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The University of Glasgow
Leeds Metropolitan University
Oxford Brookes University
University of Worcester
Bath Spa University
Birmingham City University
University of Dundee
University of Glamorgan
University of Plymouth
University of Stirling
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC)
Writtle College
Bath Spa University
Key points:
•Top quality teaching (designated as a Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, CETL).
•Superb campus with state of the art modern facilities alongside medieval buildings and own parkland estate.
•History dates back to 19th century, and is located in a top tourist city with plenty of attractions.
•Wide range of courses to choose from.
•Over 5,500 students.
Birmingham City University
(Formerly University of Central England in Birmingham)
Key points:
•Located in England's 2nd largest city which is a vibrant and successful multi-cultural city with loads of entertainment.
•Seven faculties offering wide range of courses with many faculties rated within the top 20 in the UK.
•Over 80 nationalities represented at the University.
•History dating back to 1843
•Good employment prospects with 74% students getting employed in 6 months of leaving the University.
•Wide variety of accommodation.
•Placement year options for undergraduate students
•Over 25,000 students
University of Dundee
Key points:
•Received Queen's Award for Excellence in Higher Education on two occasions.
•Ranked No.1 in the UK for teaching quality (The Times Educational Supplement 2005)
•Four members of staff have received knighthoods for their contribution to world health.
•Graduates have the highest starting salaries in the UK outside of Oxford and the top London colleges
•Ranked 'Scottish University of the year' by 'The Sunday Times' in 2004
•The University of Dundee was short listed and awarded 4th best University in the UK to provide Outstanding Support for International Students by the International Student Barometer 2007
•The University of Dundee was ranked 10th overall in the UK in Learning, Living and Support for International Students by the International Student Barometer 2007
•150 million pounds has been attracted in research income over the past three years. This Ranks Dundee in the UK top three for research income per staff.
•A 200 million pounds campus redevelopment program has recently been completed including investment into Halls of Residence, Sports Centre, Library, Students Union and Teaching facilities.
•Compact one stop campus described as 'The friendliest in Scotland' by the Virgin Alternative Guide to UK Universities
University of Glamorgan
Key points:
•Glamorgan is the first University in Wales (and only the 8th in the whole of the UK) to have been awarded the nationally recognised Investor in People status , the UK’s premier award for staff training and development.
•Glamorgan is the only UK university to achieve the ISO14001 award for environmental management.
•Has won 1st prize on three occasions in the National Partnership Awards for excellence in course design and teaching ability.
•Has 21,000 students with over 3,200 International students.
•Offers over 200 courses which are designed to provide a balance of work-related and academic skills.
•Modern campus renowned for its friendly community atmosphere and quality learning, teaching and leisure facilities
The University of Glasgow
Key points:
•Ranked in top 100 Universities in the world (Times Higher World University rankings 2006).
•Ranked in top 10 in UK for Teaching Quality.
•Ranked in top 10 in UK for Annual Research contract income.
•Library one of the best in Europe with over 2 million books.
•Established in 1451, it is fourth oldest University in the UK.
•Huge research funding (over 152 Million invested in last 5 years).
•Member of the prestigious Russell Group of major research led universities.
•Located in one of world's most exciting cities, named as one of the world's top ten 'must-see' destinations by Frommer's Guides 2006.
•Best student social life (according to Yell.com).
Leeds Metropolitan University
Key points:
•One of largest universities in UK with over 52,000 students providing a wealth of experience.
•Top Quality 24/24 rating for business, management and Economics courses by Quality Assurance Agency.
•Short listed for the Times Higher Education' University of the year' Award 2006.
•One of highest graduate employment rates in the UK.
•Choice of January & September intake on some courses.
•4000 International students representing over 100 nationalities.
•One of best Sports complexes in the UK and a reputation for sporting excellence.
•Entrepreneurial skills appreciated via Business Start-up program.
•Study Abroad opportunities available through strategic partnerships of the University with overseas institutes.
•International student volunteering opportunities available to all students.
Oxford Brookes University
( Represented in Syria and Saudi Arabia only. More details coming soon)
University of Plymouth
Key points:
•Recently invested over GBP 100million in new purpose built State-of-the-art buildings and facilities to provide a first-class environment for students.
•Extremely high teaching standards, as verified by independent assessment with fifteen subject areas ranked excellent or equivalent.
•Above average employment rates for post graduates.
•Carries out research of international and national excellence.
•At forefront of aspects of medical research through peninsula Medical School (joint venture of University of Exeter and the NHS in Devon and Cornwall), and is also a partner in the Peninsula Dental School.
•Campus based in heart of city with Europe's most spectacular beaches and countryside right on the University's doorstep.
•Plenty of sports and recreation facilities including indoor, outdoor and water sports.
University of Stirling
Key points:
•Ranked in the top 10 UK Universities for quality of student experience (Times Higher awards 2007).
•Research led institution with world class scholars and researchers.
•Beautiful campus (310 acres in stunning country side) regarded as one of finest in Europe, with wide range of social, cultural and sporting opportunities.
•Graduate employment rate here is the highest in Scotland (Guardian University Guide 2006-07).
•Campus described by the police as one of the safest in Britain.
•Extremely diverse Student population with over 80 nationalities represented on campus and over 30% postgraduate students are from overseas.
•Ideal location for studying and cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh are less than one hour away.
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC)
Key points:
•Ranked top 'New University in Wales' (Sunday Times League Table 2007)
•Degrees validated by the University of Wales - giving UWICs courses an internationally recognised seal of approval
•First university to be awarded the UK Government’s Charter Mark for Excellence for a fifth time - with specific praise given for staff dedication and the high level of student satisfaction
•Vocationally and professionally orientated courses
•94% of graduates find suitable employment within 6 months of completing their studies
•Located in the cosmopolitan capital city of Cardiff - lively, inexpensive and easy to get around
•First class sporting university with many international standard sporting facilities built in recent years
•Surrounded by some of the most attractive countryside and coastal scenery in the UK - all within easy access
•Approximately 10,000 students, with around 800 international students coming from over 120 countries
Writtle College
(Partner Institute of the University of Essex)
Key points:
•Provides training in specialist areas relating to the environment, horticulture, design, equine and animal studies, agriculture and floristry.
•Spread over its 220 hectare estate with conservation areas, landscaped gardens, design studios, animal, equine and stud units, a working farm, science center and sport and leisure faculties.
•over 50 nationalities represented.
•35 minutes from London by train.
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