A = Melbourne University B = La Trobe University C = Monash
University Which university ... Melbourne University Established in 1853, the
University is Australia’s second oldest university. There is now a student
population of over 34,000 including some 8,500 full- or part-time postgraduates
and almost 4,000 full-time international students from over 70
countries. The University offer high-quality courses delivered
in a stimulating learning environment. Services which have been designed
for postgraduate students can indeed be considered world class. The Graduate
Centre in the historic "1888 Building" is aimed at complementing and enhancing
postgraduate student life. The University has achieved top
ranking for international citations among Australian universities by the
Institute for Scientific Information (SI) covering the years 1993-1997. In
that period, the number of scientific papers published is 11,634, that of
citations is 58,590 and the citation impact is 5.04. The
University’s close links and partnerships with business and industry, government
and other research institutes, promote collaboration across a wide range of
disciplines. Located in the city of Melbourne, the campus is
like a self-contained village with easy access to Melbourne’s city Centre with
just a five-minutes tram ride or a 15 minutes walk. The
University also provides high-quality sports and recreational facilities: tennis
and squash courts, gymnasiums, weight training rooms, hockey fields,
basketballs, a swimming pool and athletics track. Off-campus facilities include
the rowing sheds on the Yarra river, which flows through the city
centre. Staff in the University International Centre are always
ready to help you make your involvement in the University community easy and
enjoyable, and will provide you with assistance and further information as
required. We look forward to welcoming you to the University of
Melbourne. La Trobe University La Trobe University is
named after Charles Joseph La Trobe, the first Superintendent of Port Phillip
District from 1839 to 1850 and first Lieutenant-Governor of the new colony of
Victoria from 1851 to 1854. The University has more than 22,000
students, including over 1,600 international students and approximately 3,400
staff. The student population at La Trobe is diverse and represents many
different ethnic groups and a wide range of backgrounds. This diversity provides
an exciting background for students who wish to experience the Australian way of
life. Established in 1964, La Trobe University has three
campuses offering undergraduate courses to international students: the Bundoora
campus in metropolitan Melbourne, one in Albury, Wodonga and one in
Bendigo. The University has received a high level of government
funding and its buildings and facilities are among the best in Australia. All
the University courses are recognised by the Victorian and Australian
Governments. This ensures high-quality courses, which are recognized by major
Australian professional bodies and equal the standard of the finest university
courses internationally. The University provides facilities to
enable students to pursue a range of recreational and sporting activities which
cater for all levels of ability and interest. Sports facilities include
gymnasiums, tennis, basketball and badminton courts and an indoor heated
swimming pool and squash courts. There are also golf courses close to each
of the University campuses. In recognition of the University’ s excellent
sporting facilities, La Trobe was awarded the honor of being the host
institution for the Australian University Games in 1997. We
warmly invite you to join our university. Monash University
With its 43,000 students in its six Australian campuses located in and
around Mcibourne and one in Malaysia, Monash University is a truly diverse
teaching and research institution. The students are from more than 120 countries
and regions, with international students comprising about 15 % of our total
student population. Its tradition of academic excellence along with its
internationally recognized awards give you, the learner, wonderful
opportunities to study in. It is able to offer a full and comprehensive
range of courses from university preparation and English language program
through to postgraduate research programs. The University,
established in 1962, has achieved remarkably for international citations.
Based on the latest data provided by the Institute for Scientific
Information (SI), from 1993 to 1997, the number of papers published is 6,475,
that of citations is 26,545, and the citation impact is 4.10, ranking the third
among all the Australian universities. The Monash University
Community Service can assist enrolled students with a variety of financial
matters ranging from student loans and financial advice to basic taxation
information. The Housing Service provides prospective and enrolled
students with information on a range of accommodation options, both on and off
campus. The Monash Postgraduate Centre is located on the Clayton
campus. Students have 24 hour access to the Centre which otters state-of-the-art
facilities including well-equipped computer laboratories, student lounges and
tea rooms, resource libraries, photocopiers and meeting rooms.
We extend to you our invitation to join us and share the truly
multicultural learning environment of which we are so proud. * mentions its service of medical care