The Australian National University (ANU)

The Australian National University is Australia’s only national university and home to some of the world’s leading educators and researchers. . Its location points to its unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people. Located in the heart of Canberra, only minutes from the center of Civic and Parliament Hill, ANU offers a challenging study environment in a multicultural setting. Canberra's central location between Sydney and Melbourne makes it quite easy to take a weekend trip to city, the mountains or the nearby coastal beaches. ANU was ranked 1st nationally by the 2013 QS World University Rankings and is very popular with study abroad students. ANU is consistently ranked amongst the top 50 research universities in the world. The University is committed to attracting, developing and retaining outstanding people and offers flexible employment options for both academic and professional staff. ANU staff and students are part of a strong on-campus community. They work and study in a rich environment. The campus is like a small town on over 147 hectares of parkland with plenty of shops and cafés, a medical centre and multiple sporting facilities.

ANU focus on research as an asset, and an approach to education, ensures our graduates are in demand the world-over for their abilities to understand, and apply vision and creativity to addressing complex contemporary challenges.

By Australian standards, ANU is relatively small at 17,000 students with 10,000 undergraduate students, but at the same time offers a comprehensive set of course offerings. As one might expect from a university in a capital city of the Asia/Pacific Region, one of the strongest areas at ANU is Asian Studies. However, opportunities for research and study are much broader than just political science or area studies. Groundbreaking research in fields as diverse as biochemistry, environmental science, archeology, actuarial studies, engineering, economics and musicology, reinforce academic teaching at ANU. This facilitates small class sizes and very active campus life. It is the perfect campus if you want access to a wide array of courses and opportunities but you do not want to get lost in a big city.

As a study abroad student, you can expect to take four courses per semester earning sixteen credits; however some courses in the Creative Arts may be worth eight credits. Courses will be taught by lecture and tutorial and you'll be free to study across most faculties. The Australian National Internship Program is also an option for students wanting to complete an internship and take course work at ANU.  

Outside the classroom, you'll find there's always something going on at ANU. An active student association coordinates a wide range of clubs and societies that range from sports to politics. The compact green campus makes it easy to get from your accommodation to your classroom. You're also only a short walk away from the museums, restaurants and theaters, making Canberra an ideal spot for students. ANU is a research-intensive university and our research priorities reflect the challenges facing the world today. From next generation solar energy solutions to political engagement strategies, ANU researchers are working at the forefront of their fields and changing the world for the better.

 ANU Library collection holds more than 2.5 million physical items and provides access to more than 6.3 million electronic resources including full text journal articles. The collection is distributed across five branches by subject basis and can be accessed by searching the Library catalogue, e-journal and e-resources database.

 

ANU has an international reputation for excellence in research, education and policy expertise. Research is central to everything we do at ANU. It shapes the educational experience we provide to students and enables us to be a leading voice on issues of national and international importance. It invests heavily in research activities and infrastructure to attract, nurture and retain world-leading researchers. Consequently its academic staff is recognized globally as among the best in their fields, and their expertise attracts significant external investment.

As Australia’s national university it ensures its value as a national resource by investigating real world issues of critical importance. In this context, ANU also works to sustain the development of Australian potential, through comprehensive research training. Its Higher Degree by Research programs will contribute to building the next generation of research expertise.

Through its research expertise, expert commentary and public policy influence we have real impact alongside its established partnerships with business, industry, government and our peers. These partnerships enable what it know and learn to be applied to benefit Australia and our world. 

There are a number of scholarships available to current ANU students to help with the cost of your studies. Donors and benefactors, external organization and the Australian Government fund many of the scholarships it offer.

When you graduate from ANU you become a lifelong member of our alumni community and part of a diverse group of individuals across the globe. Whether your interests are in future study, building a career, travel or re-connecting with fellow alumni, the ANU Alumni Program offers you plenty of benefits.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Technical University of Denmark is the largest and the leading environment in Denmark for training engineers and for technical scientific research. Denmark’s first polytechnic institute, the Technical University of Denmark was founded in 1829 by the famous Danish physicist and chemist, Hans Christian Ørsted. Today, it is one of Europe’s leading engineering institutions, ranked at 112th place in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. Currently the university is home to more than 11,000 students from more than 100 countries, enrolled across 25 departments. Its campus is located in Kongens Lyngby, a city just north of Copenhagen. The university’s official colors are red and gray, and it’s famous for its rugby and volleyball teams.

When the College of Advanced Technology was founded in 1829, Denmark had its first MSc programme in Engineering at a high academic level. The College changed its name to Danish Technical College in 1933 and finally became the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 1994. 

DTU has always had a strong theoretical grounding. H.C. Ørsted, the man who discovered electromagnetism, founded the College in the image of École Polytechnique in France. The objective was to educate young men to work in industry, but in the beginning DTU was not able to teach practice, so the college mainly educated technical teachers.

DTU’s mission “to develop and create value using the natural sciences and technical sciences to benefit society” stresses the importance of innovation for the University. It is the vision of DTU that DTU is recognized internationally as a leading university in the areas of technology and the natural sciences and is known for its business-oriented approach, its focus on sustainability and its appealing study environment.

DTU are committed to the international exchange of knowledge and works closely with international companies and universities. You will meet countless international students and staff at the University. In 2014, DTU welcomed 538 international students into our MSc programmes, half of our PhD students are recruited from abroad, and more than one third of our scientific staff are highly qualified researchers of international backgrounds.Learning to think creatively, analytically and globally—and taught by professor and lecturers at the forefront of their field—DTU offers you the opportunity to become a leader in your chosen profession.

Technical University of Denmark is represented in all of Denmark through its departments and research centres.DTU is one of Denmark’s foremost research universities. As such, it educates, make innovative discoveries, generate entrepreneurial ideas for improving people’s lives and protect the environment. DTU serves as an engine of economic growth and social prosperity and is especially well-known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Denmark is a democracy where personal freedom, freedom of speech and inclusive values are highly valued. It is one of the safest countries in Europe. Its public services and infrastructure run efficiently and are well-maintained. The capital, Copenhagen, is about 15 kilometers from the main DTU Campus, and easily accessible. Copenhagen is beautiful and clean, with a city centre criss-crossed by canals and pedestrian-only streets. All of these features contribute to making your stay here as a student pleasant, secure and largely hassle-free.

Denmark is a society that places high priority on running on renewable energy within this century. And at DTU, sustainable technology engineering is an intense, cross-department endeavour of ever-increasing importance.

DTU is managed in a line and staff organization with an unbroken chain of command in which managers have personal management responsibility for each organizational unit. The University’s main activities are organized in line units: departments, centres and institutes; a national laboratory for sustainable energy; and subsidiaries when activities are appropriately organized using the arm's length principle.

For almost two centuries DTU, Technical University of Denmark, has been dedicated to fulfilling the vision of H.C. Ørsted.Today, DTU is ranked as one of the foremost technical universities in Europe, continues to set new records in the number of publications, and persistently increase and develop our partnerships with industry, and assignments accomplished by DTU’s scientific advice.

The number of student enrolment is higher than ever and, for the eleventh consecutive year; it has received a record-breaking number of applications from students who want to pursue a degree from a technical elite university with a global outlook.

The international dimension is of vital importance to DTU. In 2014, it welcomed 538 international students into our MSc programmes, half of our PhD students are recruited from abroad, and more than one third of its scientific staff are highly qualified researchers of international backgrounds. In addition, the extent and intensity of its collaborations with other leading technical universities around the world continue to grow.

DTU has international educational exchange programmes with over 200 universities around the globe, and enjoys close research collaborations with its partners in addition to building research and educational programmes with the Nordic Five Tech Alliance, the Euro Tech Universities Alliance, KAIST in South Korea, the Sino-Danish Center in Beijing, Rensselaer in the U.S., and Nanyang in Singapor.

DTU is one of Denmark’s foremost research universities. As such, it educate, make innovative discoveries, generate entrepreneurial ideas for improving people’s lives and protect the environment. DTU serves as an engine of economic growth and social prosperity and is especially well-known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace.

DTU has contributed to Denmark achieving a leading position within Technical Design, Wind Energy, Biotechnology, Electronics and Telecommunication.DTU focuses on research in technical and natural sciences that contributes to the development of society. As an industrially orientated university, it  goal is to supply high-level international research based on combining theory with constructing models and empirical methods.

DTU boasts very strong climate and energy research environments of high international standard at its Lyngby (main) and Riso campuses. For this reason, DTU is officially appointed host to the United Nations Energy Programme (UNEP) Centre with focus on climate and sustainability. DTU is also one of the leading actors in both ECRA (European Climate Research Alliance) and EERA (European Energy Research Alliance). Climate DTU, DTU’s cross-disciplinary climate platform, has been set-up to promote cooperation between universities, companies and authorities. 

Today, DTU is ranked as one of the foremost technical universities in Europe,  continues to set new records in the number of publications, and persistently increase and develop our partnerships with industry, and assignments accomplished by DTU’s public sector consultancy.

DTU is a frontrunner in applied sustainability and teaches many research based courses within engineering, technology and natural science. As an exchange student, you can study a large variety of subjects including the classical fields of engineering, but also modern areas such as wind energy, pharmaceutical design, mathematical modeling, petroleum engineering, computer science and architectural engineering.

DTU is a public, financially autonomous university, which offers BSc, MSc and PhD degree programmes in all engineering disciplines of the highest international standard with a student population of more than 9,500 students. DTU is the biggest recipient of EU R&D funding in Denmark. 

Going abroad improves your academic and personal skills, allowing you to establish a truly international network and global outlook. DTU’s BSc in General Engineering offers a cross-disciplinary and project-based education, conducted in an international atmosphere with students from around the world, providing you with the knowledge and experience necessary for working in a global market.DTU guarantees accommodation for all international students of the BSc in General Engineering throughout their three year studies. All EU/EEA citizens receive free education throughout their studies, as well as free public healthcare.