The University of Newcastle, Australia
CRICOS Provider Code: 00109J
The University of Newcastle is a modern, comprehensive, international,
research-intensive university with a tradition of intellectual service to the
people of its region and beyond.
We are proud of our reputation and the quality of our graduates. We believe it
is the perfect place in which to grow – academically, professionally and
personally.
The University operates on two main campuses. The largest, set on a 140 hectare
natural bushland site is at Callaghan, about 12 kilometres west of the Newcastle
city centre. The other, located on an 85 hectare site adjacent to national
parkland, is on the Central Coast at Ourimbah, about halfway between Newcastle
and Sydney. The University’s Conservatorium of Music, Legal Centre and Graduate
School of Business are all located near Civic Park in the centre of Newcastle.
Our student population is just under 27,000, including some 6,000 international
students from more than 80 countries studying both on and off-shore in business,
engineering, medicine, nursing, science, teaching and technology.
Rankings
Ranked in the top 10 research Universities in Australia *
(*Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee:
http://www.avcc.edu.au/documents/publications/stats/HERDC%20TimeSeries%20Data%201992-2004.xls
)
Ranked in the top 60 Universities in the Asia Pacific region *
(*Institute of Higher Education Shanghai Jiaohong University:
http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2005/ARWU2005_TopAsia.htm )
Ranked in the top 200 Universities in the World *
(*Times Higher Education Supplement:
http://www.thes.co.uk/statistics/international_comparisons/2005/top_unis.aspx?window_type=popup
)
5 Star (Top) rating in *
Academic services provided to students.
Life Support including computing services, bookshops, library services and
general facilities for student life.
4 star (High) rating in *
Graduate starting salaries
Research grants achieved and research intensivity
Commended for *
Our strong leadership in a number of research areas particularly engineering
Being at the forefront of Problem Based Learning
The establishment of a innovative scholarship scheme
Our proactive approach to environmental sustainability
(* Good Universities Guide 2005:
http://ratings.thegoodguides.com.au/)
Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and
Development (CBD).
(Australian Government Australian Research Council:
http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/coe_aitken_biotechnology_and_development.pdf )
Study Programs
The University of Newcastle offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs
through five Faculties:
- Business and Law
- Education and Arts
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Health
- Science and Information Technology
Each year, the University attracts high levels of first preference applications
for undergraduate programs. This recognition of the value of a Newcastle degree
has made us a leading “University of First Choice”. Our success in securing
major government research funding is also significant, enabling us to achieve
ranking in the top 10 of Australian public universities for our research output.
We offer over extensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs including most
of the professional degree programs such as Architecture, Law, Medicine,
Engineering, Teaching, Surveying, Social Work, Science, and Nursing. As well, we
offer a vast array of courses in disciplines such as Computing, Fine Art, Modern
Languages, Classics, History, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Nutrition and
Dietetics, Sociology and Anthropology, Philosophy, and Communications, to name
just a few.
Research
We enjoy significant research and teaching partnerships with universities
throughout Asia and the Pacific and in Europe, North America and Africa. We also
offer over 370 research scholarships. We are host to a range of research centres
funded both by the Federal Government and industry or from our own resources.
The University’s greatest research strengths are in Aboriginal Studies,
Behavioural Science, Biomedical Science, Building and Construction, Business
Studies, Education, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information
Technology, Environmental Systems, Materials Science, Minerals and Processing,
Physical Systems, Public Health, Reproductive Systems, and the Study of Society.
ELICOS and Foundation
We have a first class International Foundation Program that provides a
nationally recognised pathway to undergraduate degree programs as well as a
modern, fully equipped Language Centre with an excellent reputation throughout
Australia for the quality of its teaching. We also offer exciting and
challenging Postgraduate coursework and research programs all of which are
available either on-campus, by distance or online.
Facilities
Our students enjoy outstanding facilities including a number of large,
well-stocked libraries and award winning buildings. The University offers
fantastic sporting facilities, the largest single site accommodation complex of
any university in Australia, a welfare service dedicated to our international
students, careers and student employment office and a Health Service. We are
proud to own two of the finest natural bushland campuses in the country, both
close to beautiful beaches and national parks. With our walking trails, bike
paths, cafes, shops plus a sub-tropical climate that’s hard to beat, we know it
won’t take you long to settle into our friendly, relaxed way of life.
We are committed to the highest possible standards in teaching, learning and
research. Academic standards, superb recreational facilities, natural
surroundings, award-winning buildings and ready access to the latest technology
are all part of the reason that growing numbers of students put Newcastle first.
Contact us:
Email:
international@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: + 61 2 4921 6595
Fax: + 61 2 4921 1766
For more information visit the University’s website at
www.international.newcastle.edu.au
Try My Brochure, our personalised e-brochure system at:
www.international.newcastle.edu.au/mybrochure/
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