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Welcome to the Students at Hubei University of Technology. UTAS Contact Details. Transnational Education Coordinator Raelene Nicholas Raelene.Nicholas@utas.edu.au Deputy Head of School Dr Julian Dermoudy Julian.Dermoudy@utas.edu.au. The University of Tasmania.
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UTAS Contact Details Transnational Education Coordinator Raelene Nicholas Raelene.Nicholas@utas.edu.au Deputy Head of School Dr Julian Dermoudy Julian.Dermoudy@utas.edu.au
The University of Tasmania • • The fourth oldest university in Australia, founded in 1890 (122 years old) • • Approximately 22,000 students in total • • Three campuses – Hobart, Launceston and Burnie • • 2800 international students from 76 countries • • Six faculties – Science, Engineering & Technology; Arts; Business; Education; Law and Health Sciences. • A comprehensive university • Computing & Information Systems, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Art, Music, Philosophy, History, Asian Studies, Agriculture, Geography, Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, Architecture, Management, Accounting, Economics,… etc. • Highly ranked for Research in Australia (ARC grants) • Ranked Top 350 (International) University in the World by Times of London 2010 • Ranked Top 400 (Research) University in the World by Jiao Tong University 2010 • http://www.utas.edu.au/
The University of Tasmania Advantages of UTAS as a destination: • Prestige, age, tradition • Good job prospects after graduation • Scholarships - Highest proportion of scholarships awarded to international students of any university in Australia • 80% of international students live within walking distance of campus. • Lowest cost of living for students in Australia • Lowest fees of any prestige university in Australia • Good access to and support from teachers
Tasmania More than 20 flights a day to Tasmania with 4 airlines • 1 hour from Melbourne • 2 hours from Sydney
Tasmania, Bay of Fires “The most beautiful temperate island in the world”. (US travel writers)
Tasmania, Hobart 2nd oldest city in Australia, after Sydney
Tasmania, Hobart Harbour at night
Tasmania, Launceston 3rd oldest city in Australia, after Sydney
Tasmania, Launceston The Old Seaport
Tasmania, Launceston Inner City
Hobart Campus 11,000 students,including1800 international
Hobart Campus CentenaryBuilding - School of Computing and Information Systems
Hobart Campus Accommodation - AUD $185 per week
Hobart Campus RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES • On or near campus • Good way to settle in Cost: AUD $127 - 216 per week
The School of Computing & Information Systems School of Computing and Information Systems - Launceston
Launceston Campus Riawunna – Faculty of Arts
Launceston Campus Kerslake Hall on Campus Accommodation - AUD$148 - $180
Launceston Campus Leprena On Campus Accommodation - AUD$148
The School of Computing & Information Systems • Approximate student numbers in the School of Computing & Information Systems • 800 local students • 200 International on-shore students • 1000 offshore students • Teach programs at the Hobart and Launceston Campus • Teach in China in Hangzhou, Shanghai & Kuwait • Bachelor of • Computing; Information Systems; Computing & Information Systems • Combines degrees with Laws; Economics; Business; Science; Art; Teaching • Master of • Computing; Information Systems; Information Technology; Electronic Business • Creative Media Technology (HIT Lab); Masters by Research • PhD • Computing; Information Systems; Human Interface Technology (HIT Lab) • http://www.cis.utas.edu.au/cisview/
The School of Computing & Information Systems Teaching and Research Areas Artificial Intelligence Multimedia and Internet Technologies Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Programming Languages Computer Security Systems and Networks Distributed Systems Information Systems E-Health E-Forensics Human Interface Technology (HIT Lab)
The School of Computing & Information Systems • Human Interface Technologies (HIT) Lab Australia • (in collaboration with Washington University, USA, and University of Canterbury, New Zealand). • Aim is to introduce cutting-edge visualisation, simulation, virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. • Bachelor of Computing (Human Interface Technology) offered at the Launceston campus • Developed with the University of Washington, USA • - including animation, interactive entertainment, virtual reality technologies and film • Taught by UTAS academics with visiting professors and industry experts from USA and NZ • Also available: Master of Creative Media Technology and PhD (HIT) • For more information, please go to http://www.hitlab.utas.edu.au
The School of Computing & Information Systems Hubei University of Technology & University of Tasmania 2+2+1 dual-degree program Students complete the first 2 years in China Sub major: Computer Science & Technology, Software Engineering & Network Engineering. Students complete the final 2 years of a UTAS Bachelor of Computing in Tasmania Majors/minors: information on the following slides Upon successful completion of 4 years of study, student will receive a HUT Bachelor’s degree and a UTAS Bachelor’s degree. Students that successfully complete the 4-year dual degree program can study a 1 year MIT or a 1.5 – 2 year MComp.
UTAS Bachelor of Computing • UTAS Bachelor of Computing degree in Tasmania (3 year program) • 3 Majors available (Computing, HIT & Games Technology) • IELTS requirement: Score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) • (if IELTS score not met, UTAS has excellent ELC in Tasmania) • Current tuition fee: $15448 per annum • BComp (Human Interface Technology) only offered in Launceston • BComp (Games Technology) only offered in Hobart • BComp (Computing) available in Hobart and Launceston
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Internet Communications minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Computer Security minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Games Technology minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Human Interface Technology minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Electronics minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing Computing Major (Information Systems minor) structure
Bachelor of Computing HIT Major structure
Bachelor of Computing Games Technology Major structure
Intermediate Degree Elective & Advanced units* • Intermediate Degree Elective & Advanced units* • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Graphics & Animation • Computer Networks • Computer Security • Advanced Dynamic Web Development • Concurrent Programming • Data Mining & Text Retrieval • Human-Computer Interaction • Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing • Programming C# and .Net Applications • * Units subject to change
Employment Opportunities • Current forecasts predict that there will be a worldwide shortage of IT professionals for at least the next 10 years. • Range of careers include: • Website Management, System Administration, Client Support and Training, Program Design, Development and Testing, Mobile Computing and Telecommunications, Graphics, Internet and Web Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and so on. • Starting Salaries • The starting salaries in IT positions in Australia should be approximately • AUD $40,000+ (approx 240,000RMB - based on exchange rate of 6:1)
Facilities • Undergraduate students work in state-of-the-art laboratories using Unix computers, Apple Macintosh and IBM Windows PCs. • Wireless networking is provided for student-owned laptops • School facilities and resources are available to students twenty four hours per day, seven days per week. • Computing equipment upgraded approximately once every 3 years
Scholarships • Largest scholarship scheme in Australia • 1 in every 6 international students has a scholarship • Based on results in previous studies and awarded at time of offer • 25% reduction in fees for every year of your degree (must pass all subjects) • No limit on how many scholarships offered
Cost of Living for 1 year in Tasmania • Living costs between $10,000-$13,000 per year, in Australian dollars. • This includes accommodation, transport, books, electricity, telephone, personal spending • Tasmania has amongst the lowest living costs of any state of Australia
Other costs • Overseas Student Health Cover (Single) $342 • Student Visa $420 • X-Ray and medical examination for visa $50-200 • Cost of translation of documents for application • No application fee • No airport pick-up fee • No accommodation assistance fee