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Page 1: 2010 QICF University of Southampton. Welcome to the University of Southampton

2010 QICFUniversity of Southampton

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Welcome to theUniversity of Southampton

www.soton.ac.uk

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• Founded in 1862 as Hartley Institute

• Ranked 15th (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2010)

• Ranked 90th in the world - Times Higher World University Rankings 2010 )

What does the University of Southampton offer?

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Our location

• Located on the South Coast of England.

• Just over an hour away from London.

• Airport Links to Mainland Europe.

Southampton

London

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Why the University of Southampton?

• Member of Russell Group

• International university - founding member of WUN

• Currently investing £200 million on campus improvements

• World leading research centres – NOC, ORC, ISVR

• 12 spin-out companies from Southampton since 2000

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A Research-Led University

Pioneering research and education in a wide range of disciplines:

• Medicine and Health • Biological Sciences• Engineering • Mathematics• Law • Arts and Humanities• Social Sciences

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Levels of Study

• Foundation course – 1 year

• Bachelors – 3 to 5 years

• Masters – 1 year (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM)

• Research (MPhil & PhD) – 2 to 4 years

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Entry requirements • Good marks in school (around 80%)• LASS Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.0

• Eng Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5• Science Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5

How to apply• Through UCAS at www.ucas.co.uk• Can apply for LASS Foundation course direct

Deadline• 30 June 2010 • Best to apply earlier

Foundation Courses

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Entry requirements • Good marks in school (around 80%)• Pass recognized foundation programme• IELTS 6.5/equivalent

How to apply• Through UCAS• www.ucas.co.uk

Deadline• 30 June 2010• Best to apply earlier

Undergraduate Courses

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Postgraduate Courses

Entry Requirements• GPA 3.0/4.0 – 3.75/5.0 in Bachelors to be awarded from a

recognized institution• 2.8/4.0 & 3.25/5.0 with two or more years of experience

from a recognized institution• IELTS 6.5/equivalent

How to Apply• Online

https://www.sturec.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPRD1/bzsksrch.p_search

Deadline• May 2011

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Multi-campus University

• Highfield • Avenue • Boldrewood • National Oceanography

Centre• Southampton General

Hospital • Winchester School of Art

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Accommodation

• Accommodation guaranteed for all international students for duration of course

• Rooms are all single study bedrooms

• Catered / self-catered

• Uni-link connects the Halls with campuses and city

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Benefits for International Students

• Dedicated International Office and International Student Advisors (SUAIC)

• Guaranteed place in halls for all international students for full duration of their studies

• ‘Meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport

• International Welcome Week

• Over 200 clubs & societies

• Centre for Language Study

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Contact Details

Rami Al MousaCountry Development ManagerInternational OfficeUniversity of SouthamptonBuilding 37, Highfield CampusSouthampton SO17 1BJ

Tel: +44 2380 598 876Fax: +44 2380 598 878Email: [email protected]: www.southampton.ac.uk/international