AVCC Members' Universities

australian universities g u i d e Published by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Canberra - 2008 ABSTRACT The purpose of this publication is to inform the esteemed Ministry of Higher Education on the wide array of universities in Australia. While Australia is a new arena for Saudi students, it is also an exciting one as the potential for academic relationships are established and Australia is given exposure to Saudi culture and its expanding academic research in the Kingdom. This publication lists a map of Australia and the geographical spread of Saudi students. In addition, this is followed up by a table of the universities with most Saudi students in descending order. The format layout of the universities is designed to give a page-by-page brief yet detailed summary of the strengths of the universities in question and how the universities describe and project themselves. On the left is a column of the current university's vice-chancellor, chancellor, director of public relations, contact details, website and campus locations. It is the purpose of this publication to include all 38 universities in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the higher education sector in Australia. This certainly will help guide the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education and respective Saudi Universities in making decisions for the benefit of Saudi Arabia's higher education and its citizens studying abroad in Australia. The Cultural Affairs Department of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission wishes to thank the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee, Universities Australia and all universities for their assistance and material in making this publication possible. Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Canberra 2008 i Table of Contents Geographical Spread of Saudi Students 1 Saudi Student Demographic 2 Universities The University of Adelaide 3 Australian Catholic University 4 The Australian National University 5 University of Ballarat 6 Bond University 7 University of Canberra 8 Central Queensland University 9 Charles Darwin University 10 Charles Sturt University 11 Curtin University of Technology 12 Deakin University 13 Edith Cowan University 14 Flinders University 15 Griffith University 16 James Cook University 17 La Trobe University 18 Macquarie University 19 The University of Melbourne 20 Monash University 21 Murdoch University 22 The University of New England 23 The University of New South Wales 24 The University of Newcastle 25 The University of Queensland 26 Queensland University of Technology 27 RMIT University 28 University of South Australia 29 Southern Cross University 30 University of Southern Queensland 31 University of the Sunshine Coast 32 Swinburne University of Technology 33 The University of Sydney 34 University of Tasmania 35 University of Technology Sydney 36 Victoria University 37 The University of Western Australia 38 University of Western Sydney 39 University of Wollongong 40 ii AVCC Members’ Universities New South Wales Western Australia Charles Sturt University Bathurst Curtin University of Technology Perth Macquarie University Sydney Edith Cowan University Perth Southern Cross University Lismore Murdoch University Perth The University of Newcastle Newcastle The University of Western Australia Perth The University of New South Wales Sydney The University of New England Armidale Australian Capital Territory The University of Sydney Sydney The Australian National University Canberra University of Technology Sydney Sydney University of Canberra Canberra University of Western Sydney Sydney Tasmania University of Wollongong Wollongong University of Tasmania Hobart Queensland Northern Territory Bond University Gold Coast Charles Darwin University Darwin Central Queensland University Rockhampton Griffith University Brisbane South Australia James Cook University Townsville The University of Adelaide Adelaide Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Flinders University Adelaide The University of Queensland Brisbane University of South Australia Adelaide University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba National University of the Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Australian Catholic University Sydney Victoria Brisbane Deakin University Geelong Melbourne La Trobe University Melbourne Ballarat Monash University Melbourne Canberra RMIT University Melbourne Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne University of Ballarat Ballarat The University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria University Melbourne * Universities listed by their main campus 1 Saudi Student Demographics (Data based on September 2008 figures) UNIVERSITY Saudi student population Griffith University 500 University of Wollongong 458 Queensland University of Technology 449 La Trobe University 372 Curtin University of Technology 322 The University of Sydney 273 The University of Newcastle 264 RMIT University 210 Monash University 201 The University of Queensland 175 The University of New South Wales 174 University of Technology Sydney 166 Murdoch University 146 The University of Western Australia 134 University of Southern Queensland 98 Flinders University 91 Bond University 85 University of Tasmania 78 University of Western Sydney 74 The University of Adelaide 68 The University of Melbourne 68 Victoria University 67 University of Canberra 54 Macquarie University 50 Swinburne University of Technology 43 The Australian National University 40 Central Queensland University 39 The University of New England 33 Charles Sturt University 25 University of South Australia 25 Edith Cowan University 24 University of Ballarat 21 Deakin University 10 James Cook University 5 University of the Sunshine Coast 4 Australian Catholic University 0 Charles Darwin University 0 Southern Cross University 0 2 The University of Adelaide is gradually growing in popularity among Saudi students. It is Australia’s third oldest university, established in 1874. Five Nobel Laureates are among its alumni,along with over 100 Rhodes Scholars. With more than 19,000 students, including some 4,000 international students from 80 countries, the University offers a broad range of courses and outstanding opportunities for research, in an environment that encourages and values personal interaction with teaching Vice-Chancellor and President staff. Adelaide’s historic buildings, gardens and courtyards combine with advanced research Professor James McWha centres and facilities to generate a sophisticated, exceptional learning environment. A vibrant P 08 8303 5201 I F 08 8303 4354 student life offers students the chance to enjoy new experiences and meet different people; [email protected] this promotes the value of diversity and independent inquiry. North Terrace is the main campus, centrally located on Adelaide’s “cultural boulevard”. It Chancellor is close to the State Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Festival Centre, Zoo, Botanic Gardens The Hon. John von Doussa QC and Royal Adelaide Hospital, as well as major shopping precincts. It is the primary location of undergraduate teaching and the base for a broad range of research. Since 2003 it has Director – Marketing & Strategic included the nearby National Wine Centre, which is used for teaching in wine sensory Communications evaluation and wine marketing, and is also a major tourist attraction. Mr Michael Neale P 08 8303 6381 I F 08 8303 4829 Waite campus is home to the largest agricultural research cluster in the southern hemisphere, [email protected] and leads the University’s world-renowned work in agricultural science. Collocated partners include the Australian Wine Research Institute, several CSIRO divisions, and the Australian Contact Details Centre for Plant Functional Genomics. The University of Adelaide SA 5005 Roseworthy campus, 50km north of Adelaide, is a world leader in dryland agriculture and P 08 8303 4455 I F 08 8303 4401 animal production. It hosts several collocated industry partners, and is home to the Pork Cooperative Research Centre. Website www.adelaide.edu.au Adelaide University Research Park (Thebarton campus) is one of Australia’s premier university-owned technology/research parks, where graduates develop their skills with Campus Locations innovative companies, including some 40 commercial tenants, in the University’s industry- North Terrace linked Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs. Roseworthy Waite Adelaide has major strengths in wine and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical Adelaide University Research Park sciences, engineering, information technology and telecommunications, environmental (Thebarton Campus) sciences and social sciences. On a per capita basis, the University’s research performance National Wine Centre has consistently been among the highest in Australia. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academics and a vibrant student life. We are committed to producing graduates recognised worldwide for their creativity, knowledge and skills, as well as for their culture and tolerance. Our high-calibre graduates have skills that go beyond the workplace. Our graduates make an impact on the world. Life Impact. 3 Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is Australia’s only national public Catholic university. Funded by the Australian Government, it is open to students and staff regardless of their beliefs. ACU National has six campuses based in Brisbane, Sydney (2), Canberra, Melbourne and Ballarat and off-campus activity throughout Australia and overseas. The University empowers its students and staff with a strong

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