This short article highlights some of the findings from the recent graduates and current students’ responses to the Australian Government Department of Education (DOE) Student Experience Survey.

For comprehensive details please go to the Federal Government website compared.edu.au. This new website is primarily designed for parents and prospective students to compare outcomes and tertiary education degree courses.

Here are the Top 5 findings.

1. Positive Overall Experience

   Over 81% of the MIT recent graduate and current student respondents studying Engineering say they’ve had a positive overall experience. That’s great to hear and a massive advance on the national average of 74.4% for all tertiary education providers.

2. State-of-the-Art Facilities

   How did MIT recent graduates and current students rate the computers, library and teaching facilities at MIT?

   Of survey respondents, 82.9% say they are positive about the computer facilities, library and teaching facilities at MIT. This matches the national average of 82.7%.

   KABIRAJ KHATRI

   Bachelor of Engineering Technology
   (Telecommunications)g

   Through the industry based project, I’ve been exposed to the programming side of the degree that I didn’t think I would be good at. Now, I not only have an in-depth knowledge of Arduino programming, but I’m also confident in my presentation and report writing skills.

3. Positive Teaching Practices

   Do the lecturers, tutors and demonstrators at MIT strive to engaged students actively in learning and demonstrate concern for student learning?

   Yes! More than 4 out of 5 respondents to the survey rated MIT’s teaching practices positively (83.3%). This compares favourably to a national average for other institutions of only 75.9%.

4. Engaging Interactions with Staff

   More excellent news! The survey tells us that 72.1% of students are positive about their interaction with staff. Compared to the national average of 68% for other institutions

   MIT is proud to provide an intellectually challenging environment. Students get challenged – not spoon-fed. And thrive on plenty of personal autonomy. MIT’s small class sizes mean students enjoy more one-on-one time with tutors.

   NEEHARIKA GUPTA

   Master of Engineering
   (Telecommunications)

   The internship I’m undertaking as part of my degree has taken my learning to a whole new level...It’s clear that MIT not only wants to see its students succeed, but they’re also willing to put in the effort to do so.

5. Excellent Support Services

   MIT students rated support services positively at 78% compared to 70.1% nationally. This is clear evidence that MIT is committed to helping students navigate the enrolment process, settle in and get the support they need when starting out on their degree course.