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Let Finland take
you higher!
Finland’s higher education system is currently
ranked top in the world for both affordability
and accessibility

Finland has both the most affordable and the most accessible system of higher education
on the planet, according to a study of 17 countries undertaken by Canadian research group
Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA).
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The country’s top-spot ranking is based on the loans and grants, high participation rates and
combined findings of six different measures of an egalitarian student intake. From a student
affordability (taking into account the balance perspective, there is a lot to like. If you look
of costs and subsidies) and four measures at the statistics for educational achievements
of accessibility (looking at participation, for students aged 15, Finland tops that
attainment and equality of access), in the study too. Something very interesting is going on
by Alex Usher and Jon Medow titled Global throughout the Finnish educational system.”
Higher Education Rankings 2010: affordability
and accessibility in comparative perspective. The most affordable higher education is,
according to HESA, to be found exclusively in
The countries surveyed are Australia, Canada, Europe: Finland is the most affordable, followed
Denmark, England and Wales, Estonia, by Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Latvia,
Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, The nations with the most accessible higher
Portugal, Sweden and the United States. education are Finland, the Netherlands, Norway,
the United States and Australia.
Top from start to Finnish
Describing Finland’s results as ‘very good’ Tell me more!
across the board, HESA President Alex Usher You can read the complete Global Higher
adds: “They have reasonable education Education Rankings 2010 report on the
costs, a strong and generous system of HESA website at: www.higheredstrategy.com

International students in Finland

Universities and polytechnics in Finland fees for non-EU/EEA nationals. If you are
are fully committed to internationalisation. considering a Master level programme, you
Look at the statistics: there were 306,000 should check the tuition fee policy at each
degree students in Finnish universities and institution offering the course.
polytechnics in 2008, of whom about 4% were
international students. By 2015, the number of Regardless of whether you need to pay
non-Finnish degree students is set to double, tuition fees or not, you must be able to cover
while the target for postgraduate schools over your everyday living costs during your studies
the same period is that non-Finnish students in Finland.
will increase to 20% of the total.
Most degree programmes will require you to
To find out more about degree and non- prove your English language proficiency by
degree courses taught in English, spend means of an internationally accepted test,
some time exploring the International such as TOEFL or IELTS. You should check
Study Programmes Database at: www. this and other detailed requirements in the
studyinfinland.fi/study_options/study_ admissions instructions of the institution
programmes_database to which you are applying. If your native
language is English, or if you can prove that
There are nearly 500 programmes available, your previous education has been completed
and you can search by field, by institution, in English, you may be exempt from the
by programme or by level. From the language test requirement.
programme descriptions, you can continue
to the institutions’ websites for more detailed The main online admission sites are: www.
information. admissions.fi (for Bachelor level studies
at polytechnics/universities of applied
Of particular interest to international students sciences) and: www.universityadmissions.
are programmes reflecting Finland’s major fi (for Bachelor and Master level studies at
areas of expertise: universities)
• information and communications
technology Some programmes, however, may ask you to
• biotechnology apply directly to the provider institution.
• forestry and environmental sciences
• architecture To learn more about the Finnish
• art and design universities of applied sciences network
for internationalisation, visit the website at:
Finnish polytechnics and universities do not www.pinnet.fi
charge any tuition fees for their Bachelor
degree programmes or Doctoral level For a very detailed guide to Finland as a
studies. Several Master programmes are also country, explore the Finnish Tourist Board
free, although some are now trialling tuition website at: www.visitfinland.com

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Build your
Competences
in Jyväskylä, Central Finland

JAMK University of Applied Sciences is an attractive, internationally oriented

higher education institution with a strong role among the developers of the
Jyväskylä region and Central Finland. The number of students is 8,000.
Jyväskylä, as a city known for its educational institutions, attracts young people.
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JAMK University of Applied Sciences is
oriented towards working life. We offer
first- and second-cycle degree education
(bachelor’s and master’s degrees),
open studies, continuing education, and
vocational teacher education. We maintain
close contacts with regional enterprises
and organisations.The orientation of
JAMK’s education and the contents of the
various curricula are based on the needs
of working life.

Success in the National Comparison

JAMK proved to be the best university
of applied sciences in Finland year 2010
according to a report made by the Ministry
of Education and Culture. The overall public
image of JAMK has been rated as the best
among the universities of applied sciences
in Finland. JAMK’s popularity as a study
environment and the versatility of its fields of
study can be regarded as the cornerstones
of its public image.

International Orientation
We are an internationally oriented institution projects, work in multicultural teams and and production plans.You also have the
of higher education. We have partners in develop your business decision making option of earning a double degree with
more than 40 countries around the globe. skills. Our unique High-Tech Management our Dutch partner in which a diploma is
Over 2,500 international degree and and Global Operations Management study awarded to you from each institution.
exchange students have contributed to the track options will allow you to focus your
internationalisation of JAMK and the city studies toward specific types of growth Nursing
of Jyväskylä over the past 10 years, while and internationally-oriented businesses. Bachelor of Health Care,
enjoying JAMK’s high-quality education and Double degree programmes with French, 210 credits (3,5 years)
the opportunity to complete their studies in German and Russian partners offer you an Learn how to plan, implement and develop
close interaction with working life. opportunity to gain two diplomas. nursing. Learn how to provide nursing
care, help, support and rehabilitation.
Logistics Engineering Get a career in Nursing! Graduates have
Bachelor’s Degrees at JAMK Bachelor of Engineering, various career opportunities in social and
240 credits (4 years) health care organisations. Opportunities
Facility Management Have you ever thought how the item you vary from basic health care and social
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, order through internet gets to your mailbox? services to specialised nursing completed
240 credits (4 years) It’s all about logistics. Travellers get to the in companies, organisations and in
Facility Management is the ideal destination, items end up to stores and private homes. Degree also offers the
programme for you if you want to manage airplanes fly with minimum pit stops and opportunity to develop a career as a private
and organise services in hotels, tourist without delays. As a logistics engineer entrepreneur. You can find us on Facebook!
resorts, conference centres, business you will plan and control the efficient
organisationsor public offices. In practice flow and storage of goods, services and How to apply to JAMK:
you will learn to manage and maintain related information in the supply chain in Apply at 3.1.-15.2.2011 through the joint
premises, develop business service plans order to meet the customer requirements. application system in www.admissions.fi
and products, organize hospitality services, During your studies you will also have an Further information about:
create user-friendly workplace designs, and opportunity to focus on the field of aviation. • Applying to JAMK:[email protected]
design effective security measures– to put • Degree programmes:www.jamk.
it in a nutshell, to ensure that everything is Music and Media Management fi/english
availableand operating properly. Bachelor of Culture and Arts, • Jyväskylä: www.jkl.fi/lang/
240 credits (4 years)
International Business The entertainment industry calls for qualified Interested in Master’s Degrees?
Bachelor of Business Administration, managers. We prepare you with the skills Apply for a master’s degree programme
210 credits (3,5 years) that help you succeed in the music and at JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Global business demands highly skilled media business. You will learn how to at 7.3. – 12.4.2011.
managers, and we will prepare you with the manage and combine global trends and • International Business Management,
knowledge and practical skills you need new technological solutions into successful 90 credits (2 years)
to succeed! In addition to developing a business projects. You will gain the skills to • Information Technology, 60 credits(2
core foundation of business knowledge, create innovative new products, organize years)
you will learn to actively plan and manage large-scale events and design marketing
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International recruiting
success for European
Business Schools

Denmark is one of many European countries

to benefit from the move away from American
dominance of management education

The current full-time MBA class for 2010 Much of the recent recruiting success schools worldwide), found that the
at Copenhagen Business School, for enjoyed by European business schools proportion of test scores that internationally
example, includes participants from 22 comes from the emphasis on multicultural mobile students were sending to
countries, 30% of whom are women. Over classrooms, not to mention the fact programmes in the United States has slid
90% of students are from outside that most European MBA programmes steadily from 75% in 2000 to the current
Denmark, forming the basis of a formidable can be completed within one year, 42%.
international network that should be of compared with the typical two years for
enormous benefit for many years to come. American programmes. This makes them Just as in Copenhagen, enrolment at
considerably less expensive. Madrid’s Instituto de Empresa (IE) Business
The Copenhagen figures illustrate the School shows 90% of students now coming
growing trend for business students to A study released last year by the Graduate from outside Spain, with the biggest
travel abroad for their education, with Management Admission Council, which growth coming from Asia. It’s a similar
European business schools among the administers the GMAT(the test required picture at HEC Paris, where most of the
most popular destinations. for entry to most top graduate business MBA students were French just 10 years

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ago; today, international students from 50 Students may also be discouraged by hour drive, see five countries, hear five
different countries make up 80% of the MBA the stagnant job market in the United languages and see 15 landscapes.”
programme. The biggest increases have States, as well as by tighter restrictions
come from India and the United States. on work visas since the terrorist attacks of “We want people from around the world
September 11, 2001. who have had international exposure
Global focus draws students to Europe already,” adds another business school
There is a feeling among potential “We are more international naturally head. “It’s a question of survival.
students that American programmes, because our countries are smaller and Arriving at a major European capital,
even when they claim to be international, English is not necessarily our mother where you would be surrounded by
lack the diversity of some of the European tongue,” says the Dean of one leading people from 50 different countries
programmes. On top of this, the idea of European business school. “The diversity speaking dozens of different languages,
spending a year in Copenhagen, Paris, of Europe in a limited space interests would be hard if you hadn’t spent time
London or Madrid is very appealing to people. If you are coming from Mumbai, outside your country.”
many potential students. Shanghai or Moscow, you can, in a five-

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English is the main language of most of
the globally oriented MBA programmes in
Europe. The full-time MBA at Copenhagen
Business School is taught entirely in
English, but things are not the same
everywhere. The first year of the IESE full-
time MBA in Barcelona is taught in English,
for example, while second-year electives
are offered in English and Spanish.
Similarly, the 16-month programme at HEC
Paris is taught in English, but international
students are required to study the French
language during one of four terms.

Danes dominate
engineering citations
Denmark’s engineering research is
the strongest in the world, according
to a citations analysis conducted by
Thomson Reuters.

Researchers examined the average

number of citations per academic
paper by country in the field and found
that Denmark has an average of 7.26
citations per paper over the past 10
years. Next come Switzerland with 7.18,
Belgium with 6.20 and the US with 6.09.

Describing the figures as ‘fantastic,’ the

President of the Technical University
of Denmark, says that his university,
which produces about half of all Danish
engineering research, has made
a conscious effort to increase its
international links and has been very
selective about who it collaborates with.

Tell me more about

Denmark!
You can search online for relevant
Master and Bachelor degree
programmes taught in English via the
Study in Denmark website at:
http://studyindenmark.dk

For more information on Denmark in

general, explore the website at:
www.visitdenmark.dk

You may also find it useful to visit the

Foreigners in Denmark website at:
www.foreignersindenmark.dk

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 Study one of
the strongest
economies in
the world
A heavy tax burden, an encompassing welfare state and high degree of
regulation has not prevented Denmark from being among the most successful
economies of the OECD countries. The rapid economic growth in Denmark is
attributed to very vibrant entrepreneurial activities and focus on the ability to
commercialise innovative ideas. The business side of innovation is central to
CBS. It is reflected in their research, corporate partners and the education of
graduates who are capable and determined to ensure that Denmark remains
among the most competitive societies in the world.
Universities should venture into new territory. programmes and courses aimed at foreign business schools in some other countries
Diversity, risk acceptance and the desire to and Danish students to prepare them for the and CBS students must be prepared
experiment are crucial in this day and age. global job market. to take part in project group work. The
Universities should not be afraid to venture purpose of this learning process is to
into unknown territory where the challenges The road forward involves partnerships, develop and consolidate the students’
of society can be met head on. Today, a dialogue networks and alliances with team working skills and their ability to
modern university like CBS is a kind of business, other research institutions function in groups, as well as their ability
simulator or incubator for new ideas where and environments. These ties guarantee to form critical and independent opinions.
processes can be followed at close range. the exchange of knowledge and Another aspect of the CBS teaching
the achievement of experience and philosophy is to encourage students to
“To be daring and innovative in a changing development. With 330 international take frequent and active part in class
society; to educate graduates who are partnerships, CBS is known worldwide discussion on any given subject. This
dynamic thinkers and who will ensure value for their unique combination of social also means that the students should be
creation for the Danish society – these sciences and humanistic competencies that prepared to present case studies for their
are the guiding principles of all CBS characterise programmes and research. fellow students.
development initiatives,”said Finn Junge-
Jensen, President. Studying at CBS “What I like about CBS education-wise is
CBS offers a comprehensive range of the very different Scandinavian teaching
The Scandinavian way academic degrees in business economics style, which is very special because of its
The Scandinavian leadership style is based and modern languages as well as a broad non-hieratical approach, meaning that
on values such as trust, care and respect selection of full-time programmes at the students call their professors by their
for the individual. This means creating following three levels: 3-year Bachelor’s at first name and you are really encouraged
and thriving in flat and non-bureaucratic CBS Undergraduate, 2-year Master’s at to say something in class and there are
organisations, where the individual has a CBS Graduate School and 3-year PhD. In many discussions going on. Students are
high degree of responsibility. It stimulates addition to general degree programmes, asked to question the professors’ point of
creativity and innovation and is therefore one of CBS’ specialities is the selection view, and that is a very typical thing here
a natural focus area in all CBS’ degree of integrated programmes that combine in Denmark that you are basically taught
programmes. business economics and modern languages to think yourself and not to repeat what is
with other areas, such as psychology, said in the text book,” said Tina Deutsch,
International profile communication, IT, philosophy, area international student.
The massive flow of information and studies and law. Thus, CBS students are
the increasing global trade make equipped with professional, interdisciplinary
new and different demands to the competencies. For enquiries please contact:
degree programmes offered by the Copenhagen Business School,
universities. CBS is an active player in Teaching philosophy Tel: +45 3815 3815,
this internationalisation process and an The teaching and learning processes in uk.cbs.dk/graduate
attractive supplier of English taught degree and outside the lecture halls differ from or [email protected]

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Russia: in
the market
for more
international
students
The Russian government has
published plans to attract
many more international
students in the decade from
2011 to 2020

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 Faced with a declining Structural reform
At the same time, the government is
share of the global considering implementing massive
education export market, structural reforms of the higher education
the Russian government system. These would be based on a
shift to a two-tier system of bachelors
plans to invest heavily and masters programmes in line with
in developing its leading European and world educational
universities. This is part of a standards.
drive to attract international The basic level will comprise a
students to prestigious significantly increased number of
institutions and even create colleges and institutes, with the second
level composed of a significantly
employment opportunities reduced number of universities. The goal
for them within the country. is to ditch those universities regarded
as ‘ineffective’ and to develop an elite
group of national research universities
alongside a network of federal
According to the Ministry of Education, universities.
Russia’s share of higher education in the
global market is in decline and at present The enhanced role of technical colleges
does not exceed 1.5% of the total and institutes will accelerate efforts to
number of people studying outside their train skilled technicians.
home country. Russian universities are
losing their already small market share to “There is a need to reduce the number
such countries as Germany, France and of leading universities in Russia to
Australia. around 100 to 120,” says Dr Irina
Abankina, director of the Institute for the
Introducing EduRussia Development of Education Economics at
Now, in line with the the prestigious Russian Higher School
government’s Concept of Export of of Economics. “The government has
Russian Educational Services for the big expectations for the development
Period 2011-20, a specialised agency of national research universities, which
called EduRussia has been set up, should help to modernise the Russian
tasked with responsibility for promoting economy and encourage scientific
education abroad and attracting foreign progress.”
nationals to study in Russia.
The Ministry of Education and Science
The ambitious target is to boost Russia’s of the Russian Federation has already
share of the global education market designated 29 universities as national
to 7% and place at least two flagship research universities (NRUs), allocating
institutions, the universities of Moscow 1.7 billion roubles (around US$52million)
and St Petersburg, in the world’s top 100 per university to develop them into a
universities. world-class system in the period 2009 to
2014.
Raising Russian prestige in the
international arena will not be cheap. The main mission of the national
Moscow State University, for example research universities will be to meet the
- Russia’s largest and probably most demand for skilled specialists in the
prestigious university - has recently nuclear industry, metallurgy, machine
announced plans to invest up to US$2 building, shipbuilding and so on. In
billion in development over the next 10 addition, they will further develop applied
years. science.

Most of the funds are expected to be

invested in scientific activities, as well as
expansion of infrastructure. This would Tell me more!
include implementation of grand projects For the latest information on study
such as a supercomputer centre and a opportunities in Russia, visit the website
network of robotic telescopes. at: www.edurussia.ru

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 Eureca! Russian
universities to tap
American expertise in
technology transfer

Universities in Russia could soon be

adopting American-style innovations
like business incubators and spin-off
companies to help commercialise
their research, thanks to an effort to
promote greater ties between Russian
academics and industry.

The project, which goes by the

acronym Eureca—Enhancing University
Research and Entrepreneurial
Capacity—will bring together several
of Russia’s newly designated national
research universities to work with teams
from four American institutions to learn
the basics of technology transfer and
other approaches for collaborating with
industry.

While technology transfer and

university-industry economic
partnerships are well-established
elements of higher education in the
United States and other parts of the
world, they are a new and potentially
controversial phenomenon for Russia’s
academic world.

Russia last year adopted Federal Law

217-FZ, its own version of America’s
Bayh-Dole (University and Small
Business Patent Procedures) Act,
giving its universities the right to own
and commercialise the findings arising
from their research. The addition of
American expertise should help in
such matters as developing a culture
of entrepreneurship and protecting
academic intellectual property.

The four American institutions taking

part in Eureca are: the University of
Maryland at College Park; Purdue
University; the University of California
at Los Angeles; and the University of
Washington.

Eureca is designed to tie in with plans

in Russia to increase support for top
universities and bolster the nation’s
‘knowledge economy.’ The government
is also investing in the creation of a new
science and technology business hub
in the town of Skolkovo, near Moscow,
that aims to be the Silicon Valley of
Russia.

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Broaden your Horizons
together with Tomsk
Polytechnic University!

Tomsk Polytechnic Austria, Australia, Brazil, Vietnam, Germany, • A cordial welcome of TPU cosmopolitan
Egypt, India, Jordan, Iran, Canada, family is given to an each newcomer.
University (since 1896, Mongolia, Nigeria, USA, Thailand, Czech • The university staff is sensitive to one’s
Republic, South Korea, Spain, Indonesia, needs, doing everything possible to help one
25 000 students) is a China, etc. feel at home.
significant state scientific
For international students, Tomsk Among other international students,
and educational centre Polytechnic University has emerged as an students from India find Tomsk Polytechnic
of Russia Currently it attractive educational destination for: University attractive to pursue their
• It is especially known for courses in studies at the fields of engineering in
is ranked third out of engineering, material science, oil and gas English medium. India and Russia have
all Russian technical studies, computer science both in Russian a long history of relations in the field of
and in English medium. The university economics, politics, science, technology,
universities. educational programmes are recognized and culture. Notwithstanding the language
globally and accredited by international barrier, Russians and Indians have forged
Being a member of CESAER and CLUSTER
accreditation boards (ABET, GATE, CEAB). new ties and openings. Many Russians are
European associations Tomsk Polytechnic
• It is a member of various international acquainted with this mysterious country
University dynamically develops its
educational organizations such as either through yoga or as an attractive
international activities in the educational
CEASER, CLUSTER, EUA, WFEO, iNEER, destination for travelling, not mentioning
sphere and welcomes students from all
etc. dance-and-run Indian films which are
over the world. The university is a culturally
• Each educational institute is well equipped popular in Russia. Indians, on the other
and academically different environment with
and teaching methods are streamlined and hand, find Russian world class education at
2000 students from about 40 countries:
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 Angelo Alfred Fernandez, 23, a fresher from
Coimbatore, India shares his first impressions
about staying at Tomsk Polytechnic University
I did my Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering at Anna University,
Coimbatore, India. I like engineering because it’s the source of
creativity and basis of our technology. I came to TPU to pursue my
Masters in Material Science. I have chosen Material Science because
everything in our world is made of materials. I chose Russia because
it’s a super power and experts in Nuclear Technology. I would love
to learn about Russian Technology. Tomsk Polytechnic University is
one of the best universities in Russia; it has made a lot of research on
Material Science. The level of training is excellent and very helpful.

In my spare time I love taking photographs, painting, playing violin

and hanging out with friends. Tomsk is a very pleasant and silent
place. The people are very friendly and humble. They do not let me
feel homesick. The best thing about Tomsk is the empty street, the
summer, and the sight of snow which he finds enthralling.

Joining us you have a great opportunity, besides having effective

training in higher education, to make new friends from all over the
world and get acquainted with different cultural traditions.

To learn more about Tomsk Polytechnic University refer to www.iie.tpu.ru

E-mail: [email protected] | + 7 (3822) 563-304 | Admission office
The Institute for International Education and Language Communication| Tomsk Polytechnic University,
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10 top tips for Indian
students considering
study options in Australia
As you weigh up the pros and cons of where in
the world to continue your education, we explore a
range of key issues with Australia in mind

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1. Don’t overlook vital information writing, but it may prove important. Take, 7. Get out and about
Just about every college and university in for example, any agreements on shared You may find it useful to visit your local
Australia has several pages on its website accommodation or living expenses; or council and collect a ‘New Resident’s Kit’ or
about life as an international student. information supplied to your college or a ‘Community Information Booklet.’ These
Many will also send you a pack of printed university. Note the time and date and will give you a lot of information about where
information. Don’t put off reading this – make the names of any people involved. This you are living.
sure that you understand how it can help approach both avoids confusion and gives
you, before you need it. everyone an accurate record of what has Life can become dull if you imprison yourself
been agreed. within the four walls of a library, laboratory
Should a crisis occur, for example, you will or lecture theatre, so make the most of the
need to know how to get help quickly. You 4. Make a real effort to be sociable opportunity to explore and learn more about
should, therefore, ensure that you know Making new friends is an important part your new environment.
instantly where to locate important telephone of the experience of being an international
numbers and websites. student. You could start with the local Indian 8. Try to keep fit
community but you should also consider Regular exercise is important for all of us,
The information may also include important going beyond it. There is no great merit in and Australia is a sports-mad nation. You
dates to remember (such as when term seeking to mix only with particular types of don’t have to be a high-level, competitive
starts and finishes!), fee payment deadlines, people. Australia prides itself on its open, sportsperson, although there is nothing
availability of student housing, advice multicultural society – and there is every wrong with that if it appeals to you. Simply
on issues relating to alcohol and drugs, reason why you should try to be an active swimming, cycling, jogging or just going for
local transport options, part-time work member of it. a walk can help you meet people, enjoy life
opportunities, sporting, cultural or social more and even improve your academic work.
groups you can get involved with, details 5. Be prepared for some challenging
of local events and customs, counselling times 9. Stay in touch with family and friends
services, medical treatment centres and so No matter how well organised you are or The emphasis in this article is very clearly
on. The international office in the college how many new friends you make, there about making the most of your new
or university usually has considerable may be times when you feel homesick. You environment, but it is also important not
experience of such issues and will often may miss your family and friends, long for to lose sight of friends and family back at
include input from previous international familiar places or crave a favourite food. It home. You don’t have to spend a fortune on
students. is perfectly natural and normal to feel this ‘phone calls – stay connected by using one
way, and you will discover that many other of the free online services.
2. Think carefully about where you’re students experience similar feelings. Those
going to live best able to cope and to make the most of 10. Think positive!
There are many different types of their time in Australia are those who do not If you take the view that your glass is half-full
accommodation available for students expect everything to be easy all of the time. rather than half-empty, you will always be
in Australia…and the terms used can be able to enjoy a positive experience in any
confusing. You might come across options 6. Don’t be afraid to ask situation. You will only be an international
for boarding, home stay, house sitting, Most colleges and universities provide student in Australia for a short time, so focus
sharing, student villages, hotels, motels, orientation programmes for new on making the most of it.
hostels, student-only accommodation, international students, which you should
renting, living with family or friends, or even try to attend. You will end up much better
buying, to mention just a few. informed about life in your new location and
you will have the chance to inquire about Some ideas for seeking further
Unless you are supremely confident that particular areas of interest. information
you know what you are doing, you should
make full use of the assistance provided by If, at any stage, you feel overwhelmed The Good Uni Guide - comprehensive
the ‘accommodation’ or ‘housing services’ by your study, your new environment or and independent information on
department at your selected college or even other people, you can normally seek higher education pathways, including
university. In particular, check carefully before professional help in the form of counselling. postgraduate courses and career
you sign any rental or leasing agreement. It is better to start this as soon as any options, in Australia
problems or difficulties arise rather than Website: www.gooduniguide.com.au
When considering where to live, think about waiting until you are at crisis point. If, on
how long it will take to travel to your college the other hand, you do not feel comfortable Studies in Australia – the international
or university and how much it will cost. It using the college or university services, student guide, including an online
may be worth taking a more expensive you may be able to access help through course search facility
housing option when you offset it against the local council where you are living. In Website: www.studiesinaustralia.com
the time and cost of transport. For example, every part of Australia, there is a local
if you pay $60 a week more to live close to government council that provides services The truth about being an international
the college or university but do not need to and information to people who live or work student - a book written from the heart
take a bus or train to get there, you could be in that area. for students contemplating studying
better off paying the extra weekly amount. overseas
It is perfectly normal to ask questions in Download a free chapter or buy the
3. Keep a written record of all agreements Australia. It is not a sign of weakness. You whole book from the website at:
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Sparks flare at the
Australian Trade
College North Brisbane
as students fabricate a brighter future.

Chefs are steaming with career options, electricians are wiring up new
pathways and mechanics are wrenching their way on the fast track
for success. Amidst a worldwide trade skills shortage these young
tradespeople of tomorrow are on their way to bridging the Skills Gap while
preparing their passport to a global career.

Australian students are currently benefitting made. Finding the right career can be a hard working in various industries, professions
from this great concept in vocational choice and sometimes qualifications don’t and businesses. In 2006 the Western world’s
education since the College’s establishment always lead to employment. Explore some oldest post war baby boomers turned 60 and
in 2006. The next step has been taken historical facts as well as information about consequently the biggest wave of workforce
and the College is opening its doors for how the Australian Trade College could be a retirements left western nations worse off
the delivery of its courses to international perfect choice. than other nations for skills demand. To
students. Students wishing to study abroad add to this aging workforce, a depletion of
have a wide variety of choices; however Historical Skills Shortage youngsters entering various trades has left
before applying for a course some important Over the past decade, research has revealed shortages in industries across the world.
decisions regarding future studies must be a steady erosion of skills amongst people This has now created a skills gap.

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As an example 47% of Australian subsidiary, Australian Trade Training also lead to further study opportunities
Bricklayers are over the age of 40 and College is on the way to bridging the gap in higher education (University).
24% over 50, indicating that in 25 years between the collective knowledge of a Our qualifications provide entrance
or less 71% of the current qualified disappearing generation of tradespeople requirements to various university
bricklayers will retire. and youth entering the workforce. courses (course dependent). A
tradesperson may head into further
The shortage is greatest for As a fully accredited Vocational studies in Project Management or
professionals in the building and Education and Training (VET) institute Engineering and Business and IT
engineering, computing/IT and health known as a Registered Training graduates can pursue degrees in their
sectors, while demand is surpassing Organisation (RTO) in Australia, the relevant or specialised fields.
supply for jobs for chefs, metal workers College is responsible for delivering
and wood workers/cabinet makers. Nationally Recognised Training In a worldwide skilled tradesperson
qualifications under industry standards. shortage crisis, becoming trade
Benefits of vocational qualifications in This means students at the College qualified is a student’s true passport to
the current economy are being prepared for the ‘real’ world acquiring skills for their future career.
The many benefits being experienced by of work. Subject to completing their Students should act now and finish
tradespeople include high wages; it is relevant studies at the College and their education with skills that lead to
not unusual for people to earn $40,000, having completed designated hours diverse employment opportunities.
$50,000 and $60,000 fairly early in their in on-the-job training, students may Enrol at the College today.
careers, depending on the trade. The have the skills required to enter trade or
demand for tradespeople has meant technical areas. Study Tours
their value to employers and industry has The College also offers study tour
increased comparatively. With best practice curriculum delivery programs for individuals or for
and industry-standard state-of-the art groups of up to 25 people between
Employers value employability skills in facilities, the College and its students are the ages of 14 - 18 years. This
preference to qualifications alone. People winning awards and accolades across program includes English Studies, a
must complete education with the skills both business and education sectors. It “Try-a-Trade” experience in all of the
that businesses need as qualifications is the unique combination of effective industry areas plus three full days of
become ineffective if they don’t lead to leadership, teachers, trade trainers excursions. The program operates on
securing a job. Vocational education supported with input from industry and a two week rotational basis between
delivers working scenarios, hands- the community that is contributing to this January to February and July to
on practicality and experience with success and growth of the College. September.
employers. Learning the job by doing
the job is the employer’s preference, Courses Short Courses – Working Holiday
positioning people to gain employment The College offers two focal delivery Visa
when study is completed. methods (sectors) to study in Australia; The following courses are open for
as an international senior school student enrolments for those students eligible
A vocational qualification also creates and as a post-secondary international to apply for a Working Holiday Visa.
the possibility of international travel or student. The College also offers
perhaps immigration. The sky is the limit additional short courses to suit the needs Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
to where employment might be found. of the global market. Certificate II in Data and Voice
Communications.
It’s AUSTRALIA! In the School sector, senior secondary Introduction to Hospitality – partial
What an amazing country Australia is! students can complete Years 11 and 12 completion of Certificate III in
Photos of the beaches and lifestyle are which can lead to securing a Queensland Hospitality
envied everywhere! The choice to study Certificate of Education while specialising
in Australia is easy. The Australian Trade in a trade (if all criteria are met). This An English Proficiency of IELTS 5
College North Brisbane (ATCNB) is can provide students with the pathway to or equivalent will be required to
located in the beautiful seaside town of completion of the vocational education or undertake the course. Each course
Scarborough where something is always to higher education qualification. requires a minimum of 10 student
happening in the vibrant, lively precinct. enrolments.
Situated at the north end of Redcliffe In the VET sector, post-secondary
Peninsula, Scarborough is 42 km north students can complete a Diploma or Whilst the College is unable to
of the heart of Brisbane, Queensland’s Certificate III in Business or IT, or can guarantee jobs it can provide quality
capital city. Brisbane is a diverse, green study a technical trade at a Certificate education and training to set an
city with a perfect climate and is one III level which may lead to a career as international student on the pathway to
of the fastest growing economies in an Automotive Mechanic, Commercial achieving their goals.
Australia. Cook – Chef, Cabinet Maker, Metal and
Engineering – Fabricator or Fitter.
Specialising in trade and technical study For more information and a full list
as well as offering Business and IT, the Pathways of all the programs available visit the
College was established in 2006 by the The practical emphasis of the College website at www.tradecollege.com.au
Australian government as a response curriculum is creating better job or email admissions at
to an identified industry-specific skills prospects and experience for our [email protected]
shortage. The College, including students; however, the qualifications or phone +61 7 3414 5960.

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