Middlesex University

Bangor University

London Metropolitan University

The University of Glamorgan

The University of Wales, Newport

The University of East Anglia (UEA)

The University of Bedfordshire

Middlesex University
Has one of the best research standings among modern universities in London and our innovation in education has been rewarded by three Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. The excellence of academic quality and standards was confirmed in the 2003 Quality Assurance Agency Institutional Audit across the whole university provision. For attracting so many international students we have been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

Middlesex University has also established its first overseas campus situated in Dubai. Situated within the prestigious Knowledge Village complex, Middlesex University Dubai is constantly expanding the provision of available courses. The University is the number one choice for international students studying in the UK. It attracts more than 5,500 international students from over 130 countries and has partnerships with over 300 institutions worldwide. While this diversity and size makes Middlesex one of the largest universities in the UK, each of its six London campuses is small enough to be friendly and welcoming.

Academic strengths
Middlesex University is renowned for its modern and innovative programmes, gaining top grades for quality assurance and standards, as well as overall excellence in all 11 subjects inspected since 2000. The revised teaching quality league table featured in THES on 17 November 2006, shows Middlesex as number two in 'The New Top Ten' of adjusted QAA teaching quality inspection (TQI) scores. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and we continually monitor the demand for new programmes, introducing new courses in line with public demand.

Facilities
All UK based Middlesex University students are based at one of the six major UK campuses, depending on their programme of study. Each campus has its own learning resource centre including modern libraries, IT equipment, language centres and media facilities. The University’s collections contain more than 500,000 books and journals, including 3,000 current journal titles, 16,000 videos and CD-Roms. A state-of-the-art £17 million Learning Resource Centre has recently opened at our Hendon campus providing Middlesex students with first class support whilst they are at the University Online information includes databases, electronic journals and the internet. Audio-visual facilities include television, video-conferencing and photographic studios, video-editing suites, darkrooms, and various equipment for loan, such as cameras and camcorders.

There are sports and leisure facilities on all of the University’s campuses, with activities ranging from frisbee to football. Sport is offered at varying levels in state-of-the-art facilities.

Student life
Middlesex University Students’ Union organises a busy schedule of entertainments and supports many clubs and societies. There is something going on for students most nights of the week. At the start of each semester the University hosts an orientation programme. This programme introduces the University and the British way of life to students and provides a good opportunity for students to meet each other before their study programme begins. University staff running the course are available to help students with many practical matters like opening a bank account, registering with a doctor and travelling around London.

A team of specially-trained staff are available to help all international students throughout their time at Middlesex University. Professional counsellors can offer advice and support to all students for any concerns regarding coursework or personal difficulties. For comprehensive advice on financial and legal matters, students can contact the Money and Welfare Service.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Fees 2006/07

Academic English and International Foundation Programme:

Pre-sessional English (excluding accommodation): £910 to £3,440

Middlesex University Preparation Programme: £6,000

Undergraduate tuition fees for full time overseas students:

Art, design and computing science: £9,200

All other undergraduate courses: £9,200

Postgraduate tuition fees for full time overseas students:

MBA (residential): £14,300

Art and design: £8,400 to £9,900

Computing and Business: £9,200 to £9,400

All other courses (fee on application):£7,400 - £9,900

Summer School (residential, academic and social programme): £2,685

Fee discounts
The University offers a five per cent discount for fees paid in full at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. Payment can be made in person, by post or to any of our regional offices or by telephone credit card transactions. Fees can also be paid in two instalments (September/ December)
NB. Discount does not apply to the Middlesex University Preparation Programme or Summer School. Interactive options

SCHOLARSHIPS
All current and potential undergraduate and postgraduate students of Middlesex University may apply for a Chancellor's scholarship of up to £1,000. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, sporting achievement or in the field of community/cultural activity. Applicantions are assessed annually by the Scholarship Awards Panel. Students are advised to apply as early as possible.

A number of regional awards and scholarships are also awarded annually. Further details can be obtained by contacting the relevant regional office, contact details can be found at www.mdx.ac.uk/worldwide

Postgraduate research studentships: information on currently available studentships may be obtained from the website at www.mdx.ac.uk/research or by contacting your nearest regional office.

Bangor University
was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK. For more than 120 years students from all over the world have graduated from Bangor and as a result gone on to achieve great success in their chosen careers.

Today, the University offers over 250 different bachelor degrees, more than 150 courses at postgraduate level and allows the opportunity for research in around 40 unique areas. Bangor is listed among the top 20 universities in the UK in eleven different subject areas which include Computer Sciences & IT, Economics, Agriculture & Forestry, Psychology, Chemistry, Earth & Marine Sciences and Electronic Engineering.

Bangor is consistently placed in the top 50% of UK universities by leading newspapers such as the Guardian and the Times.

Academic Strengths
During the most recent UK Government Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Bangor proved itself to be amongst the very top institutions in the UK. Each academic department which is assessed is awarded a final rating of 1-5*, with 5* being the highest. An impressive 77% of all the staff at Bangor who were assessed were placed in the top 4, 5 and 5* grades, demonstrating research of international excellence.

Outstanding teaching and academic support from professors and lecturers is a key factor if students are to succeed. The Teaching Quality Assessment (TQA) is conducted on behalf of the Government to rate individual departments within universities. More than 50% of the departments assessed to date in the TQA have achieved the top rating of 'excellent'. In the recent UK wide Student Satisfaction Survey for 2008, Bangor University was placed in the top 10 of UK universities for teaching quality, 85% of all students being satisfied with the teaching on their course.

Facilities
In order to build upon the achievements and reputation of the university, over £67million has been committed to strengthen our facilities and for the recruitment of new leading academic staff.

Some of the projects include;
£10 million investment in a world class Management Development Centre.
£5 million investment in CAST - Centre for Advanced Software Technology.
£3.5 million investment in a major Cancer Research Centre.
£8 million in new National Environmental Sciences Centre.
£35 million to build state of the art accommodation for student.

Such is the importance we place on effective Internet access and web-based research that we not only have over 1,000 networked PC’s in the university but also most of our campuses have free wireless Internet service available.

Student Life
Market research shows that the cost of living in Bangor is much lower than in other parts of the UK. According to The Independent A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges, Bangor is ‘one of the cheapest places in Britain’ to be a student. As a university which places great emphasis on student support, we also offer extra help to new students by funding scholarships and bursaries worth over £2.5 million. The Accommodation for Students website survey placed Bangor in the top three universities in Britain for quality of location and facilities out of 70 of the UK’s leading institutions.

Beyond Bangor students can enjoy the varied and stunning landscapes of Wales itself. Wales is a country with a great deal of history and there are more castles per square mile in Wales than in any other country in Western Europe. Wales also has many areas of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular coastlines and rugged mountains. We are located close to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham with direct trains from London and Cardiff.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bangor University has decades of experience of making offers to international students and our experts have detailed knowledge of education systems worldwide. Applications are considered on the basis of the degree qualification, subject relevance and transcripts, English language qualification and academic references.

Degree courses are taught and examined in English therefore students must have an acceptable standard of English language for successful study. As a general rule, all international students are required to have an English language qualification prior to being accepted. Flexible entry can be arranged, see details below.

Entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate programmes requires the following minimum English Language scores:
IELTS 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5)
TOEFL 560 with a TWE (written score) of 4
Computer Based TOEFL 220
Some programmes may require higher scores.

Students are also recommended to undertake a 1 or 2 month pre-sessional English and Study Skills course in order to enhance their skills and gain confidence in their English abilities prior to the start of the academic programme.

Students who have not achieved the above scores may undertake English language courses at the University’s English Language Centre (ELCOS). Further external tests are not required as ELCOS’ highly qualified and experienced teachers will conduct its own Bangor University recognised test.

Level Course
IELTS 4.5 9 month course
IELTS 5.0 6 month course
IELTS 5.5 3 month course
IELTS 6.0 1 or 2 month recommended

Foundation Course

This is a 1 year course combining English language, study skills and academic study for students whose school leaving qualification is not accepted for direct entry onto undergraduate degree courses. A minimum IELTS level of 4.5 is required, but a score of 5.0 is preferred. This course is suitable for students who’ve successfully completed their high school education in countries such as: China, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and Vietnam.

Fees 2007/8

Foundation Programme £7,250
English Course 9 months £7,250
English Course 6 months £4,800
English Course 3 months £2,275

Undergraduate Arts Fee £8,200
Undergraduate Science Fee £9,100

Postgraduate Arts Fee £8,200
Postgraduate Science Fee £9,500
Postgraduate Business School Masters £9,476
MBA £9,950

Research Arts £8,200
Research Science £11,000

SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL COURSE AND RESEARCH BURSARY
Up to £1,500 per year for the normal duration of the course awarded as a reduction of the tuition fee. Can be applied for once the offer of entry has been accepted.Further details from the International Office Tel 00 44 1248 382028 or by e-mail to international@bangor.ac.uk.

Webpage: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/

BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Gold scholarships valued at £5,000 and Silver scholarships valued at £2,000 are available for Masters degrees in Banking, Finance, Business and Management. Applications are invited from highly qualified individuals who wish to further their academic and professional skills. Applicants should write a 500 word document outlining why they wish to study at Bangor. Full details at: http://sbard.bangor.ac.uk

London Metropolitan University
Is one of the UK’s largest single universities with over 37,000 students, offering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with support for you at every step of your course. You will benefit from meeting students from across the world and from a variety of different backgrounds, as well as having the advantages of studying in the heart of the country’s capital.

From our 10 Academic Departments and Business School, we offer an extensive range of subjects with courses available from foundation and undergraduate through to postgraduate, professional and research levels. Our courses offer flexibility, with many available to study on either a full- or part-time basis, and with entry available in September and February to help fit in with your work, family and personal commitments.

Academic strengths
Our wide range of courses are specifically tailored to be highly vocational, practical and relevant, and also deliver the academic rigour expected at higher education level, while our research work crosses traditional subject boundaries, ensuring a stimulating academic experience.

Reports from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education have awarded London Met with consistently high marks for teaching in the areas of Business and Management, Architecture, Computing and Law.

Many of our professors are leaders in their fields, and our central London location helps in attracting many well-respected visiting academics and professionals who contribute to the University's postgraduate and research culture.

We have strong links with the city of London. Our top corporate sponsors include ABN AMRO Management Services, Bank of England, Financial Services Authority, GlaxoSmithKline, HBOS Treasury Services, KPMG, London Stock Exchange, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Royal Bank of Scotland and Royal Mail.

Facilities
There are six libraries and modern learning centres split across both campuses, with over three quarters of a million items available to students, including books, journals, magazines, CDs and DVDs. We are proud to host a number of specialist collections including The Women's Library and the TUC Library Collection.

State-of-the-art IT studios hold over 4,000 computers and open-access to networks and the internet. Each of our learning centres has areas for group work, individual quiet study spaces and well-equipped IT facilities for our students.

The University is committed to developing new facilities, and recent projects have included the Graduate Centre on Holloway Road, a visually stunning suite of facilities dedicated to postgraduate students. Work is now complete on a new £30 million Science Centre which houses state-of-the-art laboratories including specialist forensic and sports testing equipment, and an international size basketball court within a multi-purpose gym.

Student life
Life at London Met is not all about your academic achievements, and we are aware that many students may need assistance with other areas of life while studying at university. London Metropolitan University offers a wide range of support services for students including accommodation, careers advice, counselling, English language courses, placements and visa advice.

There are also venues hosting a variety of events, including club nights, live music gigs and regular student clubs and society events, parties and quizzes, providing some of the best social facilities for students in London. Students have the opportunity to play sports at all levels at London Met, with activities ranging from aerobics to skiing.

The University has a large international student population, with 7,000 students from over 190 countries.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Fees for 2007/2008
Diploma in Foundation Studies £5,250 (31 weeks) £3,250 (19 weeks)
International Foundation Programme £5,150
Most Bachelor degrees and HND Courses £7,760 per year
One semester of undergraduate study (including Study Abroad undergraduate programme)
MA TEFL, MA Applied Translation £6,300
MA Interpreting £7,200
MBA and premium priced master's degrees £10,340
Most master's degrees £8,550
PGCE £3,000
Pre-master's £3,885
Most Research Degrees £8,550

Entry requirements
In order to gain admission we normally expect students to have an IELTS or TOEFL qualification in English or an equivalent qualification.

International Foundation Programme (IFP) or Junior Year Abroad (JYA): IELTS 4.5 with all components 4.0 or above. TOEFL 450 with 3 in TWE (Test of Written English) or 133 in the computer based test (with essay rating minimum 2-3)
Bachelors: IELTS 5.5 with all components 5.0 or above. TOEFL 550 with 4 in TWE (Test of Written English) or 213 in the computer based test (essay rating 4)
Masters: IELTS 6.0 with all components 5.5 or above. TOEFL 580 with 5 in TWE or 237 in the computer based test (essay rating 5)
MBA: IELTS 6.5 with all components 5.5 or above. TOEFL 630 with 5 in TWE or 267 in the computer based test (essay rating minimum 5)

For more information about how to take an IELTS exam (the preferred qualification) please see the British Council's Website.

It may be possible to be exempt from formal English qualifications if:

You have high grades in English throughout your education
Your education has been undertaken in the medium of English
You demonstrate good written and oral skills on the application form and at interview

SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a variety of scholarships offered by London Metropolitan University. They include full and partial tuition fee waivers, and one of the schemes also provides accommodation costs. Applicants should first apply for a place to study at London Metropolitan University. If successful they should then contact the scholarships department at scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk for an application form. There are two rounds of scholarships per year, the deadline for receipt of scholarship applications is the end of May for entry in September and the end of October for entry in February. For more information on how to apply for a scholarship please visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/scholarships
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The University of Glamorgan
Is a dynamic institution with an exceptional record for academic excellence, teaching and research. Renowned for its friendly community and supportive atmosphere the University continues to grow and attracts more than 21,000 students, including 2,500 overseas students every year.

Faculties
The University has five faculties:
Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries
Business School
Faculty of Advanced Technology
Faculty of Health, Science and Sport
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
In September 2007 we launched the new home of the Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries: ATRiuM, a cutting edge learning environment in the heart of Cardiff.

All of our courses across the faculties are designed to provide a balance of academic and work-related skills to give students a real advantage in today’s competitive job market.

Academic strengths
We have outstanding teaching quality and a reputation for academic excellence. We were rated 'Excellent' in 12 key subject areas in the national Teaching Quality Assessments (TQAs), including Accounting and Finance; Business and Management; Business Administration; Creative Writing; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information Technology; Minerals Surveying; Public Sector Schemes; Surveying for Resource Development, Drama and more. The University of Glamorgan has also been shortlisted for the prestigious title of ‘University of the Year’ in the 2007 Times Higher Awards.

Facilities
We have invested much in our campuses to provide an excellent environment in which our staff and students can teach and learn. Here, you’ll find some of the best learning resources in the sector; en-suite accommodation, smart new cafe bars, excellent IT facilities and sporting facilities that are among the best in the country.

The University has 1,100 individual study bedrooms on campus, giving students the perfect opportunity to meet new people and lead an active social life away from class. International students in their first year are given priority for on campus accommodation and resident tutors do their utmost to ensure that your experience of living in halls is as pleasurable as possible. A large proportion of on-campus accommodation is en-suite and self-catered while a meal option is available if required. The University has a number of places on campus where you can eat, which cater for different diets and tastes. Hi-speed broadband internet services is available in all halls.

We have Learning Resources Centres at the University’s three sites, providing and developing high quality library, information and media services for both students and staff.

Glamorgan has an excellent sports centre and our teams compete in the British Universities Sports Association Leagues (BUSA) every Wednesday. Our sports facilities are used regularly for training by professional teams including, the Welsh National Football Team, Cardiff City FC, Cardiff Blues Rugby Academy and the touring South African and All Blacks rugby teams. We’ve achieved excellent sporting success in recent years, nurturing students in karate, rugby, football, golf, hockey and basketball who have gone on to gain success at national and international level.

Student life
Glamorgan students have an excellent social life. They can choose from the many attractions in the local town, to a big night out in Cardiff city, or there's entertainment seven nights a week in the Students' Union. Featuring everything from live bands, karaoke nights, comedy nights and pub quizzes, the Union also sponsors a wide variety of student events, clubs and societies.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Entry Requirements
The University recognises a range of entry qualifications from around the world, details can be found on the country specific pages of the website.

Some courses have specific requirements; these are given on the individual course pages in our prospectuses or on the course specific page located on our website

English Language Entry Requirements
Proficiency in the English language is essential and the University recognises the following English language qualifications:

GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above

The British Council’s International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with an average overall score of 6.0 for undergraduate study and 6.5 for postgraduate study

TOEFL minimum score for undergraduate of 550 paper based, 213 CBT or 79–80 IBT / for Postgraduate a minimum score of 575 paper based, 233 CBT or 90–91 IBT

UCLES/ Cambridge CAE or computer-based 232

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Applications for undergraduate courses may be made through UCAS or directly to the University. Direct applications should reach the university before 30/11/07 for the January/February 2008 intake and 31/08/08 for September 2008 courses.

Fees for full-time courses are charged per academic year and the fees quoted are for each academic year. All tuition fees are reviewed annually and inflation may be added each year. Fees are fixed for the period of study but accommodation and living costs should be calculated separately. We estimate that students should allow approximately £5,580 for their living costs (not including tuition fees) for the nine months that make up the academic year.

Full-time Research: £10,230
MBA: £10,310
MSc/MA: £9,980
Two-year package of IPG followed by MBA: £12,630
Two-year package of IPG followed by MSc/MA: £12,060
BA/BSc/BEng: £9,000
BA/BSc/BEng Placement year: £2,140
International Preparation Programme for Postgraduate Students (IPG): £7,450
International Foundation Programme/Foundation Year Programme: £5,485
English Language Skills (ELS) course (10 weeks): £1,770
English Language Skills (ELS) course (20 weeks): £3,320
English Language Skills (ELS) course (4 weeks): £645

Fees for January and February 2008 entry remain at £9,700 for Masters programmes and £5,300 for Foundation programmes.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Glamorgan has the following scholarships for international students. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application.

Undergraduate degree Courses – £1,500 per year
Postgraduate degree courses – £2,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – £1,500

The scholarships do not apply to IFP, IPG, English language skills courses or placement years.

Undergraduate International Development Scholarships are worth £2,500 per year* and are available to students from the following countries:

Bangladesh, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Russia, Sri Lanka , Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe

*This replaces the standard £1,500 undergraduate scholarship.

You will receive confirmation of any scholarship award with your offer letter. The minimum deposit must be paid by the date stated on the Acceptance Form in order to secure the scholarship.

Website: www.glam.ac.uk/international

The University of Wales, Newport
The University has been involved in higher education for over 100 years and attracts students from all over the world. We have a long tradition of providing high quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses and having superb facilities, along with a team of well-qualified and experienced academic staff.

The gateway to Wales, Newport is an area steeped in rich cultural, historical and industrial traditions. Newport continues to attract unrivalled levels of inward business investment and is widely regarded as a centre of excellence in the fast growth high-technology markets.

Academic strengths
The University has a strong national and international reputation for excellence and innovation, and is continually refreshing its portfolio to reflect the changes in market trends and technology.

Newport School of Art, Media and Design is highly regarded worldwide for the quality of both teaching and research. Staff and alumni regularly feature in National and International awards and everything from mainstream cinema, the BBC, international press, Cannes Film Festival, television, advertising and performance testifies to our commitment to see graduates excel at the highest possible level. Our staff are equally ambitious and we were awarded the highest research rating (5) in the last Research Assessment Exercise, ranking the School in the top ten Art and Media schools nationally.

Newport Business School is one of the largest providers of business and management and computing and engineering education in Wales, offering programmes of study leading to University of Wales undergraduate and postgraduate, and professional qualifications. The School is registered with the DTi as a Centre of Expertise in Manufacturing, whilst business, management and accountancy courses offered were given top marks by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Newport School of Education has an outstanding reputation for providing teacher education and has recently been designated 'excellent' by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. As the biggest provider of Masters courses in Education in Wales thousands of teachers have achieved success academically and professionally.

Subjects offered in the School of Health and Social Sciences include Health, Sport, Counselling, Psychology, Social Welfare, Criminal, Community and Youth Justice; Youth and Community Studies, Environmental Management, Social Work and Probation. Staff actively research their specialisms and this is reflected in the teaching, with students therefore being kept abreast of up-to-date knowledge and practice in the subjects which they are studying.

Facilities
The IT and media services provide network and desktop IT services to the staff and students, and maintain impressive IT suites open 24/7.

The University Sports Centre provides students with a full range of sporting, fitness and leisure experiences - catering from the beginner through to the international athelete.

Student life
The student village on the the University’s Caerleon campus has all the facilities that any student may require, from bars, restaurants, cafés and libraries to a study zone, up-to-date IT suites, sports facilities and a large selection of shops.

The University recently came 9th in the latest wave of the i-Graduate survey of international student satisfaction. The survey, which compares universities from all over the world, measures student satisfaction in three areas: learning, living and student support. Areas in which our students rated Newport as exceptional included library services, campus technologies, student welfare and value for money.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Fees for academic year 2007-2008 are:
Foundation programmes - £5000

Undergraduate programmes - £7250 (£8250 for Art, Media & Design programmes)

Postgraduate programmes - £8250

Master of Business Administration - £8500

Entry to undergraduate programmes require qualifications equivalent to A-level. Entry to postgraduate programmes requires a degree that is recognised by the University of Wales with a minimum of a 2:2.

Applicants who do do have the required formal academic entry requirements but relevant work/ industrial experience are encouraged to apply.

Students must prove that they have sufficient English language ability before entry to any programme. The minimum entry requirements are IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 213 (550 for the paper-based test or 79/80 for the internet based test). For details of entry requirements on a country by country basis please see www.newport.ac.uk/international for country profiles.

Please note:
- The University of Wales, Newport offers a limited number of Scholarships for International students and details and appliaction forms can be found at www.newport.ac.uk/international
- Students may be asked to pay a deposit in order to secure their place

For any questions relating to fees and finance please contact: international@newport.ac.uk

The University of East Anglia (UEA)
 Is situated in 270 acres of parkland just two and a half miles from the famous historical city of Norwich. With internationally renowned faculties of study in Arts and Humanities, Health, Science and Social Science, the university enjoys worldwide recognition for its academic achievements and attracts students from over 100 countries to study on campus. They enjoy a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment that meets all of their academic, social and sporting needs.

The University gained its Royal Charter in 1961 and took its first students in 1963. It has a student population of almost 13,000, of whom over 1,500 are from outside the UK and over 1,000 are from outside Europe. Of more than 150 degree awarding institutions in the country, UEA is consistently ranked in the top 20 for most academic subjects. It has been voted top five amongst English Universities in the National Student Survey for Student Satisfaction for the last three years and is currently ranked 20th in the Times Good University Guide .

Academic strengths
UEA is divided into four faculties of Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities and Health, covering a wide range of subjects, including: biological and chemical sciences; development studies; economics; education; American studies; environmental sciences; history; computing; law; literature and creative writing; management, medicine and mathematics. Many have been graded as Excellent for the quality of their teaching as well as their outstanding contribution to ground-breaking research, including the adjacent Norwich Research Park which is one of Europe's leading centres for scientific enquiry.

Each year the University awards up to £1,000,000 in international merit based, tuition fee scholarships, of between 10% and 50% of the tuition fee. These are awarded annually to outstanding international applicants.

Facilities
The university library provides its students with 750,000 books, 1,000 study places and 1,000 computers. On-campus facilities include a supermarket, newsagent, post office, travel shop, two bookshops, three major banks, advice centre, snack bar, launderette, ticket agency, six cafes and a restaurant. There is a medical centre and dentist as well as a nursery and pharmacy.

UEA has the largest single sports complex of any university in the UK. Facilities include a swimming pool, climbing wall, sports hall, multigym, weight-training facilities, indoor football facilities, baseball diamond, six squash courts, 12 tennis courts, cricket nets, badminton courts and two new hockey pitches. There are 30 acres of playing fields on the edge of the campus.

With over 3,000 student residences on campus, UEA guarantees accommodation to international students, for all three years for undergraduate students and for the first year of study for postgraduate students. All rooms are networked for internet access and most are en-suite.

Student life
The Dean of Students Office organises a reception and introductory programme for new students arriving at the beginning of the autumn and spring semester. The Office also helps students to adjust to life at UEA and offers general advice and assistance. The University has counsellors and also a Nightline run by the Students’ Union. The University also runs a careers service.

The chaplaincy centre on-campus is for people of any faith. There is a worship room for Muslims and in the city, there are Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals and places of worship for Jews, Muslims and Buddhists.

The Students' Union offers over 100 student clubs and societies and has one of the largest entertainment venues in East Anglia, attracting popular bands for regular concerts.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION FEES for the academic year 2007/08:

Foundation: £6,660
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research:
Arts & Social Sciences: £8,950
Sciences: £11,300
MBBS: £17,300 (07/08 not yet set)

Postgraduate Taught:
Arts and Social Sciences: £9,150
Sciences: £11,500
Norwich Business School: £10,420 (07/08 not yet set)
Full-time MBA: £13,500

Postgraduate Research:
Arts and Social Sciences, Management and Mathematics: £8,950
Sciences: £11,400

Please note: prices for the academic year 2008/09 are yet to be announced. These are expected to rise by approximately 3%.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should contact schools directly or the International Office for details of entry requirements from their countries . Undergraduate students should apply via UCAS (www.ucas.com ) and postgraduate students can apply directly online via the international office website.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In order to study at UEA, students whose first language is not English are required to submit a recognised English Language qualification. An IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 or TOEFL 230 (575 paper based/80 Internet Based) or more are usually acceptable (see schools for individual requirements). For those not meeting the above English Language requirements, the University offers assistance to those who have already obtained a minimum score of IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 150. INTO UEA offer a range of courses designed to assist students in meeting the English language needs for degree study at UEA.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of East Anglia provides annually £1000,000 through the International Scholarship Fund. International applicants (outside the EU) will be considered for a merit based tuition-fee scholarship of between 10% and 50%.

In order to be considered for a UEA ISF scholarship, students must apply for admission to UEA and be offered a place on a course. All students holding a place are automatically considered – no further application is needed. To ensure consideration for a scholarship, students are advised to apply as early as possible for admission.

UEA ISF schoalrships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit. Scholarships are normally awarded for the duration of study, for example three years for Bachelor Degrees or PhD and one year for Masters degrees.

The University of Bedfordshire
Is a pioneering and vibrant university with an emphasis on a modern curriculum that relates theory to practice. Our two campuses in Bedford and Luton are in ideal locations just 30 to 40 minutes from Central London by train, benefiting from lower living costs compared to Central London. The University has a reputation for its very high quality of teaching, and in 2003 and 2004 we were judged to be the top new university in England for teaching quality.

The main London international airports at Heathrow and Gatwick are only one to one-an-a half hours away from our campuses. In addition, Luton International Airport offers low-cost, direct flights to many European cities, including Edinburgh, Dublin, Amsterdam, Geneva, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Athens, Larnaca, Berlin, Bratislava, Budapest, Cracow and Warsaw.

We are a truly international student and staff community in a British setting. We have more than 3000 international students from 120 different countries. Come and join us and find out why the University of Bedfordshire is such a popular choice for international students.

Academic strengths
We offer a wide variety of courses: art, design, business (including MBA), tourism, advertising, education, marketing, public relations, computing (including conversion Masters for non-computing graduates), law (including LLM), media, nursing, health care, biomedical science, social sciences, sport and psychology. We have programmes at Bachelors, Masters and Research levels, as well as a wide range of English language foundation programmes.

Bedfordshire's record – and hence reputation – for excellent teaching is due to its outstanding performance in official inspections, conducted on behalf of the Government by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The QAA has awarded us no fewer than six 'excellent' teaching scores in a row for Media, Biosciences, Nursing, Psychology and Design.

Facilities
Luton and Bedford are truly cosmopolitan community. The towns offer worship facilities for all faiths, including a chaplaincy within the University. There are numerous shops and restaurants which offer cuisine from all around the world.

The University has sporting facilities at Luton's Vauxhall Recreation Centre, while the Bedford campus enjoys two fully equipped new gyms and the nearby Bedford Athletics Stadium. Our sports teams have seen much success in recent years in university leagues.

We continue to invest in the quality of our students experience, having spent £5.5m on a new Media Arts centre at the Luton campus. Among the first students to make use of these facilities is a group of journalists and PR practitioners from Beijing, studying for the MA in Media Management in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. The Bedford Polhill campus is undergoing a £34m redevelopment programme including £8m state of art sports science labs and a new 280-seat theatre

Student life
Accommodation is guaranteed to all first-year students and may also be available in subsequent years to those who require it. All of our accommodation is modern, purpose-built and located within a few minutes walk of the main teaching buildings. All students have their own single study bedroom, with wireless internet access. Students at the Bedford Polhill campus will benefit from the upcoming £20m ensuite halls of residence to be completed in 2007.

The Student Union provides clubs and facilities to meet all interests. There are international student associations for our African, Caribbean, Chinese, Islamic, Sikh students, among many others.

FEES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The University of Bedfordshire's fees are among the most competitive in the UK. Combined with our outstanding record for teaching quality, we believe this offers exceptional value to international students.

In 2007/08, our fees for non-EU students are as follows:

EFL and International Foundation Course - £3000 per semester or £6000 for the full year.

Bachelors degrees - £7800 or £8000 depending on the subject chosen.

Masters degrees - MA - £8000, MSc - £8000-£8400, MBA - £10000

Our accommodation costs approximately £69 per week, including all heating and lighting.

International students are required to pay at least 50% of the tuition fee on or before enrolment. Discounts are available for early payment in full. Students can also opt to pay their fees in two instalments, however there will be a small administration fee levied, if a student pays the fee in instalments.

Please note that separate payment arrangements may be in place for students transferring from institutional links with the University of Bedfordshire.

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