Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Australian first Engineerin­g practice academy launched at Swinburne University

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Consistent­ly ranked amongst the top 3% universiti­es in the wo rl d by the Academic Rankings of World Universiti­es (ARWU), the Swinburne University of Technology is a highly sought after study destinatio­n for both Australian and Internatio­nal students.

Swinburne is committed to an industry engaged education, and thereby believes in developing its programs to suit the evolving industry.

Engineerin­g Practice Academy

The newly establishe­d Engineerin­g Practice Academy will provide an environmen­t in which the engineers of the future will gain real world work experience from the day they begin their Bachelor of Engineerin­g Practice (Honours). The Academy is involving multiple industry partners, making the program interactiv­e. It is an alternativ­e approach to the traditiona­l teaching and assessment methodolo gies in engineerin­g. “By working with us, industry partners can help to shape the graduates of the future, access a pool of skilled profession­als and inform industry practice,” says Director of STEM T r a n s f o r mat i o n , D r Llewellyn Mann.

Preparing Job Ready Graduates

try partners, such as Programmed, Henkel and SICK,” Dr Mann says.

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies

NCHS is a guaranteed pathway to the Swinburne University of Technology and the newly formed Engineerin­g Practice Academy. The pathway programs available locally, are specially designed to prepare students for success in their further s t u d i e s. The Foundation Year helps students meet the entry requiremen­ts for thebachelo­rs degree. The UniLink diplomas provide a direct pathway into the second year of the bachelor degree. Having completed part of the degree locally, the students can select which internatio­nal campus they prefer to continue their studies in. NCHS is a provider of higher education that encompasse­s high quality education with added benefits that instill leadership qualities within the student. The curriculum is designed so that the student acquires the skill set necessary to excel in a global network. By commencing the program at NCHS, students will gain the foundation needed to be successful throughout their degree.

Convenient Location

Located in the heart of Colombo, the NCHS campus consists of modern facilities, providing students with a learning environmen­tof internatio­nal standards. The campus boasts of a library, laboratori­es and class rooms on par with any global university.

Global Education Network

NCHS has also partnered with global leaders in education, Califor nia State University, Monterey Bay and theUlster University, to give Sri Lankan students the option of selecting a degree program that is tailor made to their requiremen­ts.

Internatio­nal Quality Assurance Benchmarks

The study programs conducted at NCHS are identical to that of Swinburne, Australia and follow the same curriculum, methods of teaching and evaluation­s, ensuring high quality and internatio­n- al standards. The facilities at NCHS are built according to the specificat­ions of the partner universiti­es, ensuring that the students have nothing but the best! At NCHS, students enjoy smaller classes, focused learning and one-on-one time with the teachers, giving every opportunit­y to succeed in studies.

Industry-Informed and Industry-Engaged Education

The identical industryin­formed and industryen­gaged study programs at NCHS are specially designed to combine rigorous academic studies with practical knowledge essential for the academic and career success of the students. This ensures that the students will be job ready engineerin­g graduates on completion of their education. To learn on how you too can plan your future together with a prestigiou­s Swinburne program at NCHS, call 0777 899 998/ 0115 899 998 or email info@nchs.edu.lk

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