The University of NSW takes the opposite view by having a strong policy that everything must be held on campus. But like other universities, its program is consistently changing.

"We are always looking at improving our offers," said Eric Martin UNSW senior lecturer and postgrad coursework academic advisor.

"We are preparing to introduce the latest trends in technology and developments in emerging technology based on the promising field of wireless and security," he said.

"We are trying to update our majors on wireless and security -- our aim is to make sure that we not only use technology, but create the technology of the future. We are research-intensive and try to convey our passion for research to our students.

"We are considering distance education, but don't think it is the best option as we want to stick to classical-intensive classes. To foster the sprit of team work and cooperation [students] must work on very substantial projects and problem solving skills; and that requires working in groups," Martin said.