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Key statements
General
The University of South Australia:
- is a modern and progressive institution which strives for
international reach and impact through its strategic approach to
teaching, learning and research
- has a diverse and international university culture of 32,391
students from over 150 countries, including 4454 international
students studying in South Australia and 4887
studying from their home countries1
- Division of Business was only the second Australian business
school to be accredited by the
European Quality Improvement System
(EQUIS). EQUIS accreditation
is awarded only after a rigorous assessment by a panel of
international academics and business people
- has an international network of more than 101,000 alumni2. Each
year, thousands of UniSA graduates join our global network of alumni
and many of our graduates choose to remain in touch with the
University to enjoy access to a variety of benefits that will assist
their personal and professional development
- was established in 1991 but, through our antecedent
institutions, has a
150-year
history of providing tertiary education in South Australia.
Teaching and learning
The University of South Australia:
- understands that incorporating real-world experience into
academic study maximises students’ learning outcomes and enhances
their career opportunities. Most UniSA students have the opportunity
to participate in formal clinical and field placements, work on
industry-based projects, liaise with people from industry and the
professions, or complete part of their studies at an overseas
institution. See also Experience. The Difference.
- designs programs and courses around a unique set of Graduate
Qualities to ensure that UniSA students graduate with the skills
required of modern, global professionals. See also Graduate Qualities
- continues to work closely work with industry and the professions
to develop some of the most professionally relevant programs and
courses in Australia
- offers the most diverse educational menu in South Australia3
comprising more than 150 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate
internationally recognised programs. UniSA offers South Australia’s
only undergraduate programs in Civil Aviation; Construction
Management and Economics; Graphic Design; Human Movement;
Journalism; Medical Radiation; Occupational Therapy; Pharmacy;
Physiotherapy; Podiatry; and Urban and Regional Planning
- will introduce new programs in drama, music and the performing
arts; environmental protection and management; film and television;
and nutrition and food sciences in 2007
- employs expert academic staff, many of whom have worked in
industry and the professions. Since 1999, UniSA and members of our
academic staff have won four prestigious Australian Awards for
University Teaching. See also Achievements, rankings
and alliances
- is the largest provider of off-campus education in South
Australia.
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Research
The University of South Australia:
- is a national leader in collaborative, multidisciplinary and
industry-relevant research through the work of its six research
institutes, 11 research centres and 25 research groups4
- has received more than A$100 million in research funding since
2000, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant
in 2005 of more than A$8 million - the largest ever awarded - for
the Australian Mineral Science Research Institute
- was ranked first in Australia for industry-sponsored research
grants through the ARC at the start of 2006
- is a partner in ten Cooperative Research Centres in 2006
- has identified sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and modelling
and managing complex systems as its emerging research priorities
- has research links in more than 30 countries.
Internationalisation
The University of South Australia:
- is the largest university in South Australia and fifth largest
in Australia for international enrolments
- currently teaches undergraduate and postgraduate programs to
9341 international students from over 100 countries, including 4454
students studying in South Australia and 4887 studying overseas from their home countries5
- offers more than 40 accredited undergraduate and postgraduate
programs from 21 partner institutions in Hong Kong, Malaysia,
People’s Republic of China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and
Switzerland
- has numerous student exchange partners across 24 countries
- has a variety of established partnerships and agreements with
institutions in more than 30 countries.
See also the
International
website.
Facilities and services
The University of South Australia:
- has four metropolitan campuses in Adelaide and the Centre for
Regional Engagement based at the Whyalla campus and the Mount
Gambier Regional Centre
- has undergone extensive developments as part of the
Blueprint 2005
project, resulting in new buildings and refurbishments to facilities
on many campuses. These contemporary teaching, learning and research
facilities will ensure that the University will remain a modern
institution well into the future
- will complete Phase 2 of the Blueprint project in 2007 with the
opening of the Landmark Building on the City West campus. Home to
UniSA’s Hawke Centre, the building will include a Civic Gallery and
a 400-seat auditorium suitable for public lectures, conferences, and
a range of special events. It will also house a forum space with
seating for 150 people, have capacity for international teleconferencing
facilities, and be available to the community as a unique
conference venue
- offers a sophisticated online student environment, featuring
on-campus wireless computer network access for students with a
wireless-enabled laptop
- has developed a range of academic, social and personal
support
services to assist students throughout their program, regardless
of where and how they choose to study. Students can access staff and
online resources for study support, personal counselling, disability
support, Indigenous support and international student support
- offers a broad range of sport and recreation groups and cultural
activities through the Students Association.
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Achievements, rankings and alliances
The University of South Australia:
Has received the following awards and accolades:
- Australian Awards for University Teaching - 2004, 2002, 2000,
1999
- South Australian Export Award for Education - 2006, 2004, 2001, 2000,
1999
- SA Great Regional Award for Eyre region, Whyalla campus - 2004
- Australian Rural Education Award, Whyalla campus - 2003
- Public Sector Employer of the Year - 2005
- Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, Employer of
Choice for Women - 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Prime Minister’s Award for University Teaching of the Year -
2000
Has received the following rankings and ratings:
- among the Top 200 universities in the world and the Top 50
universities in Australasia, Asia, and Central and South America6
- consistently high ratings for the diversity of our student culture.7
Was audited by:
- the independent
Australian
Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) in 2004 and received
commendations in 16 key areas, including high quality assurance
standards for offshore education programs, commitment to community
engagement and support for international students
Is a member of the following international organisations:
- The Australian Technology Network (ATN), a powerful alliance of
five leading Australian technology universities who teach
approximately 180,000 students or 20 per cent of the Australian
university system. ATN universities also teach 25 per cent of
the international students who study in Australia8
- International Strategic Technology Alliance (ISTA), which
invited the Australian Technology Network (ATN) to join. Of the 22
education institutions that form ISTA, only three are located
outside of China.
1 UniSAInfo Reporting, September
2006
2 Alumni and Development Office, MDU,
2006
3 The Good Universities Guide 2007
4
http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/concen/unisa.asp, 2006
5 UniSAInfo Reporting, September 2006
6 The Times Higher Education Supplement,
October 2005
7 The Good Universities Guide 2007
8
www.atn.edu.au
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