Contact:
David Tobin
Senior International Officer
Aston University International Office
Birmingham B4 7ET
England www.aston.ac.uk
Tel: +44 121 204 4475 fax: +44 121 204 3888
Email: d.tobin@aston.ac.uk web: www.aston.ac.uk
Programmes offered:
Aston University offers a range of programmes at Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree level. All of our programes start in September/October each year. We have four schools of study;
- The Aston Business School, offers programmes in Business, Management, Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting and the Aston MBA. We also offer a two-year European Masters in Management (EMM) programme in partnership with EM Lyon University and Ludwig-Maximilians Universitat Munchen
- The School of Engineering & Applied Science, offers programmes in Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Product Design, Logistics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science and Supply Chain Management
- The School of Life & Health Sciences, offers programmes in Pharmacy, Optometry, Audiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Science
- The School of Languages & Social Science, offers programmes in French, German, Spanish, International Relations, Sociology, Translations Studies, European Studies, English Language, Politics, Linguistics and TESOL Studies
Admissions requirements:
Aston University considers a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes.
- For Undergraduate study: Aston will consider holders of A-levels, International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, Advance Placements, Lithuanian Brandos Atestatos, Polish Matura and German Abitur amongst others. Each programme will have specific entry requirements but, on average, in the German Abitur we would require an overall score of between 2.0 and 1.5 with no subject score less than 10, in the Lithuanian Brandos Atestatos we would require an overall score of between 8 and 9 out of 10 and in the Polish Matura we would require an overall score of about 80% with no less than 70% in extended level subjects
- For Postgraduate study: Aston will look for a good honours degree in a related field
- English Language Requirements: Aston University considers a wide range of English language qualifications for entry. For IELTS, our requirements are IELTS 5.5 for entry onto a Foundation programme, IELTS 6.0-6.5 for entry onto an Undergraduate degree and IELTS 6.5-7.0 for entry onto a Postgraduate degree. A strong Arbitur or Polish Matura English score may be accepted in lieu of IELTS
If you require clarification of the suitability of your particular academic or English qualification, please contact David Tobin in the International Office at Aston University, Birmingham.
Key Information:
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston University is an established University known for world class teaching quality and research and a Graduate Employment record that is consistently amongst the best in the UK. All of the University's academic, social and accommodation facilities are based on our attractive, self contained green campus, right in the centre of Birmingham, one of Europe’s liveliest and welcoming cities.
We are proud of our close-knit, safe and friendly campus atmosphere which provides the perfect environment for academic success and a fantastic social life. Over 70% of our students take Sandwich or Year Abroad options – which are available with the majority of our degrees. Aston University is consistently placed in the top 20 in the annual university rankings.
With around 10.200 students at the University, including over 2,500 international students, our students benefit from being part of an academic and social community large enough to be lively and diverse but small enough so as not to feel overwhelming. We also have extensive student campus accommodation, guaranteed for international students for the duration of their programme of study and for all EU students for the first year of study.
Contact:
Claire Forsman
Student Recruitment and Admissions
57 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JU
Scotland
UK
Tel: ++44 131 650 4360
Fax: ++44 131 651 1236
Email: sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
Web: www.ed.ac.uk
Courses offered:
The University of Edinburgh offers academic study in over 100 academic disciplines. From Accounting to Zoology, Divinity to Physics, and Informatics to Geology, the University has a strong international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.
Over 350 undergraduate degree programmes are available within a broad-based, flexible Scottish system including more than 200 joint-degree combinations. See www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/edinburgh/ourdegrees.html for information on the benefits of the Scottish degree structure.
With outstanding resources and facilities, more than 160 taught postgraduate programmes, and over 130 academic units offering research degrees, we are the leading provider of postgraduate research in Scotland . 75% of our staff are working in areas rated as 5 or 5* during the last Research Assessment Exercises (an internationally recognised rating of research excellence). See www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/ for more details.
Admissions requirements:
For undergraduate study: The University of Edinburgh accepts school leaving qualifications for admission from all European nations, including the International Baccalaureate, German Abitur and Polish Matura. For specific EU entrance requirements please go to: www.sra.ed.ac.uk/Europe/index.html
For postgraduate study: A good honours degree in a related field.
Key Information:
Founded in 1583, The University of Edinburgh has over 23,000 students from more than 120 different countries - attracted by our reputation for academic excellence, and by the chance to live and study in the heart of Scotland 's vibrant capital. One of Europe's most exciting and beautiful cities, the city of Edinburgh offers stunning architecture, a vibrant social and cultural life, and easy access to Scotland beautiful countryside.
Contact:
LSE Student Recruitment Office
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE
UK
Tel: ++44 20 7955 6613, Fax: ++44 20 7955 6001
e-mail: stu.rec@lse.ac.uk, web: www.lse.ac.uk
Courses
LSE offers undergraduate and postgraduate level degree programmes in a wide range of social science subjects.
Admissions Requirements
At undergraduate level LSE requires a minimum score of 1.5 overall, but standard offers vary depending on the degree subject and often require scores between 1.2 and 1.5.
For postgraduate study LSE requires the Magister Artium, Diplom or Erstes Staatsexamen in an appropriate subject with 2.2/gut or a high 'vollbefriedigend'. Candidates can also be considered if they have the Zwischenprüfung/Vordiplom and a third year of substantive study with good grades.
Key Information
Since its foundation in 1895, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has been regarded as the international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Located in the heart of London, students from over 150 countries create an unrivalled international student experience for studying the ‘real world' issues of today.
Contact:
Lauren Sharman
Student Recruitment Office
University of Reading
Whiteknights
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH England
Tel: +44 118 378 6554 Fax: +44 118 378 8924
Email: l.sharman@reading.ac.uk
Web: www.reading.ac.uk
Courses offered
Choose the University of Reading and you will enjoy a challenging, world-class education that provides an excellent springboard for your future career. Significantly, many of our students win prestigious external awards for their achievements.
Our successful approach offers:
- a wide variety of student-centred teaching methods, from traditional lectures to multimedia online tutorials
- a highly supportive learning environment
- an inclusive, international culture.
You can choose from a broad portfolio of full- and part-time programmes that is continually updated and expanded. You have great flexibility to combine courses or change the direction of your studies. We are strong in arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. The University specialises in areas such as agriculture, construction management, cybernetics, horticulture, meteorology, real estate and typography, where there are few other UK providers.
Admissions Requirements
At undergraduate level we require a 2.2 or above in the Abitur or 70% and above average in the Matura. We also accept a range of other qualifications including the IB. For more information please go to www.reading.ac.uk/ug
Key Information
The University of Reading is ranked as one of the UK 's most research-intensive universities and as one of the top 200 universities in the world. Reading is consistently one of the most popular higher education choices in the UK . We enjoy a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. The quality and diversity of our research is recognised nationally and internationally, with a number of our researchers receiving awards for their work. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise 20 departments received a rating of 5 and above with our Archaeology, English, Italian, Meteorology and Psychology Schools gaining a 5** rating – indicating the highest international quality sustained over more than a decade. The University of Reading is a very international community. The quality of our teaching and research, our world-class facilities and proximity to Heathrow Airport and London attract many overseas students and staff each year. International students from all over the world currently account for around 20 per cent of our total student population and bring a valuable dimension and vital energy to campus life.
Contact: Amanda Barton, Senior International Liaison Officer ( Europe)
University of Sussex , Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom
E: a.barton@sussex.ac.uk , T: +44(0)1273 678769; F: +44(0)1273 876677
W: www.sussex.ac.uk/international
Creative, Pioneering and Innovative
World-class inter-disciplinary teaching and research across a range of subjects including the social sciences (business, management and economics, education and social work, global studies including international relations, development studies, anthropology, law, politics and sociology), sciences (engineering and design, informatics, life sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, psychology), and the arts (English, history, art history, philosophy, media, film and music).
Research degree opportunities available in every academic department, over 150 one-year intensively-taught master’s degrees, more than 200 three-year undergraduate bachelor’s degrees most with study abroad options around the world, international Summer Schools and English language courses.
Over 21% of our students come from outside the UK from more than 120 countries. We are consistently voted `The Place to Be’ in the UK by international students (International Student Barometer).
Located close to the city of Brighton, an hour from London and within easy reach of mainland Europe and the rest of the world.
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