>The University of Melbourne

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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

>The Melbourne experience

> International leadership

> Creative approaches to learning

> A stimulating environment

> Career outcomes

> Student support

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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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> 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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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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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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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

>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

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

>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

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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

>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

>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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PostgraduateUniversity Studies

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National High School Certificate

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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

>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

>> 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

>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.

>> 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

>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