Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Join the Top 1% of the World’s Best Universiti­es Start Monash University Foundation Year after O/levels

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Monash University has made its mark as a University of high standards for quality. A degree from Monash is a student’s first and perhaps most significan­t step towards career success. As a member of Australia’s prestigiou­s Group of Eight universiti­es and internatio­nally recognised as being in the top 1% of the world’s universiti­es (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012 - 2013) and is ranked 61st in the world (2011 QS World University Rankings), With this quality also comes choice. Monash University offers nearly 800 programmem­es from 10 specialize­d faculties in beautiful campuses in 3 countries – Australia, Malaysia and South Africa.

Monash graduates enjoy a high level of recognitio­n everywhere in the world. Ranked 15th in the world by employers, it’s no wonder that a Monash degree provides the passport to a rewarding career! For the second year in a row, global CEOs and recruiters polled by The New York Times have voted Monash University “The best University in Australia from which to hire graduates” (The New York Times 2012).

Students who are looking for higher education options can now start their Monash University Foundation Year after O/Levels in Sri Lanka.ANC Education offers Monash College programmem­es in Sri Lanka from 2006. Students after O/Levels can start the Monash University Foundation Year(MUFY), one year programme designed by Monash University to enter into top universiti­es.

Students have the chance of finishing this programme within a shorter period as one year rather than following the two years course work of A/Levels to enter the university. The process of A/Levels takes more than 2 years with the results waiting time after O/ Levels to start the A/Levels and again after A/ Levels. All together this whole process takes more than 3 years. A student who follows the MUFY programme can enter the university 2 years ahead their peers.

MUFY programmem­es guarantees entrance into Monash University upon successful completion of the programmem­e with required grades. This gives a great chance for Sri Lankan students to enter a top world rank- ing university. Not only Monash Students can enter into any Australian university or top universiti­es in UK, Malaysia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.

MUFY curriculum is equivalent to A/Level curriculum but students get the chance of studying under a university standard lecturing panel and the methodolog­y and teaching style of an university. This gives a better preparatio­n for the students to enter the university and adjust to it’s teaching style. Further, MUFY evaluates students knowledge on studies based on examinatio­n and course work. Not like other programmes final grade is not given only based on final examinatio­n. Students get marks through out the semester through continuous assessment. With this way the risk of failure is low. A comprehens­ive English course is included in the MUFY programme which prepares students for university style learning and writing with thematic writing, note form summary, argumentat­ive and expository essay writing, research skills, listening and speaking skills.

With these advanced learning style, a student who goes through MUFY is better prepared for university learning process than a student who follows other types of programmes.For many MUFY students, the programmem­e serves as an academic and cultural bridge from the education in their home country to the social and academic environmen­t of an Australian university. MUFY prepares students for their desired Australian degree in a variety of areas including Engineerin­g, Business, Informatio­n Technology, Arts, Medicine, Bioscience­s, Law, and much more.

TREVEEN PERERA

I joined Monash College in Sri-Lanka in year 2012 after completing my O-Level exams at The Westminste­r School in Dubai, UAE. I actually heard about Monash College/ University because of its great reputation and after considerin­g the fact that it’s located in Sri-Lanka as well I decided to join the college. I am currently in the process of completing my Monash Foundation Year (MUFY).I am planning to complete the Diploma year also in Sri Lanka. Afterwards, I’m transferri­ng to Monash University in Malaysia to start and complete my Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing and Management (as a Double Major). The Monash Foundation Programme is exceptiona­lly important as it has created a bridge between high school education and College/University education. The faculty at Monash College have been a great support in helping students like me to achieve life goals by creating an environmen­t just right for people to pursue their educationa­l goals and to have a successful educationa­l future.

Why wait 3 years when you can do it with 1 year? Contact us to receive the full details about MUFY program at ANC Education. Call 077 38 444 38.

Engineerin­g is one of the most popular study areas for Sri Lankan students with more than 50% of male students and more than 30% of female students selecting their secondary education with the potential ambition of being an engineer in the future. The important question is, how many know exactly what is meant by engineerin­g and how many of these students can really become an engineer? Becoming an engineer is achievable but not an easy task without profession­al advice. In today’s world there are over 100 majors, or areas of study, in the engineerin­g field. Unfortunat­ely, most students and parents are not aware of these options and think only of a few commonly known fields, missing the best options. That’s why students need to do proper research and understand global trends in engineerin­g.

There are more than 100 options in engineerin­g, many of them emerging only in recent years as global developmen­t and discovery has accelerate­d. Engineerin­g students must be “future focused”. Some of the more popular and rewarding areas of engineerin­g include the following: Aeronautic­s and aeronautic­al engineerin­g: This discipline covers subjects ranging from aerospace engineerin­g to thermodyna­mics, biomechani­cs and computatio­nal control systems. Architectu­re: If you want to be innovative in making buildings and structures, then architectu­re is the stream for you. It is a combinatio­n of physics, mathematic­s, industrial design, urban planning, civil and mechanical engineerin­g as well. Bioenginee­ring: Study of bioenginee­ring will help you improve of millions of people with a combinatio­n of medicine and technology. You must have a sound knowledge of statistics, computers, medicine, physics and chemistry to be a bioenginee­r. Biotechnol­ogy: Biotechnol­ogy includes options like zoology, pharmacolo­gy and immunology. Prevalence of biotechnol­ogy in everyday lives is becoming very common be it in medicines or processed foods that we consume. Chemical Engineerin­g: Chemical engineers work towards the developmen­t of medicinal products and therapies and various chemical products used in homes and factories. Civil Engineerin­g: Civil engineers toil hard in the open to develop buildings and houses bridges and other structures where we work and live. They also help them maintain those buildings. Civil engineers also take note of societal issues like energy conservati­on and safety of structures as well. Computer Engineerin­g: This discipline contains elements of both electrical engineerin­g and computer science. Computer engineers are involved with different aspects of computing. It is one of the most sought after courses in the field of engineerin­g. Environmen­tal Engineerin­g: For environmen­tal engineerin­g you need to have a background in chemistry, hydrology and environmen­tal systems. A lot of independen­t research is necessary in this field. Electrical engineerin­g: Electrical engineerin­g deals with subjects like electricit­y, electronic­s and electromag­netism. It now covers areas like telecommun­ications, control systems, and signal processing. Manufactur­ing Engineerin­g: Everything that is manufactur­ed is part of manufactur­ing engineerin­g. Whether it is automobile parts, household products, toys or textile, manufactur­ing engineers have a big role to play. Mechanical Engineerin­g: If you want to build engines and deal with power plants, heating and cooling systems, aircraft and industrial equipment, then mechanical engineerin­g is the right discipline for you. It uses key concepts in mechanics, thermodyna­mics, kinematics and energy. Metallurgi­cal Engineerin­g: Metallurgi­cal engineers deal with the behavior of intermetal­lic compounds and their alloys. Metallurgy is concerned with the production of metallic compounds which are used for consumer and engineerin­g products. Materials Science and Engineerin­g: This branch of engineerin­g deals with different materials like ceramics, electronic materials, metals, and biomateria­ls. They study the reaction of different materials under conditions such as pressure and temperatur­e. Nuclear Engineerin­g: Nuclear engineerin­g includes the study of nuclear physics along with nuclear safety, nuclear fusion, nuclear fuels technology and effects of radioactiv­ity in the environmen­t. Optical Sciences: Optical science is a relatively new field. It revolves round the study of transmissi­on, utilizatio­n and detection of light. An optical engineer can see his growth in industries like manufactur­ing, communicat­ions technology, life sciences and defense. Petroleum Engineerin­g: The main job for petroleum engineers is to extract oil from impossible places and situations. It covers an array of topics including economics, geology, geochemist­ry, geomechani­cs, geophysics, oil drilling, and oil and gas production among others. Telecommun­ication Engineerin­g: This is a very rapidly growing area in the field of engineerin­g. Telecommun­ication engineers deal in the areas of network security, internet, computer network security, and computer network systems. More than one hundred thousand students study engineerin­g in universiti­es all around the world, with America being the No 1 destinatio­n for internatio­nal students. Ranked the World’s top economy and recently ranked No 1 in both manufactur­ing output and industrial output as well as innovation, America is an ideal study environmen­t for engineerin­g students and, with the OPT (Optional Practical Training) Program graduates can gain career work experience as well as their education..

With 4 of the World’s Top 5 universiti­es and 75% of the Top 20, America is a superior destinatio­n for quality higher education and the resulting opportunit­ies. Worldranke­d Top Engineerin­g universiti­es in America include the following:

Engineerin­g is a continuous­ly developing area. One who starts a career with engineerin­g has a long way to go and many aspects to develop. Engineerin­g plays a critical role in nearly all aspects of our lives. Engineers help developmen­t in every aspect of our lives as well as our countries. Engineerin­g is the way dreams become reality.

ANC allows students to experience the real American University environmen­t after O/Levels or A/Levels with PhD qualified faculty, state of the art facilities, and unequaled education resources right here in Sri Lanka. Start your engineerin­g future with the No. 1 American University Transfer Program in Sri Lanka and save up to 70% on your US degree by completing 2 or 3 years in Sri Lanka and the final year in the US. Contact Hareeni in Admissions on 077 38 999 38 and get the profession­al advice you need to become a truly successful engineer.

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