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Study Abroad and Exchange

CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K

The University of Melbourne

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 Future

The Melbourne Model Leading Australian higher education

2008 – Six New Generation undergraduate degrees

> Bachelor of Arts > Bachelor of Bioscience > Bachelor of Science > Bachelor of Commerce > Bachelor of Environments > Bachelor of Music

> Specialist graduate schools

The University’s new strategic vision

Growing Esteem, Melbourne's new strategy, developed with extensive consultation around the University in 2005:

> Signals the University's intention to remain a leading education provider in the 21st century

> Is the University’s response to global and educational change

> Brings closer alignment to Melbourne’s international profile

> Sets a new benchmark in higher education and a pioneering model in Australia

Imperatives for change

> Improving the Melbourne educational experience to encompass both depth and breadth

> Optimising career choice and preparation for 21st century careers

> Responding to global trends in education and employment

> Preparing for the knowledge economy

The Melbourne experience

> International leadership

> Research strength

> A stimulating environment

> Creative approaches to learning

> Student support

International rankings

Our rankings place us among the best in the world.The University’s international reputation is underpinned by excellence in teaching and learning, and our status as Australia’s highest-ranked research University.*

* According to key indicators used by the Australian Government to allocate competitive research funding.

International rankings

The Times Higher World University Rankings Times Higher Education SupplementUK (THES), 2007

No. 27 Top 10 employer review score

www.thes.co.uk/worldrankings

Academic Ranking of World Universities Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2007

No. 7 Asia–Pacific regionNo. 79 worldwide

http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm

Index of the International Standing of Australian Public Universities, 2007

No. 1 in Australia(Overall measure of standing)

www.melbourneinstitute.com

Aerial view of the campus

Partnerships and exchange

The University has exchange agreements around the globe. In the US our exchange partners include:Boston CollegeCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityChicago College of Performing ArtsCornell University (College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences)Duke UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHaverford CollegeNew York University (Stern Schoolof Business)Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity of California

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of MaineUniversity of MichiganUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Southern California (Marshall School of Business)University of Texas at AustinUniversity of Virginia (U21)University of WashingtonVirginia Polytechnic InstituteWashington University in St Louis (Olin School of Business)

Study Abroad students may come to the University from any university provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

Partnerships and exchange

The University has exchange agreements around the globe. Some of our exchange partners include:University of Vienna, AustriaMcGill University, CanadaUniversity of Toronto, CanadaUniversity of ChileTsinghua University, ChinaUniversity of Copenhagen, DenmarkCharles University, Czech RepublicInstitut d’Etude Politique (Sciences Po), FranceHEC, School of Management, FranceHumboldt University, Germany Trinity College, DublinLuigi Bocconi University of Commerce, ItalyUniversity of Bologna, ItalyHitotsubashi University, Japan

Keio University, Japan Seoul National University, KoreaUniversity of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsUniversity of Oslo, NorwayUniversity of Salamanca, SpainRoyal Institute of Technology (KTH), SwedenUppsala University, SwedenNational Taiwan University, TaiwanChulalongkorn University, ThailandUniversity College, London, UKUniversity of Edinburgh, UKUniversity of Manchester, UKGeorgetown University, USAUniversity of California, USAUniversity of Virginia, USA

Study Abroad students may come to the University from any university provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

Creative approaches to learning

> Research culture informs and enhances all aspects of teaching and learning

> Internationally and culturally diverse learning community

> Curriculum that motivates, excites and instills a desire for life-long learning

> Internship, research and volunteer opportunities

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

The City of Melbourne

> 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 sporting 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

Student % of students

Undergraduate 69%

Postgraduate 31%

Female 57%

International 27%

Study Abroad and Exchange student profile - 2007

CountryNo. of

studentsUSA 494UK 61Canada 47

Germany 40

Sweden 26

France 35

Japan 5

Mexico 31

Singapore 15

Other 113

Total 867

Areas of study

Australian and indigenous studiesArchitecture, design and built environment Business and economics Computer science and information technologyEducationEngineering Environmental studiesHumanities and social sciencesLand, food and environmentLaw/legal studiesLanguagesMedia and CommunicationsMusicPsychologySciencesVisual and performing arts

The Australian Centre

> Nationally and internationally recognised for teaching and research in Australian studies > Introduction into Australian social, political and cultural life

> Collaboration with local government, museums, galleries and new media institutions

> Research, academic publications, public seminars and the administration of major cultural awards

Academic program

> Full load of 4 subjects - choice of 1000s

> Faculty staff can help refine academic program

> Academic culture - greater independent learning

> Credit transfer - statement of results provided by UM but home institution determines transfer of marks

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

Faculty support

> Each Faculty provides specialist support for Study Abroad and Exchange students

> Advisers for each faculty are available to assist with subject selection

> Faculties can assist with any matter whether it be academic or personal

Arrival and housing

> Airport reception and accommodation arrangements through OASIIS online

> Housing options: Residential colleges SAEX packages in apartments and

hostelShared housingHomestay

Cost of living

> Approximate cost per semester depending on accommodation option

Residential college = A$10-16,000

Apartment/hostel = A$10-14,000

Private rental = A$10-12,000

Costs include: food, public transport, utilities, telephone and personal spending money.

> Study Abroad students

Undergraduate Tuition Fee 2008-9 A$10,450

Orientation

> International Student Briefings on the first day

> General seminars, programs, and activities

> Faculty orientation programs

> Visit the Orientation Welcome Centre for assistance with any questions

Orientation

> Melbourne Welcome • Held at residential colleges • Four night program • Sight seeing, social events

> Undergraduate ‘host’ groups of local and international students led by a senior student from your faculty

> Meet other students and make friends, enrol, organise email account and timetable, join clubs, enjoy free BBQs, discover the campus, faculty and student union.

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

Sport 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

> Melbourne University Outdoors: 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 and associations

> Melbourne University Student Union • Student Advisory Service • Free legal service • Gallery, theatre, cinema, recreational library

> Study Abroad and Exchange club (M.U.S.Ex)

> Over 150 clubs and societies

> Melbourne University Overseas Student Service • Automatic membership • Festival of Nations • Seminars, workshops and publications • MUOSS lounge

Eligibility criteria

> Completed a minimum of 2 semesters of full time University study

> GPA 3.0 (US & Canada) or equivalent

> English language proficiency

> Applicants offered a place by the University of Melbourne

Academic calendar 2006/2007

> Semester 2 / 2008

• Melbourne Welcome: 16-20 July• Orientation: 21-25 July• Teaching and examination: 28 July - 28 November

> Semester 1 / 2009

• Melbourne Welcome: 12 - 16 February• Orientation: 19 - 26 February• Teaching and examination: 2 March - 26 June

> Semester 2 / 2009

• Melbourne Welcome: 15 - 19 July• Orientation: 20 - 24 July• Teaching and examination: 27 July - 27 November

Australian university accreditation

> Universities can only be established by a Legislative Act at the Federal or State level

> Australian Qualifications Framework

> Australian Universities Quality Assurance

> The Educational Services for Overseas Students Act

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