JAKARTA - The Global Flow of Tertiary-Level Students issued by the Unesco Institute for Statistics 2021 shows that Australia is still the favorite destination for Indonesian students to pursue their higher education abroad. Of the 53,604 Indonesian students studying abroad, 13,880 chose Australia as their study destination, followed by Malaysia and America in the third position.
Australia is also one of the top 10 countries in terms of quality of life and continuing education according to US News and World Report's 2021.
After completing their education abroad, graduates will have many career opportunities in various multinational companies both in Indonesia and in the country where they study. Multinational companies will certainly be more interested in candidates who have a reputation for academic degrees, are fluent in English, and are not unfamiliar with social and international circles.
Australia's popularity is not only because it is a country close to Indonesia, but it is recognized that the education system in Australia is at the forefront of quality, reputation and professionalism, and has a good academic reputation in the eyes of global industry.
Many universities in Australia are included in the ranks of the world's best universities, one of which is the University of New South Wales, Sydney or better known as UNSW, and is ranked in the world's top 50. No wonder many students from Indonesia make UNSW their first choice of university in Australia.
To get the opportunity to become a student at UNSW is not an easy matter, because the better the reputation of the university you are aiming for, the more stringent the requirements will be. UNSW is also part of Go8 (Group of Eight Australian Universities) and is ranked highest for quality and research.
Therefore, students in Indonesia can join the Foundation Program as a pre-university program aimed at students in Indonesia preparing their academics for universities in Australia, especially UNSW.
The aim of this program is to prepare students with problem-solving skills and soft skills for further study in undergraduate programs, strengthening English levels, training self-confidence and independence, and curriculum preparation and alignment so that students can adapt to undergraduate level courses at UNSW.
In Indonesia, students can take part in the Foundation Program offered by Uniprep, an Education unit of USG Education which operates as an integrated international education provider in Indonesia. Uniprep exists as an International pre-university or Foundation Studies program for students in Indonesia.
Partnering with UNSW Global since 1994, Uniprep provides the best quality of teaching and learning in providing an international pathway for high school graduates and Indonesian students to achieve their big dreams of going to the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney.
The Uniprep program offers several study areas such as Physical Science, Commerce, Actuarial Studies, Arts & Social Sciences, and Design & Architecture.
By joining the Uniprep program for eight months students will gain the academic foundation, study skills and English language skills needed to succeed at UNSW Sydney, so that students will understand the teaching style at UNSW and adjust to the Australian teaching system before class. started.
All courses, curriculum and standards at Uniprep are in accordance with the UNSW Foundation Year in Australia.
"Even the semester exams and the assessment process are also sent and carried out directly from Australia," explained Ario Muliawan as USG Education Head of Academics at the Media Briefing event held by USG Education online, quoted on Wednesday 11 May.
"The formation of an independent, creative and world-class student thinking culture is also packaged in the UNSW Young Leaders Program which refers to communication, leadership, foreign language skills and so on," added Ario.
To participate in the Uniprep program, students can choose between four campus locations owned by USG Education, namely Pondok Indah, Kelapa Gading, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) and Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD).
"UNSW is dedicated to shaping forward-thinking graduates who make a positive impact on the world. UNSW ensures students receive a truly practice-oriented and career-focused education to unlock their potential. Students will discover and develop their strengths through a variety of life experiences which inspires them which they get from the world's leading academics," said Michelle Willoughby as Business Development Manager TNE from UNSW Global.
"UNSW graduates are among the most employable in the world. Through UNSW's close links with industry around the world, students gain a wide range of skills and experiences, as well as learn from the world's leading academics and expert practitioners. UNSW graduates have high job acceptance rates full-time above the Australian university average and the highest salary," added Angie Tjai, Regional Manager Indonesia.
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