University Of Ballarat

With a history signifying delivery of quality training and education for over 130 years, UB earns itself a lot of respect and reputation for being an institute which combines dynamism, freedom and progressive outlook.

Provider Information

UB has established close links with the leading players of the industry. Since 130 years, UB has been consistently offering opportunities to students for advancing their knowledge and pursuing a career which breaks away from the stereotype. With scholarships being provided to all its applicants nowadays, UB graduates are regarded with high value.

UB’s academicians are deeply involved in research activities and proper sharing of knowledge occurs with all the students irrespective of the course undertaken by them. Because of the multi-sector nature of the University, students can complete their qualifications without needing to shuffle institutions.

The University connects with various communities and regional Victorian life aspects through health, business, sport, social facilitation, business, education and similar activities. The total on-campus student strength of UB is 5,000 with 600 of them being international students primarily belonging to India, US, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, France and China.

Major Areas Of Study

The various courses offered by UB are:

• Arts
• Social Sciences
• Biology
• Behavioural Science
• Management of Biological Resources
• Biotechnology
• Humanities
• Building
• Mathematical Sciences and Computing
• Business
• Commerce
• Engineering
• Chemistry
• Education
• Food Technology
• Health Science
• Geology
• Horticulture
• Sport Sciences and Human Movement
• Hospitality
• Brewing and Malting
• Materials and Metallurgy
• Information Technology
• Management
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Mining
• Heritage and History
• Physical Sciences
• Tourism
• Community and Social Studies
• Technology

International Student Services

The Programs Office for international students takes care of:

• Airport pickup and accommodation transport
• Pre-departure assistance
• Orientation programs for assisting with academic, social and living arrangements.
• Social activities and entertainment
• English language and academic skills tutoring
• Assistances with visas, health insurances and similar regulatory issues.
• Excursions
• Support services like financial advice, health care, careers and personal counselling

Accommodation

Assistance is provided for finding suitable accommodation ranging from on-campus hostels, residential halls, private board, shared housing and home stay. Residents Management office is responsible for assisting with University accommodation whereas Student Housing office takes care of private accommodation help.

Airport Pickup

The Programs Office for international students arranges the airport pickup of new students if intimated in time. Students are then taken to the accommodation booked for them.

Orientation Meetings

Attendance of orientation programs is compulsory for incoming international students for introducing them to the Australian lifestyle and assisting them with computer skills, English Language, administrative procedures like health cover, enrolment, study and library information.

Opportunities To Study Abroad

Overseas students can opt studying for a couple of semesters in Ballarat by taking up any of the available full-time academic discipline, usually at the undergraduate level. These students must have completed one year in their home institution with a GPA of 2.5 or above and satisfied the University’s entry requirements concerning English Language.

UB strongly believes in the principle that learning is a lifelong activity. Specially designed courses help future graduates in acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary for working in today’s global environment.