A brief introduction to the professional information of the University of Tasmania

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Australia's education situation

Australia's education quality is of the first-class level, with 38 universities and more than 230 technical colleges across the country. These universities and technical colleges are almost all government public schools (except for one private university). Their education system is under the jurisdiction of the state government where they are located. Therefore, the administrative system is slightly different from state to state, but basically the quality of education is controlled and managed by the Australian federal government. Therefore, each school can maintain an average but high quality of education. The academic diplomas of each school are mutually recognized by the states and are universally accepted throughout the country. Australian academic qualifications are widely recognized by countries around the world, including our country.

The Australian education system is divided into five parts, which are:

1. Universities;

2. Vocational colleges consisting of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Training system;

3. English tutoring schools (ELICOS) that provide English tutoring courses for overseas students;

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5. Primary schools and middle schools.

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A brief introduction to the University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania currently has 18,023 students, including 2 international students from all over the world. , 013 people, parks and unique natural scenery throughout the country, modern teaching equipment, reasonable tuition and living expenses, high standards of education and research, making it one of the best choices for overseas students to study. The top ten universities with the most research achievements recommended by the Australian Higher Education Commission in 2001. The teaching, research and student service facilities are first-rate, and it has continuously won the National Award for Student Services and the highest research award for Australian universities.

The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of academic courses, with about 34 departments including liberal arts, business, medicine, law, education, science, engineering, and technology. The university offers courses from bachelor's, master's to doctoral levels. There are currently 15,000 students, including about 1,500 international students. In addition, the University of Tasmania's international scholarships include international scholarships for international students in all undergraduate courses and taught postgraduate courses except for medicine. It is one of the universities with the most extensive scholarships. The school evaluates whether all applicants can be admitted and whether they can obtain scholarships. If a student obtains a scholarship through evaluation, an award notice and an admission notice will be provided to the student at the same time. Scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic performance, and students who receive the scholarship will receive a 25% exemption from the total study fee.

School Features

The University of Tasmania is attractive in many aspects:

First of all, for courses with higher admission requirements, the university adopts Relatively flexible admission methods, such as law and medical courses. Secondly, the cost of living at the university is low;

Thirdly, many courses at the university have Tasmanian characteristics. For example: Its environmental studies major in wilderness and heritage is unique internationally. There are also courses in aquaculture, oceanography, wildland management, land science, and the world's first degree program in Antarctica.

Finally, the university’s departments are very strong. For example, the university's School of Life Sciences is renowned for its high-quality teaching and world-class research activities. The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is the university's largest and most diverse college.

Featured facilities:

1. The Morris Miller Library on the Hobart campus has received high praise for its extensive books and collections, as well as its complete facilities. In recent years, the library has prioritized the use of electronic resources and online databases. And all campus libraries have established new online learning centers. Each campus has free access to the Internet and provides 24-hour security support. In addition, all students have electronic accounts and can access the Internet for free on campus.

2. The central scientific laboratory concentrates the main instruments used by multiple departments. It also provides cutting-edge equipment and scientific services to select federal and state government organizations, as well as local businesses. The facilities of the central science laboratory include: electron microscope, element analysis equipment, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry equipment, magnetic resonance equipment, organic matter spectroscopy equipment, stable isotope spectrometry equipment, technical services (cryogenic liquids; central electronic workshop Center Mechanical Studio, Center for Science Glass Solute Studio, Information Technology), Vibrational Spectroscopy Facility.

3. In addition to libraries, restaurants, computer rooms, and activity rooms, the University of Tasmania also has bars and salons for students to use.

Curriculum

Since the school is the only university in Tasmania, it has a wide range of courses. The University of Tasmania has 6 colleges in total: School of Arts, School of Business, School of Law, School of Education, School of Polytechnic, and School of Health Sciences.

Among them, tourism management and corporate management in the School of Business; music and graphic design in the School of Art; computer science in the Polytechnic Institute; and the Department of Medicine in the School of Life Sciences have attracted the most attention from students. Not only do they receive a large number of applicants every year, Australian academics are also ranked in the top 10. The curriculum includes about 34 departments including liberal arts, business, medicine, law, education, science, engineering, science, technology, etc. It also has medicine and law schools, good scientific facilities, business courses from undergraduate to doctoral, and vocational The center also offers English and preparatory studies, allowing students to enter degree courses after full-time study.

Tasmania has the National Geology, Forestry, Fisheries and Southern Ocean Research Center, which has excellent work in environmental research, agriculture, population and social research, computers and e-commerce.

Strength majors

The most popular majors at the University of Tasmania are medicine and law, followed by computers, engineering, architecture, tourism, and nursing. Computer majors are divided into computer science, There are 2 directions in information systems; the business school has majors in accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, management, marketing, and e-commerce. After graduation, accounting majors can apply for skilled immigration through the assessment of CPA and ICAA.

Liaison with overseas educational institutions

The university has established connections with other research centers and prestigious universities in the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Asia. Allow teachers and students from both sides to communicate with each other. Therefore, the University of Tasmania has always kept pace with international development trends, trends and prospects.

Student Services

The University of Tasmania won national awards in 1998 and 1999 for its improved student services, and recently won another award for providing information technology services to students. Each student has a free e-mail and can access the Internet 24 hours a day for free through the campus network system. At the same time, "Terminal Help" guides students to use new or difficult programs. These information services are only part of a comprehensive range of student services, which also include: advice, careers, clubs and societies, surgery, restaurants, concert halls, banks and shops, all located on campus.

Overseas Students Office

Overseas Students Office is an organization that provides support to overseas students. The service staff of each campus will arrange for overseas students to be picked up at the airport and sent to their residences. They are responsible for helping new students get familiar with the environment, providing language and study skills consultation, personal services, community and family connections, study guidance and other services. Senior students from different countries also help welcome new students and familiarize themselves with the new environment.

Partnering enterprises:

The University of Tasmania has established a formal partnership with the state government to work with local and state governments to develop Tasmania’s economy and social and cultural undertakings.

Campus Accommodation

Sandy Bay Campus

Christ College

St John Fisher College

University Apartments

Jane Franklin Hall

Mt Nelson Villas

Newnham Campus

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　Leprena

　Clarence House

　Investigator Hall

Recommended accommodation at the University of Tasmania:

1.TUU house: The price ranges from 80 to more than 100 a week. Several people can use an apartment with a shared bathroom and kitchen. In fact, it is It is the same as the sharehouses outside, but it is managed by the school. You need to prepare your own daily necessities, and only simple household appliances and household appliances are provided. Every one to two months, the school will send someone to check the hygiene.

2. Uni-apartment: 150-170 per week, including electricity and no food, but you can also apply for Internet, but the price is extremely high. Not recommended. There is a single bed inside, and you can just lay out your own sheets and quilts. There is also a large wardrobe, desk, lamp, landline phone, and heater.

Facilities of the hotel: bathroom, shower room, 4 compartments each, a small kitchen with free milk powder, coffee, tea bags and sugar, and a sink (there used to be a microwave, but later due to safety reasons The reason is gone) Everything is shared by 20 people.

3. John Fisher/Christ College: Food, accommodation and electricity are included, 270-285 per week, the room size and facilities are the same, and the public bathroom is relatively new.

All All accommodation options include public facilities: a gym with various equipment, a computer room, and a laundry room (with a washing machine and dryer). Most of the residents are foreigners, most of them local, and international students from other countries. There are also many Asian students. In terms of number, they are mainly from Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, India, Vietnam, etc.

The Australian Education Union recommends that students can live in dormitories on the Hobart campus or in self-service apartments on the Launceston campus. Many Chinese students often choose to live in friendly private homes.

Sports and leisure

There are many sports on campus and outside. There are indoor and outdoor sports facilities on campus, and there are many sports clubs and competitions. Off-campus student societies organize hiking and outdoor camping, diving, caving, mountain climbing, and alpine skiing in winter. There are a lot of activities as there are about 50 clubs and societies.

Fees

Undergraduate courses (business, law, arts and education) are about A$15,000 per year, and postgraduate fees are about A$12,000 to A$19,000. (All fees involved in the school are subject to the admission notice).

Famous alumnus of the University of Tasmania

Princess Mary Donaldson of Denmark is a 1994 alumnus of the University of Tasmania, with a bachelor's degree in business law Tim Bowden, a writer and Australian Broadcasting Corporation Journalist (B.A., 1962);

Margaret Scott, late (Ph.D., 1978); Christopher Koch, noted writer (B.A., International Business Communication, 1954);

Richard Flanagan, writer and film director (Bachelor of Arts, Rhodes Scholar, 1983);

Brother and sister Ashton Calvert, Ph.D., senior federal civil servant (International Fellow, 1966) Bachelor of Science in Business Communication, Rhodes Scholar);

Marilyn Lake, historian, professor (Bachelor of Arts in International Business Communication, 1969);

Amanda Lohrey, writer and scholar (Bachelor of Science in International Business Communication, 1968);

John Clark, former NIDA Director (Bachelor of Arts in International Business Communication, 1954, Master of Arts, 1956);

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Timothy McCormack, international legal scholar and expert, professor (obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1982);

Saul Eslake, Chief Economist of ANZ Bank, Australia (obtained a Bachelor of Economics degree in 1979) );

University of Tasmania university rankings

Domestic university rankings

Global university network

National university ranking 27

Australian university teaching quality ranking 34 in August 2005

Australian university ranking 11 in 2006

Melbourne College 2007 Australian university ranking 14

Global University Rankings

WebMetrics.com World University Ranking 532

Times 2011-2012 World University Ranking 343

Scholarship Application

The University of Tasmania provides the most extensive scholarship program for international students. All applicants who submit university applications will be evaluated for scholarships, and students with sufficient academic performance will be notified of scholarships in a timely manner.

Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS)

Except for medicine, this scholarship is established for all bachelor’s programs, as well as preparatory courses and taught master’s programs. Applicants do not need to provide a special form to apply for this scholarship, which will only be assessed using the student's standard university course application form. After students submit application materials for university courses, if they are evaluated to be eligible for the scholarship, they will be notified of the scholarship at the same time as they receive the evaluation results. The applicant's academic performance at the secondary school, junior college or undergraduate level is the basis for whether he or she can receive this scholarship. This scholarship provides a 25% discount on registration fees for the entire course of study, including the tuition fee for the honors year, and is available for the first and second semesters of each academic year.

Tasmania Scholarships for commencing students

Applicants who have taken the Higher Education Entrance Examination can apply for National Undergraduate Scholarship and Tasmanian University Scholarship.

ASFF International Student Scholarships

The Australian School of Fine Furniture (part of the School of Architecture and Design) offers scholarships for new students studying for the Associate Degree in Furniture Design and the Bachelor of Environmental Design. AUD$8,000, payable as a lump sum at the beginning of the first semester. Please go to School of Architecture and Design to download the application form.

AusAID Scholarships

ADS is a bilateral program to promote development and stability in Asia and Africa, aiming to meet the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries. The Australian government provides scholarships for international students from specific countries. The scholarships cover tuition fees, salaries, OSHC and other fees. Applicants can contact the Australian diplomatic representative in their country.

Endeavor Scholarships

This scholarship is part of the Australian Government’s Endeavor Program, which plans to provide 10,000 scholarships from 2007 to 2010***. The project includes: Endeavor Postgraduate Awards, Endeavor Asia Awards, Endeavor Europe Awards, Endeavor Malaysia Awards, Endeavor Turkey Awards.

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALA)

ALA Academic Elite Scholarships are mainly targeted at students studying postgraduate courses (pursuing a master's degree or doctoral degree) in Australia and coming from the Asia-Pacific region. There is no restriction on majors, but priority is given to majors such as international trade, infectious diseases, security, climate change and clean energy. Applicants have become leaders or are likely to play a leadership role in their own country or the Asia-Pacific region and can influence the reform and development of economic and social policies. ALA scholarships include scholarships and research scholarships. The competition is very fierce and mainly assesses students' leadership qualities and academic standards.

English language proficiency requirements for admission to the University of Tasmania’s bachelor’s degree programs:

Direct admission to most undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania, including Diploma diploma course, Advanced Diploma high diploma course, Associate Degree associate degree course, Bachelor degree course, Combined Bachelor Degrees double bachelor degree course, all require applicants to have the following English language scores:

IELTS General Score of no less than 6.0 and no individual component less than 5.5

Or TOEFL IBT 80 and no individual component less than 20

Or PTE Academic Pearson Academic English 50 and no individual component less than 42 < /p>

Or complete the DEAP English direct entry course at the University of Tasmania and achieve a total score of 60% and a writing score of 55%.

English proficiency requirements for admission to postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania:

Direct admission to most postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania, such as Graduate Certificate courses , Graduate Diploma program, Master by coursework master's degree program requires applicants to have any of the following English scores:

IELTS total score is not less than 6.0 and no individual component is less than 6.0

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Or PTE Academic 50 with no less than 50 in each section

Or complete the University of Tasmania DEAP English Direct Advance courses and achieve an overall score of 60% and a writing score of 60%.

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