International Applicants and Offer Holders – USA
Feb 22, 2016
International Applicants and Offer Holders – USA
• Why choose the University of Edinburgh?
Academic programmes & Degree structure
Historic and Prestigious
• Admissions, Joining and Visas
• Student Experience
• City of Edinburgh
• Student Finance
• Look at your postcard
Why Edinburgh?
The University
An ancient university, founded in 1583
One of the largest universities in the UK
Over 30,000 students, over 20,000 undergraduates
36% students from outside the UK
140 different nationalities
8,000 staff
3 Colleges, 22 Schools
Merged with Edinburgh College of Art
Numerous networks and global partnerships:
The University
One of the top UK universities and study destinations within Europe
Ranked 20th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2011
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 11 Nobel Prize winners
Historic & Prestigious
The University in the city
Scale = 0.5 mile
The City of Edinburgh
Population around 500,000, students make up over one tenth
Historic, cosmopolitan, safe, cultured city
Favourite UK city
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
Edinburgh’s Climate Edinburgh enjoys a moderate year-round climate
Warmer in the winter than much of US, cooler in the Summer…..
Less rain than New York & Chicago…..
EdinburghInspiring Capital
www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com/live/live_dvd.aspx
The City of Edinburgh
Distinguished AlumniCharles Darwin, Naturalist
David Hume, Philosopher
Piers Sellers, NASA Astronaut
Gordon Brown, previous UK Prime Minister
Adam Smith, Economist
James Clerk Maxwell, Physicist
Sir Walter Scott, Writer
Ian Rankin, UK's bestselling crime author JK Rowling, Writer
John Witherspoon, Clergyman, signatory of US Declaration of Independence
“I studied Hume with fervour and admiration shortly before the discovery of relativity.
It is very well possible that without these philosophical studies I would not have arrived at the solution.”
Albert Einstein
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
Business SchoolEdinburgh College of ArtSchool of DivinitySchool of EconomicsSchool of Health in Social ScienceSchool of History, Classics and ArchaeologySchool of LawSchool of Literatures, Languages and CulturesSchool of Philosophy, Psychology & Language SciencesSchool of Social and Political ScienceThe Moray House School of Education
Average first year UG intake: 2500
College of Science & Engineering
School 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 UG intake: 1500
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Royal School of Veterinary StudiesSchool of Biomedical Sciences School of Clinical Sciences and Community HealthSchool of Molecular and Clinical Medicine
Average first year UG intake: 300
Edinburgh 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
Academic year is divided into 2 semesters: Semester 1 17 Sep - 21 Dec 2012 Semester 2 14 Jan - 24 May 2013
(PGT Dissertation April – August)
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 243 links, 23 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
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
Degree structureEngland Scotland USA (Liberal Arts)
Apply to Single / Joint
“Major” Possible “Major” Core curriculum
Year 1 Degree “Major” & 2-4 subjects Core curriculum
Year 2 Degree “Major” & 2-4 subjectsDeclare “Major”
Declare Major
Year 3 Honours Yeardissertation/ Research project Degree award: BA/BSc
Honours YearsStudy Abroad
Major
Year 4 / exit qualification
Degree awarded: MSc
Honours YearsDissertation Degree award: MA/BSc
MajorDegree award: BA
Example degree structure - Humanities
Year One English Language 1 English Literature 1 Other Subject A
Year Two English Language 2 English Literature 2 Other Subject B
Options: English Language, Single Honours Degree English Language & Literature, Joint Honours Degree English Literature, Single Honours Degree
Year Three English LanguageYear Four English Language
Example degree structure - Science
Year One Informatics 1 Mathematics 1 Other Subject AYear Two Informatics 2 (Double course) Mathematics 2
Options: Computer Science (or Artificial Intelligence/ Software Engineering/ Cognitive Science - as Informatics courses common to all), Single Honours Degree Computer Science & Mathematics, Joint Honours Degree Mathematics, Single Honours Degree
Year Three Computer Science & MathematicsYear Four Computer Science & Mathematics
Taught degrees• MSc, MBA, MEd, LLM
• 1 year / Assessment is by coursework, examination and a dissertation or project
Research degrees • MSc by Research: 1 year /
Assessment is by coursework, examination and a dissertation
• MPhil: 2 years/ Assessed by thesis
• PhD: 3 years / Assessed by thesis
Postgraduate Degree Structure
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/
Applicant links
Offers: • Unconditional / Conditional• UK system based on post-offer
exam results• SAT’s / AP’s / School transcript• UCAS deadlines: 7 May (offers)
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/importantdates
Accepting an offer: • UCAS Firm acceptance / Insurance
acceptance• 1st choice Edinburgh and a back up?• UCAS deadlines: 8 June (accept)• MyEd portal
Admissions and Joining - Undergraduate
• MyEd Portal
• Conditional – provide documents asap
• Acceptance of offer / online
• University issues acceptance pack: Course info, CAS, Admissions info & joining instructions
Admissions and Joining - Postgraduate
Tuition Fees - Undergraduates
Annual 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)
Visiting Students £6,025+ per semester
To determine whether you will pay tuition fees at the home or overseas rate:www.registry.ed.ac.uk/fees
Postgraduate Taught £13,050 (class based) £17,200+ (laboratory) £13,050+ (studio arts)
Postgraduate Research £11,450 (book based) £15,000+ (laboratory) £11,450+ (studio arts)
If any of you are unsure of your course fees, please click on the following link to search your 2012-13 Tuition Fee. This will also identify any additional programme costs:http://www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/fees/search-fee.cfm
Tuition Fees - Postgraduates
Approximate weekly cost Self-catered flat Halls- half board
Rent / Hall fees (Includes electricity, heating & contents insurance)
£95 £166
Food £50 £15 (lunches etc)
Phone (Landline / mobile – varies depending on package) £10 £10
TV licence £2.80 £2.80
Clothes £13 £13
Travel £10 £10
Books, stationery & photocopying £10 £10
Laundry and toiletries £8 £8
Fun £25 £25
Total approximate weekly living costs £223.80 £259.80
A typical weekly expenditure by a student could include:
Managing money at university
Scholarships / Funding www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh is an approved recipient of US Federal Aid & Loanshttp://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/financial-support/student-loans/usa/apply/
Undergraduate:
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships £2,000 (15), 2nd April
Principal’s North America Undergraduate Scholarships £5,000 (5), 2nd April
Postgraduate:
Edinburgh Global Master's Scholarships £3,000 (25) & £5,000 (15), 2nd April
Saltire Scholarships £2000 (200), 1st June – PGT or PhD (only valid for one year)http://www.scotlandscholarship.com/
Scholarships
• UKBA, Points Based System, Tier 4• The University of Edinburgh is a ‘Highly Trusted’ sponsor
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies – CAS (reference number)
• Visa application fee from April 2012: £289 ($460 approx.)
• International Office Advice: www.ed.ac.uk/immigration
• Apply online and information about expedited applications: http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ApplyNow.aspx
• Visa Info Services: : http://www.visainfoservices.com/ - also contains information about expedited and in-person applications in New York.
• When to apply: no more than 3 months before course start date• Students cannot enter the UK more than 1 month before the start of their course.
Admissions and Joining: Immigration/Visas
• PBS Tier 4; • 30 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.
• “LOW RISK” nationals:• US and Canadian nationals applying in their home countries are considered “low risk” nationals. • This means that while you must be able to provide evidence that you score the points on request, you do
not need to send that evidence in with your passport and application form to the British Consulate in NYC. • Only apply for the visa if you are confident that you could provide the evidence if requested. • Application timescales last year were quicker due to the Low Risk route. • NOTE: you must still send your passport and complete the application process.
Admissions and Joining: Immigration/Visas
At present…..
• International students are eligible to• Work part - time (max. 20 hours per week)• Work 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 care:www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php
Admissions and Joining: Immigration/Visas
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
ResLife Support Applications open now until August (allocated from June)http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services/new-prospective/
= Self catered flats
= Self catered houses
= Catered halls
= Teaching sites
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 Experience
Over 260 student societies
65 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
Societies www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/
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 Experience
Societies www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/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
Student Experience
www.eusu.ed.ac.uk/
• Performance• Academic courses• Bedlam• Societies• Festivals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHcR5m9lmA0
Student Experience
Arts
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
The University of Edinburgh: rated as one of the world’s top study destinations by international students ISB March 2011
CareersThe 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
Specific International Advisors with experience placing students into employment overseas
3rd most recognised UK university with US employers – after Oxford & Cambridge
Student Experience – Alumni
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
Questions?