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Monash Abroad
Monash University
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Welcome to Melbourne
Melbourne is a vibrant and friendly city with a passionate spirit and a
youthful culture. It is the top city in Australia for fashion, nightlife, music,
comedy, eating out, sports and cultural events. And everyone knows
what a great country Australia is!
“Multi-cultured, multi-layered, marvellously arty Melbourne”
“Melbourne is cosmopolitan, suburban, cultivated, conservative and a
haven for the avant-garde. Visitors come for its shopping, restaurants,
nightlife and sporting calendar, and most agree that it's one of the
world's most liveable cities.”
Lonely Planet - Melbourne - Fast Facts
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Living in Melbourne Australia
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne boasts great festivals
and shopping, a passion for food and wine, and fabulous arts.
Outside Melbourne, you’ll find a host of regional attractions, from
the Little Fairy Penguins to the spectacular Great Ocean Road. The
people are friendly and ‘down to earth’.
On the weekends or during breaks you can learn to surf, visit many
wineries, see the koalas and kangaroos, go hiking or shop, shop,
shop!
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Where is Monash University?
We are
here
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Facts about Monash
 Ranked one of Australia’s top universities
 Established in 1961
 Australia’s largest university
(approx. 50,000 students)
 8 campuses
 10 faculties
 Youngest members of the prestigious Group of Eight
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Monash Achievements
Ranked 200 universities in 29 countries. Ranked Monash in the top 40 (#33) in the
world and top 10 (#7) in Asia. Times Higher Education Supplement 2004
Ranked in the top 20 engineering and IT and top 50 science universities in the world
5 stars for: prestige, research grants, student demand, non-government earnings,
and international students. Good Universities Guide
Awarded $26 million in grants in 2005 – higher than any other university.
National Health
and Medical Research Council
Ranked Monash in the top 40 for Asia Pacific universities and top 300 in universities
worldwide. Shanghai Jiao Tong Rankings
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Campuses
Victoria
 Berwick (40km from city center)
 Caulfield (10km from city center)
 Clayton (largest, 20km from city center)
 Gippsland (rural Victoria)
 Parkville (not available for study abroad)
 Peninsula (Frankston, 40km from
city center)
International
 Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
 South Africa (Johannesburg)
 Teaching centres in Italy and U.K.
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Clayton Campus
Clayton campus is the largest of the
university's 8 campuses (4,050 staff and
23,500 enrolled students).
The campus offers a rich array of
sporting, cultural, and educational events
and facilities, and has a proud record of
achievement in fostering collaborative
research projects.
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Clayton Campus
 Large modern gymnasium & 5 playing fields
 Squash, basketball and volleyball courts
 International quality, water based, synthetic
hockey field, and 12 outdoor tennis courts
 3 heated indoor swimming pools
 Bookshops & Specialty Shops
 3 Libraries
 Theatres and a Concert Hall
 Art Museum
 Science Centre
 Restaurants, cafes, and bars
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Course / Faculty
Faculty of Art and Design
 Covers fine arts, design, multimedia,
interior architecture, visual
communication and industrial
design.
Faculty of Arts
 Over 79 different disciplines
including many Languages, Politics,
Performing Arts, Behavioural
Sciences & History.
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Course / Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
 Accounting and Finance
 Business Law and Taxation
 Econometrics and Business Statistics
 Economics, Management & Marketing
Faculty of Education
 Early childhood education, primary
education, secondary education, sport
and outdoor education
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Course / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer Systems, Industrial and
Management, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics
 Specialist areas – Aerospace, Environmental,
Computer Systems, Civil and Environmental,
Telecommunications
Faculty of Information Technology
 First IT faculty in Australia
 Course covers from highly technical to creative
aspects of the discipline
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Course / Faculty
Faculty of Law
 Evidence and Lawyers, ethics & society
 Corporations law
 Equity and Trusts
 Civil procedure
Faculty of Science
 47 areas of study
 Specialist courses in Environmental
Science and Biotechnology
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Course / Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences*
 Medicine/Surgery, Behavioural Neuroscience,
Biomedical Science, Paramedic Studies,
Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Radiography and Medical Imaging, Nursing,
Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Health
Science / Social Work
* Exchange not available for Medicine but some Bio
Med units available and units in Health science and
social work.
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Academic
 The academic year runs from the end of February to the
beginning of November and is split into 2 semesters, each with a
mid-semester break:
• Semester 1: February to June
• Semester 2: July to November
 A normal full time load per semester at Monash is 24 credit points
which is 4 courses. Each semester has 13 weeks of classes
followed by a 4 week exam period.
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Academic
 Assessment varies for each course but may be made up of
written assignments (or tests) throughout the semester and an
exam at the end of the semester.
 Each course has approximately 3 – 4 contact hours per week.
Most courses will consist of a 1 hour lecture and 2 – 3 hours of
tutorials or a 2 hour lecture and a 2 hour tutorial.
 Lectures consist of a large number of students (up to 300), then
students are split into smaller, more personalised tutorial groups.
 Academic support services are available for students who may
need academic guidance.
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Monash Abroad
Your international advantage…
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Why Study Overseas?
 Opportunities for international experience and engagement,
which enriches and contributes directly to your degree.
“…employers … found that candidates with international study
experience possessed a wide range of skills desirable in their
employees: these included, among others, cross-cultural
communication skills, leadership, maturity, independence, and
cultural awareness”. Martin Tillman, International Educator Jul- Aug 2005 p4
“ …the marketplace demands increased adaptability,
cross-cultural sensitivity, political awareness, and
intellectual flexibility”. Martin Tillman, International Educator Jul-Aug 2005 p5
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More Benefits
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Gain academically
Develop personally
Prepare for the global employment market
Travel
Have fun
Make new friends
Try new things
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Who can participate?
 Primarily an Undergraduate program
 Graduates welcome although dependant on:
- Accessibility to graduate programs at
Monash University
- Student eligibility
- Course requirements
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A taste of Australia
To enhance your experience of Australian culture try:
AUS1060 - Contemporary Australia
This course will introduce you to major
social, political, cultural & environmental
issues shaping Australia today.
Includes:
 Fieldtrip to Australian Outback
 Aboriginal Heritage Walking Tour
 AFL Footy Match
 Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
Regardless of your area of study, if your home university will approve
credit transfer you can enrol in this course.
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Eligibility for an Exchange Program
 Completion of 1 year or more
of tertiary studies at an accredited
degree-granting institution of higher
education.
 A minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are
assessed on academic merit.
 Required to take a full time load of 24 credit
points, on-campus at Monash.
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Monash Abroad provides:
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Assistance with registration &enrolment
Assistance with on-campus accommodation
Airport reception
Specialised Orientation
Social activities and excursions
Full access to most services (same as local student)
Exchange Club membership
Official transcript
Emergency Assistance
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Accommodation
On-campus accommodation:
. Clayton* . Caulfield . Berwick
. Peninsula . Gippsland
. Malaysia . South Africa
*Guaranteed. Priority at other campuses.
Check the following site for on and off campus information:
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How To Apply
You must be nominated by your
university, therefore, you will need
to go through your international
office. They will also be able to
advise if you can apply to come to
Monash as an Exchange student or a
Study Abroad student.
You will be required to complete an application form,
available on the Monash Abroad web site or from
your International Office .
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You will need…
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A completed application
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2 academic references
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A statement of purpose
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1 passport sized photograph
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1 official academic transcript
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An on-campus housing application (optional)
Submit all of these documents to the International
Office at your home University.
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Application deadlines
 Nov 15 - To study at Monash in Semester 1,
from February to June.
 April 15 - To study at Monash in Semester 2,
from July to November.
Please be aware that your
International Office will
have its own application deadlines.
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More Information and Publications
 Monash Abroad:
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 Monash on the Web
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 More about Victoria
www.visitvictoria.com/
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Snapshots of Australia
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Acland St, St Kilda
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Downtown Melbourne
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12 (kinda) Apostles
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Koalas & Kangaroos
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Fairy Penguins at Phillip Island
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Scuba Diving
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Surf & Snow
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Surfing
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Wilsons Promontory
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Australian Football
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What is an Australian? (AUS1060)
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…. many faces
Hope
to
see
you
at
Monash!
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