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Let's Do Something Extraordinary Let’s Do Something Extraordinary University of Surrey International Study Centre 1 WELCOME TO A TRULY GLOBAL POINT OF VIEW Contents This prospectus is your guide to the University of Welcome to Surrey 2 Surrey International Study Centre. The Centre offers World-class facilities 6 on-campus foundation and Pre-Masters programmes designed to prepare you for successful degree study The International Study Centre 8 at the University of Surrey. International Foundation Year 11 We work hard to make sure that your experience studying in the UK is the best it can Business, Economics, Law 12 possibly be. From day one, you will be part of the University and have access to all the and Social Sciences world-class facilities Surrey has to offer. With Surrey’s outstanding reputation for student Engineering and 14 satisfaction, you can be confident that a wonderful undergraduate experience awaits. Physical Sciences Life Sciences 16 Greetings from the University of I’m honoured to welcome you to English Language Preparation 19 Surrey – one of the top universities in the University of Surrey International Pre-Masters Programme 20 the UK with a rising global reputation. Study Centre. I hope you are excited Thank you for considering Surrey as and inspired by the wonderful English for Pre-Masters 21 the next destination on your journey journey ahead of you. Pre-Masters Pathways 22 to an exciting new chapter in your life. The University of Surrey offers Student life 24 Studying at Surrey will unlock the international students like you unrivalled Helping you feel at home 26 potential to achieve your ambitions. opportunities to pursue your passions, It will equip you with the knowledge, achieve your potential and prepare for Discover Guildford 28 skills and confidence for academic and future career success. and beyond personal success. I wish you the very best of luck and look How to apply 29 Located in historic and beautiful Guildford, forward to meeting you as you embark on and close to London, our campus offers a your studies. safe, friendly and vibrant environment with Liz McMullan excellent facilities for all levels of study. Head of Centre To help you settle in, we run a University of Surrey International Study Centre comprehensive induction week, with an international orientation programme a few days earlier. Whichever path you take after graduation, your education at Surrey promises to transform your life. Professor G Q Max Lu President and Vice-Chancellor University of Surrey University of Surrey International Study Centre 1 WELCOME TO SURREY The highly-ranked University of Surrey is based in Guildford, South East England. Surrounded by beautiful English countryside, I chose Surrey because it’s one the University is still within easy reach of of the best universities in the UK. London, one of the most exciting capital Before I came here, I researched about student happiness and the cities in the world. University was top-ranked for Thanks to its quality teaching, world-leading research and high happiness. Not only are they good student satisfaction rate, Surrey ranks tenth in the UK in the in education, they also take care Guardian University Guide 2018. of their students. The University maintains its excellent reputation by providing I started at the International Study an innovative learning environment where you can excel. Centre in February, so it’s nice that I can do this course and then You will be inspired to work hard and think critically as you lay enter university in September. the foundations for a successful future and prepare to achieve Coming to the International Study wonderful things. Centre is like a fast-track to go to university. With international students from over 120 different countries making up 37 per cent of the student body, Surrey is proud to be one of the Wasin from Thailand most culturally-diverse universities in the UK. Studied Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International th Foundation Year 2,300+ 5 95% Progressed to BSc (Hons) Business Management WORK PLACEMENT IN THE TIMES GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS HIGHER EDUCATION (HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT EXPERIENCE STATISTICS AGENCY 2015) SURVEY 2017 2 isc.surrey.ac.uk University of Surrey International Study Centre 3 FANTASTIC PROFESSIONAL THE PATHWAY FIRST-CLASS TOP-RANKED HIGHLY LOCATION FOCUS TO SUCCESS STUDENT DEGREE EMPLOYABLE EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMES GRADUATES The University’s tranquil Professional Training Our programmes consist lakeside campus is located placements are available to of academic subjects, study University of Surrey students In recent years, Surrey The University of Surrey within sight of the lovely all undergraduate University skills and English language are among the most satisfied has established itself as a has a proven track record Surrey Hills, an Area of of Surrey students. The training designed specifically in the UK. In 2016, Surrey top-ten university in the in producing successful Outstanding Natural Beauty. University works with over to provide international was named University of the major national league tables. graduates who are well- You will live and study in green 2,300 high-profile partner students with a pathway Year by The Times and Sunday qualified, professional and The Guardian University Guide and peaceful surroundings, organisations to offer students to degree study at the Times Good University Guide as most importantly, highly 2018 ranked the University with the town of Guildford real-world, professional work University of Surrey. well as University of the Year employable. easily accessible and central experience. first for Hospitality, Event Tutors on our programmes for Student Experience. London less than 40 minutes Management and Tourism. The latest figures from the By participating, you can gain are experts in their subjects away by train. Teaching, academic support, The University was ranked an Higher Education Statistics industry experience that will and specialists in university learning resources, facilities impressive second for Music, Agency show that 95.6 per The campus is a friendly, complement your studies preparation. and personal development Drama and Dance and fourth cent of Surrey’s 2015 graduates vibrant and safe place where and help you stand out in We will support you every are some of the key areas for Engineering: Electronic were in work (or further you can make the most of the competitive graduate step of the way to help you contributing to this award. and Electrical, Mathematics education) six months after student life. At the Students’ employment market. successfully complete your and Modern Languages they graduated. Union and throughout the This pioneering work- programme and progress to and Linguistics. campus you will find a range Excellent graduate experience programme is your chosen degree at Surrey. of places to eat, relax and Consistently high rankings employability figures are a admired by universities around socialise with your friends. reflect Surrey’s quality teaching, result of the University’s focus the world and reflects Surrey’s cutting-edge facilities and world- on career preparation and the State-of-the-art facilities commitment to outstanding leading research. success of Surrey’s Professional on campus include Surrey graduate employability. Training placements. Sports Park, the Ivy Arts Centre and the new Library and Learning Centre. th UNIVERSITY th GOLD 10 OF THE YEAR 10 AWARD IN THE GUARDIAN IN THE THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES IN THE TIMES HIGHER TEACHING EXCELLENCE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2016 EDUCATION TABLE OF TABLES 2017 FRAMEWORK (TEF) 4 isc.surrey.ac.uk University of Surrey International Study Centre 5 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES From the day you start your programme at the World-leading research facilities International Study Centre you will be part of The University of Surrey is a research-led the University and can enjoy access to all of institution committed to research excellence Surrey’s wonderful campus facilities. You can and the application of research to benefit society. study in the cutting-edge Library and Learning Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre is the world’s largest Centre, stay fit at Surrey Sports Park or socialise academic research centre dedicated to the next in the Students’ Union. generation of mobile and wireless connectivity. Smarter study spaces The newest addition to campus, the STEM The Library and Learning Centre provides the building, is a state-of-the-art facility for Science, University of Surrey with a study centre that you Technology, Engineering and Mathematics study, expect at a leading university. Over the last five with laboratories, open plan learning space and years, around £16 million has been invested to offer seminar rooms. Surrey students a first-rate, modern study space. Surrey Sports Park From the Library, you can explore hundreds of The £36 million Surrey Sports Park is one of Europe’s thousands of books and journals – physical and leading sports venues and the home of Team Surrey. electronic – as well as audio and image collections. University of Surrey students benefit from The Library and Learning Centre is also home to discounted membership to Surrey Sports Park, the University’s AppleSeed Bookshop. giving you access to facilities, classes and SPLASH activities, and the opportunity to join over 40 student sports clubs. The Student Personal Learning and Study Hub (SPLASH) is a student-centred area within the Library Everything you need, right on campus designed to enhance your studies. Academic Liaison On the main Stag Hill campus, there is a wide range Librarians work from SPLASH, offering advice on of amenities, including modern launderettes, a post finding resources, using databases and referencing. office, bank, bookshop, grocery store and newsagent. To support your academic and personal development, Large supermarkets and a halal grocery store can Student Learning Advisers can assist you in improving be found nearby, and a weekly fruit and vegetable your writing, presenting, revision, time management market is also held on campus.
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