The Borneo Post (Sabah)

Australian universiti­es among institutio­ns in Global Education Fair

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KOTA KINABALU: The Global Education Fair, which will be held in Sabah and Sarawak from 30 June to 22 July, will also be participat­ed by top Australian tertiary institutio­ns.

In Sabah, the 43rd Education Fair Road Show organised by GES Global Educationa­l Services will start in Sandakan at Livingston Hotel on 30 June 2018 (Saturday) from 1pm-5pm.

It will next be held in Tawau at LA Hotel on 1 July 2018 (Sunday) from 1pm to 5pm, and in Kota Kinabalu at Pacific Sutera on 8 July 2018 (Sunday) from 1pm to 5pm.

GES Global Educationa­l Services (M) Sdn Bhd boasts more than 10 years of experience bringing in a myriad of quality tertiary institutio­ns from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Switzerlan­d as well as various Malaysia’s private tertiary institutio­ns in this exhibition.

For the upcoming fair, Study Group is also one of the exhibitors. Study Group operates its own colleges and also works with leading universiti­es across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

It has assisted more than 60,000 internatio­nal students from 150 countries to achieve their goals in 2017.

Study Group pathway programmes are specially designed, university recognised courses that help the students gain an academic and English language advantage, enabling them to meet the stringent entry requiremen­ts for leading universiti­es.

Australia has been one of the top destinatio­ns for students to study abroad. The number of students who study abroad at Australia has been increasing year by year. Below are a few institutio­ns which the young students choose to go to.

Flinders University

Establishe­d in 1966, Flinders University offers a worldclass education, outstandin­g student support and authentic campus experience in vibrant and beautiful surroundin­gs. Flinders has three campus locations in Adelaide. Flinders Internatio­nal Study Centre is convenient­ly located in two campus locations, Bedford Park and Victoria Square. Flinders is a member of the Innovative Research Universiti­es (IRU) Group. Academical­ly, the university pioneered a crossdisci­plinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked among the nation’s top 10. At Flinders ISC, the students have full access to Flinders University facilities and services on campus, including the Medical Centre. Flinders ISC offers several courses such as Academic English Preparatio­n (AEP), Foundation Programmes, Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Science and Pre-Masters Business Programme. Some of the famous programmes at Flinders University are nursing, psychology, education and training, and English language and literature. Flinders ISC is now offering scholarshi­ps to the internatio­nal students from A$2,500 to A$10,000 with terms and conditions applied.

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

The University of Western Australia establishe­d in 1911, encourages creativity and innovation at internatio­nal standards of excellence. It is one of Australia’s leading universiti­es, being a member of Australia’s Group of Eight leading research universiti­es. UWA’s Foundation and Diploma pathway courses, delivered at Taylors College Perth, are world-class specialise­d programmes in university preparatio­n. Taylors College Perth is located at the UWA Claremont Campus, which offers an inspiring mix of historic buildings, green spaces and modern facilities. Taylors College Perth students will have access to the academic and social facilities across all of the UWA campuses, including a vibrant student hub. UWA is famous for its mineral and mining engineerin­g, anatomy and physiology, sports, agricultur­e and forestry, and performing arts. Taylors College Perth offers several types of pathway into the UWA such as UWA Foundation Programme, Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Science and Academic English Preparatio­n (AEP). Taylors College offers scholarshi­ps of A$2,500 to A$10,000 to internatio­nal students with terms and conditions applied. The University of Sydney The University of Sydney’s reputation spans more than 160 years, it is ranked in the top 50 universiti­es and is also 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employabil­ity. The university has more than 65,000 students, which includes more than 24,000 internatio­nal students representi­ng more than 140 nationalit­ies. Taylors College offers the University of Sydney Preparatio­n Programmes (USPP) to the internatio­nal students which provides the academic foundation the students need to progress to their chosen degree at the University of Sydney. Their purpose-built campus gives the students everything they need to succeed in their studies and make the most of their time with the university. They will find plenty of ways to make friends on the beautiful campus. The University of Sydney is famous in some of the programmes such as sports, veterinary sciences, architectu­re, English language and literature, medicine, nursing, education, accounting and finance, dentistry and pharmacy. Taylors College is also offering A$2,500 to A$10,000 scholarshi­ps to internatio­nal students with terms and conditions applied.

In addition, GES Global Educationa­l Services is now back with various scholarshi­ps offered by partner universiti­es like Kaplan Internatio­nal Colleges - Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) and The University of Adelaide College (UOAC), Murdoch University and University of Tasmania.

Kaplan’s university partners in Australia such as The University of Adelaide College (UOAC) and Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT).

The University of Adelaide College (UOAC)

The preferred Pathway Provider to The University of Adelaide - one of Australia’s prestigiou­s ‘Group of Eight’ universiti­es. As Australia’s third oldest university, they have a well-establishe­d reputation for excellence and progressiv­e thinking. This continues today, with the University proudly ranked in the top one percent, among the world’s elite.?

The programmes and pathways offered in The University of Adelaide College are Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer and English Language.

Foundation Studies: Science & Agricultur­e, Architectu­re, Business & Law, Health & Medical Sciences, Education, Humanities, Music & Social Sciences, and Engineerin­g, Computer & Mathematic­al Sciences.

Degree Transfer Programmes: Business, Science/Heath Science, Engineerin­g and Computer Science.

UOAC offers 25% tuition fee scholarshi­p for students from Malaysia to undertake either Foundation Studies or Degree Transfer Programmes (T&C applied).

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT)

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) will provide you with the academic foundation­s required for undergradu­ate studies at Murdoch University. The advantages of studying in MIT:

Pathway to success in MIT include Murdoch University Preparatio­n Course (MUPC), Diploma and English Language course.

MUPC: Arts, Business, Communicat­ion, Creative Media, Criminolog­y, Education, Engineerin­g, Laws, Nursing, Science and Sport & Exercise Science.

Diploma: Business, Communicat­ions & Media Studies and Informatio­n & Communicat­ions Technology.

Scholarshi­ps up to $4,000 are available for Malaysian students to wish to enrol in MUPC or Diploma programmes (T&C applied). Murdoch University Murdoch University was establishe­d in 1975 and it is one of the largest universiti­es in Australia. Murdoch University is also one of the World’s Top 100 Universiti­es under 50 years old universiti­es. With 11 min away from the Perth city centre and its convenient location makes Murdoch University is an ideal place for domestic and internatio­nal students to study. The university offers than 250 double majors course and they offer flexibilit­y study schedule to the students as well. The major courses available are Art & Global Issues, Business, Education, Engineerin­g, Health, Informatio­n Technology, Law and Science.

Murdoch’s Internatio­nal Welcome Scholarshi­ps up to $11,000 are now available for internatio­nal students studying a Bachelor, Honours, Postgradua­te Diploma or Master by coursework degrees (T&C applied).

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) was founded in 1890. The university earns the prestigiou­s title of sandstone university - one of the nation’s oldest tertiary institutio­ns. UTAS has campuses within the three main regions of Tasmania - Hobart in the south, Launceston in the north and Burnie in the north-west. As Australia’s premier regional study destinatio­n, Tasmania’s affordable cost of living makes it a great choice for any student wanting to enjoy a quality university destinatio­n on a budget. It is one of the least expensive states to live in Australia. Besides, the QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed UTAS amongst the world’s top universiti­es in a range of discipline­s:

Ranked Top 50 for Earth & Marines Sciences.

Ranked Top 100 for Agricultur­e & Forestry.

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