In Engineering. International Student Guide a Global Education
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A global education in engineering. International student guide Welcome to the University of Southampton The University of Southampton has a global reputation for academic excellence. We are one of the top five universities in the UK for engineering, and have established a branch campus within the EduCity development in Iskandar Malaysia to enable more students to experience our world- class education. We have had the privilege of educating students from Malaysia for over 50 years and continue to welcome new undergraduate and postgraduate students to Southampton each year. We are fortunate to enjoy good links with Malaysia that span many disciplines and levels of education and research. We have excellent links with research universities including the University of Malaya. We also enjoy strong relationships with government schools, international schools and many colleges and university colleges. We invite you to join our premier undergraduate engineering programmes and Engineering Foundation Year and take the opportunity to study using some of the latest research facilities and equipment in the world, where you can put the theory you learn into practice and deliver real results. Our split-campus (UK and Malaysia) degree programmes offer the chance to gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education in Malaysia combined with the final two years at a world-class research-centred University in the UK. You will graduate with a degree from an internationally recognised University and experience higher education in the UK. The programmes of study are, as far as possible, the same as those of our UK-based provision and lead to the award of the same degrees. The University of Southampton is registered as a Private Institute of Higher Learning by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and our engineering programmes have been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Board of Engineers Malaysia. We invite you to study at the University of Southampton and take your place at the cutting-edge, among some of the most talented students and academics from around the world. Professor John McBride, Chief Executive Officer www.southampton.edu.my 2 Contents Malaysia Campus 5 UK Campus 6 Money matters 9 Immigration 10 Accommodation 12 Welcoming you 14 Getting here 16 Once you’re here 16 Transition to the UK 17 How to find us 18 â A top 1% global university* â Top 5 in the UK for engineering** â 2 years in Malaysia followed by 2 years in the UK â 60% of the cost of a UK degree * QS World University Rankings 2014/15 ** The Guardian University Guide, 2016 3 “The best part of my course are the world-class professors and lecturers teaching the courses, excellent support system and plenty of opportunities to participate in activities.” Chew Hong Ye, MEng Mechanical Engineering 4 The University of Southampton in Malaysia Our University of Southampton Malaysia Campus will offer you the same quality of teaching as in the UK and an outstanding learning experience delivered by UK academics. The University of Southampton Malaysia Campus is We offer a wide range of facilities and services including: Southampton’s first overseas campus for engineering. - Exceptional physical recreation and sports It is set within Iskandar’s EduCity development in facilities at EduCity, with a 6,000 capacity sports Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia, an education hub, 1km east stadium (for ball sports and field events), a 400 of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the main metre athletic track, a 1,500-seated indoor arena Second-Link Expressway. Iskandar is in the heart of (with courts for basketball, badminton, squash, Malaysia’s economic zone. We are 8km from the volleyball and futsal) and an Olympic-size Second Crossing Bridge to Singapore. Changi swimming pool International Airport in Singapore is a 60-minute drive away from campus and we are just 30 minutes - Modern living accommodation, which is equipped from Johor’s Senai International Airport. with a cafeteria, launderette, prayer room, indoor games room, outdoor badminton and basketball The EduCity Iskandar Malaysia development court, as well as a picturesque roof terrace with comprises international universities, schools and views of the surrounding area colleges as well as leisure and sports facilities. Our campus has innovative, world-class facilities in which - A wide range of shopping malls in close proximity to study, with modern, spacious and safe living to EduCity to enjoy a film, shopping or eating out accommodation in close proximity, together with - Cafés and restaurants in the local area cafés and restaurants in the local area. The University is a diverse and lively community with staff and - Local attractions including Singapore, which is students from many different faiths. A variety of clubs only approximately a 40-minute drive away and societies have been formed by students at the To find out more about EduCity, visit Malaysia Campus. You will find out more during your www.iskandarinvestment.com induction week, and you are always welcome to speak to your student representatives if you have further To find out more about campus life at University ideas for other activities. of Southampton, Malaysia visit www.southampton.edu.my Facts about Malaysia – Malaysia has a diverse mixture of races and religions with a – Malaysia is divided into 13 states and three Federal population of more than 26 million. For information about Territories (Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan). Malaysia’s culture and heritage, visit www.tourism.gov. – Malaysia is a tropical country, with typical temperatures my/en/my/about-malaysia ranging from 21˚C to 32˚C. Humidity is typically 80 per cent – Bahasa Malaysia is the national language, but English, or more . Mandarin and Tamil are also widely used. – Malaysia has two distinct seasons: the dry season lasts – Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, but the from May until September and the rainy season lasts from Constitution guarantees freedom of worship, whereby mid-November until March. Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions are – Malaysia’s currency is known as Ringgit Malaysia (RM or freely practised. MYR). 5 The University of Southampton in the UK Situated on England’s south coast in the heart of Hampshire, the University of Southampton enjoys an outstanding location, just over one hour from central London and Heathrow Airport, and within easy reach of open countryside. Southampton is a popular cultural and leisure We offer high-quality accommodation and a range destination in the south of England and has excellent of options tailored to students’ needs. There are a transport links across the UK and via the city’s number of facilities on campus including restaurants, international airport to Europe. banks and a Post Office, as well as a chaplaincy for all faiths and a prayer room for Muslim students. Our engineering academic activity is based at the We also run a varied programme of events – from live University’s Highfield Campus and Boldrewood music to club nights and comedy. Our internationally Innovation Campus. Boldrewood Innovation Campus acclaimed arts venues include a concert hall, is located a five minute walk away from the main two art galleries and one of the south of England’s Highfield Campus. Both are set in green and leading theatres. Run by students, for students, SUSU, pleasantly landscaped surroundings, just a short bus the University of Southampton Students’ Union, ride from the centre of Southampton. offers a wide range of services and opportunities for Our extensive facilities include: you to get the most out of your free time. For - An £8.5m indoor sports complex, with a six-lane 25 example, there are over 300 student clubs and metre swimming pool, 170 fitness stations and an societies: from archery to Taekwondo or performing eight-court badminton sports hall. arts to politics as well as a Malaysian Students Association. - A 76-acre outdoor site with 20 pitches for hockey and football, and floodlit tennis courts To find out more about campus life at the University of Southampton in the UK, visit - A 330-seat cinema for watching films www.southampton.ac.uk/visitus/campuses - The John Hansard Gallery to view art exhibitions, the Nuffield Theatre to watch plays and the Turner Sims to listen to anything from jazz to classical music - Bars and cafes on our campuses Facts about the UK – The UK has a diverse mixture of races and religions and a – The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and population of more than 64 million Northern Ireland. www.visitbritain.com/en/EN/ – Temperatures in the UK range from around 7˚C in winter to – English (British English) is the national language. around 25˚C in summer. – Everyone in the UK has the right to religious freedom and – The UK’s currency is known as the pound sterling (GBP). there are many faiths practised within the UK. 6 “The philosophy and focus of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at Southampton is simply world class. The facilities are well-equipped with cutting-edge technologies which are essential to develop the skills I’ll take with me to my future employment.” Ng Chun Hean MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering 7 “I chose to study at the University of Southampton because my lecturers are active researchers who are at the cutting edge of new technology and have up-to-date industry knowledge.” Elynn Suah Ee Huei MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics 8 Money matters Fees The overall cost of obtaining a University of Southampton Malaysia Campus engineering degree (two years in Malaysia and two years in the UK) is around 40 per cent less than the cost of the same degree in the UK only. For more information on our fees, visit There are two ways to make your payment. Use only Living costs one of the following methods: The cost of living in Malaysia (in addition to tuition 1.