International Student Profiles

"I chose the University of Melbourne because of its high international ranking and accreditation. The experience I enjoyed most about my course was the independence to chart my own research interests as well as the high level of trust and affirmation/support given by the School."
Eddie Koh, Singapore
Master of Education

"The School emphasis the importance of having a constructive supervisor, who plays a key role in ensuring you successfully complete your research. In the Melbourne Graduate School of Education a PhD students is considered to be a colleague, and not a student, and this is very encouraging for the ‘lonely road’ a PhD student has to travel."
Maria Hatzigianni, Greece
PhD student.

“As the co-ordinator of health education programs at a major university, I was looking for a course which provided both the theory and practical skills required to successfully design curriculum for adults. My experiences at the University of Melbourne are something I will treasure. Melbourne Education staff are not only exceptionally fine teachers – they also display a real spirit of concern. I've felt very much at home during my time here.”
Robert Pomaleu, Papua New Guinea
Master of Training and Development

“Evaluating the effectiveness of education is becoming increasingly important in Japan so I was delighted to discover a course which offered a mix of coursework and thesis. The opportunity to share ideas with student colleagues and supervisors was also really important. I've greatly enjoyed being part of such a welcoming and inclusive School.”
Naoko Tabata, Japan
Doctor of Education (Program Evaluation)

“Being exposed to such a diverse range of approaches to teaching and gaining knowledge in different aspects of curriculum is both exciting and challenging. The experience I've gained both on campus and in Melbourne schools has enabled me to identify my strengths and gain confidence in my English language abilities.”
Qing Qing Zhu, China
Bachelor of Education (Primary)

"I've always wanted to do something that people have a great need for – so teaching seemed an obvious choice. The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) course provides students with more than just theory – it really encourages student teachers to explore how children think.”
Swee Cheng Cham, Malaysia
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)