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UNSW College

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UNSW College
Other name
UNSW Global Pty Limited (ABN 62 086 418 582)
Former names
  • UNSW Institute of Languages
  • UNSW Global
TypeCollege-preparatory school
Established1968 (1968)
AffiliationUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)
Officer in charge
Sarah Lightfoot
ChairmanMark Wainwright
Address
12-22 Rothschild Avenue
, , ,
2018
,
Australia
CampusUrban
Websitewww.unswcollege.edu.au

UNSW College is an education provider that offers pathway programs for international students to attend the University of New South Wales.

UNSW Global comprises the following:

  • Educational Assessment Australia
  • Expert Opinion Services
  • UNSW Global Training
  • UNSW Consulting
  • UNSW Foundation Studies
  • UNSW Institute of Languages
  • UNSW Study Abroad

History

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On 11 May 2019, UNSW Global transitioned to become a higher education provider and renamed itself to UNSW College.[1][2]

In 2020, Janison Solutions Pty Ltd acquired Educational Assessment Australia, the Educational Assessments (EA) business unit of UNSW Global.[3][4]

Programs

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The UNSW College offers Foundation, Diploma, Pre-Masters and Academic English courses.

International students

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International students can study in three main areas:

  • Diploma Programs are for high-achieving students with good English skills. a UNSW Diploma allows students to progress straight into Second Year of a chosen undergraduate degree. This 12-month program is equivalent to your First Year at university. Students can choose from Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Media & Communication or Science.
  • Pre-Masters program provides additional academic or English language support to meet the entry requirements needed to progress to a postgraduate degree at UNSW Sydney. It offers an opportunity to enhance critical thinking, academic writing, project management, research, and communication skills to succeed.
  • Foundation Studies Programs are supportive pathways to the First Year of any UNSW degree. With four programs ranging from four to 15 months in length and streams that align with UNSW's degree programs, these programs are designed to suit a student's academic and English skills.
  • Academic English Improves English skills before starting university. A range of Academic English programs is offered. Students learn how to communicate effectively, participate in lectures and tutorials, read and understand university-level texts, and build confidence while reaching goals.

Campuses

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The UNSW College has purpose-built facilities at UNSW's Kensington campuses in Sydney, Australia. In addition to accessing the college's facilities, students taking courses can also access a range of UNSW facilities including the library, sports facilities and health centres.

Sections of the Blockhouse building are also allocated to UNSW College, and classes are frequently run online.

References

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  1. ^ "UNSW College advances to higher education provider status". UNSW. 16 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Our transition to UNSW College" (Press release). UNSW College.
  3. ^ "Janison (JAN:ASX) has acquired UNSW Global's Educational Assessments (EA) business, in a move that could see the publicly listed education technology provider almost double its revenue from the schools sector". Janison Solutions Pty Ltd. 19 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Janison signs agreement with UNSW Global to acquire Educational Assessments" (PDF) (Press release). ASX. 19 May 2020.

"UNSW Global Pty Limited | Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agenc", UNSW College TEQSA listing, September 18, 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-18.

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