Visit the Monash Open Day at ANC on September 4 for an international university experience
Australia is a prosperous and developed country with a multicultural society. It ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance such as human development, quality of life, health care, life expectancy, public education, economic freedom and the protection of civil liberties and political rights. The country is well known for its abundance of leisure activities apart from its variety of restaurants and a vibrant night life.

Australian cities rank among the world's highest in terms of cultural offerings and quality of life. It is a land which possesses a remarkable diversity and beauty. It is rich in beautiful wilderness areas, clean white beaches, extensive snow fields and desert plains.

Australia is the destination of choice for students looking for a quality education. Australian higher education offers a complete range of programmes leading to highly respected and internationally recognised qualifications. Education is regulated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Australia is home to some for the world's most well ranked universities which also comprise the Group of Eight universities in Australia. The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education. The oldest of the Go8 is University of Sydney and the youngest and largest is Monash University.

Melbourne is a sophisticated city in the south-east corner of mainland Australia that inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to live there. Melbourne is filled with a staggering choice of restaurants, funky boutiques, café-filled laneways, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. It is no huge surprise to residents that their city has consistently been ranked as number 3 among the world's most liveable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit rankings. Melbourne also has the largest population of around 36,118 resident Australians of Sri Lankan ancestry (Source - 2006 Census Community Profile Series: Melbourne, Australian Bureau of Statistics) which makes it a popular choice for Sri Lankan students.

Monash University is Australia's largest and most internationally focused university. In addition to its six Australian campuses in and around Melbourne, Monash has campuses in Malaysia and South Africa. Monash is highly regarded for its innovative approach to research, teaching, and learning. The University is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009 (UK) and is regularly ranked among the top 5 universities in Australia.

A Monash degree is highly-respected by employers and many multinational companies actively recruit on campus. Monash is recognized internationally for producing some of the best graduates in the world as shown in the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings - Employer Review 2009 which rank Monash graduates as number 13 in the world. Monash Graduates consistently secure employment more quickly and earn high salaries according to education research statistics. Monash College is a company of Monash University and provides a pathway to Monash University. Monash College programmes in Sri Lanka are offered through ANC Education. For students after O/Ls, ANC offers the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) which is a world recognized equivalent to A/Levels. For students after A/Ls, ANC provides the equivalent of the first year of university through the Monash College Diploma Part 2.

On completion of the Monash College programmes each individual student is assisted with the transfer process to their preferred Monash University destination. Student's entry to 1st year of the degree is guaranteed for the full range of faculties upon successful completion of MUFY and successful completion of Diploma Part 2 provides guaranteed entry into the 2nd year of Monash University, Australia in the fields of Business and Engineering.

The Monash College programmes at ANC provide an excellent opportunity for students to begin their connection with the Monash community in an environment of supported learning and development. Curriculum of Monash College is developed by specialised faculty in Melbourne. Even the exam papers are scanned and returned to Melbourne for independent assessment.

In Sri Lanka, students and parents will have the unique opportunity to see, discuss and experience Monash University Australia on September 4 at ANC between 10 am and 4 pm. On this day you can listen to Mr. Hemant Kokularupan representing the international admissions team from Monash University, Australia as well as Dr. Nuraj Rajapakse, the Academic Dean for Monash College programmes in Sri Lanka along with certain key faculty. A presentation regarding visa and university transfer processes will also be provided for all participants, along with information on financial aid. This will be an exciting chance for students and parents to discuss rewarding opportunities, including stimulating careers, exciting programmes and the wonderful range of degree programmes available for students at Monash University, Australia.

Current students will talk about how it is different from study at prestigious university and how much they enjoy their campus life in a more relaxed atmosphere at the student sky lounge. The audience will be encouraged to ask questions and enter into discussions. Student tour leaders will guide prospective students and their parents through the campus ensuring a comprehensive insight to the facilities.
For students after O/Ls and A/Ls and their parents it's a good opportunity to discuss study options with both representatives of Monash University, Australia and ANC Education while joining the staff and students of ANC for refreshments.

Be there on Saturday September 4! Call 0777449966 for reservations and further details regarding the presentation times.