Armidale NSW Australia
International
Prospectus
2014
University of New England
Armidale Australia
I am pleased to welcome you to the University
of New England (UNE), one of Australia’s
oldest universities with a 70 year reputation for
excellence in teaching, learning and research.
WELCOME
From the Vice-Chancellor
I am pleased to welcome you to the University
of New England (UNE), one of Australia’s
oldest universities with a 70 year reputation for
excellence in teaching, learning and research.
UNE also boasts an outstanding on-campus
experience, with its unique residential college
system. Here, you will enjoy the perfect balance
between high educational standards and an
outstanding lifestyle. In addition, we have
established formal links with many overseas
institutions and maintain a close relationship with
our alumni.
The University is in the city of Armidale, in the
heart of the picturesque New England Tableland
region of the State of New South Wales.
The New England region is famous for its
magnificent gorges, waterfalls and rivers, history
and vibrant culture, and for the contrasting
beauty of four distinct seasons.
Armidale is a regional Australian community
that is proud of its multicultural society. The
engagement of international students with the
wider community is an important aspect of life
at UNE, and something we know international
students appreciate greatly.
The University of New England has again
achieved a five-star (maximum) rating for “overall
graduate satisfaction” in the Good Universities
Guide for 13 of the past 14 years – an
achievement matched by no other Australian
university.
UNE is proud of its vigorous research.
Staff and students are actively engaged in
internationally recognised research across all
academic fields. Our scholars and scientists
have world-class reputations through their
contributions to fields such as mathematics.
rural science, agriculture, economics and
law, educational administration, natural
resource management, nursing and rural
medicine. We have also identified a number
of research priorities across all academic
areas at UNE.
I highly recommend the University of New
England as a place to study, and I assure
you that it is a friendly, nurturing environment
providing both academic excellence and a
truly Australian experience.
I look forward to welcoming you to the
University of New England.
Professor Jim Barber
Vice-Chancellor and CEO
University of New England
Quality Teaching and Learning
Environment Students at UNE have access
to worldclass and innovative learning
experiences, whether studying on-campus
or via distance education. Study programs
are presented by highly committed and
skilled academics who are experts in their
respective fields of study. UNE programs are
continually renewed to ensure that they are
up to date with the latest developments.
increases discussion and develops a greater
understanding of the study area. This type
of interaction between academic staff
and students develops a strong sense of
belonging and an attitude of support among
peers.
UNE’s Armidale campus offers a wide
variety of teaching spaces ranging from
fully equipped lecture theatres and tutorial
Technology and computer literacy are
rooms to scientific laboratories, green
holistically integrated into UNE learning
houses, education class rooms, computer
outcomes and many courses and units have
laboratories, agricultural properties and
online components introducing students to
a mock court room. UNE’s main campus
evolving methods of teaching and learning
library, Dixson Library, is open to all
using contemporary technological resources. students,staff and academics and houses
UNE is committed to providing a high quality over 36 kilometres of shelving holding more
academic teaching and learning experience than one million hardcopy volumes across
for all its students.
four floors. The ground floor was recently fully
re-furbished as a ‘Learning Commons’.
Each student is respected as an individual
at UNE which has one of the lowest staff-tostudent ratios of any university in Australia.
At UNE students have the opportunity to
communicate directly with academic staff
and classmates which promotes learning,
The Learning Commons was designed
to meet student needs and offers the
latest facilities for both private study and
collaborative learning. At the Commons,
students can consult with support personnel
including learning and careers advisors,
counsellors, librarians and IT specialists.
Students have access to purpose-built learning
spaces including a dedicated training lab,
media rooms, a podcasting studio, study
rooms and classrooms for problem based
learning (PBL) as well as 55 computer
workstations, highspeed internet and wireless
connections, recording equipment, scanners,
printers,copiers and microfilm/microfiche
readers.
The Australian Government recognises UNE’s
achievement in teaching and learning and
has provided significant funding through the
Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.
These government awards are assessed
on positive employment outcomes for
students,student progression and overall
student satisfaction.
UNE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES,
EMPLOYMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING
International UNE graduates are highly
sought after by future employers because
they possess the skills to work in their chosen
field as well as the ability to adapt to new
challenges and continue lifelong learning. In
addition to the high graduate employment
rate, students consistently rate their UNE
experience very highly and beneficial in
securing employment.
UNE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING
GRADUATES POSSESS THE FOLLOWING
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge of a Discipline
Communication Skills
Global Perspective
Information Literacy
Life-Long Learning
Problem Solving
Social Responsibility
Team Work
Living in Armidale
Armidale is located roughly halfway between the
metropolitan capitals of Sydney and Brisbane. It is
a centrally located city in the Northern Tablelands
of New South Wales. Armidale’s fine buildings,
tree-lined streets and numerous parklands make
it a beautiful city. Many buildings have heritage
significance, including civic, commercial and
institutional buildings, private dwellings, and
cathedrals. Students find that Armidale has most
of the facilities and benefits of a metropolitan
centre with the country advantages of a secure
and pristine environment. With its easygoing
lifestyle, Armidale is the ideal place for students to
live while studying. The city boasts music venues,
theatres, restaurants, cafés, hotels, entertainment
and sporting facilities, and a range of shops to
cater for all tastes and budgets.
and dance bands regularly perform at venues
across the city. Armidale has many clubs and
hotels where people of all ages and nationalities
congregate to socialise, listen to music, dance
the night away or kick back and relax – which
is especially good outdoors on a warm summer
night!
Climatically, Armidale is one of the relatively few
areas in Australia that enjoys four distinct seasons,
with spectacular autumns, frosty winters, glorious
summers and rejuvenating
springtimes. Armidale’s population of 26,000
makes it easier to join clubs and organisations,
to get to know people and become part of
the community and there is always something
happening. The city’s sporting facilities include
a golf course, tennis clubs, outdoor and indoor
(heated) swimming pools, gymnasiums, and
sailing, bushwalking, orienteering and canoeing/
Known as the cultural and educational centre of
kayaking clubs. There are also many local sporting
the north, Armidale is proud of The New England
teams to participate in (or watch from the sideline)
Regional Art Museum (NERAM), which houses
including football, soccer, cricket, hockey, rugby,
two major art collections of over 1,200 works,
golf, swimming and athletics. Armidale’s greatest
including paintings by famous Australian artists Tom natural asset is its proximity to some of the State’s
Roberts and Arthur Streeton. Theatre also plays
most magnificent National Parks, including
Warrabah Cathedral Rock, Guy Fawkes River,
an active part in Armidale life and local theatre
Oxley Wild Rivers and New England. Many
companies also offer plays on a regular basis.
students find a weekend getaway to one of these
The Armidale Orchestra, Jazz Band, Armidale
nearby national parks an ideal escape from the
City Band and the Youth Orchestra hold regular
pressures of study.
concerts and a variety of local and imported rock
Study Online
In addition to on-campus degrees, UNE
offers an extensive range of degrees which
can studied from anywhere in the world via
distance education. Study online is a flexible
and increasingly popular mode of study for busy
students with family and work commitments to
attain their education goals without attending
regular classes on campus. UNE has been
teaching students by distance since 1955
and has earned a worldwide reputation for
commitment to high quality distance education
and academic learning. UNE has over 15,000
distance education students and is Australia’s
longest continuous
distance education provider.
Students studying via online or part-time
are not eligible to study in Australia on a
student visa.
For undergraduate and postgraduate coursework
students, the recommended time commitment is
15 hours per week for each unit being studied –
a full-time load is four units of study per trimester,
but off-campus students can choose to study parttime (one - two units per trimester) provided they
complete the degree within the required time
frame. While online education students need to
be self motivated in their study, they have access
to online unit content, CD-ROMs, DVD, text books
and other reference materials. UNE provides
web-based facilities which allow students to
send questions, submit assignments, order library
books, check grades and access other resources,
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For further information about study online visit:
www.une.edu.au/study/why-study-at-une/
study-online
More information about courses offered via study online can
be found in the online course and unit catalogue at:
www.une.edu.au/courses/
The UNE Business School offers postgraduate coursework
courses in Business, Accounting, Finance, Commerce,
Management, Organisational Training and Development
through the Graduate School of Business (GSB).
For more information on GSB courses, please visit:
www.une.edu.au/gsb/
RESEARCH BY ONLINE STUDY
International students can also undertake research
degrees (eg PhD or Masters) via online study. Although
students may be required to attend the campus in
Armidale for either mandatory intensive schools or
face-to face consultation with supervisors; the internet,
phone, email and other web technologies form the
basis for contact between students and the University
for a majority of their course. Academics at UNE
are experienced at supervising international students
via online and are flexible in their approaches to the
needs of students studying and researching off-campus.
Only international students who are studying
by online study from overseas or are studying
in Australia on avisa other than a student visa
are permitted to enrol at UNE by study online.
RESEARCH AT UNE
In addition to its distinguished teaching, UNE is
an internationally recognised research centre.
UNE currently has more than 700 PhD candidates
pursuing fundamental and applied research in
areas including agriculture, economics, education,
nursing, environmental management, health, and
rural medicine.
Scholarships
at UNE
UNE offers a number of substantial
scholarship opportunities to postgraduate
students studying research-based degrees
at UNE.
There are different types of scholarships
available; some are targeted to specific
disciplines or research projects and others
are more general with broader eligibility
criteria. The latest information on different
types of scholarships is outlined on the
university’s website at:
www.une.edu.au/researchservices/pgstudy/scholarships/
Targeted Research Areas
Targeted Research Areas
UNE has identified the following research
areas for Masters by
Research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
degrees.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL
CHANGE
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
AND MITIGATION
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Marine and Freshwater Biodiversity
Terrestrial Biodiversity
Natural Resource Management
Rural Futures
Australian Fauna
Vegetation Research
Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural Genetics
Animal Research
Rural Health
Rural Medicine
Health Services Management
Bioactive Materials
Health and Clinical Psychology
Gender, Health and Sexuality
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Rural and Regional Education
School Science and Mathematics Education
School English and Literacy Education
Special Education and Diversity
in Schools
Economics and Public Policy
Agricultural Economics
Applied Economics and Policy
Local Government
Business and Management
Higher Education Management
and Policy
Law
Law and Institutional Arrangements for Rural
Communities
Natural Resources Law and Policy
Asia Pacific Region
Livelihoods and Development
Governance, Conflict and Security
Peace Studies
Globalisation, Migration and Mobility
Cultural Transformation
Education, Health and Knowledge Transfer
Environment and Climate Change
Migration
Research
by Distance Education
Targeted Research Areas
UNE has identified the following
research areas for Masters by
Research and Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) degrees.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND
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• Climate Change Adaptation
and Mitigation
• Marine and Freshwater Biodiversity
• Terrestrial Biodiversity
• Natural Resource Management
• Rural Futures
• Australian Fauna
• Vegetation Research
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agricultural Genetics
• Animal Research
• Rural Health
• Rural Medicine
• Health Services Management
• Bioactive Materials
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Gender, Health and Sexuality
Rural and Regional Education
School Science and Mathematics Education
School English and Literacy Education
Special Education and Diversity
in Schools
Economics and Public Policy
Agricultural Economics
Applied Economics and Policy
Local Government
Business and Management
Higher Education Management
and Policy
Law
Law and Institutional Arrangements for Rural
Communities
Natural Resources Law and Policy
Asia Pacific Region
Livelihoods and Development
Governance, Conflict and Security
Peace Studies
Globalisation, Migration and Mobility
Cultural Transformation
Education, Health and Knowledge Transfer
Environment and Climate Change
Migration
ACCOMMODATION
The University of New England offers 7 dormitory
styles college residences on campus. The colleges
provide single room accommodation with regular
cleaning and linen services and shared bathroom
and laundry facilities and communal dining.
On-Campus
The University of New England offers
7 dormitory style college residences on
campus. The colleges provide single room
accommodation with regular cleaning and linen
services and shared bathroom and laundry
facilities and communal dining. Most colleges
have a flexichoice card system in place for
meals allowing students to dine at college or
on campus. College staff or resident fellows
are always available to assist students. Resident
Fellows are senior students who live in college
and mentor and support other students during
their stay in college. The weekly fee for college
accommodation ranges from $260 to $350
depending on college and meal options.
Additional information on the colleges can be
found at their websites:
Austin College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/austin
Drummond & Smith College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/drummondand-smith
Duval College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/duval
Earle Page College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/earle-page
Mary White College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/mary-white
Robb College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/robb
Wright Village
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/wrightvillage
St. Albert’s College:
www.une.edu.au/campus-life/uneaccommodation/colleges/st.-alberts
Off-Campus
There are many houses and units available
for rent in and around the town of Armidale,
though students need to be aware that
during the four - six weeks before trimester
commencement there is a much higher
demand for housing and they need take into
account the extra time it may take to find
suitable accommodation. When deciding
to rent a house or unit, students need to take
into consideration whether they will live on
their own or with other people, and the cost
of setting up a house, which will include a
bond (equal to four weeks rent), furniture,
electricity connection, phone connection and
other setup costs. Properties for rent can be
located through Armidale real estate agents
listed here:
www.realestate.com.au/rent/inarmidale,+nsw+2350/list-1
More information about accommodation
options can be found online at:
www.une.edu.au/study/
international/accommodation-andliving-costs
Campus Life and Facilities
UNE is proud that students from more than 80
nations study on campus, creating a multicultural
atmosphere. The campus is well equipped with first
rate sporting facilities, shops, restaurants, medical
facilities, childcare, a post office and banking
facilities. In addition to excellent study facilities, UNE
provides an environment that facilitates the creation of
lifelong friendships. Also, living costs in Armidale are
comparatively lower than in metropolitan cities, and
students can immerse themselves in the ‘real’ Australian
academic experience.
CAMPUS ESSENTIALS
A retail shop, newsagent and post-office rolled into
one, Campus Essentials has everything needed for life
at UNE.
SLEEK HAIR STUDIO
UNE’s very own hair salon - with great deals for
students on haircuts,massages and beauty treatments
and products.
CAMPUS BOOKSHOP
There are two bookshops on campus; a retail shop
which stocks all current student textbooks and a
secondhand shop where students can buy used
textbooks at reduced prices.
FACILITIES ON CAMPUS
GRIND & SQUEEZE
Located in the centre of the campus, Grind & Squeeze
is a great place for lunch, snacks or an espresso coffee
during the day.
THE BOOLOOMINBAH COLLECTION
The Brasserie and Courtyard Café are located in the
historic Booloominbah homestead. Relax with coffee
and cake or enjoy excellent food throughout the year at
Booloominbah.
MEDICAL CENTRE
The UNE Medical Centre is available specifically for
students on campus. International students are able to
access this facility and use their Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC) for a number of different health services.
CHILDCARE
UNE offers childcare to staff and students at a university
managed centre called Yarm Gwanga (meaning ‘place
for children’) including long day care, residential and
vacation care.
www.une.edu.au/yarmgwanga
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
The English Language Centre (ELC) at UNE provides a range of English
language courses to students as well as a direct pathway to tertiary study
at UNE through its English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.
Advantages of Studying
English at the ELC
• NEAS accredited Australian English
language centre
• Pathways to degree programs
• Friendly, experienced and well
• qualified staff
• Diverse range of nationalities
• High success rates
• Fully-accredited IELTS Testing Centre
• Excursions and cultural events
• Natural and beautiful surroundings – a
kangaroo and deer parkis right across
the road from the ELC and koalas are
regularly sighted in the grounds
• The ELC is a friendly, nurturing
environment providing both academic
excellence and a truly Australian
experience to all international students
Teaching and Learning
• Placement Tests for each student
on arrival, to ensure the tailoring
of programs to student needs
• Guest lectures
• Access teaching resources and
facilities
• Access to specialised academic
resources
• Quality assurance processes that
ensure that courses are delivered
to the highest standard
ADMISSION
This section offers prospective
students a brief overview of
UNE’s admission policies and
procedures. Detailed information
is listed on the University of
New England international
website
English Language Requirements
All students admitted to UNE must meet the University’s English language
requirements for admission irrespective of the study location or study mode.
UNE’s English language requirements can be viewed online at:
www.une.edu.au/policies/academic-policies
English Language
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
(Coursework)
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
(no sub-band
less than 5.5)
6.0
(no sub-band less
than 5.5)
TOEFL (Paper Based Test)
550+ (5+ TWE)
550+ (5+ TWE)
TOEFL (Computer Based Test)
213+ (5+ TWE)
79+ (22+
written)
213+ (5+ TWE)
English is student’s first language
Pass grade or better in an English
language subject at Australian Yr 12 level
(or overseas equivalent)
Satisfactory completion within the last
five years of one year of full-time
study at secondary, post-secondary or
tertiary level, where English was the sole
medium of instruction and assessment
TOEFL (Internet Based Test)
79+ (22+ written)
Completion of English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) at UNE ELC + minimum IELTS score
required for entry to EAP
70% EAP 3 +
(IELTS 5.5, no
sub-band less
than 5.0)
70% EAP 3 + (IELTS
5.5, no sub-band less
than 5.0)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA)
Overall 57 with
nothing less than
50
Overall 57 with nothing
less than 50
Please note this table is a guide only. Some courses may have different
requirements. Applicants should check with UNE International regarding
specific English language requirements for their intended course.
Teacher Education
Awards
Law Awards
Nursing Awards
Research Degrees
(Masters and PhD
Programs)
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7.5
(minimum score of
8.0 in listening and
speaking; 7.0 in
reading and writing)
7.0
(minimum socre
of 7.0 in writing
and no subband less that
6.5)
6.5 (no sub-band
less than 6.0)
6.5 (no sub-band less
than 6.0)
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575+ (5.5+ TWE)
575+ (5.5+ TWE)
213+ (26+ in
writing, 24+ in
listening and
reading
91+ (22+ written,
20+ in all other
sections)
213+ (26+ in writing,
24+ in listening and
reading)
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91+ (22+ written, 20+
in all other sections)
70% EAP 4 + (IELTS
70% EAP 4 + (IELTS 6.0,
6.0, no sub-band
no sub-band less than
less than 5.5) for
5.5)
Nursing Awards only
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Overall 64 with nothing
less than 58
Undergraduate Academic Admission
For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by the University of New
England, international applicants must have completed an educational qualification
considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia. As a
general guide, the following international secondary school qualifications are
accepted for admission. Applications for admission from countries not listed below
will be assessed on an individual basis.
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum Entry
Requirements
Australia
All Australian Year 12
qualifications
Minimum scores for entry into
each UNE course are available
directly from International
Marketing and Pathways
Foundation Studies
programs conducted by
Australian universities or
their affiliates.
Minimum of 60% in all units
including English
Bangladesh
Higher School Certificate
(HSC)
First Division Pass (60%) or a
minimum overall grade point
average of 3.0
Brunei
Darussalam
Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’
Levels
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’ Level
academic subjects*
Canada
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD)
Successful completion of 6 OACs
with an average of 60%
Average grade pass of 60%
Provincial High School
Diploma
China
Senior Middle School
Certificate of Graduation
Successful completion with an
average score of 70% or above
AND a 5 week Introductory
Academic Program (IAP) for
students who have met the IELTS
requirement is recommended
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum
Entry Requirements
Ethiopia
Ethiopian School Leaving
Certificate (ESLCE)
Successful completion with a
minimum of 60%
Fiji
Fiji Form 7 Examination OR
University of the South
Pacific Foundation Year
Average of 60% in the best
four subjects
(one of which must include
English)
Pass grade
Germany
Senior High School (Abitur)
OR Reifezeugnis OR
equivalent
Completion with a pass
grade
Ghana
West African GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
Hong Kong
(SAR)
Hong Kong Advanced Level
Examination (HKALE)
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
India
All India Senior School
Certificate (CBSE) OR
Higher School Certificate
OR Pre-University Certificate
(10+2) OR Indian School
Certificate
Completion with a First
Division Pass
(60% average)
Indonesia
SMA 3 + Senior Secondary
School Certificate of
Completion
Successful completion with
an average of 6.5 in 5
academic subjects AND a 5
week Introductory Academic
Program (IAP) for students
who have met the IELTS
requirement is recommended
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum
Entry Requirements
International
International Baccalaureate
Full Diploma with a minimum
of 24 points
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
OR National High School
Diploma
Minimum grade point
average of 3.0
(4.0 scale)
Japan
Upper Secondary School
Certificate of Graduation
Successful completion with
a minimum average of 60%
and a 5 week Introductory
Academic Program (IAP)
for students who have met
the IELTS requirement is
recommended
Jordan
General Secondary
Education Certificate
Examination (Tawjihi)
Successful completion with a
minimum average of 70%
Korea,
Republic of
General Senior High School
Certificate
Successful completion with a
minimum average of 70%
Malaysia
Malaysian Higher School
Certificate (STPM)
Minimum grade point
average of 2.0 (4.0 scale)
Mauritius
Higher School Certificate
Equivalent of 4 points in
a minimum of 2 relevant
academic subjects*
Nepal
Tribhuvan University
Proficiency Certificate
Minimum of 60% in four
academically relevant
subjects
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum
Entry Requirements
New Zealand
National Certificate of
Educational Achievement
(NCEA)
42 credits at NCEA Level
3 or above with at least
25 of these credits from the
government approved list,
plus some Level 2 credits
indicating reading and
writing skills and Level 1
credits indicating numeracy
skills
Nigeria
Senior School Certificate
(SSC)
Minimum overall “credit”
grade average
Norway
Senior High School
(Vitnemal den Vidergaende
Skole)
Minimum overall grade
average of 4.0
(6.0 point scale)
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School
(Intermediate) Certificate
Minimum grade average of
60% (First Division)
Papua New
Guinea
Higher School Certificate
and Foundation Year
Successful completion of the
Higher School Certificate
AND a preliminary year
at University of Papua
New Guinea or the Papua
New Guinea University of
Technology
Philippines
High School Diploma/
Certificate of Graduation
Successful completion with a
minimum average of 80%
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum
Entry Requirements
Russian
Federation
Certificate of Secondary
(Complete)
General Education
Successful completion with a
minimum grade average of
3.0 (5.0 point scale)
Saudi Arabia
General Secondary
Education Certificate
Successful completion with a
minimum overall grade of
“Very Good”
Singapore
GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
South Africa
Senior Certificate
Successful completion with
Matriculation Exemption and
a minimum grade D pass
Completion with an overall
Satisfactory Competence
Further Education & Training
Certificate
Sri Lanka
GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 8 points in a
minimum of 4 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
Sweden
Upper Secondary School
Certificate (Avgangsbetyg)
Successful completion with a
minimum grade average of
3.0 (5 point scale)
Taiwan
Senior High School
Diploma
Successful completion with a
minimum ‘C’ grade average
(70%)
Tanzania
GCE ‘A’ Levels OR
Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
Thailand
Certificate of Secondary
Education
(Mayatom 6)
Grade point average of 2.5
Country
Qualification(s)
Recommended Minimum
Entry Requirements
Taiwan
Senior High School Diploma
Successful completion with a
minimum ‘C’ grade average
(70%)
Tanzania
GCE ‘A’ Levels OR
Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
Thailand
Certificate of Secondary
Education
(Mayatom 6)
Grade point average of 2.5
Turkey
State High School Diploma
(Devlet Lise Diplomasi)
Successful completion with a
minimum overall ‘C’ grade
average.
United
Kingdom
GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
USA
High School Diploma and
SAT Reasoning Test
High School Graduation
Diploma and a SAT
Reasoning Test score of
500 in each of the three test
sections – Critical Reading;
Maths; and Writing
Vietnam
Diploma of General
Secondary Education
(Bang Tu Tai)
Minimum grade point
average of 6.5
Zambia
GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects*
Zimbabwe
General Certificate of
Education at Advanced
Level
Equivalent of 4 points in a
minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’
Level academic subjects
About Admission
Tutition Fees
Annual course fees only cover the
cost of tuition. They do not include
other expenses associated with
university study such as books and
accommodation and living expenses.
For students successful in gaining
admission to study at UNE, the Offer
of Admission will list the exact tuition
fees a student is required to pay to
accept the offer. The Offer of Admission
will also list other fees payable
including compulsory Overseas Student
Health Cover.
UNE fees increase annually.
any increase from year to year
is not generally expected to
exceed 7.5%.
Overseas Student
Health Cover
International Students and their
dependents are required to purchase
private health insurance, Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a
condition of their student visa. UNE
currently has a Preferred Provider
Agreement with Bupa Australia OSHC,
to facilitate the provision of OSHC for
International Students.
Bupa Australia OSHC pays the cost
of most medical and hospital treatment
students may require while studying in
Australia. The current cost of Overseas
Student Health Cover and further
information about what is covered is
available online at: www.bupa.
com.au/health-insurance/
cover/oshc
Cover for the student and all
dependents for the entire length of the
student visa must be arranged prior to
the student visa being granted. Students
should note that it is a condition of their
student visa to maintain the currency
of their OSHC for the duration of their
visa.
Refund of Tuition Fees
The University of New England’s Refund
of Tuition Fees Policy is based upon,
and is in accordance with, the National
Code of Practice for Registered
Authorities and Providers of Education
and Training to Overseas Students (the
National Code), the Education Services
for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS
Act 2000) and Education Services for
Overseas Student Regulations 2001
(ESOS Regulations 2001).
About Admission
This policy applies to all International
Students studying on-campus or by distance
regardless of the person actually paying the
fees. The policy is located at:
www.une.edu.au/study/
international/applying/
admissions-information
Obtaining a Student Visa
International Students intending to study fulltime on-campus at UNE will need to obtain
a student visa. The Australian Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website
www.immi.gov.au has comprehensive
information on applying for a student visa
to study in Australia, including application
forms. Please note that student visas granted
to International Students for their study in
Australia have conditions attached. These
are outlined in detail on the DIAC website
and students’ obligations are also outlined in
the International Offer Guide issued with the
Offer of Admission.
Students should regularly check the DIAC
website for updated information and
changes to legislation and processing
arrangements affecting their intention to
study in Australia on a student visa.
Advanced Standing
Applicants wishing to apply for Advanced
Standing for previous study should complete
the Advanced Standing Application Form at:
www.une.edu.au/study/applyingto-une/transfer-and-advancedstanding
Applications for Advanced Standing must
be accompanied by certified copies of
transcripts as well as full unit descriptions/
syllabus for each unit.The University’s policy
on Advanced Standing is located at:
www.une.edu.au/policies/
ESOS Framework
International Students who are intending
to study on-campus in Australia should be
aware that Australia’s laws promote quality
education and consumer protection. These
laws are known as the ESOS Framework
and they include the Education Services for
Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and
the National Code.
For further information about the ESOS
Framework, students should refer to
the following Australian Government
website: www.aei.gov.au/
regulatory-information/pages/
regulatoryinformation. aspx
Modes of Study and
Assessment Methods
The university uses a number of different
teaching and learning approaches with
students depending on the nature of their
program. Methods of assessment vary
for each unit but they can include written
assignments, essays, presentations, group
work, practical work and examinations.
These methods are outlined in the Unit
Guide for each unit issued to students when
they enrol.
About Admission
Lectures
Lectures are the traditional method of
university teaching and are used to give
information to a large number of students.
Lectures are held in lecture theatres on
campus. The majority of main theatres on
campus are equipped with modern teaching
facilities including video and data projection
equipment, microphones and overhead
projectors and large viewing screens.
Tutorials and Seminars
These are smaller groups that allow
students to discuss work in more depth,
led by a tutor. Tutorial groups are held
once a week, generally for one hour.
Seminars also generally occur once a
week, but can be of longer duration.
These sessions are designed to give
students the opportunity to ask questions
and develop ideas, and students are
expected to actively participate in the
discussions.
Workshops and Laboratory
Sessions
In courses with practical elements,
students will spend time developing
skills and expertise through practical
work and experiments.
Field Work
In some courses at UNE students are
required to undertake field study away
from the campus ranging from one day
trips to longer periods. Lecturers and
tutors will provide details about how to
prepare for field study.
Course Completion
Expectations
On-campus International Students
enrolled at UNE are expected to
complete their awards within the normal
duration of the course as specified
in their offer letter and candidature
rules. UNE may allow students to
undertake no more than 25 percent
of their total course by distance and/
or online learning. Students may not
enrol exclusively in distance or online
learning units in any compulsory study
period.
However, there are defined
compassionate and compelling
circumstances that the University
may consider in the event that an
International Student is unable to
complete their course within the
expected duration; or are unable to
meet attendance requirements; or
they wish to defer, suspend or cancel
their enrolment. For further information
please refer to: www.une.edu.au/
imp
Students under 18 years
of age
International Students under the age
of 18 are ineligible for admission to
UNE unless they are being cared for
in Australia by a parent or suitable
nominated relative. For further
information students should refer
online to: www.une.edu.au/
study/international/applying/
admissions-information
Admission Steps
Admission to UNE involves a number of steps as set
out below. These steps assist applicants through the
various stages of the admission process. If applicants
have any questions at any stage during the process
they should contact UNE International for assistance.
1. All international students applying to study
a coursework program at UNE must complete
the International Student Admission Application
Form. Students can complete the application
online at: www.une.edu.au/imp/apply/
applicationform.php
All International students applying to study a Higher
Degree by Research, such as a PhD, must complete
the International HDR Candidature Application Form.
The form is available online at: www.une.edu.
au/research/research-services/higherdegree-research/hdr-forms-and-policies
Applicants who wish to apply through one of UNE’s
authorised agents can locate their nearest agent at:
www.une.edu.au/study/international/
agents/list-of-agents
Applicants should ensure that they attach certified
copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies
including proof of completion; photo page from
passport or other birth record; and evidence
of English language proficiency and any other
documentation requested on the application
form. Only PDF files can be accepted. Zipped or
compressed files will not accepted.
If documents are in a language other than English,
an officially certified English translation of each
document must be provided together with certified
copies of the original documents.
2. UNE will assess the completed application.
If the application is academically successful, a
conditional or unconditional Offer of Admission
will be issued together with an International Offer
Guide, which contains all information relevant to
an applicant accepting their offer. If the applicant
is from a country deemed to be DIBP Assessment
Level 3 in the Higher Education Visa Sub-class list at
www.immi.gov.au/students/student-visaassessment-levels.htm
then they must undergo additional assessment to
determine they meet Genuine Temporary (GTE)
and financial evidence requirements.Their Offer
of Admission will be conditional upon successfully
completing the SVP assessment and they must
complete an additional “GTE and Financial Evidence
Form” and submit further documentation required
by this form. UNE will notify applicants if they have
met the SVP condition or not. Applicants must not
pay any tuition fees prior to receiving formal, written
advice that they have successfully passed the SVP
assessment.
The University will advise students in writing if their
application is unsuccessful.
3. When UNE International receives the completed
offer acceptance documents and the required tuition
fees from students intending to study on campus, it
will process the payment and issue the Confirmation
of Enrolment (COE). The COE is the form required to
apply for a student visa from an Australian Embassy,
High Commission or the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship (DIAC) as appropriate. Students must
obtain a student visa before they come to study full-time
in Australia.
Information on obtaining a student visa is available
online at:
www.immi.gov.au
For students intending to study by distance education,
UNE International will, upon receiving the completed
Offer Acceptance Form and the required tuition fees,
process the payment and issue information about online
enrolment in UNE units.
4. Upon being granted their student visa, students
intending to study on-campus should make travel
arrangements including applying on-line for
accommodation at: residences.une.edu.au/
starrezportal
Students should advise International Services of their
travel arrangements and request airport or railway
station reception as instructed in the International Offer
Guide.
5. After arriving in Armidale, on-campus students
should arrive and attend the International Student
Orientation and Enrolment after which they will
commence their formal course at UNE.