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Information for International applicants and offer holders from India
Why choose the University of Edinburgh?
The UniversityDegree structureStudying in Scotland
What happens next?Admission & Joining
AccommodationFacilitiesStudent experience
Welcome! Applicant Information Session INDIA May 2012
International centre of excellence in research and teaching
20th in the World (QS World Rankings 2011/12)
One of the top UK universities and study destinations within Europe
5th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12)
One of the world’s leading research universities(Research Assessment Exercise, RAE 2008)
Associated with 15 Nobel Prize winners
Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city
The University of Edinburgh: rated as the best place to be in the UK by international students ISB Summer 2011
Why choose Edinburgh?
The University
An ancient university, since 1583
Over 30,000 students
Over 20,000 undergraduates, 10,000+ postgraduates
One of the largest universities in the UK
36% students from outside the UK
140 different nationalities
3 Colleges, 22 Schools
Merged with Edinburgh College of Art
Numerous networks and global partnerships:
Research Profile
Over 80% academic staff active in research
96% of the University’s research disciplines were rated as ‘world leading’ RAE 2008
1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK for research RAE 2008
Over 1,000 international research collaborations
A new company is formed at the University every 2 weeks
2 Science Parks have been established at the University
£248 million was awarded to the University for research in 2009
The City of Edinburgh
Population around 500,000, students make up over one tenth
Historic, cosmopolitan, safe, cultured city
Favourite UK city Guardian/Observer Travel Awards 2010
One of the most vibrant cities in Europe and most desirable places to live in the world
World’s first UNESCO City of Literature
UNESCO World Heritage Site
12 annual festivals, including the world’s largest arts festival
Financial centre
Excellent transport networks
The University in the city
Scale = 0.5 mile
Distinguished Alumni
Charles Darwin, NaturalistDavid Hume, PhilosopherJoseph Lister, SurgeonPiers Sellers, NASA AstronautGordon Brown, previous UK Prime MinisterAdam Smith, EconomistJames Clerk Maxwell, PhysicistSir Walter Scott, Writer Ian Rankin, UK's bestselling crime author JK Rowling, WriterJohn Witherspoon, Clergyman, signatory of US Declaration of IndependenceSir Christopher Hoy, one of the UK’s most successful Olympians
Edinburgh and India
229 Indian students
UK’s first ever South Asian Student Association founded in Edinburgh in 1875
1876 first Indian graduate
Indian Partner Universities: •University of Delhi•Indian Institute of Science (IISc)•National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore•Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)•Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi•IIT Madras and IIT Bombay
India Liaison Office
Launched in February 2011
Purpose - to build partnerships with prestigious Indian institutions and developing research links
Located in Mumbai
Director of India Liaison Office is Ms Amrita Sadarangani
Central contact for alumni
Academic Structure
3 Colleges: College of Humanities & Social Science College of Science & Engineering College of Medicine & Veterinary
Medicine
22 Schools:All research-active
119 academic disciplines600+ Undergraduate degrees160+ Postgraduate taught courses130+ Research degrees
College of Humanities & Social Science
Schools:Business Edinburgh College of ArtDivinityEconomicsEducationHealth in Social ScienceHistory, Classics and ArchaeologyLawLiteratures, Languages and CulturesPhilosophy, Psychology & Language SciencesSocial and Political Science
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/humanities-soc-sci
Schools:Edinburgh College of Art (eca)
Art
Design
Architecture & Landscape Architecture
Fine Art
History of Art
Music
www.ed.ac.uk/eca
College of Humanities & Social Science
College of Science & Engineering
Schools:
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering
Geosciences
Informatics
Mathematics
Physics & Astronomy
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/science-engineering
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Medical Sciences (BSc)
Medicine (MBChB)
Oral Health Sciences (BSc)
Veterinary Medicine (BVM&S)
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine
What Happens Next?
Replying and accepting your offer
Accommodation
Applying for your visa
Payment of tuition fees
Cost of Living and Banking
Health and Insurance
Arriving in Edinburgh
Key Dates
UndergraduateUCAS Firm acceptance / Insurance
acceptanceRemember to reply by the deadlines
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/importantdates
Postgraduate As soon as you meet your conditions,
update your application in MyEdProvide documents ASAP and accept
offer online
What Happens Next? Reply to your offers
UCAS / University sends confirmation letter
Visa requirements / applying for your visa Supply passport information when requested Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by the University
University issues joining instructions: Available online / hard copy Formal letter of admission Information about the School you have applied to and the University’s services to help you prepare for life at Edinburgh Introductory meetings with your School
What Happens Next? Admission and Joining
Subject Info sheets: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/information-sheets
School websites:www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/
colleges-schools
Detailed info: www.drps.ed.ac.uk/11-12/
Useful Applicant links
What happens next? If accepting Edinburgh’s offer…
Apply for Accommodation online
Whether accepting as UF, CF, UI or CI
Application deadlines- UG must apply by 16 August- PG must apply by 31 July (£250 deposit
payable on application)
Accommodation is only allocated once anapplicant’s place has been confirmed (UF)
Limited time to accept the offer
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services
University Accommodation
Guaranteed housing for first year
Over 4,000 first year students live in University accommodation
Centrally located, easy access to teaching facilities and city centre
95% single roomsEn-suite rooms/ shared facilities
Flats / apartmentsCatered / self-catered residences
24-hour residential wardens
Private housing alternatives
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services
Catered Accommodation for undergraduatesBased at Pollock Halls, accommodates over 2,000 first year students within 9 ‘Houses’
Mixture of single rooms (with either ensuite or shared facilities), twin rooms depending on house selected
All Houses have common rooms andshared pantries
Facilities include 2 squash courts, shop, computing microlab, bar and cafes
Resident Assistants (RAs) organise social and sporting events for residents; help new students to mingle with others
Self Catered Accommodation
Accommodation for over 2,000 first yearstudents in 14 blocks of flats
All centrally locatedMix of purpose built and recently renovated
On average 150 students per block of flatswith 3-6 people per flat
Shared bathroom & kitchen/living area
Some twin rooms available
Rent includes central heating, phone /data facilities, cleaner and contents insurance
Flat Managers in charge of maintenance and welfare of students, helped by Resident Assistants
Costs of Accommodation
Cost per week depends on the accommodation you choose:
£57 - £102 for self-catered £110 - £216 for catered
Rent includes central heating, electricity,cleaner, phone and data facilities, personal contents insurance & 14 meals a week (catered only)
Rooms have 24 hour access to the Internet
After first year, majority choose to live in private accommodation . The Accommodation Office can offer guidance and advice on finding a place to live
Virtual Tours: http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/accommodation/virtual-tours
UKBA, Points Based System, Tier 4 GeneralThe University of Edinburgh is a ‘Highly Trusted’ sponsor
When to applyNo more than 3 months before course start dateStudents cannot enter the UK more than 1 month before the start of their course
How do I applyTo begin the process of applying for your visa, visit the UKBA website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Scoring the points30 points for admission, 10 points for finance Step 1: Complete the online application Step 2: Attend biometric data collection appointment Step 3: Submit your application All supporting documents must be originals, including passport
*Nationality determines immigration requirement; if your passport is a full EU passport and has European Union stated on the front cover, there are no immigration requirements
International Office Advice: www.ed.ac.uk/immigration
Visa requirements / applying for your visa
At present your Tier 4 visa allows you to...
International students are eligible to workPart time (max. 20 hours per week)Full time during the vacation
International graduates with a graduate level job offer can apply to remain in the UK www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-and-updates/
International students are entitled to free NHS Health care and subsidised dental carewww.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php
3 payment options
Paid in advance in full or part, balance settled at registration
Paid in full at registration
Instalment by direct debit
Payment Methods:www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/students/fees
If you pay by instalment you must pay one third (33.33%) before or at registration
International Office Advice: www.ed.ac.uk/immigration
Payment of Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees - UndergraduatesAnnual fees for academic year 2012-2013
Most courses £12,650 (class based)£16,650+ (laboratory) £16,650+ (studio arts)
Medicine £20,600 (Year 1 & 2) £34,850 (Year 3, 4 & 5)
Veterinary £19,950 toMedicine £26,400 (varying for
each year)
To determine whether you will pay tuition fees at the home or overseas rate:www.registry.ed.ac.uk/fees
Annual fees for academic year 2012-2013
Postgraduate £13,050 (class based)Taught £17,200+ (laboratory)
£13,050+ (studio arts)
Postgraduate £11,450 (book based) Research £15,000+ (laboratory)
£11,450+ (studio arts)
For up to date information on course fees and any additional programme costs:www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/fees/search-fee.cfm
Tuition Fees - Postgraduates
Scholarships
University scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit – many awards have closed, the following are still open:
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships8 worth £2,000Deadline: 1 June 2012Application: online form
Business School INTERACT Scholarship and Commonwealth Scholarshipworth £5000Deadline: 31 May 2012Application: essay question
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/home
Cost of Livingwww.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance
Allow £180-260 per week
UKBA requires you to have £7,200 in your bank account to cover living costs
International Student Calculatorwww.studentcalculator.org.uk
Usually eligible for a basic bank account
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/banking
Cost of Living and Banking
International students are entitled to free NHS Health carewww.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php
There may be charges for dental and eye care
Bring supplies of existing prescribed medicines with you
You may want to arrange personal insurance to cover – laptop, baggage, personal items (included in University accommodation rent)
Health and Insurance
Route Planning
Daily flights from all London airports toEdinburgh airport
Options to fly to Edinburgh via Paris Amsterdam, Frankfurt or other European cities
Option to fly to Glasgow and take a bus to Edinburgh
We ask all students commencing their studies on 17 September 2012 to arrive at the University during the arrival weekend
Arrival weekend 8 – 9 September 2012
University Welcome Service at Edinburgh Airport
Arriving in Edinburgh
8 – 9 September Arrival Weekend
8 September Access to accommodation (from 9.00am)
9 September International Day
10 – 14 September Freshers’ Week
13 – 14 September Societies Fair
16 September Study orientation day for international PG students
17 September Term Begins!
Key Dates
Learning Facilities
17 libraries
Main library undergoing a £60 million refurbishment
Special collections
UK’s largest campus computer network
Located close to key learning resources, including the National Library and National Gallery of Scotland
Well established links with professions and industry
State of the art facilities and the opportunity to work with top academics
Support for your studies
Director of Studies or SupervisorFirst point of contact if you have any concerns or problems
Institute for Academic Development (IAD) Workshops, resources, one-to-one support for studying effectively, planning for exams, writing essays
Peer ProofreadingTrained, reliable volunteers proofread assignments, spot basic grammar and spelling errors
Free English language classesTaught by developing teachers, who are students on TEFL/Education courses at Moray House School of Educationwww.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/english/language-support/overview
International Student Support
Pre arrival advice and guidanceVisa and immigration adviceAirport welcome
Director of Studies / SupervisorStudy supportCareers serviceMyEd
Social events programme: Global HorizonsHospitality schemesInternational Student CentreChaplaincy centreOn campus health centre
Careers
The Careers Service provide an online database of employers offering temporary, part-time and vacation work for students, in addition to graduate vacancies
Helps students find work experience, volunteering opportunities and explore their options after graduation
Provides advice and guidance on interview techniques, CVs and assessment centres
Careers seminars, workshops and careers fairs
Information regarding previous graduate destinations
Employability
University of Edinburgh was ranked number 1 out of all Russell Group universities in the HESA Employability Performance Indicator table for 2009/10
94.5% of our graduates enter employment or further study within 6 months of leaving the University
Edinburgh ranked 26 (out of 300) in the last QS World University Rankings Employer Reputation Index.
Information on Tier 2 Sponsored Skilled Workers Visa http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/global/work-uk/visas/types-visa
Student Experience
Over 260 student societies
65 sports clubs, 5* rated sports facilities
Student radio station, weekly newspaper and the UK’s oldest student-run theatre company
The University has finished in the top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport rankings every year for the last 5 years
5 student union buildings
International students’ centre
The University of Edinburgh: voted the best UK university for clubs and societies by international students ISB Summer 2011
A-Z of Student SocietiesAberdeen FC Supporters Club (EU) African & Arabic Dance Society African & Caribbean Society African Relations CircleAIESEC Air Squadron Amnesty International Anime and Animation Society Archaeology Society Architecture Sans Frontier Society Art Society Baha'i Society Ballroom Dance Society Barnardo’s SocietyBhangra Crew Big 2 BioSoc Bisexual Lesbian or Gay BLOGS Brass Band Bridge Club Bright Futures EdinburghBuddhist Bulgarian SocietyBUNAC Capoeira Society Catholic Students' Union Celtic Supporters Club Chamber Choir Chamber Orchestra Changeringers (Guild of)Charity Fashion SocietyCheerleading Society 'The Vixens'
Chemical Engineering Society Chemical Society Chess Club Chi SocChildrens Holiday Venture Chill Out Society Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Students' Association Choc SocChristian Union Classics SocietyClinical Psychologists in TrainingComedy and ThatComposers' Orchestra Computer SocietyConfucianism Study SocietyConservative & Unionist AssociationCreate Society Debates Committee Diabetes SocietyDiagnostic Society Dirty Weekenders (Conservationists) Drumming Society Duke of Edinburgh Award Economics Edinburgh Exchange Support Society Edinburgh Global Partnerships Edinburgh Worshippers of Cthulhu SocietyEngineering Engineers Without Borders Edinburgh English Language and Linguistics Society English Literature Society
Entrepreneurial Society Exmoor Pony Trekking Section Exped Fair Trade Café Film Society First Aiding SocietyFlamenco Folk Song Society Fonelisco Orphanage Project Society Football Supporters Association Footlights Formal Attire Running Club of EdinburghFrequently Asked Questions Society Fresh Air (Student Radio) GameSoc GEAS (Roleplaying) Geography Society Geolsoc German Society Goth and Rock Society Hellenic Society Highland Society History Society HitchHong Kong International Society Humanist SocietyHung Ga Appreciation SocietyiCUE Indie Ink MagazineInternational Relations Forum
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
A-Z of Student Societies continued…!IrishIslamic Society Italian Society Japanese Jazz Orchestra Jewish Society Juggling Society Korean Society Labour Club Law Society Liberal Democrats Malaysian Students Marrow Society Mathematics & StatisticsMature & Grad Medics Mature Law Students' Society Meadow’s Half MarathonMedicsMediterranean Gastronomic MedSIN-UK Mexicanos En Edimburgo Middle Eastern Society Model United Nations Modern Dance Society Movie Production Society Music Society Musical Medics Society New Scotland Country Dance Nightline Nomad MagazineNursing Society Officers Training Corps
Oxvol (Oxfam Volunteers) Palestine Solidarity Society People & Planet Persian Society Philosophy Society Photographic SocietyPhysics Society Pizza HereosPoker Society Politics SocietyPool Society Portuguese & Brazilian Society Postgrad SocietyPro Evolution Soccer SocietyPsychology Society Reeling Club Renaissance Singers Revelation Rock Gospel Choir Romanian Society Russian Society Save the Animals CampaignSavoy Opera Group Scandinavian SocietyScience Fiction & Fantasy Scottish Ethnology Society Scottish Romanian Language Link (SCROLL) Scottish Socialist Students' Society Self defence SocietyShekter SocSign Society Singapore Students Singers (EU)
Snooker SocietySouth Asian Society Spanish and Latino Society Standing Ovation Stop Aids String Orchestra Student Action for AutismStudent Action For Refugees (STAR) Student Cancer FundStudent Christian Movement Student Newspaper Student Scout and Guide OrganisationStudents Supporting Street Kids (SSSK) Studio Opera Swahili Club Swing Dance Society Tai Chi Chuan Taiwanese Society Tango Tennent's Lager Appreciation Society Theatre Company (Bedlam) Tibet Society Trading & Investment Club Travel SocietyTwisters AssociationUntapped Talent Vedic SocietyVeterinary Zoological Wargames Water of Life Welsh Society Yoga Society
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
Student Sports ClubsArchery ClubAssociation Football Club MAssociation Football Club FAthletics ClubBadminton ClubBasketball ClubBoat ClubBoxing ClubCanoe ClubCricket ClubCross CountryCurling ClubCycling ClubExmoor Pony Trekking S.Fencing ClubGliding ClubGolf ClubHare & Hounds
Hillwalking ClubHockey Club (Male)Hockey Club (Female)Hot Air Balloon ClubIce Hockey ClubJudo ClubJu Jitsu ClubKarate Club (Shotokan)Karate Club (Shukokai)Kendo ClubKorfball ClubLacrosse Club FLacrosse Club MMotor Sport ClubMountaineering ClubNetball ClubOrienteering ClubRifle Club
Roller Hockey ClubRugby Club (Male)Rugby Club (Female)Sailing ClubShinty ClubSkydiving ClubSnowsports ClubSquash ClubSub Aqua ClubSwimming & Water Polo ClubTable Tennis ClubTennis ClubTrampoline ClubTriathlon ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubVolleyball ClubWeightlifting ClubWindsurfing & Surfing Club
www.eusu.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh’s Climate Edinburgh enjoys a moderate year-round climate
Warmer in the winter andcooler in the summer…
Same annual rainfall as New York and Rome...
Find out more about the University using these links
Webpages for international students
Country specific information
International Undergraduate Guide
International Postgraduate Guide
Edinburgh Global
We’re Here to Help
Naomi AllumInternational Officer
The International OfficeThe University of Edinburgh57 George SquareEdinburgh Scotland, UK
E-mail: [email protected] Call: +44 (0)131 650 9953
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international