The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. The school strives for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

 

UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence, winning more Australian Teaching and Learning Council Awards for Teaching Excellence than any other university in the country and attracting the majority of Queensland's highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.

 

The educators of UQ are committed to excellence in learning experiences and outcomes for their students.

 

The university’s outstanding 220,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. The university celebrates its alumni as its greatest assets. Their achievements make the university great – and, in return, the university will work hard to strengthen its reputation

The University of Queensland (UQ) has one of the most comprehensive high-quality range of undergraduate programs in Australia, many of which can be ‘customized’ by specialized fields of study. Students can also ‘mix and match’ their chosen programs with electives and dual degrees.

 

A dual degree program at UQ allows the student to undertake two bachelor degrees at the same time, but in a shorter period of time than if they were completing the two separately. This option gives graduates a competitive edge in the workplace because of the additional knowledge and skills they have acquired.

 

The UQ Advantage Award program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to realize their aspirations and enhance their research, leadership and cultural communication skills to ensure they are competitive in the employment market. It combines participation in a range of co-curricular activities across three core categories – Global and Cultural Engagement, Research and Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility and Leadership – and gives students access to a unique symposium series.

 

UQ has been fortunate to host many international political and thought leaders over the years, and is proud that this now includes United States President Barack Obama. President Obama addressed a room full of youth UQ during his visit to Brisbane for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He recognized UQ as “one of the world’s great institutions of science and teaching” and was impressed by the university’s diverse international community and research innovations.

 

Global acclaim

 

UQ is ranked #46 in the QS World University Rankings and is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21, a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, and a member of Universities Australia.

 

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The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia)

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia)

 

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. Established in 1949, UNSW has expanded rapidly and now has more than 52,000 students, including more than 14,000 international students from over 130 different countries. UNSW offers over 300 undergraduate and 600 postgraduate programmes, UNSW is a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight research intensive universities in Australia and a member of the Universitas 21 international consortium.

 

The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other campuses are the College of Fine Arts (Paddington), UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra), and sub-campuses at Randwick and Coogee, as well as research stations around New South Wales.

A world-class university, University of New South Wales Australia is ranked 46th in the world and is the number one choice among Australia’s top employers (QS World University Rankings 2015, LinkedIn 2015). Globally recognized for innovative teaching, world-leading research and state-of-the-art facilities, UNSW recently launched the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, the school’s new home for innovation where students can develop ideas in an advanced workspace, meet visionaries and network with corporate partners to turn ideas into commercial ventures.

 

The university attracts over 52,000 students including 13,123 international students from more than 120 countries. 900 Bachelor’s degrees are offered across nine faculties:

 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Built Environment

UNSW Business School

UNSW Art & Design

Engineering

Law

Medicine

Science

UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales is future focused. From powering the future to providing clean drinking water to developing lifesaving HIV drugs and cancer therapies, UNSW research innovations have helped to change the world and are helping pave the way to a better tomorrow.

 

UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Ranked 21st in the world for employer reputation (QS Rankings 2015), the alumni community is 250,000 strong with graduates working for some of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst & Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.

 

The University of New South Wales is a member of the Group of Eight in Australia and the global Universitas 21, and is located in Sydney, voted the 4th best student city in the world and the top student city in Australia (QS Best Student Cities 2015).

 

Rise to the top with UNSW.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities and has a strong international reputation. UNSW offers many exciting opportunities for students to participate in its postgraduate programs including flexible study options, distance education and offshore study.

 

In developing new ideas and promoting lasting knowledge, UNSW is creating an academic environment where outstanding students and scholars from around the world can be inspired to excel in their programs of study and research. Partnerships with both local and global communities allow UNSW to share knowledge, debate and research outcomes. UNSW’s public events include concert performances, open days and public forums on issues such as the environment, healthcare and global politics. Visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/ to find out more.

 

Taught Postgraduate Programs

 

UNSW’s students who are engaged in postgraduate coursework undertake units of study, usually through lectures and tutorials. Degree options include a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree. Coursework programs are offered for the following subjects:

 

Art & Design

Engineering

Science

Arts and Social Sciences

Law

Business (through UNSW Business School)

Built Environment

Medicine  

Postgraduate courses are also offered at UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW’s ACT-based campus located at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

 

Postgraduate Research Programs

 

Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's leading researchers to produce a thesis or other piece of written or creative work. You can choose from a Master of Philosophy, Masters by Research or PhD.

The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is ranked 45th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 as well as one of the top three universities of Australia. It is one of the Australia’s major research-intensive universities as well as a member of the Group of Eight.

 

The University of Sydney offers the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university.  Students have access to world of possibilities through its international affiliations, industry and alumni mentoring programs and innovative partnerships. The university has a 50,000 member student body including over 10,000 international students representing 145 countries. When it comes to extracurricular activities, students can choose from over 200 clubs and societies, competitive and social sporting teams, two fully equipped fitness centres and a dynamic calendar of on campus events and celebrations.

The University of Syndey, ranked 45th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, is one of the top three universities of Australia as well as a member of the Group of Eight. The university offers undergraduate programs in the following subject areas:

 

Health and Medicine

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Business and Law

Humanities and Social Sciences

Environment and Sustainability

Architecture and Creative Industries

Undergraduate students also have the option of completing an elective or major with a partnering faculty. For example, creatively inclined students can choose to take an elective course with the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning or the Sydney College of the Arts.

 

The University of Sydney is home to over 70 interdisciplinary research and teaching centres, twelve national centres of excellence, and 15 cooperative research centers.  The Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia rankings rate the University of Sydney as being above the world standard for 75% of its 100 plus academic fields. 

The University of Sydney offers its 15,000 postgraduate students a broad range of coursework and research degrees which encourage cross-disciplinary work and meet many objectives, from professional development to academic specialisation.

 

Three-quarters of postgraduate students choose to take coursework-based degrees. These flexible learning options allow students to deal with an ever-changing world, helping them to enhance their skills in a flexible learning environment that allows many postgraduates to remain in the workforce while studying.

 

The University of Sydney has over 70 interdisciplinary research and teaching centres, twelve national centres of excellence, and 15 cooperative research centers.  The Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia rankings rate the University of Sydney as being above the world standard for 75% of its 100 plus academic fields. Research students join a community producing groundbreaking work across a wide range of disciplines in the areas critical to our common future. Prospective students can search for potential projects and supervisors on the University's website.

 

Mentoring programs help students build research skills, and some new science PhD students are employed as teaching fellows. This scheme has proved highly effective in motivating undergraduate students, while providing the fellows with useful teaching experience.

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

 

University College, Bristol opened in October 1876 with two professors, five lecturers and 99 students. It was the first college in the country to admit men and women on an equal footing. The University's reputation grew steadily where it became known as an institution with formidable academic strengths and an unshakable commitment to quality - characteristics that are just as apparent now. The University organises its academic affairs in a wide range of schools and research centres which are in turn arranged in art, engineering, science, medicine & dentistry, medical &veterinary science, social science& law faculties. Bristol has one of the widest ranges of academic subjects on offer with its students achieving the very high standards on which the University's reputation is built. The University is internationally distinguished and one of the very best in the UK, thanks to its outstanding staff, superb facilities, high achieving students, internationally distinguished research and its outstanding track record and history. These are some of the reasons that places at the University of Bristol are among the most sought after.

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is the world’s leading dedicated social science institution, with many departments achieving the highest ratings for teaching quality and research. LSE is a centre of genuinely exciting research that informs global policy and debate.

 

As a "laboratory of the social sciences", the School's academic profile spans a wide range of disciplines, from accounting to law, management to urbanisation.  LSE offers 140 taught graduate (MSc) programmes and graduate research degrees (MPhil/PhD) across 30 departments or institutes.

 

Entry requirements vary depending on the programme. LSE makes over £14.5 million of need and merit based financial aid available to its students each year. Awards range from a contribution to tuition fees to full coverage of all expenses.

 

Our central London campus brings together staff and students from all over the world, bringing an unrivalled global perspective to all our graduate degrees. Our students enjoy world-class facilities like the British Library of Political and Economic Science, LSE's Language Centre, and a vibrant Student's Union. Graduates can look forward to excellent career opportunities, joining a worldwide network of prestigious alumni.

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan, one of the world's leading public universities, has 28,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate/professional students from all 50 states and 121 countries. Students may choose from over 240 undergraduate majors, over 90 master's programs, and over 100 doctoral programs. Numerous research and study abroad opportunities are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A wide variety of social, cultural, and athletic activities are available. There is something for everyone here. Michigan's programs are responsive to the changing needs of society; relevant to the goals of our students and community partners; rich in opportunities for independent and collaborative study, research and practical applications; and reflective of the traditions of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The University is located in the culturally rich and exciting community of Ann Arbor. Distinct yet closely integrated with the University, Ann Arbor offers its own array of social and cultural offerings, to which University students are enthusiastically welcomed. The city is home to numerous parks and athletic facilities, and boasts an excellent public transportation system. Michigan's primary international airport is conveniently located less than 25 miles (40 km) away.

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

The University of California, Berkeley is one of the world?s leading academic institutions. Widely known as "Cal," the campus is renowned for the size and quality of its libraries and laboratories, the scope of its research and publications, and the distinction of its faculty and students. National rankings consistently place Berkeley?s undergraduate and graduate programs among the very best in a variety of disciplines. Our high-acclaimed faculty currently includes: 7 Nobel Laureates, 225 members of the Academy of Arts & Sciences, 131 members of the National Academy of Science, 87 members of the National Academy of Engineering, a Poet Laureate Emeritus of the United States, and 141 Guggenheim Fellows, more than any other university in the country. It was here that two professors discovered plutonium in 1941 as well as numerous other elements, including berkelium and californium. Berkeley faculty are quoted daily in newspapers and journals throughout the world as experts in their fields. But Berkeley is also about extraordinary students! While most of our 22,800 undergraduates are Californians, every state and more than 100 foreign countries are represented on campus. The student body can best be characterized by its talent and its diversity; in fact, there is no single...

McGill University

McGill University

 

McGill University is proud to offer over 250 specialized and interdisciplinary Master’s and Doctoral graduate degree programs, earning its excellent reputation as one of the great centers for learning and research in North America. Graduate students make up roughly 23% of McGill’s 36,500 students, and have the opportunity to work closely with world-renowned faculty members who are pioneers, innovators, designers and explorers in their fields. McGill boasts two gorgeous, geographically distinct campuses, one in the heart of cosmopolitan downtown Montreal, and one 40 km (25 miles) west on the banks of the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Dedicated to fostering the complete student experience, McGill is proud to offer a comprehensive range of award-winning student services and resources, designed to best support your life, learning, personal, and academic achievement. Please visit our website for more information on the following: List of Graduate Programs - Admissions - Tuition and Fees - Funding Opportunities

 

Founded in 1821 with a bequest by Montreal merchant James McGill, McGill University has earned an international reputation for scholarly achievement and scientific discovery. The only Canadian university ranked in the top 25 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement for four years running, McGill was also picked as the top medical-doctoral school in the country by Maclean's magazine in 2008. Innovative research programs and cutting-edge facilities including our brand new Life Sciences Complex attract internationally respected faculty. Our faculty excel at research; in 2008, McGill professors Nahum Sonenberg and Charles Taylor took home, respectively, the Gairdner International Award and the Kyoto Prize, two of the world's top research prizes. McGill's faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, too, bringing their cutting-edge breakthroughs into the classroom. McGill also attracts the brightest students. The University offers its 34,000 students unparalleled opportunities to enrich their educational experience through hands-on research opportunities, international exchanges, internships, field-study and study-abroad programs. McGill's 21 faculties and professional schools offer degrees in more than 300 fields of study. McGill offers a full range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs as well as professional degrees in law, dentistry, business and medicine. The world-renowned Faculty of...

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)

Nanyang Technological University offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts and social sciences, and medicine. Young and research-intensive, NTU Singapore is ranked 13th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. When it comes to engineering, NTU Singapore is ranked 7th in the World University Rankings by Subject and 6th in the QS World University Rankings by Faculty. NTU is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities according to the QS Top 50 under 50.

 

NTU is home to several world-class institutes and centres, including the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Institute on Asian Consumer Insight. NTU’s new medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is set up jointly with Imperial College London.

 

With 400 partnerships including joint PhD programmes with top academic institutions and joint laboratories with industry  such as BMW, Rolls-Royce and Robert Bosch, NTU is also ranked number one globally for industry income and innovation. Helmed by Professor Bertil Andersson, winner of the 2010 Wilhelm Exner Medal, NTU is known for its cutting-edge research and revolutionary technological innovation. NTU is the number 1 Asian University in terms of research citation impact (Thomson Reuters Incites 2012). NTU’s share of external competitive research funding awards has increased more than six-fold over five years. It is a world leader in sustainability research, with more than S$1 billion in competitive funding in this area.

 

NTU’s campus - the biggest in Singapore - is named is one of the top 15 most beautiful campuses by American Express’s Travel  Leisure magazine. A cosmopolitan hub of more than 100 nationalities, the NTU community comprises 33,500 students and 4,000 faculty and researchers.

ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

 

Consistently ranked the top university in continental Europe, ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is a leading player in research and education in Switzerland and worldwide. ETH Zurich's 16 departments offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in engineering and natural sciences. The language of instruction in the Bachelor programmes is German, whereas English is the common language on the graduate level. All degree programmes provide a solid scientific foundation combined with outstanding all-round skills, equipping ETH graduates with the abilities and flexibility needed for a career in industry, business or the public sector, as entrepreneur or scientist. The international outlook - 70% of the professors have been recruited from abroad - and the excellent teaching and research infrastructure make ETH Zurich the ideal place for creative personalities. The links with business and industry are very close, Zurich being the economic center of Switzerland and home to numerous international companies. And beyond world-class education, Zurich also offers many other quality-of-life highlights. Zurich has a metropolitan flair, excellent sports facilities, an extensive range of cultural and recreational offerings - and a very vibrant nightlife.

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

University College London (UCL) has a proud pioneering history, a distinguished present and an exciting future. UCL is one of the world's very best universities, consistently placed in the global top 20 in a wide range of world rankings. The school is currently 7th in the QS World University Rankings (2015/16).

 

A world-leader in research, with outstanding results in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, UCL is a multi-disciplinary university, home to centers of teaching excellence in subjects from medicine to languages, law to engineering and history to astrophysics. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged and a belief that all areas of study can inform and enrich each other is woven into all areas of study. There has been at least one Nobel Laureate from the UCL community every decade since the establishment of the prizes in 1901.

 

A central London location gives students access not only to the best in entertainment and nightlife, but also to academic resources. UCL is close to, and has teaching and research links with, countless hospitals, museums, galleries, libraries and professional bodies. Around 37% of students come from over 150 countries worldwide, and UCL has a friendly and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The school works hard to embed a global perspective in all its teaching where there are plenty of opportunities to study abroad for a term or a year - approximately 25% of students spend some time in another country as part of their degree program. 

One of the world’s leading universities, UCL is London’s top multidisciplinary research university with an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching.

 

Defining characteristics of a UCL education

 

An exceptional learning environment

 

UCL is rated seventh in the QS World University Rankings

UCL has the best academic to student ratio in the UK (1:10) (The Guardian university league table 2015)

UCL is the best performing university in the first year of the EU funding scheme Horizon 2020, securing a total of €73.2 million over 55 projects.

Nobel Prizes have been awarded to 29 people who are, or were, students or academics at UCL.

Based in Bloomsbury, central London, UCL is surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives and professional bodies in Europe

UCL attracts top academics and students from 154 different countries, resulting in a vibrant and cosmopolitan academic community.

A global leader in generating new knowledge

 

UCL is the top-rated university in the UK for research strength in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, by a measure of average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted

UCL is the second-most cited university in Europe (Thomson Scientific Citation Index - login required)

UCL’s research-based teaching methodology means that research is integrated into many of our degrees and students have the opportunity to make an original contribution to their field of study.

Advancing your career

 

UCL is the fourth highest rated university in Europe for employability (Global Employability University Ranking 2014)

UCL was awarded an Employer Review score of 99.4 out of 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2015

The average starting salary for UCL Master’s graduates was £29,325 in 2014, while research students achieved an average of £39,462. These salaries are nearly 20% higher than the national average. (HESA 2014)

A distinctive ethos

 

UCL was founded in 1826 to open up university education in England to those who had been excluded from it. In 1878, it became the first university in England to admit women students on equal terms with men

UCL’s ethos is strongly influenced by its spiritual founder Jeremy Bentham, the utilitarian philosopher, who famously said: "it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong”

This philosophy manifests itself today in UCL’s approach and commitment to tackling global problems and the importance it places on global citizenship

More locally, UCL is the only London university to be a Beacon of Public Engagement, working with partners to build closer involvement between universities, local communities and the wider public.

What others say about UCL

 

“Complex problems require complex responses. The only institutions in our society that bring together a range of different actors from different disciplines are universities. And UCL is paramountly the absolute best place to go to look for this kind of multidisciplinary response to one of the greatest challenges facing the world.” Dr Richard Horton, Editor of 'The Lancet', on the UCL-Lancet Commission on Managing the Health Effects of Climate Change.

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University enrolls more than 8,000 graduate and professional school students studying in some 65 departments. Stanford offers many opportunities for graduate students to pursue multidisciplinary teaching, learning and research. Recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, Stanford has one of the most renowned faculties in the nation. Stanford's extraordinary students - men and women of all races, ethnicities and ages - are distinguished by their love of learning and desire to contribute to the greater community. About a third of Stanford's graduate students hail from a country other than the United States. Stanford University offers graduate and professional school students a remarkable range of academic programs. We are committed to offering an education that is unrivaled among research universities. In this community of scholars, there is no greater objective than being at the edge of a field and advancing the frontier of knowledge. We believe that collaboration across disciplines will be key to future advances and recently have introduced new multidisciplinary initiatives in the areas of biosciences, the environment and international affairs. As a research and teaching university, we offer both undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to work closely with faculty and researchers. The pioneering...

Stanford University, founded in 1885, is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, with one of the most renowned faculties in the nation. Stanford students—men and women of all races, ethnicities and ages —are distinguished by their love of learning and desire to contribute to the greater community. Stanford University offers its students a remarkable range of academic and extracurricular activities. We are committed to offering an education that is unrivaled among research universities. In this community of scholars, there is no greater objective than being at the edge of a field and advancing the frontier of knowledge. We believe that collaboration across disciplines will be key to future advances and are pursuing multidisciplinary initiatives in the areas of biosciences, the environment and international affairs. As a research and teaching university, we offer both undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to work closely with faculty and researchers. The pioneering spirit that inspired Jane and Leland Stanford to start this university more than a century ago and that helped build Silicon Valley at the doorstep of the campus encourages boldness in everything we do - whether those efforts occur in the library, in the classroom, in a laboratory,...

Harvard University

Harvard University

Harvard University was established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony, and was named for its first benefactor, John Harvard of Charlestown. Harvard is America's oldest institution of higher learning, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a single master to an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 principal academic units. An additional 13,000 students are enrolled in one or more courses in the Harvard Extension School. Over 14,000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2, 000 faculty. There are also 7,000 faculty appointments in affiliated teaching hospitals. Our mission, to advance new ideas and promote enduring knowledge, has kept the University young. We strive to create an academic environment in which outstanding students and scholars from around the world are continually challenged and inspired to do their best possible work. It is Harvard's collective efforts that make this university such a vibrant place to live, to learn, to work, and to explore.

 

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. Harvard faculty are engaged with teaching and research to push the boundaries of human knowledge. For students who are excited to investigate the biggest issues of the 21st century, Harvard offers an unparalleled student experience and a generous financial aid program, with over $160 million awarded to more than 60% of our undergraduate students. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind. The Institute admitted its first students in 1865, four years after the approval of its founding charter. The opening marked the culmination of an extended effort by William Barton Rogers, a distinguished natural scientist, to establish a new kind of independent educational institution relevant to an increasingly industrialized America. Rogers stressed the pragmatic and practicable. He believed that professional competence is best fostered by coupling teaching and research and by focusing attention on real-world problems. Toward this end, he pioneered the development of the teaching.