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Coventry University rose 12 places in this years Guardian University Rankings to place 15th nationally, and you can meet them as they visit SI-UK London in August. The University now ranks ahead of a number of Russell Group institutions to achieve its highest ever listing and cement its position as the country's leading modern university.
Coventry University is ranked top in the UK for the percentage of final-year students satisfied with feedback and assessment by lecturers, and is second only to the University of Oxford for its teaching quality score. Seven of Coventry's subject areas are ranked in the country's top 10, including its courses in the film production and photography and hospitality, event management and tourism categories, which are second overall.
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.
- Leicester International Pathway College
Leicester International Pathway College is based in the heart of the De Montfort campus, and on successful completion of your university preparation course you are guaranteed a place on a course at DMU! From the day you begin your studies at LIPC, you automatically become part of DMU - a truly international university with students from more than 130 countries.
- London South Bank University
London South Bank University give students the skills needed for the workplace and see them quickly employed once they graduate. LSBU teaching content is built around intelligence gathered from employers, current trends and the University's highly applied research. This way the University always know what employers are looking for. Staff have major connections with industry, and placements and field trips build students' learning experience.
The University of Buckingham is the only degree-awarding independent university in the UK and one of the smallest, with just 2,000 students from 80 countries enrolled. Buckingham graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) ranked Buckingham top for job prospects with 97.3% (July 2014).
UWL has a reputation for high-quality education closely linked to employment. The University aim to inspire students to become innovative professionals, connecting them to exciting and rewarding careers. Based in the heart of one of the UK’s most successful business regions, the University of West London has highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in their respective disciplines and strong connections to their industries.
University of West London’s graduate employment figures have risen to 96% of graduates in employment within six months of graduating.
Cambridge Education Group has been helping international students achieve entry into UK universities for over 55 years. CEG provides pre-university education to more than 4,000 students from over 95 countries and is a leading provider of academic, creative and English language programmes in the UK.
Students at Cambridge Education Group have access to the broadest range of UK Education programmes ranging from ‘English language holidays’ for juniors, to traditional academic qualifications such as ‘A-levels’.
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.