INTO takes you higher Success at a world-class university starts here www.intohigher.com 2 INTO Life changing INTO specialises in deeply embedded, long-term partnerships that transform the capacity, reach and competitive positioning of universities. Major private investment supports innovation targeted to deliver a distinctive, first-class student experience within a university-led partnership enhancing brand quality and academic reputation. INTO 3 90% student progression to a university of their choice in the UK and US INTO brings ambitious students and leading universities together. We provide 87% student satisfaction an exceptional education experience to across all our study centres help you succeed in a fast-moving, 1:9 teacher to student ratio and small globally competitive world. classes deliver a first-class study experience www.intohigher.com Study in the UK page 18 Study in the USA page 40 Study in China page 48 4 INTO Your choice of leading universities INTO 5 Over 80 UK universities accepted our Every ambitious student wants to INTO STUDent PROGRESSION students onto their degree programmes in live and study at a leading university. Destination UNIVERSITY RANKING* 2009/2010 At INTO we turn that ambition into Aston University 29 reality with 90% of our students Cardiff University 34 Progression officers providing academic progressing to a university of Durham University 6 and social opportunities to engage in King's College London 16 university life their choice. Lancaster University 10 Loughborough University 16 Choosing to study overseas will give you an Placement services to support your Newcastle University 25 university application advantage at every stage of your life. Our study Queen Mary University of London 36 programmes lead to recognised university awards Queen's University Belfast 38 giving you the best start on that journey. Specialist Royal Holloway, University of London 31 teams of university academics and INTO staff The University of Aberdeen 33 The University of Edinburgh 11 work with students from first enquiry all the The University of Manchester 30 way to graduation. The University of Nottingham 20 The University of Sheffield 18 The universities in our network have world renowned The University of York 9 professors and areas of specialist study where they University College London 7 lead the way in research and teaching. They are all University of Bath 13 committed to giving students the support they need University of Bristol 14 to get the best from university study. University of East Anglia 23 University of Exeter 12 University of Leeds 26 University of Leicester 15 University of Liverpool 28 University of Reading 35 University of Southampton 19 University of St Andrews 4 University of Strathclyde 36 University of Surrey 32 University of Sussex 21 University of Warwick 8 www.intohigher.com * Times Good University Guide 2011 6 INTO Choose to study at the best universities INTO 7 Thousands of international students every year change their lives for the better when they join INTO. Their academic achievements have helped many of them enter universities ranked in the top 3% in the world. You can select an INTO university partner which is the right one for you, live and learn in exceptional surroundings and find total commitment to your success. You will be part of a university community from the first day and reach the highest level possible in your studies. Our courses are quality-assured and also widely accepted by universities outside the INTO network. If you do well you are guaranteed progression and if you achieve at the highest levels you will be able to continue your studies at some of the very best universities in the world. Experience university life with lectures, We help you every step of the way. practical demonstrations and field trips Experienced teachers and small class sizes deliver a first-class study experience Develop your skills through our Common Purpose Leadership programme www.intohigher.com 8 INTO Supporting you every step of the way I feel that since I arrived in Belfast and began my studies at the INTO Centre I have acquired a lot of new skills and broadened my knowledge. I have seen a great improvement in my presentation skills. I am so much more confident in speaking in English to share my thoughts and ideas in front of a huge audience. I can now explain what I really want to say and express myself much easier. HO QUYNH, VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADE: A* | NOW STUDYING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH INTO 9 INTO is popular because we understand what students need and have already helped many thousands succeed. Wherever you are in the world we have staff and representatives able to give you the advice and support you need to start your journey to academic success. You can talk to someone in your home country and your native language. They will understand your ambitions and help with your application. Representatives worldwide to support your application At INTO, friendly and experienced student support Everything is ready to make sure that you can fulfil staff are always available. Every INTO student is part your potential. You will make new friends, learn new of the academic and social life of the university from skills and prepare for study at universities looking for 24-hour support available through our dedicated student support teams their first day. You will learn in small groups and study the most talented and able students. INTO looks after on university courses. Each course has clear steps you every step of the way and becomes a second to the next level of study and opens up a world of home where you are treated like part of a family. You Multi-lingual staff offering support in your choice and opportunity. will have some of the best experiences of your life. local language Services tailored to your needs: from airport-pickups and orientation to visa www.intohigher.com support and social programmes 10 INTO Speaking from experience I chose to study the Foundation programme because my future degree is in Biotechnology and so it will help me to prepare for this. Not only have I learnt a lot about different countries and cultures, but I have also been able to improve my English. INTO Newcastle University is the best place to study as it provides international students with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. ALMA AKHMetoVA, KAZakhstan FOUNDation Pathway IN BioloGical AND BIOMEDical SCIENCES | GRADE: A NOW STUDYING BIOTECHNOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Through INTO OSU’s MBA Pathway program, I can prepare for We have field trips so we get to learn outside of the an actual MBA program as well as brush up on and acquire my classroom, actually testing different theories instead of just academic English skills. reading about it. TERuhisa HOMMA, JAPAN KURT AllysteR LEE, Malaysia MBA GRADuate Pathway FOUNDation IN Physical SCIENCES AND MatheMatics | GRADE: A INTO OREGON State UNIVERSITY NOW STUDYING NATURAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA INTO 11 The small groups meant I got lots of attention and the work was a good mix of class work and individual study. The best way to find out about what FERNANDA SOUZA, BRAZIL it is like to study at an INTO study FOUNDation Pathway IN BUSINESS AND HUMANITIES | GRADE: BA*AA* centre and why our students are so Now STUDYING POLITICS AND inteRnational Relations at THE UNIVERSITY OF ManchesteR successful is to hear what the students say themselves. Go online to join our community and find out more. I have been deeply impressed by the teaching process. You can always ask questions if you do not understand some part of the lecture or seminar and the teachers encourage us to participate in different discussions that helps to improve our English and have interesting lessons. SERGEY TOKAREV, RUSSIA FOUNDation Pathway IN Physical SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING | GRADE: A NOW STUDYING AT ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT NEWCASTLE www.intohigher.com UNIVERSITY 12 INTO Investing in your future The course and more importantly the exceptional support, inspiration and encouragement of the staff at the Centre gave me the foundations to get on with university life. FRANKIE NG, INDONESIA GRADuate DIPloMA | GRADE: CREDIT now STUDYING inteRnational BUSINESS MANAGEMent at THE UNIVERSITY OF ManchesteR Architects’ drawing of the new INTO study centre at Newcastle University INTO 13 Studying with INTO will excite, inspire and challenge you. It prepares you for success in your life and career as well as being a step towards academic excellence at a top university. Successful students invest in their education and INTO provides the best living and learning experience in return. Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology to make lessons enjoyable and stimulating. Custom-built lecture theatres and laboratories provide ideal surroundings for learning. INTO gives students outstanding university-style teaching, high levels of personal care and attention and ideal study environments. It is the perfect start to your university life. INTO is part of the university and our students are $500m committed to able to enjoy the full range of academic, social and enhancing the student experience cultural services available. You will participate fully in student life with academic libraries, excellent sports High-tech learning environment with interactive whiteboards, flip-screen centres and art galleries part of your experience. You computers and access to e-learning can explore on your own or be part of organised trips and events. It is time well spent as you live the life of a university student from the moment of arrival. Dedicated student support services tailored to meet all of your needs Study on a university campus with full access to world-class facilities www.intohigher.com 14 INTO Rewarding excellence In 2009 David Wong from Hong Kong was the highest achieving student on the Foundation in Humanities, with scholarships Law and Social Sciences at Exeter with an overall grade of A*.