UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020–21 MAKING the View of Exeter Cathedral, Streatham Campus EXCEPTIONAL HAPPEN
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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020–21 MAKING THE View of Exeter Cathedral, Streatham Campus EXCEPTIONAL HAPPEN Welcome to INTO University of Exeter – your pathway to a degree from the University of Exeter. We give international students like you the chance to study at an institution renowned for its outstanding teaching and graduate employability. In the Top 150 Most subjects in The Business School is universities in the world1 the UK top 10 after 1st in the UK Cambridge and Oxford2 for graduate outcomes3 You will study a specialist programme designed exclusively for international students and tailored to the requirements of the University. You’ll complete your course at our modern Study Centre Career Zone, Streatham Campus in the heart of the beautiful Streatham Campus, where you will become part of the University community from the day you arrive. Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, but at INTO University 1.5 hours from Amsterdam of Exeter, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed at university by plane Edinburgh and beyond. Just look at our student success rates in 2017–18! 2.5 hours from London CHOOSE #INTOEXETER AND OPEN by train UP A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITIES Manchester 97% PASSED Birmingham London Business School, Streatham Campus of which were ELIGIBLE 83% to progress Penryn Passed: % of those who completed their pathway THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER’S TOP-RANKED SUBJECT AREAS Eligible: % eligible to progress to the University of Exeter of those who passed =1st 5th =7th =8th Top 10 The Forum, Streatham Campus 4 in the UK for in the UK for in the UK for in the UK for in the UK for Sport Science4 English4 Accounting Business Studies4 Civil Engineering and Finance4 and Electrical Engineering7 =33rd 34th 72nd Top 100 Top 100 in the world for in the world for in the world for in the world for in the world Environmental Psychology5 Law6 Life Sciences6 for Politics and Sciences5 International 5 The Forum, Streatham Campus Studies 1 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 4 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 2 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 5 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 3 HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2016/17 6 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2019 7 8th in the UK for Civil Engineering and 9th in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2 INTO University of Exeter 2020–21 www.intostudy.com/exeter 3 WORLD-CLASS TEACHING GLOBALLY EMPLOYABLE WELCOMING COMMUNITY With 29 subjects in the UK top 101, GRADUATES With more than 22,500 students from WHY CHOOSE THE you are guaranteed a top education Your graduate employability is the 130 different countries, the University here. The University has been awarded University’s priority, so you will receive of Exeter is a truly international TEF Gold for teaching quality2, which help in gaining the skills you need to university. The University’s campuses UNIVERSITY OF EXETER? means that you’ll learn with experts compete in the demanding international offer a safe, convenient and diverse at the forefront of their fields. The job market. You will benefit from: community where you will find a warm Part of the UK’s elite Russell Group of research-intensive universities, University’s academic staff also carry out • a range of employability initiatives, welcome and a lot going on. the University of Exeter is globally recognised as a prestigious higher life-changing research – 98% of which such as the preparatory ‘China The Streatham Campus is considered is world-leading or internationally- Career Ready Programme’ one of the most beautiful in the UK, education institution of outstanding quality. Exeter students graduate recognised3 – so your teaching will be • careers workshops and guidance with gardens, lakes and parkland with the confidence to take on the world – and you could too. informed by important research into throughout. The historic city of Exeter global issues. from the Career Zone during your studies and after graduation is just a 15-minute walk from campus, TRIPLE ACCREDITED so you can easily enjoy the restaurants, • the Exeter Award – helping you to shops and cultural activities on offer. BUSINESS SCHOOL develop professional skills and receive 12th A diverse student community is The Business School is triple accredited vital workplace experience SUPPORTIVE LEARNING in the UK central to our commitment to delivering an by the three largest and most ENVIRONMENT internationally excellent teaching and learning influential business school accreditation OUTSTANDING CAREERS (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019) You’ll receive lots of support throughout environment. The INTO Centre delivers a organisations worldwide: SERVICES your degree. The International Student high quality, immersive transition to University • EFMD Quality Improvement The University of Exeter is one of the Support Office is the place to go for study through specialist teaching in small System (EQUIS) top 15 higher education institutions help and advice relating to your welfare. classes. The completion of an INTO University targeted by the largest number of • The Association of MBAs (AMBA) 4 Staff will help you with any immigration of Exeter academic programme can open the top employers . Its award-winning and visa issues and organise cultural • The Association to Advance door to a world of degree opportunities. careers programmes are recognised as events with student societies for you In the Top 40 most international Collegiate Schools of outstanding student services, such as: Professor Sir Steve Smith to enjoy. Plus, the free Insessional universities worldwide Business (AACSB) Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter • work placements or a year abroad programme means that you can still (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019) This prestigious triple accreditation is • social enterprise support enjoy personalised English language held by less than 100 schools globally! • student entrepreneurship support from INTO after you progress. 1 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 2 Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 3 Research Excellence Framework 2014 4 High Fliers Research 2018/19 4 INTO University of Exeter 2020–21 www.intostudy.com/exeter 5 STREATHAM CAMPUS 3 7 5 1 INTO accommodation 6 Students’ Guild 1 8 10 2 Student Health Centre 7 Engineering 9 2 6 3 Sports Park 8 INTO Centre 4 Psychology 9 Forum and Library 5 Biosciences 10 Business School 4 Top 10 in England for international student experience (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019) INTO Centre, Streatham Campus YOUR GUIDE TO CAMPUS LIFE You will initially be based on the Streatham Campus. Surrounded by beautiful parkland and home to cutting-edge facilities, this inspirational campus is the ideal Welcome Desk, INTO Centre environment to live and study in. You’ll experience the best of student life here. INTO STUDY CENTRE UNIVERSITY FACILITIES STUDENT SOCIAL LIFE The INTO Centre is the place to go The Streatham Campus is a registered A work–life balance is the key to to attend classes and study during your botanical garden filled with specialist plant academic success. This is recognised by pathway programme, located opposite collections, so you’ll find plenty of pretty, the University of Exeter, who was voted the Forum – a £48 million study and quiet and peaceful spaces to study. one of the top 10 universities in England 1 social space that houses lecture theatres, INTO students also have access to many for international student experience! the library and other convenient facilities. of the University’s facilities, such as: In your first week, you’ll take part in INTO University of Exeter provides • The Forum – home to useful facilities an orientation programme to help you university-style teaching in its INTO including a 24/7 library, a Student settle in. We’ll help you adjust to life in Centre to help prepare you for life at the Services Centre and food outlets Exeter by showing you around campus Learning Resource Centre, INTO Centre University of Exeter. You’ll benefit from: and introducing you to your classmates. • Sports Park – outstanding sports Then, during your time here, you can: • a Learning Resource Centre with facilities, including a swimming pool, academic materials and study spaces golf centre, football pitches and courts • join one of 250+clubs and societies covering a range of interests – from • a large lecture theatre for you to • Northcott Theatre – an on-campus WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU cultural societies and the International My INTO course always had clear content, experience university-style lectures venue where you can watch music, From the moment you arrive, the INTO Student Services Society, to sports, music and arts clubs a steady learning pace and teachers who welcomed • two multimedia rooms with dancing and theatre productions team will help you with any issues. Then, when you progress • visit the Lemon Grove to attend fun to the University of Exeter, you’ll receive support from the questions. There is a lot of support and information specialist software installed on • Bill Douglas Cinema Museum – events, club nights and live music gigs International Student Support Office. Services include: about planning your future after a degree. the computers one of the biggest TV and film material • go to the Ram Bar to take part in quiz • help opening a bank account and registering with a doctor Jessie, China • a science laboratory with