Australia and Asia

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Australian Destinations

• Australia National University, Canberra

• University of New South Wales, Sydney

• The University of Sydney, Sydney

• The University of Melbourne, Melbourne

• The University of Queensland

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Academic Differences

• On the whole, apart from the differing semester system, there isntmuch difference between Australian and Irish studies.

• Academic year runs – Semester 1 February to June and Semester 2 July to November

• Mixture of lectures, tutorials and self directed learning

• Emphasis on independent study

Australia National University (ANU)

• Ranked No. 19 in the World in QS Rankings 2015/16;

• A parkland campus in the heart of Canberra with just over 20,000 students;

• Ranked first in Australia for producing the most employable graduates (2013 Emerging Global Employability University Survey);

• Canberra is Australia's official capital city

• Ring fenced spaces for PPES

• Housing available

• http://www.anu.edu.au/study/study-options/exchange-at-anu

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

‒ Ranked number 46 world wide and 4th in Australia

‒ Over 50,000 students

‒ Particularly strong in engineering and technology, commerce and economics

‒ Some accommodation available

‒ http://www.tcd.ie/study/assets/pdfs/Study%20Abroad/UNSW_2015_Inbound_Exchange_and_Study_Abroad_Guide.pdf

University of Sydney

• First University in Australia, established in 1850 -the campus is modelled after Oxford University;

• Ranked at no. 45 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16;

• Offer the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university;

• Focus on student experience with over 200 clubs and societies on campus

• Law Exchange

• Accommodation guaranteed if you apply in advance of the closing date

• http://sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-exchange.html

University of Melbourne

• Ranked no. 42 in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16;

• Second oldest University in Australia;

• Strong research links with Trinity;

• Seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria. The main campus, the “Parkville campus”, is only a short walk from Melbourne’s city centre;

• Melbourne is regarded as one of the world’s most liveable cities and Australia’s cultural, culinary, education and sporting capital.

• http://www.unimelb.edu.au/

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The University of Queensland (UQ)

Ranked No. 46 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16;

Four main campus: St. Lucia, Ipswich, Herstonand Gatton. Most exchange students in St Lucia and Gatton

In 2013, UQ attracted more than $120m in research funding from industry and other non-government sources. It ranks first among Australian universities for license income, new Australian patents and active start-up companies.

Accommodation available, but apply early

http://www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad/

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CHINA

Tsinghua University, Beijing

Peking University, Beijing

Beihang University, Beijing

University of Nottingham Ningbo, Ningbo

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), Suzhou

HONG KONG

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)

The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Japan

AIKOM, University of Tokyo

SINGAPORE

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Asian Destinations

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Academic Differences

Class attendance plays a significant role

Fewer group discussions, more of a ‘lecture’ approach

Set hierarchy in classes

Respect

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Tsinghua University, Beijing

Ranked at No. 25 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16

One of the nine members of the C9 League

Admission is extremely competitive Located in north-west Beijing

Trinity has many strong research links with Tsinghua University – their Chairperson and a delegation came to Trinity later last Autumn

Subjects Available

Fall 2015

Aerospace, School of (2)Automation, Department of (3)Automotive Engineering, Department of (7)Chemical Engineering, Department of (2)Chemistry, Department of (2)Civil Engineering, Department of (5)Computer Science and Technology, Department of (6)Earth System Science, Center for (1)Economics and Management, School of (30)Electrical Engineering, Department of (2)Environment, School of (9)Hydraulic Engineering, Department of (2) Industrial Engineering, Department of (8)Interdisciplinary Information Sciences, Institute of (12) International Chinese Language and Culture Center (ICLCC) (3)International Relations, Department of (8)Journalism and Communication, School of (9)Law, School of (6)Life Sciences, School of (5)Materials Science and Engineering, School of (3)Mechanical Engineering, Department of (4)Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics, Department of (4)Physics, Department of (2) Public Policy and Management, School of (13)Social Sciences, School of (1)Thermal Engineering, Department of (2)

http://is.tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/9320/2015/20150830112510005881981/20160122161848876181559.pdf

Spring 2016

Automation, Department of (3)Automotive Engineering, Department of (3)Chemical Engineering, Department of (3)Civil Engineering, Department of (3)Computer Science and Technology, Department of (7)Earth System Science, Center for (2)Economics and Management, School of (32)Electronic Engineering, Department of (2)Engineering Physics, Department of (1)Environment, School of (9)Hydraulic Engineering, Department of (1)Industrial Engineering, Department of (5)Interdisciplinary Information Sciences, Institute of (13)International Chinese Language and Culture Center (ICLCC) (1)International Relations, Department of (9)Journalism and Communication, School of (7)Law, School of (13)Life Sciences, School of (4)Materials Science and Engineering, School of (2)Mechanical Engineering, Department of (4)Medicine, School of (2)Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics, Department of (1)Physics, Department of (1)Social Sciences, School of (1)

Schwarzman Scholars will set a new standard for international study, giving the most talented students a better understanding of the new geopolitical landscape and preparing them for future achievement

Public Policy, Economics and Business, International Studies.

Beihang University

‒ Ranked at No. 90 in QS Asia University Rankings 2015/16

‒ Located in the Western suburbs of Beijing and houses about 30,000 students in total

‒ Regarded as one of the best Universities in terms of engineering in China

‒ Has great influence on China's aeronautical industries

‒ Extensive details on list: http://www.tcd.ie/study/assets/pdfs/Study%20Abroad/BUAA_Ungraduate_Programs_taught_in_English.pdf

‒ Bachelor Program of Electronic Information Engineering

‒ Bachelor Program of Flight Vehicle Design and Engineering

‒ Bachelor Program of Computer Science and Engineering

‒ Bachelor Program of Mechanical Engineering and Automation

‒ Bachelor Program of International Economics and Trade

‒ Bachelor Program of Civil Engineering

Resources for postgrad study and Research Summer Schools for Postgrads

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

‒ Ranked No. 28 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16 - newest University in Hong Kong

‒ All modules through English

‒ Over 13,000 students

‒ HKUST attracts over 400 exchange students every semester from countries all over the world, all well as from other Irish institutions

‒ Civil, Mechanical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

‒ Chemistry

‒ Maths

‒ Business and Economics (single and joint)

‒ Module link: http://publish.ust.hk/prog_crs/ugcourse/

National University of Singapore

‒ No. 12 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16

‒ No. 1 in QS Asian University Rankings 2015/16 –

‒ NUS is the largest University in Singapore in

‒ NUS has 16 faculties and schools across 3 campus locations in Singapore – Kent Ridge (main campus) Bukit Timah and Outram;

‒ NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences and has strong collaborations with Trinity in research.

‒ All classes are taught through English

‒ Place ring fenced for Law students

‒ Certain restrictions apply. They can be found at the below link: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/info/Non-Graduating-Module-Restrictions.pdf

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Application Procedure

• 2.1 in JF summer exams

• Download application form - signed by departmental co ordinator

• Portal print-out or results, signed stamped and dated by your department.

• List up to 8 colleges in order of preference

• Hand in hard copy application to Academic Registry, marked for the attention of Non EU Outbound Co Ordinator

• Nominated by Non EU Outbound Co Ordinator

- Apply to college directly once you accept your nomination

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Things to know

‒ Who is your Co – Ordinator?

‒ Offers academic advice

‒ Best resource for information

‒ Signs off on your learning agreement

‒ Makes the final call

‒ What is a Learning Agreement?

‒ A document, signed and agreed, by your home academic co ordinator and your exchange academic co ordinator

‒ Necessary to ensure that you are studying relevant subjects and have enough credits

‒ Flexible

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In Summary!

• Research colleges

• Speak to your academic co ordinator

• Check credit conversion

• Email noneuex@tcd.ie

• Apply by 18th November 2016

Thank You