Professor Lovegrove addressed a gathering of staff, the Press fraternity and other guests at Knowledge Village for the award-winning University at Dubai's Knowledge Village today. Also present were the Australian Ambassador, HE Mr Noel Campbell, USQ in Dubai Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Rodney Gerber and other officials.
Orientation Days for prospective students and their parents will be held from 25 to 27 September and Professor Lovegrove is hoping to meet students and parents during his stay. The first intake of students is on Saturday, 2 October 2004.
"I am excited by the life-long learning opportunities that we will be able to offer the people of the Gulf region via the University's internationally recognised, flexibly delivered degree and diploma programs," Professor Lovegrove said.
"USQ already has 410 students enrolled in the Gulf region, including 294 from the United Arab Emirates, and we look forward to providing a world-class learning experience to many more students from the region at USQ's Dubai Campus."
Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, CEO, Knowledge Village (KV) welcomed USQ in Dubai: "The presence of USQ, one of the leading Australian universities, will considerably enrich the KV community. One of KV's key objectives is to create a destination for higher education institutions where international universities like USQ from around the world can provide their programs to students across the region. With its tremendous expertise in delivering quality education, USQ's offerings will help support this objective while adding immense value to the pool of offerings available in KV," he added.
Mr. Noel Campbell, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, welcomed the launch of USQ as another indicator of the increasing strength and diversity of relations between Australia and the United Arab Emirates. "It reflects Australia's excellent reputation as a serious and high quality education provider and reinforces the place of the Middle East as Australia's fastest growing market in the world for the export of goods and services."
The Orientation Days for USQ's Dubai students will include a range of activities designed to provide them with the essential knowledge to lay a solid foundation for university life. It will be an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the campus and staff, course and study requirements, and available courses and resources. Counselling will also be available from student enrolment staff.
A member of the organizing committee for the Orientation said a mix of academic and entertainment activities had been arranged including a Fresher's party, a personality contest for Mr. and Ms. Fresher 2004.
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Australia's University of Southern Queensland launches Dubai Campus
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 27 - 2004 at 11:07
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Australia's University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Bill Lovegrove, launched the university's Dubai Campus at Knowledge Village this morning.
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About USQ AustraliaThe University of Southern Queensland (USQ) based at Toowoomba near Brisbane has built a reputation for offering quality academic programs that are recognized worldwide by other higher education institutions, employers and internationally accredited professional bodies. The University's vision is to be highly regarded for excellence in teaching, to be a leader in distance and international education, to pursue high-level scholarship and research, and to be sensitive and responsive to community needs. USQ is a member of a wide range of international associations, and is accredited by the Australian Government.
USQ is an established Australian Public University and is partially funded by the Australian Government. It is evaluated by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA), an independent non-government Australian agency that reports to the Commonwealth of Australia Parliament, ensuring high quality academic programs at all Australian universities.
About USQ in Dubai
The University of Southern Queensland in Dubai is dedicated to providing students with a learning environment by delivering innovative programs with a strong commitment to educational quality.
Programs on Offer
Undergraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai will offer full-time, three-year undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Mass Communication.
Postgraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai will also offer a full-time and part-time Master degree programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (International Business) and Master of Information Technology.
Pathways and English Language Programs
For students who do not yet satisfy the academic pre-requisites for automatic entry, USQ in Dubai will offer University Preparation Programs. These programs provide the opportunity for students to prepare for successful university study, and to obtain a guaranteed place in an undergraduate program.
Distance Learning Programs
Student can register for any distance learning program at USQ Australia on USQ Direct at USQ in Dubai. The external cell of USQ in Dubai will offer registration and study support services to enrolled students.
Our forte: Cost-competitive, Quality Education
USQ in Dubai will offer students in the Middle East a wide variety of programs and courses. The study costs will be competitive in keeping with USQ's strong commitment to providing premium education at a reasonable cost. USQ in Dubai will provide a welcoming environment on campus to facilitate student's education. Excellent study support services will be available.
Awards won by University of Southern Queensland, Australia
• Good Universities Guide Australia University of the Year Joint Winner 2000- 2001. ** The other winner of this award was the University of Wollongong**
• The Inaugural Award for Excellence from the International Council for Open and Distance Education, as a world leader in "dual mode" (on-campus and off-campus) education, etc.
• Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional achievement. This prestigious award adds to the suite of national and international awards won by USQ in the fields of open and distance learning, education export and multiculturalism.
For more details, contact: USQ in Dubai Admissions Office at: 04 390 1161
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, September 27 - 2004 at 11:07 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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