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 > 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 The Melbourne experience > International leadership > Creative approaches to learning > A stimulating environment > Career outcomes > Student support > 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 International rankings > > 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 region Academic ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2005 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 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 CRICOS: 00116K Aerial view of the campus 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 CRICOS: 00116K 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 > Student profile International students made up a total of 22.6 % of entire cohort in 2005 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% > Student profile Student % of students Undergraduate 67.5% Postgraduate 32.5% Female 57% International 22.6% 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 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 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 Career development > > Student Ambassador Leadership Program > Career Mentor Connection > University Challenge > Student Mentor Program > Student Work Placements > Willing and Able Mentoring > Kickstart Your Career International student cycle > International student cycle > 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) 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 > Areas of study Built Environment Architecture Planning & design Urban planning Landscape architecture Property & construction Engineering Civil & Environmental Chemical & Biomolecular Computer Electronic Geomatic Mechanical Manufacturing Software Information Technology Computer science E-commerce Geographic IT Information systems Medical and Health Sciences Biomedical science Dental science Medicine Nursing Physiotherapy Psychology Population Health Rural Health Social work > Business Society and Culture Accounting Actuarial studies Economics and commerce Finance Management Marketing Public policy Humanities Social Sciences Education (teaching) Fine Arts Languages Law Media & communications Psychology Sciences Agricultural science Biotechnology Forestry Life sciences Physical sciences Mathematics & statistics Veterinary science Environmental Performing Arts Composition Dance Drama Film Music Tertiary (University) Studies Secondary Studies Pathways to study > National High School Certificate Trinity Foundation +/- English Language Studies A Levels International Baccalaureate Undergraduate University Studies Postgraduate University Studies CBSE ISC OSC GPA+ SAT+ APs English Language Studies 1st Year University from a range of countries Undergraduate University Studies from other countries 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 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 Student services > > International Centre > Faculty support > Housing and arrival > Orientation > Academic support > Health and wellbeing > Sports and leisure > Clubs, societies and associations 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 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 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. 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 > 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 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 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. 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 Alumni > Over 130,000 alumni > 3 Australian Prime Ministers > 2 Nobel prize laureates > 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 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 >