Praktikum und Studium an der Monash University / Melbourne

Contents

• Why choose Monash University
  
• Internships at Monash
  
• Our research profile
  
• The courses we offer
  
• Study abroad
  
• Student support services
  
• The place to live and study
  
• Tuition fees and intake
  

Why choose Monash University

As one of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities, Monash is recognised for its graduate outcomes, teaching, learning and research excellence. Consistently ranked among the best universities in Australia, Monash is also ranked 33 in the world. (Times Higher Education Supplement, 2005). Monash also received the maximum five star ranking for prestige, research grants and opportunities for international students in Australia. (The Good Universities Guide 2005)

A diverse and multicultural institution, Monash has more than 50,000 students, including over 15,000 international students from over 100 countries; and 175,000 alumni. Monash has campuses in and around the city of Melbourne, Australia, as well as campuses in Malaysia and South Africa. Two European centres and student exchange agreements with 120 universities in 27 countries enhance the University’s global presence.

Monash provides a dynamic, challenging, creative environment in which to develop your potential. A distinguishing feature of the Monash experience is the comprehensive support for international students, and a balance between study and social life.

Internship Program (incl. English Course and Workplace Preparation)

This course combines an English course with an internship placement. You have to do a minimum of 5 weeks of English language courses before starting the internship which can be up to 52 weeks long. The English course prior to your internship will follow the curriculum of the English for International Business Communication (EIBC). EIBC has been specially designed to teach you the knowledge, language and technical skills needed to work more confidently and accurately in the international business environment. Preparation for the workplace (PWE) is a component of the English course prior to your internship. Together with EIBC this give you confidence and prepare you thoroughly for entering an Australian workplace.

After completion of the English component you will receive:

• A Certificate of Proficiency in English for International Business Communication
• A Certificate of Workplace Preparation

For more information visit:
http://www.ranke-heinemann.de/australien/4_praktikum_australien_monash_university_australien.html

Our research profile

Every day Monash researchers make important contributions to science and humanity worldwide. Outstanding research achievements at Monash include internationally recognised work in the fields of stem cell science, reproductive technology, nanotechnology, environmental science, drug development, cultural studies and accident research.

Nationally Monash University has a strong reputation in:

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
  
• Art and Design
  
• Biological Sciences
  
• Business Systems
  
• Computer Science and Software Engineering
  
• Education
  
• Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
  
• Geosciences
  
• Historical Studies
  
• Immunology
  
• Information Management & Systems
  
• Law
  
• Pharmacology
  
• Pharmacy
  
• Philosophy and Bioethics
  
• Physics
  
• Psychology and Psychological Medicine
  
• Statistics, Economics, Policy and Health Economics
  
  

Monash is a member of the Group of Eight leading Australian universities. Together they attract more than 70 per cent of Australia’s competitive research grants and conduct more than 60 per cent of all Australian university research.

Visit: http://www.monash.edu/research

The courses we offer

Monash has an international reputation for cutting edge research and offers more than 160 high quality undergraduate courses and over 240 postgraduate programs in the areas of:

• Art and Design
  
• Arts
  
• Business and Economics
  
• Education
  
• Engineering
  
• Information Technology
  
• Law
  
• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  
• Pharmacy
  
• Science
  
  

All faculties are committed to providing high quality, relevant, teaching and learning, and innovative research.

• For four years in a row Monash has scored a Victorian Rhodes Scholarship with students winning the opportunity to study at Oxford University
  
• Monash law academics went The Hague in 2003 to hold workshops for UN appointed war crimes prosecutors
  
• Ranking number one in Australia, Monash’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) also topped some of the world’s best business schools in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2005 MBA rankings
  
• Monash Engineering is well known worldwide for robotics, accident research and materials research.
  

Here we have profiled two of our popular faculties. For information on all faculties visit: http://www.monash.edu

Business and Economics
Monash business education is in high demand worldwide because it develops leaders with knowledge and expertise across a broad range of disciplines that have immediate value in the workplace. Drawing on strong links with its alumni and the business community and incorporating the high-ranking Monash MBA, the Business and Economics portfolio includes an extensive array of undergraduate degrees, specialised graduate programs and higher degrees by research.

We harness the many intellectual resources at Monash University to shape individual business education for students so they can prosper in an ever changing business environment.

The Faculty of Business and Economics is Australia's largest university faculty. It has the scale and diversity to offer students a wide and integrated selection of business courses, supported by first class teaching and research.

Law
Monash Law is one of the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia providing legal education and training to over 2700 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Increasingly, law is seen as one of the most valuable generalist degrees, providing a solid foundation for a range of careers. As a result law graduates enjoy a higher rate of employment than graduates from almost every other discipline.

The quality of the law school is reflected in our alumni, many of whom hold prominent positions around the world both inside and outside of the legal profession. In Victoria alone, Monash law graduates hold some of the most senior judicial positions in this State including the Chief Justice of Victoria, the Chief Magistrate of Victoria, Chief Judge of the County Court, President of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Chief Magistrate of the Victorian Children’s Court, as well as the Victorian Solicitor-General and State Coroner.

Study abroad

Studying Abroad at Monash University gives you an internationally recognised experience that will enhance your academic, personal and professional development.

As a Study Abroad student, you have access to the highest quality academic programs and a wide choice of subjects from Monash’s ten faculties.

Your time at Monash will also allow you to develop personally. The Study Abroad program
balances academic rigour with life experience. Monash Abroad offers you a comprehensive
support network to assist with your integration into campus life, enabling you to focus on your academic and social opportunities.

Visit www.monash.edu/international/monashabroad

Student support services

As a leading global university, Monash is committed to providing students with high quality academic, sporting and social services including;

• Airport reception
  
• Accommodation
  
• Careers and employment
  
• Clubs and societies
  
• Counselling
  
• Financial
  
• Language
  
• Medical
  
• Social and cultural activities
  
• Sporting
  
• Study support
  
  

Highly trained staff are on hand who are committed to providing ongoing support and assistance to all students.

The place to live and study

Monash University has six campuses in and around the city of Melbourne, Victoria. All campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and each campus has it own unique study environment:

Berwick campus
Location: Clyde Road, Berwick (40km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculties:

• Arts
  
• Business and Economics
  
• Information Technology
  

As a Berwick student, you will enjoy an intimate university campus, with the benefits of a large, well-established university. Berwick campus offers courses in arts, communication, business, tourism, multimedia and multimedia computing. Berwick campus is well equipped with state of the art facilities. The university's School of Multimedia Systems is located at Berwick as is the Monash Tourism Research Unit.

Caulfield campus
Location: 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East (9km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculties:

• Art and Design
  
• Arts
  
• Business and Economics
  
• Engineering
  
• Information Technology
  
• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  
• Science
  
  

Caulfield campus has a vibrant metropolitan feel with cafes, restaurants, bars and retail outlets on campus and nearby. As the second largest Monash campus, Caulfield features an extensive range of visual arts, educational and sporting facilities, and has well-established links with industry, government and the local community. Within Australia, Caulfield campus has a fine reputation for providing outstanding training for senior business people.

Clayton campus
Location: Wellington Road, Clayton (20km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculties:

• Arts
  
• Business and Economics
  
• Education
  
• Engineering
  
• Information Technology
  
• Law
  
• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  
• Science
  

Clayton campus is the University’s largest campus. The campus offers a bustling atmosphere with shops, cafes, medicals services and cinema. The campus offers a rich array of sporting, cultural, and educational events and facilities, and has a proud record of achievement in fostering collaborative research projects.

Gippsland campus
Location: Northways Road, Churchill (170km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculties:

• Art and Design
  
• Arts
  
• Business and Economics
  
• Education
  
• Engineering
  
• Information Technology
  
• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  
• Science
  
  

Gippsland campus offers a supportive and caring learning environment. The campus combines the prestige of Australia's largest university with the advantages of a unique rural setting. For both living and studying, at Gippsland, you can enjoy a low-cost environment. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. Off campus activities include winter skiing and snowboarding less than an hour to the north. There is swimming and boating less than an hour to the south. Nearby, there is trekking and climbing in rugged national parks, and an excellent golf course. On campus, there is a fully equipped recreation centre.

Parkville campus
Location: 381 Royal Parade, Parkville (2km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculty: Pharmacy

Enjoying a prestigious 125-year history, the Victorian College of Pharmacy is the only campus that is also a complete faculty in itself. Surrounded by parkland, the campus is located on the doorstep of the city with easy access to shops, restaurants, markets, entertainment and sporting and recreational facilities.

Peninsula campus
Location: McMahon’s Road, Frankston (41km from Melbourne CBD)

Faculties:

• Business and Economics
  
• Education
  
• Information Technology
  
• Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  

With a strong track record of multidisciplinary courses, specialist research and community interaction, Peninsula campus provides a caring and supportive learning environment for its students. The campus provides extensive support services including a childcare facility, doctor and student accommodation. As one of the smaller Monash campuses, Peninsula is located close to the shores of Port Phillip Bay, near the renowned Mornington Peninsula, boasting picturesque beaches, popular wineries and open countryside.

Melbourne city
It is not surprising that Melbourne is such a vibrant, friendly city with a passionate spirit and a youthful outlook. After all, it is the top city Australia for fashion, nightlife, music, comedy, eating-out, sports and events. And everyone knows what a great country Australia is!

Each year more than 150,000 students (50,000 international students live in Melbourne alone) choose to study in Australia, which is a country that's renowned for:

• Friendly and open-minded people
  
• A cultural bridge between East and West
  
• An academic tradition of intellectual enquiry
  
• A healthy outdoor lifestyle
  
• Pleasant climate
  
• State-of-the-art communication systems
  
• Safe and efficient transport
  
• A fair and stable democracy
  

Tuition fees and intakes

Monash University 2007 fees range from A$16,500-38,000 per year. The fee for study abroad students in 2007 is A$9,950 per semester. Depending on the course there are two intakes per year: February and July.

Applications for research studies can be made at any time.

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