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The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne. CRICOS: 00116K. A tradition of scholarship. > Established in 1853: Australia’s second oldest University > 1855: teaching commences with 16 male students > 1883: First Australian female graduate from the University of Melbourne

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The University of Melbourne

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  1. The University of Melbourne CRICOS: 00116K

  2. A tradition of scholarship >Established in 1853: Australia’s second oldest University >1855: teaching commences with 16 male students >1883: First Australian female graduate from the University of Melbourne >1922: Melbourne University Press founded, Australia’s first scholarly publisher >1945: First Australian University to offer PhD >1955: First computer built in Australia housed at the University of Melbourne

  3. The Melbourne experience > International leadership>Creative approaches to learning >A stimulating environment> Career outcomes >Student support

  4. International leadership >Internationally recognised staff including 4 Nobel laureates >Largest and best performing research and development university in Australia>Internationally connected with leading universities>Internationally ranked among world’s best CRICOS: 00116K

  5. International rankings >No. 19 InternationallyTimes Higher World University Rankings 2005 > No. 1 in AustraliaInternational Standing of Australian Universities 2005 > No. 1 in Australia (Melbourne Business School) The London Financial Times 2005 > No. 7 Asia-Pacific regionAcademic ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2005 CRICOS: 00116K

  6. Creative approaches to learning >Research culture informs and enhances all aspects of teaching and learning>Internationally and culturally diverse learning community> Range of adaptive postgraduate courses>Internship, work experience and exchange opportunities >Curriculum that motivates, excites and instills a desire for life-long learning CRICOS: 00116K

  7. A stimulating environment >Top state, national and international students >Culturally diverse, campus-based community > Co-located with 8 hospitals, Bio21 and specialist research institutes > Within walking distance of Melbourne’s city centre CRICOS: 00116K

  8. Aerial view of the campus CRICOS: 00116K

  9. The City of Melbourne > Host to the 2006 Commonwealth Games> Accredited as a ‘Safe Community’ by the World Health Organisation since 2000 > Consistently voted one of the‘World’s Most Livable Cities’ by the Economist Intelligence Unit >3.5 million residents representing 110 nationalities and speaking 150+ languages>International cultural festivals and events >Natural attractions; parks and gardens, national parks, bay and surf beaches and ski fields CRICOS: 00116K

  10. State of Victoria > One of Australia’s most accessible states> 12 ecologically diverse and culturally rich regions to explore> Fern tree forests, bushland, beaches, rugged coastline, desert, and snowfields>Award winning gourmet food and wine

  11. Student profile International students made up a total of 22.6 % of entire cohort in 2005

  12. Student profile

  13. Graduate attributes > An advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base and international context of the specialist area > Well-developed problem-solving abilities > An appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research > An understanding of the significance and value of the particular specialist knowledge to business, industry and the wider community

  14. Graduate outcomes >Graduate outcomes consistently higher than the national average over past 4 years > Awarded 5/5 for ‘Total Graduate Outcomes’ by the 2006 Good Universities Guide > Internship and work placement opportunities >Range of career and development services to ensuring top employment opportunities CRICOS: 00116K

  15. Careers & employment > Specialist international careers consultant for counselling and resume review services> Internationally focused preparing for work seminars >Faculty career support> Career & graduate fairs in Australia & overseas>Annual employer visits and Alumni functions in 6 Asian cities > Employer recruitment campus visits - over 100 employers each year>Resource centre with over 1000 items >Careers online job database (2005):• 3,340 registered employers • 5,109 positions in China

  16. Career development > Student Ambassador Leadership Program> Career Mentor Connection> University Challenge > Student Mentor Program > Student Work Placements > Willing and Able Mentoring >Kickstart Your Career

  17. International student cycle

  18. International student cycle

  19. Undergraduate study > Bachelor degree• general degree : 3 years • professional degree : 4 - 6 years>Double (or combined) degree: 5 - 7 years> Con-current diploma> TAFE courses: diploma or advance diploma (1-2 years)

  20. Areas of study Areas of study are delivered across 11 faculties and 2 affiliated institutions> Architecture, Building and Planning> Arts (Humanities & Social Sciences)> Economics and Commerce> Education> Engineering > Land and Food Resources> Law> Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences> Music> Science> Veterinary Science> Office for Environmental Programs> Victorian College of the Arts> Melbourne Business School

  21. Areas of study

  22. Pathways to study National High School Certificate TrinityFoundation +/- English Language Studies A Levels International Baccalaureate CBSE ISC OSC GPA+ SAT+ APs 1st Year University from a range of countries Secondary Studies Undergraduate University Studies English Language Studies Tertiary (University) Studies Undergraduate University Studiesfrom other countries Postgraduate University Studies

  23. Scholarships >International Undergraduate Scholarships >Scholarships available in the faculties of: > Architecture, Building and Planning > Arts > Economics and Commerce > Engineering > Land and Food Resources > Music > Science > Automatic consideration for scholarships on application

  24. From school to university > Academic differences > Independent learning > Large lectures > Large workload but less contact hours> Geographic differences > Large campus with many lecture theatres > Different city> Personal > Thousands of students > Making friends > Male and female students > No uniform > Living away from home

  25. Student services > International Centre> Faculty support>Housing and arrival>Orientation>Academic support>Health and wellbeing>Sports and leisure>Clubs, societies and associations

  26. International Centre > Staff dedicated to looking after the needs of Study Abroad and Exchange students > Offer support and advice throughout your time at the University >Issue regular international student newsletters

  27. Arrival and housing > Airport reception and temporary accommodation arrangements>Many permanent housing options >University affiliated housing >Hostels (rooming houses) >Private board / homestay >Rental properties >Share house rental >Self-contained apartments>Student housing service provides housing and tenancy advice and emergency housing services

  28. Cost of living >Costdependent on accommodation option • Residential college = $600 AUD per week • University Square = $445 AUD per week • Private rental = $ 410 AUD per week Costs include: food, public transport, utilities, telephone and personal spending money.

  29. Orientation > International Student Briefings on your first day > SGS Academic Program for International Postgraduate Students (AOPIPS) provides academic, cultural and social support> General seminars, programs, and activities > Faculty orientation programs > Visit the Orientation Welcome Centre for assistance with any questions

  30. Academic support > Language and Learning Skills Unit • Organisational skills • Writing essays and reports • Individual consultations • Workshops and publications > Libraries • 3.5 million books • Publications in over 20 languages • 22 University library branches

  31. Health and wellbeing > Health Service • Male and female nurses and doctors • Most services covered by OSHC > Safety on campus • 24 hr security • Security escort from campus to transport > Counselling > Financial Aid > Religious facilities >Disability Liaison Unit

  32. Sports and leisure >Sports Centre • New strength and fitness gym opened 2004 • Swimming pool • Squash, tennis courts, athletic track • Aerobics, Yoga and Pilates classes • 44 sporting clubs and University Games >Field trips and outdoor programs:day, weekend and vacation field trips to many destinations including the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s Red Centre, Tasmania and the Great Barrier Reef.

  33. Clubs, societies & associations > Melbourne University Student Union • Student Advisory Service • Free legal service • Gallery, theatre, cinema, recreational library>Study Abroad andExchange club (MUSEX)> Over 150 clubs and societies> Melbourne University Overseas Student Service • Automatic membership • Festival of Nations • Seminars, workshops and publications • MUOSS lounge

  34. Alumni > Over 130,000 alumni > 3 Australian Prime Ministers >2 Nobel prize laureates

  35. Application process > Online and by post >Via one of our overseas representatives >Closing dates > March intake (sem 1): 20 December > July intake (sem 2): 31 May >Australian citizens and permanent residents > Apply through VTAC > Applications close end of September

  36. Academic calendar 2006 / 2007 > Semester 2 / 2006 • Melbourne Welcome: 11 - 16 July• Orientation: 17- 21 July• Teaching and examination: 24 July - 24 November> Semester 1 / 2007 • Melbourne Welcome: 9 - 13 February• Orientation: 15 - 23 February• Teaching and examination: 26 February - 22 June > Semester 2 / 2007 • Melbourne Welcome: 11 - 15 July• Orientation: 16 - 20 July• Teaching and examination: 23 July - 23 November

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