WORLD CLASS: BE PART OF IT

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WORLD CLASS BE PART OF IT
?Graduate success
?World-class facilities
?Great environment
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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 ?UQs teaching
performance is well documented with UQs
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, UQs ..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
?UQs 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 ?
Australias largest university-run marine
research station located on the Great
Barrier Reef ? an experimental mine ?
medicals and dental schools ? seismograph
stations ? agricultural farms
?UQs 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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?Paths to through UQ
YOUR CAREER BEGINS
Year 12/Senior Equivalent
Foundation Year - (Bridging Program)
ICTE - (English Language)
Undergraduate Program - (Bachelor/Dual Degree)
Undergraduate Honours (Research)
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Coursework Masters, Research Masters (Master of
Philosophy (MPhil)
Professional Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD)
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?Study Streams at UQ
? Programs are offered at the following levels
University Preparation
Graduate Coursework
- Honours
- Foundation Year - IES
- English language programs - ICTE
- Graduate Certificates
- Professional education
- Graduate Diplomas
- Masters
Non Award
- Professional Doctorates
- Study Abroad/Student Exchanges
Undergraduate
Graduate Research
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Certificates/Diplomas
- Bachelor Degrees
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
- Dual Degrees
- Higher Doctorates
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?Programs
?Major study areas include
Education
Management
Accounting
Agribusiness
Electronic Commerce
Marine Biology
Agriculture
Engineering
Medicine
Animal Studies
Entomology
Mining
Anthropology
Molecular Genetics
Forestry
Architecture
Occupational Therapy
Geophysics
Audiology
Hospitality
Pharmacy
Biochemistry
Information Technology
Physiotherapy
Business
Psychology
International Relations
Dentistry
Journalism
Veterinary Science
Zoology
Economics
Law
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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 AUD50
Submit application to the University or an
authorised UQ agent
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?Overview of Costs (AUD)
?Airfare
?Health Cover
Economy single - 500 to 3000
Health cover - 295/year
?Visa
Student VISA application - 295
?Accommodation
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
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? Student Support Services
?Support Services
Airport reception
Health Care
Temporary accommodation
Dental Care
Permanent accommodation
Child Care
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
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? Foundation Year Program
?UQs Foundation Year Program is available to
those students who need to upgrade their
academic qualifications before entering a full
undergraduate degree program
?Contact Foundation
International Education Services 495 Boundary
Street Spring Hill, Queensland, 4004
AUSTRALIA Web www.foundationyear.com
Email evason_at_fdn.uq.edu.au Phone [phone]
7699 Fax [phone]
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? English Language Programs
?UQs 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
?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)
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? English Language Programs cont
?Cost in 2002 (AUD)
295/week
?Program Durations
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_at_mailbox.uq
.edu.au Phone [phone] Fax 61 7
3365 6599
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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
?For further information please contact
International Education Directorate Brisbane,
Queensland, 4072 AUSTRALIA Web
www.studyatUQ.net Email IEDenquiries_at_admin.uq.e
du.au Phone [phone] Fax 61 7
3365 1794
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