Singapore Students
A place of opportunity
Our Faculty is known worldwide for excellence in teaching and research, and was ranked in 2007 as one of the top 100 global universities for engineering technology and computing (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking, 2007). This reputation, along with our comprehensive study options, attracts quality staff and students from around the world. Our many international students enjoy the opportunity to study in a stimulating and safe environment.
The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment has a long standing relationship with Singapore and its people and many of our alumni now hold prominent positions in Singapore and throughout the world. Our relationship with Singapore is considered so significant that last year we held a second 50th Anniversary celebration in Singapore in order to include all our alumni and partners in this momentous celebration.
The right option for you
At the University of Newcastle, you can choose from our undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research programs and study them here on campus in Australia. Alternatively, you can choose to study Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, and Telecommunications Engineering through our partner institution PSB, and Construction Management through TMC in Singapore.
If you choose to study on campus in Australia, the Faculty has a number of events and services specially for international students. These are designed to make sure that you enjoy your time with us and that you reach your academic potential, International student events and services will help you meet other students and staff, and put you in touch with the staff who can help you throughout your degree program.
How to apply
For detailed information on how to apply for on-campus study, please refer to the Newcastle International website.
Advanced Standing for Previous Studies
If you have already studied at a tertiary level, you may be eligible for some advanced standing for your previous studies. The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment recognises a wide range of Singaporean qualifications both for admission purposes and for granting advanced standing. In particular, we have clearly established advanced standing transfer arrangements for graduates of Singapore Polytechnics.
On the application form for admission to the University of Newcastle you should indicate if you are applying for credit based on previous studies. If you do wish to be assessed for advanced standing please ensure that all relevant course descriptions as well as academic results are supplied with your application. You will be notified of your advanced standing after you have applied for and been granted entry to our institution.
Events and services
Events
At the beginning of each semester we hold an orientation session to welcome new students and introduce them to key staff members from the Faculty. This is followed by a dinner for all international students, hosted by the Faculty's Pro Vice-Chancellor. These activities offer opportunities for new international students to meet each other and staff of the Faculty.
In addition to our Faculty events, the University offers a number of support programs and social activities involving both Australian and International students. For further information please contact Student Support Services.
International Student Mentors
The Faculty is divided into three Schools, with each School being responsible for the teaching of specific undergraduate programs, and for related postgraduate supervision and research.
Within each School there is an International Student Mentor who is a member of the academic staff. The role of the mentor is to provide academic support to students and to help them with matters related to academic progress.
There is also an Assistant Dean (International), Dr Phillip Clausen, who oversees the support of international students within the Faculty.
Administrative Support
A number of administrative staff are located within student services and within each School office. Student Services will be able to assist international students with matters relating to admission and enrolment, whilst School office staff will be able to assist with information relating to individual courses.
