Testimonials from current and past students of the University
Manish Gupta, Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice), India
“I chose to study in Ballarat because of the excellent teaching quality rating and UB’s offering of
the perfect course in IT. University has good IT infrastructure and service. During my stay of 3.5
years, I have found Ballarat to be a beautiful and peaceful place combined with low cost of living which
is ideal for studies and comparatively easier to settle into while being close to Melbourne. University
has excellent support for international students and a dedicated International Students Office which
organises various events and trips in and out of Ballarat. Uni staff and people in general are really
friendly and helpful in Ballarat. The university brings together cultures from all around the world and
I have made a lot of good friends here, both local and international. I have had various jobs which have
added to the whole wonderful experience at Ballarat.
The UB experience has been fantastic that can provide many fruitful opportunities and I would highly
recommend University of Ballarat to anyone wanting excellent education and a lifetime experience.”
Nhan Nguyen, Education, Vietnam
"I enjoy the life in Ballarat where I never feel lost and lonely. Ballarat is a very clean, green
and safe city. Here I walk along the streets, enjoy the fresh and clean atmosphere and feel safe. From
the bottom of my heart, how friendly and kind people I have here are. I have Australian friends who are
always available at anytime to support me and stand by me whenever there is something wrong or difficulty
to me. I am happy and never feel isolated in a new country. I was impressed by the first time I came here.
With free airport pick up, I was welcome friendly on arrival with Welcome pack and city tour. I was given
cookies after a long flight and a tour around the city to get used to everything. I felt warm and moved
from such a small thing."
Karthikeyan Nadarajan, Master of Mining Engineering, India
"The decision to pursue my degree in Ballarat was not a difficult one; after searching far and wide
for a prominent university, where well-equipped facilities would cater for my practical needs, and where
the excellence and enthusiasm of the academic staff would nurture me every day, I was thrilled to find
that the perfect choice was the University of Ballarat. The standards of teaching and support have been
fabulous and the course has provided great opportunities for me to pursue my interests. The magnificent
professors not only cared about my success as a student, but also advised and guided me to become an
outstanding professional. The friendly atmosphere in the department ensured I’ve never once been less
than happy with my choice to come here. I am now a proud graduate of the University of Ballarat and will
certainly recommend everyone to study here.”
Wilson Ekayapan, Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice), Africa
"UB is my favourite university for a number of reasons. I was able to connect very quickly with
the lecturers. They ensured I was equipped with the right information to make me successful in my course.
This was evident as I graduated with distinction, top of my class!
The small class sizes at UB means that the lecturers are able to provide quality education and better
attention to every student. UB through international office offer extra help to international students on
any situation they might have, problems with comprehension, language issues, Visas, social etc. I
haven’t seen such setup anywhere. UB has also established strong ties with IT industry giants like IBM
who provide industry experience to UB students, a great way to earn some extra cash! From Sports,
Education, recreational activities, accommodation, transport, you name it, UB offers it all! Besides I
like how cultural diverse UB is, I had fun interacting with students from various countries and cultures,
India, China, Japan, Russia, Iran, Africa to name but a few.
I will definitely recommend this university to my friends, family members and anyone. It’s great in size
and technology!"
Doan Thanh Phuong, Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental), Vietnam
"My experience during my studying here is that it is really flexible and easy to contact to the staff
and lecturers. My supervisors have given me autonomy to work but have always been available whenever I’ve
needed their feedback and support.
Located just 1 hour from Melbourne and the Beaches, with wide range of courses available - TAFE,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research supported by excellent campus facilities, the University of
Ballarat is an appropriate/good choice for Vietnamese students to gain personal and professional
development.”
Liu Wenhu, Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting), China
"“UB offers wide range of courses including TAFE, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research and enjoys
high reputation especially in Business, IT, nursing and mining courses. Only 12% mix of Australian and
International students on Mt Helen campuses enables you to improve your English level quickly. Small class
sizes and easy access to lecturers and tutors stimulate your learning potential.
Free airport pick up and telephone card will give to you as soon as you arrived at Australia. International
Students Officers are happy to help you tackle any difficulties of studying and daily life, including
learning skills instruction, modifying assignments and adapting to the Australian life.
Le Hay Le, Education, Vietnam
"“Before I came to this place, I was impressed of a wide range of course available and in each course,
I can choose the unit or subjects that I feel most interesting. But it’s not until I came here, I realised
it was a right choice because I can not only choose many specific unit that I like but also be supported
from many people and all of them are very helpful. My mentor (the person who study in the same faculty
with me but in second or third year) helped me a lot in my assignment when I feel confused or got stuck.
Timo Vander Shuit, Exchange student in Information Technology, The Netherlands
"My name is Timo van der Schuit from the Netherlands. I have been studying Computer Science at the
University of Ballarat for 12 months as part of an exchange agreement. I chose to study at the University
of Ballarat because of their broad availability of interesting courses. The UB campus is like a little
international town. Heaps of different disciplines and cultures are coming together here. This gives UB a
unique and relaxed vibe. One of the great things of UB and its staff is that they try to do everything in
their power to help you accomplish your goals. The University of Ballarat is very flexible and thinks in
solutions to problems and not in their limitations. If you are looking for a University that is there to
help you accomplish your goals, then the University of Ballarat is the place to be.”
Wang Zi, Master of Professional Accounting, China
"University of Ballarat is an exciting place to explore as they have excellent campus facilities -
swimming pool, gymnasium, dance studio, tennis courts with the attractive discount price for student and
at same time you also can enjoy Australian life in a bush setting - plenty of gum trees, open spaces,
watch the kangaroo jump around with you…Finally, if you are flying to Melbourne from overseas, our
University also will arrange the free airport pick up, and offer you a Welcome Pack and city tour. So,
I truly encourage you as a friend to think about this great place when you decide to have your overseas
study. University of Ballarat where the place you will loved it.”
Supratim Saha, Master of Business Administration, India
"When I first came there were a few things that I found a little bit different from my
country. The lecturers are really helpfull, aproachable and also friendly..."
Lu Guo, Master of Business Administration, China
"Compared with studying in China, the student has more opportunities to involve in the classes, and
every one can express their thinking and ideas in class. Australia is a beautiful country, and its climate is
quite nice. Most people here are very friendly. The thing that attracts me most is that I can experience a whole
different life that I have never had before."
Dev Behera, Bachelor of Information Technology, India
"Doing university at Ballarat was an amazing time to be part of. The class sizes were small,
the lecturers were personal, the atmosphere in classes informal and you got to know everyone
around pretty quickly. Living at the halls of residence was an uplifting experience, and being
in Ballarat was definitely a change but great to be part of."
Tim Lai, Bachelor of Information Technoloy/HM, Singapore
"Its always very easy to make new friends here becuase the Australian students are very
approachable and sociable. They are always willing to go out of their way to help new
international students..."
Arun Banerjee, Master of Information Technology, India
"I really enjoy the challenging assignments, lab work & tutorials. The access to academic staff
here is great, since the teacher / student ratio is low. I've made new friends through experiencing
different cultural gatherings."
