ANC Education launches the Partnership with University of Wollongong, Australia
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To celebrate the partnership between UOW and ANC, a launch was held at the Cinnamon Grand on the 30th of October. The event was attended by Prof. Christian Ritz – Associate Dean for Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, UOW, Mr. Peter Murray – International recruitment Manager -UOW, Mr. Kanishka Padidilian, Business Development Manager Austrade, Mr. P. Saravanan – Director/ Group CFO ANC Education, Mr. Mohomed Naufaloon – Academic Head Australian programmes ANC, as well as representatives from ANC, members of the media and well wishes.
“Today is an important event as it celebrates the hand of friendship between ANC and UOW, while launching an exciting new product to the education industry in Sri Lanka” Mr. Naufaloon stated. He explained that while the relationship has commenced in 2016, the event today would honour and celebrate the partnership and its development.
The event celebrated the launch of the Sri Lanka’s first 2+2 Engineering pathway. This pathway allows students to complete the first two years in Sri Lanka, before transferring to Australia for the rest of their studies. Students could choose from Engineering majors such as: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Mechatronics, etc…
UOW & Rankings
Prof. Christian Ritz explained that UOW is a university that takes pride in endeavoring to change the world that we live in. “We are a relatively young university and that makes us more dynamic” he said. He also stated that UOW is currently in the top 50 under 50 rankings and is also ranked extremely high according to the Times Higher Education rating, being in the top 150 in the world.
It was stated that UOW is currently in the top 1% of university employability rate. “At UOW, students receive a world class education from academics and practitioners, that make the students easily employable”.
He explained that as a member of the group of 8, UOW also has a strong research focus. “The research we do informs the teachers, making sure that state of the art education is delivered.”
The ANC Australian Foundation & Diploma Programs
the Australian Foundation Program is a tailor-made study programme for students after O/Levels as It provides students with guaranteed entry to 21 leading Australian Universities on successful completion of the programme.
Priced at only Rs. 290,000, it is currently the most cost-effective Australian Foundation Program in the country. Furthermore, its wide acceptance ensures that students have no shortage of options to select from. The 10-month programme prepares students for the degree programme of their choice at a leading Australian university.
The Australian Diploma priced at only Rs. 345,000 Plus Taxes, equivalent to the first year of a bachelor degree in Australia, provide students after A/L guaranteed entry to 10 Australian universities.
UOW & ANC
The Australian Foundation Program provides student after O/Levels a guaranteed pathway to start either the Diploma programme at UOW College or the 1st year at UOW in the streams of Business, Engineering and IT.
Further, the students who join the Australian Diploma right after A/Levels, have the unique advantage to get guaranteed entry in to the first year at bachelor degree in Business, Engineering and IT at UOW.
Moreover, ANC Education in partnership with UOW has recently introduced the 2+2 Engineering pathway to Sri Lankan students providing with the most cost-effective Engineering pathway in Sri Lanka. “The special 2+2 engineering programme offered only at ANC, is a unique programme. Through this, almost 50% of the total fee gets waived off. This is an invaluable opportunity for our students” stated Mr. Saravanan.
He also explained that the visa success rate of students enrolling through this programme is very high.
Mr. Saravanan also said that the partnership between UOW and ANC has been very successful since its commencement. “There was no hesitation that UOW should be the partner for this special programme!” he said.
Success of Sri Lankan Students at UOW
“Sri Lankan students have a special relationship with UOW. They fit in extremely well and even go on to become student representatives, which is extremely rare for international students” Mr. Murray said. He said that Sri Lankan students excel in their studies and also maximize on the student life experience.
“We have many scholarships available, including a guaranteed scholarship programme for Sri Lanka. This ranges from under graduate to doctoral level” he explained.
A Significant Milestone in the Sri Lanka Australia Partnership
“Education is a primary area in Sri Lanka Australia trade” Mr. Padidilian – Business Development Manager Austrade said.
Quoting the latest statistics, he said that at any given moment, there are over 12,000 Sri Lankan students studying in Australia. He explained that as of 2018, a 25% growth in numbers is noted.
It was therefore reiterated by the dignitaries’ present, that the partnership while being a milestone in the Sri Lanka Australia Partnership, will also open doors to students who dream of becoming an Engineer in Australia.