ABOUT AUSBATAR :
Established in 1996, AUSBATAR is one of Australia's innovative, independent and autonomous institutions. The institution has built its reputation on programs relevant to industry and problem solving for both International & Australian students and business professionals. It is committed to developing research and to delivering practical excellence through its teaching in business, technology and other scientific areas that will have strong links with trade, commerce and industry, nationally and internationally.

AUSBATAR is located in the very heart of Southbank. Only a short walk to Albert Part venue of the Australian Grand Prix, Yarra River, Southgate, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Victorian Arts Centre, National Gallery, Federation Square and Crown with its restaurants, boutique shops, cinemas and other entertainment facilities.

AUSBATAR is registered with The Victorian State Office of Post Compulsory Education, Training and Employ The Victorian Qualifications Authority for the State of Victoria; The Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST); Australia and the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

AUSBATAR is truly international, with students from Japan, China, Turkey, Indonesia, India, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Gulf Arab states. The School is committed to encouraging students to develop self appreciation, social awareness, reverence for life, integrity and
responsibility.

Faculty members at AUSBATAR are the luminaries of Marketing, Management, International Trade, Accounting, Printing and Graphic Arts, Multimedia and Information Technology and are highly qualified, experienced and researchers. They are carefully selected for demonstrated excellence in their chosen academic and professional fields, which regularly adapt and refine our courses, ensuring that our offerings are relevant, current and practical. There is a special focus on individual skills development. Overseas Lecturers and Practitioners regularly visit AUSBATAR faculties.

Students today realise how important an international experience can be for their future. The globalisation of business and society means that understanding and experiencing other cultures is an essential basis for success. AUSBATAR programs are Management and Technologically oriented, Client focused, Creative and Practical. Australia has a standard of education that is considered amongst the best in the world. Over 70,000 international students are currently studying in Australian tertiary institutions (Universities/Technical and Further Education Institutes) and schools. The education system is based on the British model which consists of different levels of awards e.g. Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Degrees, Master Degrees and PhD's.

AUSBATAR MISSION :
AUSBATAR emphasizes the all round development of its students. They aim to produce good graduates and worthy citizens of a great country aiding in its overall progress and development.

At AUSBATAR, they endeavour to treat every student as an individual, to recognize their potential and to ensure that they receive the best preparation and training to help one meet their career ambitions and life goals.

AUSBATAR VISION :
AUSBATAR aims to be the leading edge Australian education provider, particularly for the Certificates, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level programs currently in demand for functional areas namely Business Management, Marketing, International Trade, Accounting, Printing and Graphic Arts, Multimedia and Information Technology. This vision provides the unique opportunity for students to strengthen their current skills and interests as well as knowledge base in preparation for the acquisition of higher academic degrees and specialist qualifications such as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In other words, the experiential learning environment in AUSBATAR that complements theoretical and interdisciplinary studies will enable AUSBATAR students to explore the complex interactions between theories or concepts and its real life implementations and simplify it, in order to customise their skills and interests for their successful career advancement.

Their approach is to teach the fundamental principles while exposing Students to the latest leading edge technologies. That way, whatever direction the industry takes, you will always be ready to move with it. Qualification from AUSBATAR will give you formadible credentials for the future.

ACCOMMODATION :
Finding accommodation that is affordable, close to campus and suit to your lifestyle is essential to your study at AUSBATAR. For this reason, we can provide you all the information, advice and assistance, as you need.

If you are new to Melbourne and don't have friends or family to stay with, you may need a temporary accommodation.
Basically, there are three types of accommodation:

• Home stay

• Accommodation sharing

• Hostels

Furthermore, home stay provider (host family) may provide you 'full board' (all meals included) or 'rent only'. In a home stay, you don't need to pay for extra bills (i.e. gas, water, electricity) or to do house cleaning. However, you may be getting charged for booking fee (if you apply from brokers), which usually includes free pick up service from the airport to your accommodation. The minimum stay may differ but usually 2 weeks. Should you need to change accommodation, you must notify the host in advance. In addition, you should be able to adapt yourself since often your host family has different lifestyle from yours (i.e. about having pets, smoking, drinking alcohol, and food preference). If you have any problems, you should talk to your host family first and if the problems still persist you can tell the problems to your broker.