FEDERATION University Australia has received several honours at this year’s Victorian International Education Awards.<\/p>\n
The institution won the premier’s award for international education provider of the year which is the highest recognition for international education within the state.<\/p>\n
The award was presented by former Premier and chair of the Victorian International Education Advisory Council John Brumby.<\/p>\n
The institution’s cooperative education model was also acknowledged by the Excellence in International Student Employability and Career Development Award.<\/p>\n
The model includes work experience and industry connections as part of studying, including paid placements that count towards a qualification.<\/p>\n
“At Federation, we strongly believe international students are vital to who we are as a university and as a community,” vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley said.<\/p>\n
“These awards affirm our commitment to creating opportunities that ensure international students succeed \u2013 both here in Victoria and around the world.”<\/p>\n
The Victorian International Education Awards have acknowledged state’s international students, recent graduates and industry providers since 2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FEDERATION University Australia has received several honours at this year’s Victorian International Education Awards. The institution won the premier’s award for international education provider of the year which is the highest recognition for international education within the state. The award was presented by former Premier and chair of the Victorian International Education Advisory Council John […]<\/p>\n