University of Notre Dame , Australia

Welcome to Notre Dame, one of Australia 's most exciting and innovative universities.

The University was founded in 1990 through an Act of the Western Australian Parliament and a Canonical statute from the Archdiocese of Perth, enacted on 2 July, 1991 . Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2001, Notre Dame has rapidly gained a reputation for innovation and excellence in higher education.

The University ethos draws on the centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education combined with challenging and relevant courses. This ensures graduates are highly sought after by employers for their academic qualifications, skills and contribution to the community.

At Notre Dame, students are able to combine a first class education with involvement in local community service and international activities, a philosophy which ensures students are well equipped to take their place in society.

Notre Dame aims to remain a small, private university committed to ensure that students receive a personalised, high quality education. It offers a caring and friendly learning environment dedicated to providing courses that are challenging, relevant and responsive to student, employer and community needs.

Inspired by one of the greatest Catholic universities in the world, the University of Notre Dame in the United States , Notre Dame Australia brings to Australian education the vibrant traditions of a Catholic university together with the rich history of one of the world's premier universities.

The University is located in the beautiful and historic port city of Fremantle , making learning a profoundly satisfying cultural and educational experience.

Strolling through arcades and streets bustling with markets, coffee shops and restaurants and within reach of some of the best beaches and sporting facilities in Australia , it is easy to see why the University's founders chose such a magnificent location for the beautiful campus.

The mission of Notre Dame University is "The advancement of learning, knowledge and the professions, and the provision of university education within a context of Catholic faith and values".

Notre Dame is an institution that aims to bring this academic tradition to all of its community. This tradition derives from Notre Dame's standing as a University within the great heritage of Catholic universities, a tradition which seeks to bring the substance and values of the Catholic faith into open and creative engagement with the deeper questions of individual and societal life. In this way, the University forms graduates of outstanding quality, personal spirituality and public spirit who are able to take their place in public life. Notre Dame graduates seek to make a significant contribution to the human, economic, social and spiritual development of Australia and its region.

As a foundation to studies, all undergraduates are required to complete three core units - Ethics, Philosophy and Theology. These units introduce students to the great Liberal Arts tradition of the study of ideas and thinking. This encourages an appreciation of the concept of "learning" and provides a broad analytical skills base. The core curriculum should aid students in their search for identity in the midst of a rapidly changing world and lead them to value the best of the cultural legacy and institutions they have inherited. It is the forum where essential Christian values are most clearly presented in open, critical and creative engagement with all other points of view concerning the great questions of individual and social life.

The unique character of the University of Notre Dame is reflected in the commitment to ethics as part of the Core Curriculum. Students are challenged to consider the values and qualities of ethical leadership, to debate with other students and staff the challenges of developing and maintaining standards of ethical behaviour, and to develop a broad range of insights into the practical application of ethical principles in their chosen field of employment.

UNIVERSITY CORE UNITS
Here at Notre Dame we emphasize the value of the human person and the importance of maintaining an ethical way of life. All students complete units in ethics, philosophy and theology dealing with issues that go to the very heart of participation in public life. We also ask students to complete a unit in communication, a foundation unit that introduces you to the skills necessary for successful university study.

Approximately 10% of students at the University come from overseas. Students are drawn from a wide variety of countries including South-East and North Asia , Africa , Europe , South America and the USA .

The University values a culturally diverse campus and welcomes students from many faiths and cultural backgrounds who seek the distinctive education that Notre Dame offers.

Notre Dame International caters for the special requirements of international students including:

Course Advice
Provision of Pre-Departure Kits
Documentation for visas
Reception at the Airport upon arrival in Perth
Accommodation Placement
Orientation

Assistance with Health Cover and any other administrative or personal matters international students may require help with.

An International Student Society has been formed to organise activities for international students at the University and be involved in such activities as assisting new students to settle in. The society also has a role in representing the interests of international students to the University.

Accommodation
In addition to maintaining the Study Abroad residence at Port Lodge, the University provides a comprehensive Housing service for international students. This involves the location of suitable accommodation options with easy access to the University, assessing its suitability for such students and assisting with rental or lease arrangements.

Academic Requirements
International students are required to fulfil minimum matriculation requirements for University entry.

The University's Admission Process reflects its commitment to the development of the total person. We look at academic results, a personal statement, and ask for a personal reference. Staff from the College for which you are applying will also conduct an interview to find out more about your career plans and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the University. Further details are included in the Admissions section of this book.

English Competency
The medium of instruction in all courses is English. Students must provide evidence of having attained a suitable level of English to cope with their course. The University reserves the right to vary this depending upon the requirements of the particular course.

Articulation
The University also has articulation arrangements in place with a range of colleges whereby students who have completed appropriate post-secondary qualifications can obtain Advanced Standing of up to 50% their Notre Dame degree.

Areas of Study

• Accounting
• Arts and Humanities
• Banking and Finance
• Behavioural Science
• Business and Commerce
• Communications
• Counselling
• Education
• Electronic Commerce
• English Language and Literature
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Studies
• Finance
• Geography
• Greek Language and Culture
• Health & Physical Education
• History
• Human Resource Management
• Indigenous Australian Studies
• Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
• Italian Language and Culture
• Law
• Management
• Marketing
• Media
• Multimedia
• Nursing
• Performing Arts
• Philosophy and Ethics
• Politics
• Science
• Social Justice Studies
• Social Science
• Sport and Recreation Management
• Theology and Pastoral Studies
• Tourism

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