Education
At the heart of the Hunter is Newcastle - one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities, and home to the thousands of international students who enroll at Hunter TAFE and the University of Newcastle. Students enjoy the area’s cosmopolitan lifestyle, without the stress of more expensive Australian cities. Friends meet in the region's many cafes and bars, and relax in the area’s natural surroundings. It’s the perfect balance of study and lifestyle.
You’ll also find some of Australia’s largest businesses in the Hunter, providing the perfect environment for students wishing to incorporate real world work opportunities into their academic studies.
World Renowned Education Institutions
HUNTER TAFE
Hunter TAFE is the largest regional training provider in Australia! Hunter TAFE’s International arm manages global education and training operations which includes international education projects and consultancies, study tours, official delegations and international students. The Institute has delivered education and training in more than 50 countries around the globe in Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific and TAFE NSW Hunter Institute can customise programs to suit the training needs of any organisation.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Ranked in the top 3 percent of the world’s universities, The University of Newcastle (UON) is a world-class institution with a strong commitment to equity, excellence and engagement. We deliver first-rate education, research and innovation that contributes to the economic development and social cohesion of our regions, Australia and the world.
We prepare students for the world of work in exciting and challenging ways. Approximately 90 per cent of our undergraduate programs include the opportunity for a work integrated learning, which means that students can study and learn ‘on the job’ in a professional environment. Our delivery of excellent face-to-face learning is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and technology, including high-tech laboratories and digitally connected information and student hubs. Our students are provided with the best opportunity to reach their potential and to one day join our growing alumni network of 115,000 in more than 120 countries worldwide.
Learn more about studying as an international student at our www.international.newcastle.edu.au
NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Newcastle International College (NIC) provides international students with pathways to year 1 or year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle. NIC is located right on the UON’s main Callaghan campus, allowing students to immerse themselves in university life from day one. Small class sizes and increased one-on-one time with lecturers help students build the confidence they need to succeed in their studies.
NIC offers a range of pathway programs to suit each student’s study plan, including options for international students who may need to further develop their academic English skills.
Programs include:
- Foundation Program
- Extended Foundation Program
- Foundation Program in Medicine
- Diploma of Business and Commerce
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Information Technology
- Diploma of Media and Communication
With three intakes each year in February, June, and October, NIC’s flexible programs put students on track to a UON education that can help them achieve success on a global scale.
Learn more about NIC at nic.nsw.edu.au.
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