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The University
Influencing the world since 1583
Over 28,000 students
140 different nationalities
30% are students from outside the UK
8,000 staff
Numerous networks and global partnerships, including:
The City of Edinburgh
Population 500,000
60,000 students
World’s first UNESCO City of Literature
United Nations World Heritage Site
10 international festivals, including the world’s largest arts festival
Scotland’s national parliament
Brainiest City in Europe!
UK’s most prosperous city outside London
The University
One of the top UK universities and study destinations within Europe
Ranked in top 25 in the world by THE-QS World University Rankings 2010
One of the world’s leading research universities, RAE 2008
Excellent reputation for teaching & research – over 80% academic staff active in research
Innovative and quality assured teaching standards
Associated with 9 Nobel Prize winners
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 degreesSubject Info sheets: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/information-sheets
160+ Postgraduate taught courses130+ Research degrees
College of Humanities & Social Science
Business School
School of Arts, Culture and Environment
School of Divinity
School of Economics
School of Health in Social Science
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
School of Law
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
School of Philosophy, Psychology &
Language Sciences
School of Social and Political Science
The Moray House School of Education
Average first year intake: 2500
College of Science & EngineeringSchool of Biological Sciences
School of Chemistry
School of Engineering
School of Geosciences
School of Informatics
School of Mathematics
School of Physics & Astronomy
Average first year intake: 1500
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Royal School of Veterinary Studies
School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Clinical Sciences and Community
Health
School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine
Average first year intake: 300
UK Undergraduate Degrees
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the majority of Honours degrees are 3 years in duration with specialisation from the outset
In Scotland, the majority of degrees are 4 years (Honours)
This is because Scottish degrees have lots of flexibility and choice of subjects to study in lower years, with specialisation by third year
Often this gives students the opportunity to sample several subjects before choosing in which to specialise
For A Level / IB holders, 3 year Honours degrees are often possible
Ancient universities confer Master of Arts (MA) for undergraduate degrees in social sciences
• Undergraduate Degrees in the professions• Medicine (5/6 years)• Dentistry (5 years) • Veterinary Medicine (5/6 years)• Architecture • Law• Engineering
• International Accreditation
Undergraduate Degree Structure Democracy in Comparative Perspectives
East Asian History 1
Social and Political Enquiry
Social and Political Theory
European History
Theories of International Relations
Approaches to Politics and International
A course in International Relations
A course in Social and Political Studies
International Security
The Politics of Migration in Europe
War and Morality
Choice of 3 courses from International Relations and one from Social & Political Studies
Year 4
Year 3
Between 2 to 4 further courses chosen from a wide range within the College of Humanities & Social Science and the College of Science Choice of two International Relations courses
Chinese
Post-Colonial South Asia
Introduction to Politics & International RelationsInternational Cooperation in Europe and Beyond
Global Justice and Citizenship
Dissertation on topic chosen by student
Year 2
At the end of Year 2, students decide on their degree outcome. This could be: MA International Relations; a Joint degree of MA International Relations and History; or MA History. In this example, the student has chosen MA International Relations
Year 1
Compulsory course
East Asian History 2
Undergraduate Degrees
Encourage independent thinking, reasoning and research skills
Emphasis on independent study, self motivation and critical thinking
Taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials
Assessment by coursework and examination
Study abroad option available for many degrees
At Edinburgh, the academic year is divided into 2 semesters: Semester 1, 21 Sept 2011 – 17 Dec 2011 Semester 2, 10 Jan 2012 – 27 May 2012
AustraliaUniversity of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Sydney
CanadaUniversity of British Columbia Carleton University McGill University Queen's University University of Toronto
ChinaFudan University Hong Kong UniversityPeking University
ERASMUS 180 links, 20+ countries
IndiaUniversity of Delhi
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland Massey University University of Otago
South KoreaKonkuk UniversityKorea University
SingaporeNational University of Singapore
South AmericaUniversidad de San Andres, Argentina Universidad de las Americas, Mexico Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
USABarnard College CalTech University of California University of Chicago Georgetown University George Washington University Haverford College Iowa State University University of Miami Michigan State University University of Mississippi University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of Austin Texas University of Virginia University of Washington Washington University St Louis
Exchange Partners
Admissions
Over 50,000 applications for 4,500 undergraduate places in 2010
Applications are encouraged from students with excellent academic potential
The University recognises a wide range of qualifications for entry
Admission statistics are available on our website at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-recruitment/admissions-advice/admissions-statistics
"Home" students
o There are a limited number of places funded by the Scottish Government for students from the UK and other European Union countries.
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International Students
o Seeking to attract similar calibre of international students.o International students: applicants who meet or are predicted to meet the minimum entry requirements are likely to be made an offer for all programmes= > minimum entry requirements= > rolling admissions
Admissions and Fee Status
Exception: medicineThe number of medicine places for international students is limited by UK Government restrictions to 7 percent of the total medicine entrants. Consequently, international entry to medicine is also extremely competitive.
Admission Requirements
Details of undergraduate entry requirements can be found on our country specific webpages at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country
How to Apply
Undergraduate Degrees All full-time undergraduate applications
to the University are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply
Additional Support We work with a number of overseas agents
who can provide in-country support to applicants on behalf of the University throughout the application processwww.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/agents
Tuition Fees
Annual fees for academic year 2011-2012
Undergraduate £12,050 (non-lab)/
£15,850+(lab)
Medicine £19,600/£33,200
Veterinary Medicine £23,500
Postgraduate Taught £12,200/£16,050+
Postgraduate Research £10,700/£14,100+
To determine whether you will pay tuition fees at the home or overseas rate:www.registry.ed.ac.uk/fees
Scholarships and Finance
The University offers a number of scholarships for international students, all of which are awarded on the basis of academic merit
Further information can be found on our website:www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding
We estimate that you will require approximately £180 per week for your living costs. Further information and a calculator to help you budget can be found at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance
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
Student Support
Pre arrival advice and guidance Visa and immigration advice
Airport welcome
Social events programme: Global Horizons
Director of studies
Study support
On campus health centre
Chaplaincy centre
MyEd
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 rooms
Catered / self-catered residencesEn-suite rooms/ shared facilities
24-hour residential wardens Applications can be submitted from February 2011, deadline for applying is July – August, with accommodation allocated from June onwards
= Self catered flats = Self catered houses
= Catered halls
= Teaching sites
The University of Edinburgh
Self Catered Accommodation for over 2,000
first year students in 14 blocks of flats – all centrally located
Mix of purpose built and recently renovated accommodation
On average 150 students per block of flats with 3-6 people per flat
Students share bathroom & kitchen / living room – some twin rooms available
The University of Edinburgh
Self Catered 2011/12 rents =
£81.20-£103.04 per week (single rooms);
£56.42-£58.45 per week (twin room):
based on 37 week lets (including Christmas & Easter)
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 (older students)
Catered Accommodation
Based at Pollock Halls, which accommodates just over 2,000 first year students within 9 ‘Houses’
Mixture of twin, ensuite rooms, and single rooms (with either ensuite or shared facilities) available – depending on the House selected
All Houses have common rooms and shared pantries
Pollock Halls’ facilities also include 2 squash courts, shop, computing micro-lab, bar and cafes
The University of Edinburgh
2011/12 rents =
£113.05 - £135.73 per week (for twin ensuite room);
£154.91 - £226.24 per week (single room, shared/ensuite)
34 week let (including Christmas but not Easter)
Rent includes central heating, electricity, cleaner, phone and data facilities, personal contents insurance & 14 meals a week
Catered Accommodation
University Accommodation
Cost per week depends on the accommodation you choose:
£57 - £102 for self-catered £110 - £216 for catered
All rents include central heating, regular cleaning and personal contents insurance
Rooms have 24 hour access to the internet
After first year, there are approximately 1,000 University accommodation places for returning students. The majority choose to live in private accommodation and the Accommodation Office can offer guidance and advice on finding a place to live
Student Experience
200+ student societies
60+ sports clubs
Student radio station, weekly newspaper and the UK’s oldest student-run theatre company
5* rated sports facilities
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
African & Arabic Dance Society Amnesty International Anime and Animation Society Architecture Society Art Society Astronomy SocietyBaha'i Society Ballroom Dance Society (EUBDS)Barbershop SocietyBioSoc Bisexual Lesbian or Gay BLOGS Brass Band Bright Futures EdinburghBruneian Edinburgh SocietyBuddist SocietyBUNAC Catholic Students' Union Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra Charity Fashion SocietyChemical Engineering Society Chemical Society Chess Club Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Students' Association Choc SocChristian Union Clinical Psychologists in TrainingComposers' Orchestra Debates Committee Diagnostic Society Dirty Weekenders (Conservationists) Drumming Society Economics Edinburgh Language AmbassadorsEdinburgh Global Partnerships
Engineering English Language and Linguistics SocietyFair Trade Café Film Society First Aiding SocietyFootball Supporters Association Fresh Air (Student Radio) GameSoc Geography Society Geology SocietyGerman Society ‘Deutsch Macht Spass’Goth and Rock Society Hellenic Society Highland Society History Society Hong Kong International Society International Development SocietyInternational Relations Society
Student Experience
Irish SocieryIslamic Society Japanese SocietyJazz Orchestra Jewish Society Juggling Society Korean Society Law Society Malaysian Students Mathematics & StatisticsMedicsMexicanos En Edimburgo Middle Eastern Society Model United Nations Modern Dance Society Movie Production Society Music Society Officers Training Corps
Orthodox Christian Student SocietyPaintball SocietyPersian Society Philosophy Society Photographic SocietyPolitics SocietyPolish SocietyPostgrad SocietyRevelation Rock Gospel Choir Romanian Society Rubik’s Cube SocietyRussian Society Salsa SocietySavoy Opera Group Scandinavian SocietySelf defence SocietyShakespeare CompanySingapore Students
Slavic and Baltic SocietySocial Anthropology SocietySouth Asian Society Spanish Society Stop Aids SocietyString Orchestra Student Action For Refugees (STAR) Student Cancer FundStudent Newspaper Swahili Club Taiwanese Students’ Society Tango SocietyTheatre Company (Bedlam) Untapped Talent Vegetarian SocietyVeterinary Zoological Wargames SocietyYoga Society
Student Societies
Aikido Club American Football ClubArchery ClubAssociation Football Club Athletics ClubBadminton ClubBasketball ClubBoat ClubBoxing ClubCanoe ClubCricket ClubCurling ClubCycling ClubFencing ClubGaelic Football Club Gliding ClubGolf ClubHillwalking Club
Hockey Club Hot Air Balloon ClubIce Hockey ClubJudo ClubJu Jitsu ClubKarate Club Kendo ClubKickboxing ClubKorfball ClubLacrosse Club Motor Sport ClubMountaineering ClubNetball ClubOrienteering ClubPolo ClubRiding ClubRifle ClubRoller Hockey Club
Rugby Club Rugby FivesSailing ClubShinty ClubSkydiving ClubSnowsports ClubSquash ClubSub Aqua ClubSwimming & Water Polo ClubTable Tennis ClubTaekwondo ClubTennis ClubTrampoline ClubTriathlon ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubVolleyball ClubWeightlifting ClubWindsurfing & Surfing Club
Sports Clubs
• Performance• Academic courses• Bedlam• Societies• Festivals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHcR5m9lmA0
Student Experience
Arts
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
Information regarding previous graduate destinations
We’re Here to Help
The International OfficeThe University of Edinburgh57 George SquareEdinburgh Scotland, UK
E-mail: [email protected]
Call: +44 (0)131 650 4296
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international
Find out more about the University using these links
Webpages for international students
Country specific information
Undergraduate degree finder
Postgraduate degree finder
Edinburgh Global
University videos
Questions?