UP Education Australia

PROFILE UP EDUCATION AUSTRALIA

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Top 2 pathways provider in Australasia

Established in 1995

UP Education is a large private education group that partners with leading Australian universities such as the University of Tasmania and Charles Darwin University to deliver pathway, foundation, diploma and pre masters programs for international students across Australia, helping them progress into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In Australia it operates university based colleges including UTAS International Pathway College in Hobart and CDU International College in Darwin and Sydney, offering small class sizes, focused academic and English language preparation and clear progression routes that are designed to make the transition into a full degree smoother and less risky for overseas students.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Operates university based pathway colleges in Australia, including the University of Tasmania International Pathway College and CDU International College, that provide direct academic pathways from pre university level into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

  • Teaches around 39,000 students annually across more than 60 campuses, offering over 300 programs that range from English language and foundation studies to diplomas, degrees and higher vocational qualifications.

  • Recognised as a top two pathways provider in Australasia due to its breadth of university partnerships and diversified Australian operations in both higher education and vocational training.

FACILITIES

  • Libraries and learning resource centres

  • Computer labs and modern classrooms

  • Student support and counselling services

  • Shared study spaces and common rooms

  • On campus and nearby student residences

LOCATION

Sydney, New South Wales

Level 10, 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Melbourne, Victoria

part of their Melbourne footprint across various colleges and campus locations.

Darwin, Northern Territory

via their partnership with Charles Darwin University International College (CDUIC) at Darwin Waterfront.

Hobart, Tasmania

via their partner University of Tasmania International Pathway College in Sandy Bay, Hobart.

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 4.5 - 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

University Partners

  • Swinburne University of Technology
  • Charles Darwin University International College
  • University of Tasmania International Pathway College

 

Programmes

  • Diploma of Business Studies – CDU International College

  • Diploma of Information Technology – CDU International College

  • Diploma of Science – CDU International College, delivered by UP Education through CDU International College

  • International First Year Diploma – Science (ICT) – UTAS International Pathway College

  • International First Year Diploma – Business – UTAS International Pathway College

  • Foundation Studies Program – Standard – UTAS International Pathway College

  • International Foundation Studies Program – CDU International College

  • University Pathway Program – Fast Track (X0L) – UTAS International Pathway College

  • Graduate Certificate in Business Studies – International – UTAS International Pathway College postgraduate pathway into the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics

  • Masters Qualifying Program – CDU International College (including accelerated MQP)

  • Masters Preparation Program – CDU International College

 

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

FREE

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 22,250 to 36,000

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately 2,000 to 2,100 AUD per month including accommodation for international students studying at CDU International College, based on an estimated annual cost of living of about 25,000 AUD per year for Darwin, with similar orders of magnitude for Hobart and other Australian student cities.

This estimate covers rent in student accommodation or shared housing plus food, transport and basic personal expenses, but individual spending can be higher or lower depending on lifestyle and city.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
UTAS Student Accommodation Sandy Bay

  • Benefit: Very short walk to UTAS International Pathway College teaching spaces and university facilities

  • Room: Mix of single rooms and self contained apartments, usually fully furnished

  • Facilities: Communal kitchens or meal plans, study areas, laundry, internet access and student common rooms

  • Price range: Typical weekly rents for on campus options in Hobart are in the mid range of local student accommodation and usually include utilities and internet in the total price

off-campus
UniLodge Darwin

  • Benefit: Off campus independence with a strong student community, plus convenient free bus links to CDU Waterfront and other campuses

  • Room: Range of fully furnished studio, deluxe, balcony and accessible rooms for single students or couples, all with private ensuite and kitchenette

  • Facilities: Study rooms, recreation areas, outdoor barbeque spaces, high speed Wi Fi, air conditioning and organised residential life activities.

  • Price range: Multiple room types at different rates, typically priced as an all inclusive weekly rent that covers utilities and internet, positioned in the middle to upper segment of Darwin student housing.

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