The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

APP Support for MEngSc in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy


APP Group Photo March 2009

Semester 1, 2010 Positions Available

- Up to 10 MEngSc APP Sponsored places available for Semester 1, 2010 entry

  • Application for Semester 1, 2010 direct entry is closing soon.
  • Available for citizens of India and Republic of Korea.

 

The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) brings together Australia, Peoples Republic of China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United States and Canada to address the challenges of climate change, energy security and air pollution in a way that encourages economic development and reduces poverty. The APP countries represent around half the world’s emissions, energy use, GDP and population, and is an important initiative that engages the key greenhouse gas emitting countries in the Asia Pacific region. Through the APP, business, government and researchers have agreed to work together to focus on the development, deployment and transfer of cleaner, more efficient technologies, which can achieve sustainable economic, social and environmental development. (http://www.asiapacificpartnership.org)

The Australian Government has signed an agreement with the University of New South Wales to provide financial support for a project under the APP entitled: Building Expertise in Solar Energy Engineering.

The project aims to educate and train postgraduate coursework and research students in Photovoltaics Engineering in order to overcome barriers of insufficient expertise in this field and to encourage accelerated uptake of photovoltaics manufacturing and applications in the Asia Pacific region.

The UNSW graduates from this Activity are expected to be key drivers in enhancing expertise in Solar Energy Engineering in APP countries.

Eligibility

This APP project is intended to offer opportunities in 2010 to students from APP partner countries India and the Republic of Korea, to come to Australia to study at UNSW's School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy and Engineering. Applications are open to international students who are citizens of India and Republic of Korea and are proposing to undertake full-time MEngSci in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy (Program Code 8538, Plan Code: SOLAAS8538) at UNSW. Entry to this program requires a relevant four-year degree in engineering or science.

Details of the Master of Engineering Science (Program Code: 8538, Photovoltaics & Solar Energy plan no: SOLAAS8538) can be found at:
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/programs/2009/8538.html

Applicants who are offered the sponsorship commencing in Semester One, 2010 must commence before March 1, 2010. You cannot defer the offer.

Students should be aware that visa application and processing times can vary and are dependant on their country assessment level. For further visa information, please refer to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) website.

To be eligible for the 2010 APP sponsorship, a student must be an international student who are citizens of India or Republic of Korea; and meet international student visa requirements as specified by the DIAC, including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard OSHC policy approved by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. More information on OSHC can be found at: http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/futureoshc.html

Places Available for Semester 1, 2010

  • MEngSc: 10

How to Apply

Applicants MUST apply ONLINE via MyUNSW.

Under the Funding section of the application, please select Australia from the country list, and Photovoltaic & Renewable Engg from the sponsor drop-down list. (See below). By following these steps, the application fees will be waived for the APP Sponsorship applicants.

Funding

 

If your tuition fees are going to be paid directly to the University by one of the organisations that we have established an Official Sponsor agreement with, please select their name from the list below (first choose the Country where your sponsor is based and click 'Go' to display the list of recognised sponsors).
You will be required to supply documentary proof of your sponsorship agreement. Information about how to do this is available at the end of this application process.

If your tuition fees are NOT going to be paid by one of these organisations, please tick the box to indicate that you will not be sponsored and continue with the rest of the form.

If you require more information on Official Sponsors at UNSW, click here.
This page also contains links to the University's Tuition Fee policies.

For UNSW@ADFA students - Please Note: If your studies will be Defence-funded, please disregard this section and click on 'Save & Continue'.

 

I will NOT be sponsored by an Official UNSW Sponsor

 

OR

 

 

My tuition fees will be paid directly to UNSW by

  

 

 

Details of application procedures for MEngSc can be found at: http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/futureapply.html

MEngSc applicants from eligible countries will be automatically considered for the APP Sponsorship when lodging their application online.

Applicants from countries where English is not the official language must satisfy the University's English language requirements. More information on UNSW’s English Language Requirement can be found at:
http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/entry/entryenglish.html
http://www.unsw.edu.au/futureStudents/postgradCourse/sad/fspgengreqpol.html

Information for Award Holders

Benefits

Master by Coursework: The Sponsorship covers 50% of tuition fees for 10 Masters students in Semester 1, 2010.

The MEngSc sponsorship DOES NOT INCLUDE: Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC), living expenses, visa charges, air fares or any other costs.

Tenure

The APP scheme will provide funding for one year for a Masters by Coursework.

Residency Status

Student Central must be notified within 7 days of any change to an award holder's residency status. If the award holder becomes an Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand citizen the award holder is no longer eligible for APP sponsorship and the award will be terminated immediately.

Other income

Students with APP sponsorship may also hold other forms of sponsorship or scholarship. Award holders must inform Student Central of any scholarships/ sponsorship held or awarded during candidature.

Suggestions for potential sources of additional funding

Termination of APP Sponsorship

APP sponsorship will end or be terminated if any of the following should occur:
• if the award holder is granted permanent residency status; or
• if the award holder ceases to meet the eligibility requirements; or
• once the maximum duration of the award has been reached; or
• when the award holder ceases to be a full-time student; or
• if the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the offer of the Award; or
• if the award holder has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress; or
• if the award holder has committed serious misconduct, including, but not limited to the provision of false or misleading information.

Obligations of Award Holders

The sponsorship is not transferable. Students, who are granted the sponsorship, must enrol in MEngSc in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering.

Renewal

Renewal of the Award each year will be subject to confirmation that progress has been satisfactory as per UNSW regulations.