University of New England

The University of New England (UNE) offers the tradition and prestige of a major university coupled with the great lifestyle of regional Australia. At UNE you will learn in an environment that combines the latest in career-relevant studies with a long history in rigorous research. You will find UNE graduates in senior positions in business, government, law, science, health, education, agriculture and the environment.

With a history of tradition and a reputation for excellence spanning nearly 70 years, UNE is the smart choice for international students who want to get the most out of their tertiary study. As a regional university, UNE offers students a unique living and learning experience and the chance to see the ‘real’ Australia outside of a capital city. UNE’s vibrant living and learning lifestyle is one of the reasons UNE receives strong satisfaction ratings from its graduates. Smaller class sizes mean you can easily contact academic staff, and the campus has all the facilities you would expect from a long established university including an extensive residential college system, outstanding sporting facilities and highly awarded teaching staff.

UNE is located in the city of Armidale, known for its vibrant community lifestyle and high educational standards. Ideally located half way between Sydney and Brisbane and a two-hour drive from the Pacific Coast, the New England region is famous for its magnificent gorges, waterfalls and natural beauty.

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Open Days, exhibitions and interview sessions

In Australia
Our Open Day is on Friday 5 September 2008 – an ideal opportunity to see the campus at its spring best, tour the various facilities and meet with academic advisers. You are welcome to visit the campus at any time during the year. You can contact International Marketing and Pathways to arrange your visit.

Overseas
UNE participates in a range of exhibitions and interview sessions overseas. For further information contact International Marketing and Pathways at www.une.edu.au/imp.

For details of UNE's overseas agents/representatives visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Important dates for 2009

The academic year at UNE is divided into two main sessions:
• Semester 1 (between February and June)
• Semester 2 (between July and November).

It is possible to start most courses in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Refer to the course search or check our International Prospectus at www.une.edu.au/imp to see when you can commence each course.

Semester 1 2009 (February)
International Student Orientation: 13 February 2009
Orientation commences for all new students: 16 February 2009
Semester start: 23 February 2009

Semester 2 2009 (July)
International Student Orientation: 23 July 2009
Orientation commences for new students: 23 July 2009
Semester start: 27 July 2009

Academic calendar
For important dates concerning teaching periods, study breaks and vacation periods check the Principal Dates at www.une.edu.au/dates.

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Admission requirements

Read Admission and selection for more information.

Admission requirements are the minimum qualifications you need before you can be selected for admission to a course of study.

As an international student attempting one of the following qualifications, you will apply for admission through UAC International and will generally be selected on the basis of your performance in these studies (that is, your UAI or equivalent):
• an Australian Year 12 qualification (either offshore or in Australia)
• an International Baccalaureate in Australia
• a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3.

When assessing your application UNE may take any or all of your qualifications or attempts at study into account.

Limited UAI
The University accepts the NSW Limited UAI for admission purposes - read UAI.

Additional selection criteria
In addition to achieving the standard of performance required for admission, for certain courses you must also satisfy additional selection criteria. These criteria include portfolio, interview, audition, questionnaire or test and are taken into account either instead of, or in conjunction with, your UAI or equivalent.

Details of additional selection criteria and how applicants can meet these requirements are outlined in the course descriptions. For course descriptions, visit the course search on this website.

If you are undertaking your Year 12 studies offshore and are applying to a course that has additional selection criteria that you will find difficult to meet, contact International Marketing and Pathways.

Offers made to applicants who have a UAI (or equivalent) below the published cut-off

UNE has a number of alternative pathways for admission, which may allow applicants to receive an offer to a course even though they have a UAI or equivalent below the published cut-off. They are:
• School/College Recommendation Admission Scheme (SRAS)
• Special consideration for elite athletes or performers
• Performance in Year 12 subjects.

School/College Recommendation Admission Scheme (SRAS)
UNE has a 30-year track record in selecting students who show clear potential to study at university. Regardless of your UAI, you can be selected through SRAS if your school/college or TAFE highly recommends your potential to do well in your tertiary studies.

Your application is assessed based on the strength of the recommendation and supporting information provided by your school, TAFE or college. Your UAI is not taken into consideration under this scheme, but you must still be eligible for a UAI or Limited UAI to apply through SRAS.

To convert an SRAS offer into a firm place, you must include the UNE course/s of your choice on your UAC International application.

SRAS is for on-campus study; students wishing to study by distance education must achieve the appropriate UAI or equivalent for entry into the course and apply direct to UNE.

SRAS applications close in September. Ask your careers adviser for more information on this opportunity, or call UNE on +61 2 6773 2454 (outside of Australia).

Special consideration for elite athletes or performers
If you are an elite athlete or performer, whose training and competitive commitments have affected your study preparation, you may be eligible for special consideration. Students in this category must submit a letter requesting special consideration directly to the Admissions Officer at UNE. Include your UAC application number, details and documentation of the circumstances for consideration. This must be received by 30 November 2008.

Performance in Year 12 subjects
UNE will award bonus points to a limited number of students who have achieved excellent results in Year 12 subjects in relevant areas of study.

If you wish to be considered, submit a letter stating your case to the Admissions Officer at UNE, include your UAC application number and full name. Given the tight timeframe, you must email your letter to UNE to international@une.edu.au and include the subject title 'Consideration for Year 12 bonus'.

International applicants applying for admission on the basis of qualifications other than those listed above must apply directly to the University, not through UAC International. For details visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Students under 18 years of age

Before you are granted a student visa, the Australian Government must be satisfied that you have appropriate accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements in place for the period that you will be under 18 years of age while in Australia.

International students under the age of 18 are ineligible for admission to UNE unless they are being cared for in Australia by a parent or suitable nominated relative.

UNE does not accept responsibility for welfare arrangements for international students who are under 18 years of age. For more information on accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements or any restrictions that may apply, visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Areas of study

UNE offers a wide range of undergraduate courses in:
• Accounting and Finance
• Agribusiness, Agriculture and Rural Science
• Arts and Communication
• Business and Economics
• Environmental Science
• Computer Science
• Education
• Nursing
• Science.

For course descriptions, visit the course search. For information on course structures visit www.une.edu.au.

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Tuition fees

For information about tuition fees visit the course search.

The University of New England has a fixed course fee policy for international students. This means that you will be charged the tuition fees applicable in the year of your initial enrolment for the duration of your course. Other charges, such as Overseas Student Health Cover, accommodation fees and facilities fees may vary annually.

International students who accept offers to study at UNE are expected to pay the initial semester fee for their course plus the appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover charge prior to being issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Fees policy
For full information about UNE's tuition fees policy including refunds visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Living expenses

Read Money matters for general information.

As a general guide, UNE recommends that you allow a minimum of A$12 000 per year for living expenses such as food, accommodation, clothing, entertainment and other miscellaneous costs. For further information about the estimated costs of living in Armidale visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Scholarships

Read Money matters for general information.

The University of New England offers a number of scholarships to undergraduate students studying full-time on campus. The various prizes and scholarships available are outlined at www.une.edu.au. Students should carefully check the eligibility criteria listed for each scholarship as not all are available to international students.

For information on scholarships specifically for international undergraduate students visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Sponsored students

Read Money matters for general information.

If you have arranged or intend to arrange financial sponsorship by another organisation for the payment of your fees you must contact International Marketing and Pathways at international@une.edu.au to obtain a Student Sponsorship Form. This form must be completed by you and your sponsor and returned to International Marketing and Pathways before commencing your course.

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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Read Government requirements for general information.

Medibank Private is UNE's preferred OSHC provider for all newly commencing international students. Commencing students using another OSHC provider must make payment arrangements directly with the provider as UNE only accepts payment for Medibank Private.

For more information visit www.medibank.com.au.

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Health services on campus

UNE has a medical centre on campus that provides a clinical service to students through doctors assisted by qualified registered nurses. International students who access the centre's services are billed through Medibank Private.

For further information about the services provided by the centre visit www.une.edu.au/finance/mc2.htm.

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Working while studying

Read Government requirements for general information about working while studying.

International students studying at UNE are able to undertake part-time work for up to 20 hours during the Semester and full-time during holiday and university break periods. For current information about working while you study, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website at www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/index.htm.

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Preparing for student life

UNE offers a range of services to help you prepare for student life. For more information on preparing for your student life at UNE visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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Acceptance, orientation, enrolment and deferment

Read Acceptance, orientation, enrolment and deferment for general information.

Acceptance

If you receive an offer of a place at UNE it will include information you need about accepting your offer, paying your course fees and arriving in Armidale.

Orientation and enrolment

UNE provides an international orientation program that introduces you to key people and services at UNE and gives you the information you need to get started with your studies.

The program includes enrolment. International Orientation for Semester 1 2009 starts 13 February 2009. For more information visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

Deferment

If you wish to defer your offer contact International Marketing and Pathways directly.

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Student support

UNE International Services provides a range of support services for international students studying at the Armidale campus. It can advise you about accommodation options, arrange airport or travel reception upon arrival in Armidale and generally provides a link between the administrative and academic functions of the University during your enrolment. It can also assist you with information about the academic support and student welfare services offered by the University.

For more information visit www.une.edu.au/elis/is/.

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Accommodation

UNE provides two types of on-campus accommodation – residential colleges and self-catered flats. For more information about on-campus accommodation options visit www.une.edu.au/imp/accommodation/about.php.

For students preferring to live off-campus, rental accommodation, such as flats or shared houses, is available in Armidale.

For more information about off-campus accommodation options visit www.une.edu.au/imp/accommodation/offcampus.php.

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Campus services and facilities

Careers advice

UNE provides students with career development advice through its Student Assist unit. To enable UNE students to become 'career ready' the unit provides free services including: informed career planning; graduate recruitment including employer visits to campus; resume and application assistance; interview and assessment centre preparation; and the 'WorkReady' work experience program.

For further information visit www.une.edu.au/careers/.

Chaplaincy

UNE has various religious services and representatives on-campus belonging to different world faiths including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism. For further information visit www.une.edu.au/chaplaincy/.

Counselling

UNE provides counselling services for all students through professionally qualified on-campus counsellors.

For more information about these services visit www.une.edu.au/counselling/.

Library/computing services

UNE offers extensive library facilities on the Armidale campus through the central Dixson Library. UNE also provides services through the special purpose Law Library. For further information about the library's resources and services visit www.une.edu.au/library/.

For further information about the University's computing facilities and services including the on-campus wireless network visit www.une.edu.au/it-services/.

Learning assistance

UNE provides learning support to students through the Academic Skills Office (ASO). It offers assistance to help you succeed and excel in your studies.

For further information about the specific services offered by the ASO visit www.une.edu.au/tlc/aso/about-aso.php.

Sports and recreation

Sport UNE provides a great range of on-campus sporting facilities including a heated indoor pool, gymnasium, athletics track, playing fields, indoor multi-purpose stadium with courts for tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball, netball and soccer.

For information about all of the on-campus sporting facilities visit www.une.edu.au/sportune/.

Students with disabilities

If you have a disability or medical condition or have special needs while you are studying, UNE can provide reasonable assistance to you through the Student Disability Support unit. For further information visit www.une.edu.au/disability-support/.

Transport

Buses run between the University and the town centre of Armidale and set routes around the town. Further information about transport options are provided to students at International Orientation.

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FAQS and further information

For more information about studying at the University of New England as an international student visit www.une.edu.au/imp.

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