Article on the University of Sydney in The Star
There was an article on The Star’s Education Section on the University of Sydney last week. Rare expose for NSW universities, IMO.
Considering how Malaysians seems to have this irrational obsession of going to Victorian universities (thinking of Melbourne and Monash University).
I think the reason for that can be found in this excerp from that article:
“Founded in 1850, and located in the heart of Sydney, the university has forged partnerships with several Malaysian educational institutions including Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and International Medical University. “
Notice that USYD’s Malaysian partnerships only include UM, UKM and IMU. Unlike Monash University, and to a lesser extent, Melbourne University, both whom have heaps of partnerships with many Malaysian private colleges, such as Sunway College, Taylor’s College, etc.
Reknowned universities in Sydney include the University of New South Wales and the Macquarie University. This is because the University of Sydney has been on moving down the list of universities since the early 70s.
Not an advicable university to go to in my opinion.
Comment by Jon — July 10, 2006 @ 8:35 am
Partnership with UKM? I’m interested in that one. care to elaborate what kind of partnership is that?
Comment by YUanWu — July 10, 2006 @ 4:52 pm
Jon: Hey man, USYD ain’t that bad
I think you were misinformed.
YUanWu: Hey man, sorry I don’t know as well. Maybe you can ask UKM’s student exchange department for more info on this.
Comment by sigma — July 13, 2006 @ 2:06 am