EDUCATION - FROM KINDY TO PHD

Armidale's excellence in education is well recognised from pre-school to university level.

The University of New England was the first Australian university established outside a capital city. With a history extending back to 1938, UNE has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia's great teaching, training and research universities.

Its graduates consistently rate their experience at UNE highly, a reflection of the University's commitment to student support. More than 75,000 people now hold UNE qualifications, with many in senior positions in Australia and overseas.

Armidale is known for the strength and breadth of its educational institutions.
  • University of New England (UNE)
  • New England Institute of TAFE (Armidale)
  • Three private day and boarding schools
  • Eight public primary schools
  • Two public high schools
  • Catholic primary and high school
  • Rudolf Steiner School
  • Montessori School
  • Minimbah Aboriginal School
  • New England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM)
  • Armidale Film & Television School
  • Preschools
  • Various Community Education Programs & Centres
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Looking for a Job? Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI)
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After moving to Armidale in 1965, Dr Arthur Rickards, Managing Director of the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) has helped to change the face of the Australian and International Beef Industry. As the world leader in Livestock Information Systems, the Institute is an example of a successful global business operating from Armidale which has become one of the largest employers in the city outside government.

ABRI conducts research and consults to public and private organisations and provides managerial services and information to primary producers, with special emphasis on the needs of livestock industries. It offers a wide range of agribusiness information services including comprehensive breed register software that meets the needs of modern livestock producers. The ABRI register is used by 100 breed associations worldwide with over 35 million animals recorded on its database covering 8 different animal species.

"Whether you run a small or large international business, Armidale offers the necessary business infrastructure together with an enviable lifestyle that many people long for," Dr Rickards says.

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