Vice-Chancellor and President:Professor David Battersbywww.ballarat.edu.au |
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The University of Ballarat (UB) is a regional university with a growing reputation for relevance and excellence. Australia's third-oldest tertiary education institution, UB boasts a strong tradition of education and training delivery which spans more than 140 years. UB meshes a youthful energy with its rich history, embracing the freedom and dynamism that comes from being a progressive university with close links to industry, business, communities and technology. It also has a growing reputation as a welcoming and friendly university for international students. UB places great emphasis on the quality of its teaching and learning, delivering a range of innovative programs through both its Higher Education and TAFE divisions. Embracing diversity, UB is Australia's only regional, multi-sector university and a pivotal provider of post-secondary education for Central and Western Victoria. UB also hosts UB Tec, which caters for senior secondary school students. Six campuses in the region anchor the range of programs that UB delivers throughout Australia and, increasingly, internationally. Known for its supportive, community environment, UB offers affordable study options with small class sizes, friendly staff and easily accessible academic support. Many UB programs are developed in consultation with appropriate industries, ensuring that courses are relevant and that graduates are sought after. UB qualifications are recognised internationally for their high quality; and graduates regularly rate their study experience as extremely positive. Our students are from 40 countries. With a proud track record in business innovation and entrepreneurship, UB strives to enhance the relevance and currency of its education, training, research and consultancy capabilities. UB is actively engaged in the development and expansion of its strategic partnerships as well as highly productive links with business, industry and the community. UB delivers multi-disciplinary commercial services to a range of high-profile clients, with existing alliances stretching around the globe. Providing strong, practical knowledge and extensive experience in the development and supply of innovative, commercial solutions, UB staff have undertaken and overseen major national and international projects within both academic and commercial environments. Proud of its past while firmly focussed on the future, student-centred and commercially capable, the University of Ballarat continues to excel.
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