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Bournemouth University has a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability. Bournemouth are recognised as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice in the UK and graduates from the National Centre for Computer Animation have worked in Hollywood on such films as Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Star Wars, Madagascar and King Kong. In 2013, Bournemouth University became the first UK university to receive ‘commended’ status for the quality of learning opportunities.
With undergraduate students earning an average of £24,000 within six months of graduating at De Montfort University, the Leicester institution is one of the most valuable investments a student can make. Encouraging its students to develop their entrepreneurial flair, more than 100 new businesses are started by its own students each year, while Frontrunners – DMU’s campus-based placement scheme - allows current students to apply for a variety of work placements within the university, putting lecture theatre learning into practise at the workplace.
- London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University courses have received top marks from the UK's Quality Assurance Agency and the University offer a number of fee reductions and scholarships to help you pay for your studies. Employability is at the heart of the curriculum at London Met. Many courses are accredited by a wide range of professional bodies ensuring qualifications have professional currency and we can help you to find placements, work experience and voluntary opportunities across a wide variety of organisations.
Navitas provides quality vocational training and higher education - from certificate and diplomas through to masters degrees - coupled with placement services. Courses are diverse including health, criminology, counselling, psychology and social work. Highly ranked English as second language courses for international students are taught as well as English language, settlement and work preparation programs for migrants and refugees.
Regent’s University London is independent and not for profit/ meaning their sole focus is on ensuring that the standard of teaching, the quality of the environment and the student experience are all outstanding. Teaching at Regent’s is in small groups with high contact hours, so students build a powerful relationship with their tutors. The University schools are specialist and world-renowned, so students who choose to study here can be sure that the education they receive will be exceptional.
Roehampton offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. The University is ranked the best modern university in London according to all three major UK league tables - the Complete University Guide 2016, the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and the Guardian University Guide 2016 and career skills are central to every one of their academic courses, helping give you the skills needed in the job market. The latest national figures show that 91% of Roehampton graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation - one of the best rates in London.
The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support. Sunderland have strong links with industry and business, and work closely with some of the world's leading companies. There are two Sunderland campuses in the north-east, with another in London, ensuring you are perfectly placed to benefit from a life-changing student experience.
Attending an SI-UK event allows you to meet UK universities in one location, ask questions directly to university representatives, network with other students, and participate in seminars and workshops hosted by university lecturers.
Attendance at SI-UK events is free for prospective international students.
Preparing for a university visit is essential to maximise your time there. Some things you should do include:
Scholarships provide financial assistance to international students who may not have access to the same resources as domestic students. Tuition fees for international students are higher, and the expense of travelling the world to study at a UK university can offset the financial burden of studying abroad by providing vital financial support.
If you are looking for a scholarship, grant, or bursary to help fund your studies in the UK, the SI-UK team and selected UK universities can assist you with what you are eligible for.
When attending a UK university open day as an international student, you must bring along several supporting documents to ensure you have all the necessary information and materials. We recommend that you bring:
By bringing these documents, you'll be well-prepared to engage with university staff, gather relevant information, and make the most of your UK university open day experience as an international student.
SI-UK's visa consultant is registered with the Home Office OISC* (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) and has extensive knowledge of the latest immigration legislation, rules and regulations.
SI-UK’s Student Visa Service offers advice and assistance to international students wishing to obtain a UK visa, specialising in General Student visas, Child Student visas and Short-term study visas (for English language courses lasting 6-11 months).
At SI-UK events, we can help clarify your visa status and help you successfully secure a study visa for the UK.
My consultant was very helpful and motivating. She helped me every step of the way, even when the deadline was so close. I feel I could not have done it without her. I'd highly recommend this service to any and all of my many friends interested.
Brishti Basu Biosciences at Coventry University
A member of the SI-UK team will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your initial consultation with one of our UK education experts.