THE UNIVERSITY of ADELAIDE 2016 Adelaide, Australia INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE EYNESBURY Your Pathway to the UNIVERSITY of ADELAIDE 2016
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Offering exceptional pathways since 1992 to THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 2016 Adelaide, Australia INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE EYNESBURY Your pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 2016 Your future starts here • Eynesbury provides a diverse range of higher education pathways that successfully prepares you for studies at the University of Adelaide. • You will study in a supportive, small class size environment allowing you the best possible opportunity for academic success. • When you successfully complete Eynesbury’s Foundation Studies Program or Diploma programs you will move directly to the University of Adelaide to complete your degree. • The University of Adelaide is a member of Australia’s Group of Eight leading universities and produces graduates that are highly sought after by employers. • Read on to find out more about studying in Adelaide. 1 OVERVIEW YOUR PATHWAY TO A DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Eynesbury is a specialist institution offering a modern and dynamic learning experience, and is committed to providing choice, diversity and flexibility of pathways in education. Eynesbury offers a range of pre-university, undergraduate and English Language programs. Eynesbury offers different options which will allow you required entry score for your nominated degree program, to bridge the gap between secondary and tertiary study – you will gain entry into the University for the next intake the Foundation Studies Program (FSP), which you can period. The Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of enter after completing the equivalent of Year 11 – and a Business, and the Diploma of Computing and IT provide range of diploma programs which are suitable if you have the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding that attempted the last year of High School. enables you to articulate into Year 2 of a range of degree programs at the University of Adelaide. If you choose to study the FSP you receive provisional entry into a bachelor degree program of your choice at the University of Adelaide. Upon achievement of the Pre-university pathway Eynesbury High School, 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Foundation Studies Program Bachelor Program Bachelor Program Bachelor Program Undergraduate pathway Certificate IV in 2nd Year 3rd Year Eynesbury Diploma Tertiary Preparation Program Bachelor Program Bachelor Program 2 EYNESBURY Your pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 2016 Welcome Message from the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide offers a unique and highly supportive environment that features small immensely rewarding learning experience for all classes and careful attention to individual needs. students in our undergraduate programs. I warmly encourage you to consider Eynesbury to The University’s long association with Eynesbury prepare for your chosen undergraduate program demonstrates a firm commitment to helping at the University of Adelaide. international students prepare for success in their Professor Warren Bebbington undergraduate studies. In partnership, we provide Vice-Chancellor and President a wonderful opportunity for international students The University of Adelaide to meet and study with Australian students in a Message from the Eynesbury College Director At Eynesbury, we welcome the opportunity to Eynesbury also offers a full range of student assist our students to achieve their personal support services, including academic and goals and realise their full potential. vocational counselling, homestay and accommodation at international student residences. Eynesbury is committed to offering choice, diversity and flexibility of pathways in education. Our staff Adelaide is a wonderful place to live and study, provide the personal encouragement and individual and I am confident that you will enjoy your tuition that most international students need when Eynesbury experience. they first live away from home. Peter Millen College Director Eynesbury 3 OVERVIEW “Eynesbury provides a really friendly environment for international students. The small classes mean I can have one‑on‑one conversations with my lecturers.” My Eynesbury: Malvin Mangat, Malaysia Foundation Studies Program 4 EYNESBURY Your pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 2016 Launch your global career at the University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide These technologies support and assist • offer higher than average at a glance personalised learning but do not replace staff-to-student ratios the quality, face-to-face education The University of Adelaide is one of • focus on combining learning with delivered on campus. Australia’s leading research intensive research, delivering an advanced universities and is consistently ranked curriculum and research-based learning among the top 1% of universities in A member of the Group of Eight that produces distinctive graduates the world. The University of Adelaide is a member • produce graduates who take up senior of the Group of Eight — a coalition of positions in business and government Established in 1874, the University Australia’s leading universities. in Australia and other countries. of Adelaide is Australia’s third oldest university and an iconic Adelaide Members of the Group of Eight are The Group of Eight universities have credit institution. The University contributes committed to excellence in teaching transfer agreements that improve student significantly to the health, wealth and and research and renowned for their transfer between these institutions. wellbeing of South Australia and is a vital world-class achievements. part of the cultural, social and intellectual These universities: For more information please visit life of the community. • have nurtured every Nobel Prize winner go8.edu.au and adelaide.edu.au The University has a strong reputation for educated at an Australian university research and teaching excellence, and • are the first choice of the the University has produced over 100 majority of highest qualified Rhodes Scholars, including Australia’s Australian school leavers first Indigenous winner and is also associated with five Nobel Laureates. The University of Adelaide offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs underpinned by world-class research and places high priority on the student learning experience. This unique education experience is characterised by the following key themes: Small group discovery experience Students have opportunities to learn in small groups, peer-to-peer and under the expert guidance of leading academics – this is central to the University of Adelaide learning experience. Research intensive University of Adelaide students develop their research skills from undergraduate level and have the chance to embrace the rigour of scientific method, learning the value of innovation and problem solving skills. Advanced bachelor programs Advanced bachelor degrees are available in Arts, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Science, and Health Sciences for high-performing students keen for an undergraduate experience with greater depth and challenge. E-Learning The student learning experience is enhanced through greater access to digital and e-learning resources. 5 OVERVIEW Kick-start your global career Graduates of international distinction Through excellence in learning and teaching, the University of Adelaide seeks to develop graduates of international distinction. The education experience is designed to prepare graduates with the following attributes: • Deep discipline knowledge: informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies; acquired from personal interaction with research active educators from year one. • Critical thinking and problem solving: steeped in research methods and rigour; based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development. • Teamwork and communication skills: honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies; encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning. • Career and leadership readiness: technology savvy, professional and, where relevant, fully accredited; tested and validated by work-based experiences. • Intercultural and ethical competency: adept at operating in other cultures and comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts. • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence: a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal; open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers. 6 EYNESBURY Your pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 2016 Launch your global career at the University of Adelaide (continued) The University of Adelaide has a campus in Singapore, Dental Simulation Clinic as well as four onshore campuses, with the historic main The Dental Simulation Clinic at North campus in the Adelaide CBD. Terrace is a $6 million high-tech clinic providing dentistry and oral health students with access to the best training facilities in Australia. North Terrace campus Waite campus The University’s main campus on North The Waite campus is eight kilometres south Hub Central Terrace is renowned for its historic of the city centre and features a ‘super’ This three-level, $42 million building on architecture and lively atmosphere. greenhouse known as the Plant Accelerator. North Terrace campus brings together Located within Adelaide’s central business Other research areas include plant learning and social spaces with student and shopping district, the campus is biotechnology, plant breeding, sustainable services. Hub Central was