open to students in the fields of Urban and Rural Planning, Gardening, and Landscape Architecture.

Applicant Requirements

• Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students in their third year.
• They must have no record of violating laws or disciplines.
• They must have good comprehensive quality and excellent academic performance.

Academic Requirements

• Applicants must have completed three years of undergraduate study at Nanjing Forestry University with a weighted average score of 65 or above.

Language Requirements

• English language proficiency is required, with options including:
  • IELTS 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
  • IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, plus a 10-week language course.
  • IELTS 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, plus a 20-week language course.

Program Fees

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fee for the master's program at the University of Western Australia is approximately AUD $34,700 per year (based on 2020 rates).
• The fee for a 10-week language course is approximately AUD $5,000.
• The fee for a 20-week language course is approximately AUD $10,000.

Living Expenses

• According to the Australian Immigration Authority, the estimated living expenses for international students are approximately AUD $20,000 per year.

Application Timeline

• Applications are accepted twice a year, in May and December, with specific dates announced separately.

Program Structure

• The program involves a combination of academic study and potential research components, though specific research areas are not detailed beyond the fields of study mentioned.