Australian Education Fair 2013 September 7 & 8 at Kingsbury Hotel – Colombo
View(s):Meet Flinders University representatives at the Fair.
Flinders University is the gateway to opportunity. We offer international students the chance to establish their careers, enjoy their time while studying in Australia and to:
- Gain a qualification that is recognised around the world
-Develop links with industry across Australia and launch your career into markets around the world
- Experience studying in a different culture
- Learn life skills that will last a lifetime
Our graduates are knowledgeable and have the skills to connect across cultural, political, social and geographic boundaries to tackle major challenges.
We are ranked as one of the world’s top 400 universities as determined by the Shanghai Jiao Academic Ranking of the World Universities (2013). In the Good Universities Guide (2013), we have attained five-star ratings for good teaching, general skills and overall satisfaction from our graduates. We are also highly ranked in the QS Top 50 under 50 university rankings.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Flinders has a well-recognised reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our students learn from academics who are experts in their field, linked with industry and providing research insights or expert opinions into their discipline. We consistently rank among Australia’s top universities on a per capita basis of research spending and our academics are regular contributors to professional journals around the world.
Flinders University has a range of recognised programs of study at an undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research level. They are supported by a range of scholarships and our web site contains a full listing of our programs and their criteria.
If you do not meet our entry requirements, the Flinders International Study Centre offer introductory academic, foundation and diploma level programs for students who seek to qualify for, and enrol directly in, Flinders undergraduate courses.
Housed on our Sturt campus, FIinders International Study Centre offers an authentic university experience, including the opportunity to live on-campus. Further information is available on the Flinders International Study Centre website. [link to http://www.flinders.edu.au/fisc]
At Flinders, we also realise that our graduates have better career options if they graduate with both qualifications and work experience. We have tailored our degrees and study options to include work components and industry initiatives.
Through work placements, our students spend part of their study time with industry, applying their new knowledge and testing themselves in real-world situations. They take on placements or projects within the workplace and give them an insight that greatly enhances their learning.
It is not just our academic standards that are high. Our students are among the most satisfied University students in Australia. Based on student feedback to i-graduate, the International Student Barometer, Flinders University is the best Australian university for international student services and the leading Australian university for arrival support for new international students.
We are a true multicultural university. Our university represents a global village, which enables our students to learn in a true multicultural environment. By studying at Flinders, you will learn to communicate with other cultures, develop language skills and tap into knowledge drawn from around the world.
Flinders University is designed as a traditional university campus and everything our students need is here:
Teaching and study facilities including our expansive library Student cafes and places to eat – which include a range of cultural foods, including Halal options The Student Learning Centre, which provides a range of academic support services including writing workshops, English language, mathematical skills, oral presentations and general study skills Health and welfare facilities, such as the Health Service, Counselling Service, Disability Support and Religious Centre Sports and fitness facilities, including the Sports and Fitness Centre, playing fields and tennis courts Child and parenting facilities, including our two childcare options Accommodation both on and off-campus, with options for apartments, houses and sharing arrangements.
Student support services are also located on campus. The International Student Support Unit, which is the first point of contact for international students, is centrally located for ease of access and offers help with a range of support services including arrival support and airport pickup, orientation, visa and health enquiries.
Adelaide – a liveable city
As a city, Adelaide offers a safe, relaxed lifestyle. Our Mediterranean climate offers more than 2,500 hours of sunshine a year – and without the humidity of other Australian cities. Our international students are able to enjoy big city lifestyle in a more relaxed environment.
Safety and security is another key part of life in Adelaide. By world standards, Adelaide is a relatively safe city, with TripAdvisor rating Adelaide as generally safe. Adelaide is also well-served by public transport.
South Australia is known as a wine and food centre. Our state is well-known for the quality of our produce – from fresh fruit and vegetables through to the finest meats. Our seafood is world-class and graces the tables of fine restaurants around the world. South Australian wine is among the best quality in the world and we have a vibrant market culture.
The Flinders University web site (www.flinders.edu.au) is home to all the information you’ll need, along with full details of how to apply for a place.
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Flinders University has research collaborations with many universities globally. We have strong international links with universities and research institutions across Europe, North and South America and Asia – including Indonesia.
Our collaborations include partnerships with Universities in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Yogyakarata. Our dual degree program allows Indonesian students to gain two degrees from both Flinders University and Universitas Surabaya, through international programs offered by the UBAYA Faculty of Business and Economics.
You have the opportunity to broaden your cultural understanding and professional outlook, while enhancing your career options through international study.
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[Specifically for Indonesia = Indonesian Student Association]
The Indonesian Student Association is a very active group that provides support and social activities specifically for our Indonesian students. For nearly 25 years, it has successfully helped Indonesian students assimilate to student life on campus and settle into Australian culture.
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We have always been a top study destination for Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) awardees. According to the latest AusAID arrivals survey, we achieved a 100% satisfaction rate for our introductory academic program, services and facilities and the assistance provided by the AusAID Liaison Officer.
We have a dedicated support officer for AusAID scholarship holders. Situated within the International Student Support Unit (ISSU), they are responsible for co-ordinating the non-academic aspects of the students’ scholarships, such as:
Your reception on arrival into Adelaide. Our representative will meet you on your arrival and arrange transportation from the airport to temporary accommodation.
Payment of your Contributions to Living Expenses (CLE).
Assistance in finding the right accommodation.
Providing support services for your family.
Linking you with health, academic and counselling services which are provided for students and their families.
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We have links with a number of Chinese universities. Combined with Nankai University, we run a number of masters degrees and programs including educational leadership and management, international relations in economy and trade and hospital administration. Our courses have been recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Flinders University also has significant research collaborations with Central South University and Hunan University both based in Changsha, Hunan Province.
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We are also recognised globally:
The Times Higher Education Rankings ranks Flinders University in the Top 400 universities in the world.
In China, the Shanghai Jiaotong Academic Ranking of World Universities place us in the Top 400 universities in the world.
We are ranked in the Top 50 Universities in the world, for universities under 50 years old in the 2012 QS World University Rankings.
We are ranked in the Top 100 Universities in the world, for universities under 50 years old in the 2013 Times Higher Education Rankings.
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