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• preparation courses offering progression to Stirling and other Scottish

• An award-winning campus set among 330 acres of Scottish countryside with its own loch and castle

• No.1 in international students’ survey for being a ‘good place to be’ (International Student Barometer 2012)

• At the centre of Scotland with , Glasgow and the Highlands all on your doorstep

Through innovative partnerships with leading universities, we expand opportunities for higher education, ensuring success and transforming the lives of our students and staff.

Photography: Paul Jones, Tom Main, White House Studios, John McPake and Mark Ferguson A stunning, safe and friendly environment for study

Ranked in the top 2.5% of global higher education institutions QS World University Rankings 2013

Founded by the in 1967, Stirling was the first new university in Scotland for over 400 years

Named Scotland’s 1st in University for Scotland Sporting and 9th in the Excellence: UK in The Times a sport-centred Higher Education campus with 100 Under 50 table excellent facilities

One of the best all-round student experiences Award-winning campus Students are at the centre of what we do and we provide one of the best Set amid more than 330 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, and with all-round student experiences in the UK. When asked in the most recent its own loch and castle, the University’s campus captures the historic and International Student Barometer survey, students rated us 1st for being a contemporary in a unique atmosphere and provides a safe, friendly and ‘good place to be’. inclusive learning environment. In learning and teaching, we work with our student community to deliver • Following an £11 million refurbishment, the library holds over 300,000 high-quality courses that produce intellectually-able graduates who are books, approximately 46,000 ebooks and more than 45,000 ejournal titles. highly sought after by employers. We are ambitious for our students and • About 1,000 student workstations on campus with most IT laboratories our flexible learning opportunities enable them to explore and discover open 24-hours a day. new subjects and interests. • Outstanding sports facilities including the Gannochy National Tennis Centre, the National Swimming Academy, the MP Jackson Fitness Centre and even a nine-hole golf course. • The Students’ Union with over 90 sports and social clubs to choose from. • The macrobert arts centre, with theatre, cinema and café. Your choice of progression options Assured progression to Stirling and other Scottish universities

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Scottish progression options Successful completion of your pre-university programmes offers assured progression to a wide range of degrees at the University of Stirling. The International Foundation programme is also recognised for entry to other Scottish universities options. Find out more about the study opportunities available at a choice of leading . ➲ www.intohigher.com/stirling/progression Our network of Scottish progression options Offering progression to a wider range of degrees

• World-leading courses in computer games and computer arts. • Number one in the UK for all round student experience • Ranked as a leading university for Environmental Science research, and (The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2012–2013). Scotland’s leading modern university for Law and Psychology research. • “The University of is… an institution regarded as one of the success • Friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. stories of British higher education” (The Sunday Times University Guide 2011). • The highest average graduate starting salaries in Scotland and 11th highest For more information, visit: www.abertay.ac.uk ➲ in the UK (The Sunday Times University Guide 2012). ➲ For more information, visit: www.dundee.ac.uk

• An , founded in 1583, in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. • UK University of the Year for Student Experience 2012–2013 • Consistently ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world. in the Sunday Times Guide. • Three colleges offering over 500 undergraduate degree options. • Referred to as Scotland’s International University, as one in three of our on-campus students come from outside the UK. For more information, visit: www.ed.ac.uk ➲ • A beautiful, parkland campus with easy access to the world-renowned city of Edinburgh. ➲ For more information, visit: www.hw.ac.uk

• The University of Strathclyde is the Times Higher Education UK University of the Year 2012–2013. • Excellent links with business and industry including Exxon Mobil, P&G and BAE Systems. • Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre. ➲ For more information, visit: www.strath.ac.uk One of Scotland’s most attractive places to live

What I love most about this University is without a doubt the campus, it is simply breathtaking. Christina Prifti, Greece

At the centre of Scotland with Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands all on your doorstep

1:5 people in the city is a student

Inverness Aberdeen A city of energy and contrast Dundee Stirling Castle is a reminder of the role the city played in Scotland’s turbulent history but Stirling is also a young, cosmopolitan city with fresh and inclusive Stirling forward-looking style. Glasgow Edinburgh • Cinema, theatre and art galleries, running more than 2,000 events a year. • Choose between stylish bars, real ale pubs or chilling out over coffee. • Fantastic food with Greek, Scottish, Italian, American, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, French and Thai to name a few. • The historic town of offers a variety of independent shops, with great delis, boutiques, bars, restaurants and even a micro-brewery. • A host of festivals on your doorstep including the world’s largest arts festival in Edinburgh every August. • Excellent transport links make it easy to explore with both Edinburgh and Glasgow less than an hour away. • Scotland’s two main international airports are less than an hour away by car. • The cost of living in Stirling is consistently lower than other Scottish cities and is one of the lowest in the UK. London Live alongside other students In university residences on campus

Residential assistants will provide support during out of office hours

The 24/7 concierge, the lovely cleaners and the friendly Accommodation Liaison students make the warm welcoming environment pleasant for all! Catherine Chen, Hong Kong

Our accommodation When you are studying at INTO University of Stirling you can choose to live in university residences on campus. Located in the west of the campus and just a five-minute walk from the INTO Centre, Andrew Stewart Hall provides single study-bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The accommodation is offered on a self-catered basis with shared kitchens equipped with cookers, fridges, microwaves and ample storage for students’ use. The student residences also have a communal TV lounge, games room and reception area for socialising with other university students. In Summer 2014, Pre-sessional students will be housed in Geddes Hall, which provides single study-bedrooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Other accommodation may be available. For further information, please contact: ➲ [email protected] Welcome to INTO University of Stirling Preparing you for university success

Located in the 18th-century

Dedicated Student Services team, providing 24/7 support

Modern facilities include: • classrooms equipped with interactive computer screens • a Learning Resource Centre • free internet, email access and Wi-Fi

Prepare for university study with a wide range of academic programmes and English language courses

INTO course Pathways Start dates English language requirements Tuition fee International Foundation • Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing September and January IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) 4 term: £14,745 • Media, Humanities and Social Sciences 3 term: £10,995 • Science, Computing and Engineering International Diploma • Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities September and January IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) 4 term: £14,745 3 term: £10,995 Graduate Diploma • Business, Finance and Sport September and January IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) £10,995 • Media, Humanities and Social Sciences • Science, Computing and Engineering English for University Study N/A September, January, April From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) £3,750 per term and June Pre-sessional English N/A June, July and August From IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.0 depending on 12 weeks: £4,495 destination degree programme and course length 6 weeks: £2,395 3 weeks: £1,295

Visit www.intohigher.com/stirling/courses for more information The University of Stirling has lots of facilities on campus, sports facilities in particular. We also have a three-level library with group private-study rooms. Lectures and seminars are very well structured and taught, and exams are not too difficult to prepare for as we have easy access to the resources on campus. Students around me also tend to work very hard which creates a good study atmosphere. In short, I love everything! Friendly and helpful staff and students, beautiful campus, high-end facilities... I’m so glad that I made the right choice. www.intohigher.com/stirling John Seven, China BA (Hons) Finance

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