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![• Ranked 59 in the U.S. and 102 in the world[1]
• Oregon’s largest university
• One of only 96 universities designated with ‘highest research activity’
• Largest “College of Engineering” on America’s west coast
• Along with Cornell University, only U.S. university with four grant designation
• $230+ million in funded research in 2008
• No. 2 –– graduate Public Health program[2]
• No. 2 –– graduate Fisheries Science[3]
• No. 4 –– graduate Zoology[4]
• No. 5 –– graduate Plant Pathology[5]
• No. 7 –– graduate Pharmacy program
• No. 7 –– graduate Agricultural Economics program
• No. 8 –– graduate Nuclear Engineering
• No. 9 –– graduate Science Education program
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s
Center for World-Class Universities
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U.S. News & World Report (2007)
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The Chronicle of Higher
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Into centres overview
The document provides an overview of INTO Centres and their partnerships with leading UK and US universities. It describes INTO programs as validated pathway courses that provide international students access to higher education abroad. Specific centres and partner universities are highlighted, including information on their rankings and facilities. Requirements for English proficiency and application processes are also outlined.
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Into centres overview
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- 2. INTO University Partnerships SamJones INTO Regional Director Eastern Europe & Central Asia
- 3. What is INTO? •A Joint Venture and true partnership between leading UK and US state institutions & INTO to provide pathway courses for international students • University validated and recognised pathway programmes • Programmes for international students to widen access to quality higher education in the UK & US • Living and studying in the heart of a UK or US state university • The best possible introduction to UK & US education and culture; a great place to study and a great place to make friends
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- 5. • Located inNorwich. • Just over 90 minutes from London • Ranked 28th in UK (Times Ranking); top 200 in world • Student population of 14,000 • Safe and friendly 300 acre campus • Ranked no 1 for student satisfaction among mainstream UK universities • Largest, most modern university Sportspark in UK
- 8. New INTO StudyCentre at UEA
- 9. • Located 2.5hours west of London • Ranked 11th in UK (Times Rankings); top 10 most popular universities in UK (applications per place); 1st in Finance •13,000 student population • Beautiful parkland campus • Times University of the Year 2007/8
- 11. New INTO StudyCentre at Exeter (2011)
- 12. • A memberof the prestigious Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities • Queen’s University Belfast offers a dynamic and world-class portfolio of research and education opportunities • Queen’s University Belfast offers a ‘broad-based curriculum’ offering students a wide choice of degree programmes to progress onto • Voted one of the top 10 cities on the rise (Lonely Planet Bluelist 2007) • Belfast is the second safest city in the world behind Tokyo (United Nations) • One of the lowest costs of living in the UK (The British Council) • President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, is an ex-Queen’s student and former Pro Vice Chancellor
- 13. Queen’s is inthe UK top 5 in: • Social Work; Pharmacy Queen’s is in the UK top 10 in: • Aerospace Engineering; Agriculture; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Food Science; Mechanical Engineering; Social Policy Queen’s is in the UK top 15 in: • Accounting; Archaeology; Anthropology; Music, Planning
- 14. Queen’s is inthe UK Top 5 in: • Electrical Engineering • Chemical Engineering (between Cambridge and Imperial) Queen’s has 11 subject areas in the UK Top 10 including: • Civil Engineering • Pharmacy Queen’s is one of the world’s leaders in marine renewable energy and in Bio-imaging research in the study of cell tissues.
- 16. • Less than3 hours by train to London • Ranked 1st in UK for graduate prospects (HESA stats) • Newcastle voted “best student city in UK” 2008, 2009 • Ranked 21st in the UK (Times ranking) • Ranked in top 10 UK universities for research (Russell Group) • 18,000 students • Lively city campus • International Reputation for research excellence and teaching quality • A centre of academic excellence for more than 150 years (since 1834) • Capital investment in campus of over £200 million
- 20. • 5th in UK,9th in Europe, 40th in world (World Uni Rankings) • Most popular university in the UK (by application numbers) • The widest range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the UK • 35000 students from over 180 countries worldwide • University of the Year 2006 and 2005 • Ranked fourth in the UK for the quality of graduates • Over 500 subject areas, 32 subject areas rated 'Excellent' for teaching •£650 million investment in facilities in recent years
- 24. • One ofthe most modern, well-equipped campuses in the UK • Central Glasgow – the largest city in Scotland • “Vocational Higher Education on a grand scale” • “Best International Student Experience” – 2008 Times Higher Awards • 93% of graduates in employment or training within 6 months • Graduates have gone on to work for Royal Bank of Scotland, Morgan Stanley, Shell UK, Tiffany's; 2 years’ work experience possible after graduation INTO Scotland at
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- 26. • The Universityfor Business and the Professions • Ranked fifth in the UK for graduate employability • Central London location • Graduates include ex-Prime Minister Blair, also head of National Bank of China and others • Cass Business School (top 5 in Europe, top in London) • Top Law school, Journalism, Politics, Economics, Engineering, many others…
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- 30. • Ranked 59in the U.S. and 102 in the world[1] • Oregon’s largest university • One of only 96 universities designated with ‘highest research activity’ • Largest “College of Engineering” on America’s west coast • Along with Cornell University, only U.S. university with four grant designation • $230+ million in funded research in 2008 • No. 2 –– graduate Public Health program[2] • No. 2 –– graduate Fisheries Science[3] • No. 4 –– graduate Zoology[4] • No. 5 –– graduate Plant Pathology[5] • No. 7 –– graduate Pharmacy program • No. 7 –– graduate Agricultural Economics program • No. 8 –– graduate Nuclear Engineering • No. 9 –– graduate Science Education program [1] Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Center for World-Class Universities [2] U.S. News & World Report (2007) [3] [4] [5] The Chronicle of Higher Education in (2007)
- 32. University of SouthFlorida • Major PUBLIC university • Founded in 1956 • One of the USA’s fastest-developing universities • Many top 100 subject areas • Nearly 48000 students from 120 countries (top 15 for diversity in US) • Top 50 “Best Value” public universities • Metropolitan campus in the city of Tampa on Florida’s west coast • 44th in USA for research expenditure • Great climate! 240 days of sunshine per year, average yearly temperature 28ºC • Amazing facilities for learning, living, leisure and sport
- 35. English Education System School5 – 16 (11 classes) > GCSE A Level 16 – 18 Year 12 Undergraduate degree Postgraduate taught degree (Masters) – 1 year Postgraduate research degrees (Masters, Doctorates) – 1 year or more Specialisation Year 13 (Bachelors) Usually 3 years Foundation Diploma Grad Diploma
- 36. Scottish Education System School5 – 17 (12 classes) > “Highers” Undergraduate degree Postgraduate taught degree (Masters) – 1 year Postgraduate research degrees (Masters, Doctorates) – 1 year or more (Bachelors) Bachelors “Ordinary” – 3 years Bachelors “Honours” - 4 years Foundation Diploma Grad Diploma
- 37. US Education System School6 – 18 (12 classes) > “SATs” Undergraduate degree/Pre-prof Postgraduate taught degree (Masters) – 2 years (may be less) Postgraduate research degrees (Doctorates) – 3 years or more (Bachelors) “Major” from 3rd year Usually 4 years, can be more! UG Pathway PG Pathway
- 38. IELTS and languagelevel 0 – 3.0 Beginner 3 – 5.0 Elementary - Intermediate 5.0 – 6.0 Upper intermediate 6.0 – 7.0 Advanced 7.0 + Proficiency • Oxford Placement Test is also available to test English ability – must be administered by an official INTO representative • International English Language Testing System – official English exam • Tests proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking • Two versions – “General” and “Academic” GeneralEnglish EUGS/EPGS Academic
- 39. INTO Programmes • GeneralEnglish – Beginner+ • English for undergraduate/postgraduate study – Elementary+ • Pre-sessional English – Upper Intermediate/Advanced (official test + offer) • Summer schools – Beginner + • University Year Abroad/Study Abroad with English – Upper Intermediate + – NB!! Visa requirements and language levels for English programmes!! • Foundation – High school + IELTS 5.0/5.5 – 60% + subject study • Diploma – 1 or 2 years university + IELTS 5.5/6.0 – Equivalent to level 1 Bachelors (level 2 in Scotland) • Graduate Diploma – 4 years university or more + IELTS 5.0 – For those who need further preparation for Masters or wish to change subject area
- 40. Living costs • UKAcademic programmes - £9600 – 10950 tuition/year • US Academic programmes - $17960 - $23900 tuition/year • Language courses – depends on duration • Accommodation – depends on student preferences • PLUS living expenses • About £18 – 25000 per year tuition + living costs (UK) • About $40000 per year tuition + living costs (US)
- 41. How Should Iapply for INTO? www.intohigher.comwww.intohigher.com INTO University Patnerships Ltd Regional Office Eastern Europe & Central Asia E: intoro@into.uk.com Local representative: