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Why study UNE courses at ISBT?

Unique opportunity

ISBT’s collaboration with the University of New England will enable students to obtain a degree from one of Australia’s most prestigious universities. This link provides international students with the unique opportunity of obtaining one of Australia’s most commercially desirable degrees whilst studying in Sydney. Sydney is rated in the top ten best cities in the world, source: http://www.citymayors.com/features/quality_survey.html

Central city location

ISBT is conveniently located in the heart of Sydney at Wynyard. All major public transport routes pass nearby with trains to all parts of Sydney available at Wynyard Station immediately next door to the building. Supermarkets, banks, post offices and the famous harbour are within strolling distance and the building is surrounded by cafes, parks, shops and a wide variety of department stores.

Highly qualified academic staff and small class sizes

ISBT academic staff are selected jointly by UNE and ISBT. They are highly qualified in their academic area, experienced and dedicated to best practice in teaching whilst creating a caring environment for their students. ISBT small class sizes are designed to maximise interaction between academics and students to ensure rich learning experiences and the opportunity to make lifelong friends.

Extra support classes and individual attention

In order to assist students who are having difficulty with their studies or those who wish to improve their marks, ISBT provides study support. ISBT and UNE academic staff conduct free additional classes, study skills groups and give individual assistance. Study support includes assistance with assignment preparation, time management, presentations and examination techniques as well as individual feedback sessions for assignments and examinations. In addition to the dedicated ISBT academic team there is a senior academic staff member of UNE located at the ISBT campus on most days to oversee the delivery of the UNE courses and to ensure that all courses meet UNE’s high quality standards.

Fast-track study opportunity

UNE courses at ISBT run in three consecutive semesters each year, enabling students to complete their course more quickly than in the conventional two semester system if they wish to do so. For example a 1.5 year course can be completed in just one year. UNE and ISBT staff are available during enrolment to advise you about this option.

Course accreditation

All courses are accredited by the relevant professional bodies (except where specified). Each is also registered with the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Further information about CRICOS is available at http://cricos.dest.gov.au/

Recognition of prior learning

The University of New England has a number of formal Advanced Standing arrangements with Australian and overseas educational institutions. UNE extensively recognises previous studies and approves advanced standing or credits which effectively reduce the student’s length of study.