Why come to Australia to study at the University of Notre Dame?
The University of Notre Dame Australia is Australia's first Catholic university and it is one of only two private universities in Australia, providing a high level of private tertiary education within the context of Christian values.
Notre Dame is unique with its main campus situated in the west end of Fremantle, affording a vibrant and exciting town university atmosphere. Its second campus, Broome, is situated in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the history and culture of Australia's Indigenous people.
Notre Dame is one of Australia's most international universities, with strong links to its sister university, Notre Dame United States (NDUS) and a number of other universities world wide, offering students the chance to credit their studies overseas towards their degree at Notre Dame. The University welcomes a large number of students annually from 30 countries from all over the world, making campus life filled with exciting cross-cultural education opportunities.
Notre Dame is an intentionally small university, with one of the highest staff to student ratios nationwide, allowing personalised, individual attention for students to help them succeed in their studies.
Notre Dame's staff are highly qualified and respected in their various fields. In addition, they provide a supportive and caring university study environment, making the transition from your home country all the more smoother.
The University offers flexible academic pathways and a calendar that supports fast tracking of degrees
The University has an extensive array of double degree and double major options within its undergraduate programs
Notre Dame's courses are highly practical in their orientation, with an internship and/or practicum experience a component of most courses, allowing students to gain valuable work experience and make contacts within their chosen field of employment. The core curriculum component of every undergraduate degree enables students to pursue a well-rounded education that focuses on the great liberal arts tradition of Catholic universities.
Notre Dame has a commitment to providing the best student support and student recreational activities, allowing students of all ages and fields of study to become involved in a wide array of on-campus and off-campus events, clubs and activities.
Notre Dame has an admissions policy that encompasses a holistic evaluation of a person's talents and abilities. Notre Dame is not prepared to rely simply upon a single score or rank for something as important as university entry.
Notre Dame offers a commitment to social justice and equity that is second-to-none, offering students the chance to get out into the community and address areas of social injustice as part of their studies.
Notre Dame has achieved the highest level of graduate satisfaction of all Western Australian universities and the second highest amongst all Australian universities for the past three years in a row (GCCA Course Experience Questionnaire 2001, 2002 and 2003).
Notre Dame has been awarded six 5 star ratings in the Good Universities Guide for its excellence in graduate outcomes, graduate satisfaction, gender balance, indigenous participation, entry flexibility and non-government earnings ( GUG 2004 )
