Erasmus+ and Study Abroad Exchange Students

Factsheet 2017-18

Full Legal Name of the Institution The University of Lincoln ERASMUS+ code UK LINCOLN05 PIC 999882694 Website www.lincoln.ac.uk

CONTACT DETAILS

University of Lincoln Address Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS United Kingdom Phone +44 (0)1522 886040 E-mail Address for all enquiries erasmus @lincoln.ac .u k or [email protected] Website www.lincoln.ac.uk Mrs Laura McCarthy International Mobility Manager and Erasmus Institutional Coordinator International Office (Incoming/Outgoing/Agreements) E-mail: l mccarthy @lincoln . a c . u k Phone : +44 (0)1522 835169

UNIVERSITY FACTS

 Top 10 modern University (The Times and Sunday Times World Class Teaching Good and Facilities University Guide 2015) with facilities to match  Top 25 ranked courses including Media, Engineering, Journalism, Hospitality and Tourism, Art and Design, Marketing and International Relations  11th position for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016  HomeThe University’s to a diverse facilities community were of used over as 14,000 a Pre-Games students with A Thriving Student 90+ nationalities represented across campus Community  The University of Lincoln’s Students’ Union won the title Students' Union of the Year at the National Union of Students (NUS) Awards 2014.  Located in the heart of England in one of the UK’s great Historic Location historic small cities  Easy access to central rail station with connections to London (journey times approximately 2 hours) or to Edinburgh (approx. 4 hours)  Lincoln Castle - a symbol of power and punishment through the ages and home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Lincoln is the only place in the world where you can find original copies of both the 1215 Magna Carta and the 1217 Charter of the Forest. A great visitor experience with guided tours, medieval wall walk and Victorian prison.  Lincoln Cathedral is arguably the finest gothic building in Europe and once the tallest in the world. William the Conqueror commissioned its building and it was consecrated in 1092.  One of the UK’s oldest and most visited traditional Christmas market held annually in the historic old quarter EXCHANGE PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Semester Dates* Autumn: 18/09/17 - 22/09/17 Welcome week (Orientation week) (Semester A) 25/09/17 - 21/12/17 Formal teaching * Please note these can vary 22/12/17 - 7/01/18 Christmas across each School/College, so vacation please check with your host School 08/01/18 – 12/01/18 Examination week if applicable*

* please check if your exchange programme requires you to return for examination week before you book your travel and accommodation

Spring: (Semester B) 15/01/18 – 23/03/18 Formal teaching incl Orientation week 26/03/18 - 06/04/18 Easter vacation 09/04/18 – 04/05/18 Formal teaching resumes 07/05/18 - 25/05/18 Examinations if applicable* Please refer to either the webpage for your chosen programme of study, Directory of Modules or contact your exchanges coordinator at your host School (department).

English Language All incoming exchange students are expected to have an English Requirements language ability of CEFR Level B2 (for Erasmus students) or IELTS 6.0 * for study abroad students, where their mother tongue is not English. * IELTS 7.0 for Journalism

With regard to CEFR level B2, we will accept either certification or a letter from the student’s home institution confirming the student’s

Welcome (Orientation) Students are expected to arrive in time for Welcome Week, where they Week will enrol on the first day, and also be invited to attend a welcome talk and social networking event hosted by the International Mobility office. A campus tour and library induction will also take place during this week and students will learn of opportunities to go on cultural trips and social events, organised by the Students’ Union and other University bodies. See SU website for more details. Student Housing Students can apply online for University accommodation once their Information application has been processed and a student ID is issued. Please visit our accommodation webpages or download our accommodation guide pdf

For semester only students, there will be one designated University student housing option which may be at The Gateway or the new Cygnet Wharf at £135-136 per week inclusive of private bathroom and private or shared kitchen, utilities and Wi-Fi.

For details of these, and other options in the city, please contact the English Language Enhancing Your Student Experience Centre Not only do we provide English language support, but also cultural (ELC) support too. We want you to have an experience of British culture that and Student Support goes beyond Lincoln. To achieve this, we arrange trips throughout the year, taking you to other towns and cities. You can find out more about these by clicking here You can register with the ELC once you have enrolled at the University http://elc.lincoln.ac.uk/

Student Wellbeing The University of Lincoln has the appropriate infrastructure for students and staff with disabilities. However, it is important to note that the University is informed well in advance of the special needs of the exchange student or staff member by notifying our Wellbeing Service at

General Notes Before students can enrol as a student at the University of Lincoln, and apply for student housing they need to: 1. Be nominated by their home University with whom we have a bilateral exchange agreement, either under Erasmus+ or Study Abroad 2. Complete a formal application from the University of Lincoln

Deadlines for applications are:30 June for Semester A or full year 1 November for Semester B

Nomination deadlines are usually one month prior to application deadline (see bilateral agreement for specific dates where applicable) Nomination/Application 1. Sending Universities to nominate potential exchange students via Process one of the following routes: i) directly by email to the programme exchanges coordinator ii) via Erasmus mailbox [email protected] iii) via Study Abroad mailbox [email protected] 2. When accepted School Exchanges Administrator to send relevant University of Lincoln application forms, options/module catalogue and option form to students 3. Students to send completed application form to [email protected] with copy plus option form, letter of recommendation, and transcript of achieved grades to their exchanges administrator. 4. The admissions department will enter the student into the University management systems for enrolment, induction, timetabling and accommodation, and send offer letter with student ID. 5. Welcome pack to be sent to student from School Exchange Administrator and to confirm travel arrangements to Lincoln