Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is the first and top science & technology research university in Korea. Founded in 1971 to raise elites in science & technology, critical for Korea’s economic takeoff, KAIST has been the gateway to advanced science & technology, innovation, and a driving engine for the development of Korea for past 4 decades. KAIST has always been touted as Korea’s top-notch research university of science wunderkinds and world famous faculty members. KAIST strives to address global challenges facing humanity through competitive research innovation and convergence.
In order to meet the new demands of producing young talents who care for global citizenship and social responsibility, KAIST now offers cross-disciplinary academic and research. KAIST fosters the innovation and creativity of global “thought leaders” who no longer abide by the boundaries between disciplines and departments, but instead work under the greater umbrella of interdisciplinary academic convergence.
The University of Sydney imposes very stringent English language requirements on applicants for admission whose prior studies were not undertaken in English. While the University imposes an institutional English language minimum of an overall IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, many faculties impose higher requirements. At the undergraduate level, the Faculties of Architecture, Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery and Veterinary Science impose an IELTS requirement of 7.0 in a number of their key programs. The Faculties of Law and Education and Social Work require 7.5 for admission to their undergraduate programs.
Boston University -- independent, coeducational, and non-sectarian -- is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research located along the banks of the Charles River and adjacent to the historic Back Bay district of Boston. With more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and 135 countries, it is one of the largest independent universities in the United States. For over 150 years, Boston University has anticipated the changing needs of its students while serving the greater needs of society. As one of the nation's premier research universities, Boston University believes that all students benefit by learning from dedicated teachers who are actively engaged in original research. The University's learning environment is further enriched by an extraordinary array of direct involvements with the broader artistic, economic, social, intellectual, and educational life of the community. These relationships provide a distinctly practical edge to the University's educational and research programs, while enhancing the life and vitality of one of the world's great cities. Boston University's policies provide for equal opportunity and affirmative action in employment and admission to all programs of the University.
Over 30,000 students attend the University of Amsterdam. From its original focus on Trade and Philosophy the original Athenaeum Illustre has expanded into a comprehensive university featuring almost all academic disciplines.
The University of Amsterdam is one of the major comprehensive universities in Europe with a budget of 560 million EUR. It has a strong internationalisation programme featuring active student exchange programmes, Bachelors programmes and over 100 Masters study programmes taught in English. The UvA currently has students, staff and researchers from over 80 countries and offers a truly multi-national environment.
The university comprises seven faculties covering humanities, social and behavioural sciences, law, economics and business, medicine, dentistry and science.
The UvA offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes with multiple options to pursue studies within or across disciplines all the way from Bachelor through to PhD level and further. UvA staff publish over 7,500 scholarly articles each year. The university's fundamental academic research is world-class in many respects. The applied research programmes are frequently of an interdisciplinary nature and often focus on social issues.
The UvA offers an inspiring, broadly oriented international academic environment where staff and students can develop their capacities to the fullest. The UvA is characterised by a critical, creative and international atmosphere, open-minded and strongly engaged with society. Because the university is located in both historic and modern buildings spread throughout the heart of the city, it forms an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of Amsterdam.
Innovation is our tradition: Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland, UCSD is a powerful magnet for those seeking a fresh, next-generation approach to education and research. Since its founding over four decades ago, UCSD -- one of the ten campuses in the world-renowned University of California system -- has rapidly achieved the status as one of the top institutions in the nation for higher education and research. UCSD?s interdisciplinary ethos and tradition of innovation and risk-taking, underlie its research strength and ability to recruit top scholars and students.
Budget: UCSD?s annual revenues are $1.9 billion. (33% of this total is from the federal government for research; 14% is from the State of California for education.)
Students: UCSD received over 40,000 applications for fall 2005 admission (the second highest application rate in the University of California system and possibly in the nation). The average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen for fall 2005 was 3.93 and average SATI score was 1251. Total campus enrollment for fall ?05 was approximately 26,140. UCSD ranks 2nd nationally among major research universities sending students abroad in full-year programs, and 3rd among University of California schools in graduation rates at 83%.
Economic Impact: UCSD is an engine for regional economic growth. UCSD faculty and alums have spun-off close to 200 local companies, including over a third of the region?s biotech companies. In addition, UCSD is San Diego County?s largest single employer, with a monthly payroll in excess of $76 million, and over 23,500 employees.
Specialized Resources: UCSD?s graduate and professional schools include Scripps Institution of Oceanography; School of Medicine; School of International Relations and Pacific Studies; Center for U.S. - Mexican Studies; Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Jacobs School of Engineering (graduate and undergraduate), and Rady School of Management. The campus is also home to the San Diego Supercomputer Center; California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2); Center for Research in Computing and the Arts; Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation; and Institute of the Americas. Main address: University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla...
The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 1883, UT is one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation. The Times of London ranked UT second among U.S. public universities and 15th overall in its ranking of the world's top 200 universities. Ours is a diverse learning community, with students from more than 100 countries and a student body that reflects the face of our society. African American, Hispanic, and Asian American students make up more than 32 percent of the enrollment, and 9 percent are international students. Explore this Web site to discover more about opportunities at UT. In addition, the campus is home to many cultural treasures. The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center is one of the world's finest cultural archives. The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art houses one of the nation's preeminent university art collections. The Center for American History is a research facility with rich collections in Texas and Southwest history, among other specialties. The Texas Memorial Museum is a premier natural science center. The LBJ Library and Museum contains papers and artifacts from the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. I hope you will have an opportunity to visit our beautiful campus in person to discover what makes UT special and why Austin is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in America.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it has grown into an international centre of learning and academic excellence and is New Zealand's largest university with over 40,000 students and nearly 4000 international students from 93 countries worldwide.
The University is New Zealand's top-ranked tertiary institution based on research quality. The Performance-Based Research Fund review, released in 2004 by the Tertiary Education Commission, concluded that: "On virtually any measure, The University of Auckland is the country's leading research university. Not only did it achieve the highest quality score of any TEO [tertiary education organisation], but it also has by far the largest share of A-rated researchers in the country."
Worldwide Networks Being New Zealand’s largest and leading research-intensive university, The University of Auckland has a number of significant international affiliations. It is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21, the World Universities Network (WUN) and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, consortia of prestigious global universities.As an institution committed to addressing issues of sustainability both globally and locally, it is also the only NZ member of the Habitat Partner University Network, in partnership with UN-HABITAT, the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements.
As a student at Auckland you also have the opportunity to spend a semester or two of your programme on a student exchange at one of more than 90 partner universities in 25 different countries.
A Wide of Programmes Range The University offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes in nine schools and faculties: of Auckland Arts (includes History, Languages, Politics) www.arts.auckland.ac.nz
Business School (Includes Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, Marketing) www.business.auckland.ac.nz
- National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) (includes Architecture and Planning, Dance Studies, Fine Arts and Visual Arts, Music) www.creative.auckland.ac.nz
Education (includes Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teaching, Social Work) www.education.auckland.ac.nz
Highly selective entry criteria mean that The University of Auckland maintains the highest standards in programme delivery and quality education.
Welcome to New Zealand New Zealand is a modern, English speaking country with a rich cultural heritage. Despite a relatively small population of around 4.2 million, New Zealand has become world renowned in many areas including scientific discovery, sporting achievements and dynamic political and economic reform.
New Zealand is located in the South Pacific Ocean about 2200 km east of Australia and is made up of two main islands – The North and The South Island.
Kiwis are very proud of their diverse heritage, strongly influenced by the indigenous Maori culture, the past British colony and its more recent migrants mainly from the Pacific Islands and Asia. New Zealand people are well-travelled and outward looking with a reputation for being warm, welcoming and friendly to visitors.
New Zealand is home to some of the worlds most stunning and diverse natural landscapes. You can enjoy relaxing on white sandy beaches, snorkelling in pristine marine reserves, walking amongst lush green sub-tropical forests, skiing or snowboarding down snowy volcanoes or hiking across ancient glaciers. Life in New Zealand offers many opportunities for the traveller and adventurer. For more information on New Zealand: www.newzealand.com
Auckland- A Top Five City Auckland, ranked 4th out of 215 world cities for quality of life*, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan centre. New Zealand’s largest city with a population of around 1.4 million, and the country’s economic hub. Auckland’s unique geographic position means that you can live in a large city but still be within half an hour of stunning beaches, mountain bike tracks, nature walks and subtropical islands. The city has great cafés, restaurants and bars, excellent theatres, galleries and museums, terrific shopping and colourful Polynesian and Asian cultural influences. If you’re into sports, Auckland hosts many national and international sporting events including the Rugby World Cup in 2011. * Mercer Human Resource Consulting, 2010. For more information on Auckland: www.aucklandnz.com
Convenient Central Campus Location As a student at The University of Auckland, you could be studying at the main City Campus, putting you just five minutes from Auckland’s bustling central business district (CBD). You’ll also be well placed to take advantage of some fantastic work opportunities, either part-time while you study, or after you graduate. The head offices of some of New Zealand’s largest companies are located nearby.
Living Costs Auckland is considerably more affordable than a number of other world cities. A survey by Deloitte NZ of comparative living costs for international students showed that Zealand is the most affordable destination in terms of living costs, compared with Australia, Canada, UK and USA.The total estimated living cost for a student in New Zealand is 20% less than Australia and 50% less than the UK.
Accommodation Living in University accommodation is a comfortable, conveniently locatedand safe option, not to mention one of the best ways to make new friends. You can choose a catered Hall of Residence, or a self-catered apartment or flat. Whichever you choose, you can be sure that your place will be a home away from home. All our residences are quality assured by Qualmark and The New Zealand Association of Tertiary Education Accommodation Professionals – a recognition that your accommodation is amongst the best in the country.
Employment Opportunities As a full-time student you may apply to work up to 20 hours per week for the duration of your degree programme. Completion of a New Zealand postgraduate qualification may also attract points under the General Skills category should you wish to apply for permanent residence. Special benefits are also available to international PhD students, which enable their spouse or partner to work in NZ. Refer to the New Zealand Immigration website for up-to-date information: www.immigration.govt.nz/study
International Student Activities Auckland international provides a comprehensive Orientation Week to help you settle in to the University, followed by an exciting programme of activities and festivals run throughout the year to help you make friends and meet local people. In addition, workshops and information sessions are regularly held in iSPACE (our International student lounge) to help you adjust to life at The University of Auckland and in New Zealand. Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/ispace to find out more.
Clubs and Sports On campus there are around 100 clubs and societies, ranging from cultural associations from all over the world, to clubs for tramping, canoeing, photography, film and yoga. If fitness and sport is more your thing, the Recreation Centre has a great range of facilities and services, including a sports hall, gym, climbing wall and aerobics. Meet and compete against your fellow students in one of the centre’s social sports clubs including football, rugby, basketball, netball and badminton.
Extensive Student Support Network Being away from home is enough of a challenge in itself. That’s why the University has facilities and an extensive range of support on offer to international students, whatever your background or needs. Our team of International Student Support staff is available to help you with anything you need including study advice, immigration, health, money, accommodation and personal support. There is also a 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency number available if you urgently need help or to talk to someone.
Minimum Entry Requirements for English Language Proficiency
Undergraduate IELTS 6.0 no band less than 5.5 TOEFL paper based 550, TWE 4.5 TOEFL internet based 80, Writing 21 Please note - Higher scores may be required for some programmes.
Your Contacts The University of Auckland The International Office Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand
