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>The University of Melbourne
CRICOS: 00116K
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>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
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>The Melbourne experience
> International leadership
> Creative approaches to learning
> A stimulating environment
> Career outcomes
> Student support
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CRICOS: 00116K
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
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CRICOS: 00116K
> No. 19 Internationally Times Higher World University Rankings 2005
> No. 1 in Australia International 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
International rankings
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CRICOS: 00116K
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
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CRICOS: 00116K
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
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CRICOS: 00116K
Aerial view of the campus
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CRICOS: 00116K
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
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>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
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>Student profile
Region Total% of enrolment
South-East Asia 4,317 44.2%
North-East Asia 3,313 33.9%
Northern America 839 8.6%
Southern & Central Asia 407 4.2%
Europe 324 3.3%
Sub-Saharan Africa 186 1.9%
North Africa & Middle East
148 1.5%
Latin America 94 1.0%
Other countries 145 1.5%
International students made up a total of 22.6 % of entire cohort in 2005
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>Student profile
Student% of students
Undergraduate 67.5%
Postgraduate 32.5%
Female 57%
International 22.6%
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>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
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> 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
Graduate outcomes
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>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
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>Career development
> Student Ambassador Leadership Program
> Career Mentor Connection
> University Challenge
> Student Mentor Program
> Student Work Placements
> Willing and Able Mentoring
> Kickstart Your Career
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>International student cycle
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>International student cycle
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>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)
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>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
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>Built Environment ArchitecturePlanning & designUrban planningLandscape architectureProperty & construction
Information TechnologyComputer scienceE-commerceGeographic ITInformation systems
BusinessAccountingActuarial studies Economics and commerceFinanceManagementMarketingPublic policy
Society and CultureHumanitiesSocial SciencesEducation (teaching)Fine Arts LanguagesLawMedia & communicationsPsychology
Performing ArtsComposition DanceDramaFilmMusic
EngineeringCivil & EnvironmentalChemical & BiomolecularComputerElectronic Geomatic Mechanical ManufacturingSoftware
Medical and Health SciencesBiomedical science Dental scienceMedicineNursingPhysiotherapyPsychologyPopulation HealthRural HealthSocial work
SciencesAgricultural scienceBiotechnologyForestryLife sciencesPhysical sciencesMathematics & statistics
Veterinary scienceEnvironmental
Areas of study
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UndergraduateUniversity Studies
PostgraduateUniversity Studies
GPA+SAT+APs
1st Year University from a range of countries
UndergraduateUniversity Studies
from other countries
TrinityFoundation+/- English Language
Studies
A Levels International Baccalaureate
National High School Certificate
English Language
Studies
CBSEISCOSC
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>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
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>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
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>Student services
> International Centre > Faculty support
> Housing and arrival
> Orientation
> Academic support
> Health and wellbeing
> Sports and leisure
> Clubs, societies and associations
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>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
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>> 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
Arrival and housing
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>Cost of living
> Cost dependent 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.
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>> 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
Orientation
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>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
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>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
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>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.
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>Clubs, societies & associations
> Melbourne University Student Union • Student Advisory Service • Free legal service • Gallery, theatre, cinema, recreational library
> Study Abroad and Exchange club(MUSEX)
> Over 150 clubs and societies
> Melbourne University Overseas Student Service • Automatic membership • Festival of Nations • Seminars, workshops and publications • MUOSS lounge
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>Alumni
> Over 130,000 alumni
> 3 Australian Prime Ministers
> 2 Nobel prize laureates
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>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
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>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