UQ Power Point Presentation

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WORLD CLASS: BE PART OF IT Great environment Graduate success World-class facilities

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Where is UQ?

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Why Choose UQ? Best overall rating of all Queensland universities by the 2001 Good ....Universities Guides One of only three Australian members of Universitas 21 UQ is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight key teaching and .....research universities in Australia UQ is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the Asian .....region by Asiaweek magazine UQ has the highest graduate employment rate of any other Australian ..…university UQ’s teaching performance is well documented with UQ’s Professor Ron ….Weber taking out the converted teacher of the year award in 2000-2001

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UQ Facts Established in 1910, UQ is Queensland oldest university Total student population in excess of 33,200 Three main campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich & Gatton More than:  400 undergraduate and graduate programs  5500 courses  4000 international students from 130 countries  2100 academic staff  5000 staff in total  150 international exchange agreements with universities from more than 35 countries

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Campuses Located just seven kilometres from the vibrant city of Brisbane, UQ’s …..St Lucia campus is on a 285 acre site, surrounded by the picturesque …..Brisbane River on three sides Gracious sandstone buildings, parklands and lakes encompass world-class ..…teaching and research facilities UQ Ipswich, located just 43 kilometres west of Brisbane city, is a dynamic …..campus which began operations in 1999 UQ Ipswich offers cutting-edge, contemporary programs in a modern, ..…purpose-built environment with state-of-the-art facilities UQ’s Gatton campus, located in the picturesque Lockyer Valley, is just a …..60 minute drive west of Brisbane UQ Gatton offers internationally recognised programs that are the best of …..their type available anywhere in Australia

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Brisbane City Home to 1.6 million residents Vibrant, multicultural, international city Gateway to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, tropical islands, theme parks, ..…Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Outback, golden beaches, and ..…endless tourist attractions and recreational facilities 243 days of sunshine throughout the year Inner-city beaches, cultural centres, museums, art galleries, casino, mall, .…world-class international airport, and a multitude of shopping and recreation .…precincts

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Teaching & Research Sites UQ operates more than 45 specialist research, teaching, and training sites ..…including:  Australia’s largest university-run marine research station located on the Great Barrier Reef  an experimental mine  medicals and dental schools  seismograph stations  agricultural farms UQ’s city base is the heritage listed Customs House, a carefully restored ..…venue with art gallery, restaurant, performance space, and seminar and ..…conference rooms

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7 Faculties Arts (Humanities)  Biological & Chemical Sciences  Business, Economics & Law  Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture  Health Sciences  Natural Resources, Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences  Social & Behavioural Sciences

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Undergraduate Program - (Bachelor/Dual Degree) Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Undergraduate Honours (Research) Foundation Year - (Bridging Program) ICTE - (English Language) YOUR CAREER BEGINS Year 12/Senior Equivalent Coursework Masters, Research Masters (Master of Philosophy – (MPhil) Professional Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Paths to & through UQ

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Study Streams at UQ  Programs are offered at the following levels: - English language programs - ICTE - Professional education - Bachelor Degrees - Honours - Graduate Certificates - Graduate Diplomas • University Preparation • Undergraduate • Graduate Coursework • Graduate Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Foundation Year - IES - Dual Degrees - Masters - Professional Doctorates - Higher Doctorates • Non Award - Certificates/Diplomas - Study Abroad/Student Exchanges

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• Agribusiness • Agriculture • Animal Studies • Anthropology Programs Major study areas include: • Architecture • Zoology • Audiology • Business • Electronic Commerce • Dentistry • Economics • Education • Engineering • Entomology • Hospitality • Information Technology • Law • Journalism • Mining • Marine Biology • Medicine • Veterinary Science • Management • Pharmacy • Accounting • Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Psychology • International Relations • Molecular Genetics • Biochemistry • Geophysics • Forestry

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Entry Criteria Program Entry • IELTS 6.5* • Academic • 1st Semester Tuition Fees Application Process • Complete Application Form (available online) • Attach all required documentation • Include application fee – AUD$50 • Submit application to the University or an authorised UQ agent

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Overview of Costs (AUD$) • Economy single - $500 to $3000 • Student VISA application - $295 • Health cover - $295/year • On campus (includes food) - $6500 to $10,000/year • Off campus (furnished) - $7000/year • Off campus (unfurnished) - $5000/year • Students should plan on approximately $14,000 to $16,000/year - Accommodation - 60% - Living costs (food, books, entertainment) - 40% Airfare Visa Health Cover Accommodation

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 Student Support Services Support Services • Airport reception • Permanent accommodation • International student orientation • Academic Preparation Program (APP) • English language support • Academic and personal counselling • Study skills assistance • Library workshop • Faculty advisers • Student clubs • Olympic standard sporting facilities • Temporary accommodation • Health Care • Dental Care • Child Care

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 Foundation Year Program Contact Foundation • International Education Services 495 Boundary Street Spring Hill, Queensland, 4004 AUSTRALIA Web: www.foundationyear.com Email: evason@fdn.uq.edu.au Phone: +61 7 3832 7699 Fax: +61 7 3832 9850 UQ’s Foundation Year Program is available to those students who …need to upgrade their academic qualifications before entering a …full undergraduate degree program

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 English Language Programs Programs Include: • General English • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) • Advanced English Communication Skills (AECS) • English for International Business Communication (EIBC) • Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation (CFCEP) • English for Special Purposes (Group ESP) UQ’s English Language Programs are run by the Institute of …Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE) Conditional offers to full degree programs can be granted …pending the successful completion of English language training

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Cost in 2002 (AUD$) • $295/week • 5, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 & 45 week programs available Contact ICTE • ICTE The University of Queensland Brisbane, Queensland, 4072 AUSTRALIA Web: www.icte.uq.edu.au Email: tesol.enrol@mailbox.uq.edu.au Phone: +61 7 3365 6565 Fax: +61 7 3365 6599 Program Durations  English Language Programs cont…

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Message from the VC International students have been an integral part of …..The University of Queensland community for …..many years. Their contributions to the UQ …..tradition, and to the cultural and social diversity …..that enhances the academic experience of all our …..students, is highly valued. We look forward to .….welcoming you to UQ soon. UQ is world-class, I …..invite you to be part of it …..Professor John Hay …..Vice Chancellor

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Contact • International Education Directorate Brisbane, Queensland, 4072 AUSTRALIA Web: www.studyatUQ.net Email: IEDenquiries@admin.uq.edu.au Phone: +61 7 3365 7941 Fax: +61 7 3365 1794 For further information please contact: WORLD CLASS: BE PART OF IT

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