www.exeter.ac.uk/international

www.exeter.ac.uk/teaching-excellence 1 The Complete University Guide 2018 2 Research Excellence Framework 2014 3 HESA 2014/15

Subjects in the UK Top 101

2394% of graduates in employment or

further study six months after graduation3

94%98% of research rated as world

leading or internationally recognised2

5,000 International Students from more than 140 Countries

The University of Exeter dates back to 1855

Kazakhstan Alumni number

150

Rated gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017

43 students from Kazakhstan

WINNERINTERNATIONAL

2017

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM

KAZAKHSTAN

One thing that surprised me about the University of Exeter is that the university cares about your future career right from the beginning of your course. In the first term, we had some lectures about how to use LinkedIn more efficiently for employment purposes. During the year, the university invited potential employers to come and speak to students, and provided different booklets about employment in the international environment. I’m in no doubt that some students will already find a job before they graduate.

Talgat Jampeissov, MSc International Tourism Management

Student life We have around 22,000 students, including around

5,000 international students from 140 different countries

We have three beautiful campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s in Exeter, and Penryn in Cornwall www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/campuses

We’re fortunate to be based in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and our campuses are expansive, inspiring and home

to cutting-edge facilities. They are perfect places to live, study, and research

A Students’ Guild with over 200 societies covering a wide range of interests, including the International Student Society, academic societies

and recreational societies

With over 50 sporting societies and consistent high performance in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) league, the University

was named The Times and The Sunday Times ‘Sports University of the Year 2016’ www.exeter.ac.uk/sport

Over 900 employer events on campus each year and an international employer network of 300+

An International Student Support team, offering visa advice and guidance for students coming to the UK, including our International Student Guide

www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalstudents

Accommodation Guaranteed accommodation for unaccompanied international fee paying

students in the first year of their programme*

Choice of catered and self-catered accommodation

Range of accommodation, from houses and flats to traditional residences; en-suite options available

For virtual tours of our accommodation and prices visit www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation

* who have firmly accepted their offer and applied before the July accommodation deadline

I chose the Masters of Public Administration at Exeter University because I can choose a topic of research that is relevant to my country or the field that I work in, the University offers an extensive choice of additional modules to study, and finally, according to the UK’s National Student Survey, 93% of MPA students are satisfied with the teaching quality at Exeter University.

Almas Issakov, Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Fees and living costs Undergraduate tuition fee 2017 (not including Medicine):

6,900,000 – 8,760,000 KZT per year (country equivalency*). (For Undergraduate Medicine fees please see website.) * exchange rate as of July 2017

Please note that your tuition fee and any terms will be quoted in your offer letter, please see below websites for further information.

Postgraduate tuition fee: Please see individual programme pages.

You will also need to consider the costs of essentials such as food and clothing, as well as books and equipment for your course. For more information please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/uklife/costofliving

www.exeter.ac.uk/ugcosts www.exeter.ac.uk/pginternational

Student visasTo gain a UK Tier 4 visa, students must show that they have enough funds for both academic and living expenses. The UKVI stipulate the amount that unaccompanied applicants will need to show for living expenses at any University outside London. At the time of writing ( July 2017) this was £9,135 (£1,015 per month). The actual cost of living may differ depending on accommodation costs and lifestyle choices. For the latest amount and updates on Tier4 visas please visit www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

Scholarships The University of Exeter is included on the Kazakh government

Bolashak list of approved universities for master degrees in the field of Geography. You can find more details about the Bolashak scholarship here: www.bolashak.gov.kz

For a comprehensive list of scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Exeter, please see our funding database at: www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding

Entry requirements and how to apply

Undergraduate study How to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/applications

Typical A Level/IB offers range from A*AA-ABB (38-32)

Students who do not meet these direct entry requirements may be considered for an INTO University of Exeter Foundation or International Year One programme.

Students who complete the Kazakh secondary school leaving certificate (Year 11) with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0 GPA will be considered for entry to Foundation courses at the INTO Exeter centre with assured progression to Bachelor degree courses if sufficient grades are attained. Applicants must have 4.0 out of 5.0 in Maths for Business, Science or Engineering Foundation programmes.

www.intostudy.com/exeter

Postgraduate study How to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/pg/apply

Masters Study: Completion of 4 year Bakalavr or 5 year Specialist Diploma with minimum CGPA of between 4.0-4.4 out of 5.0 (or 2.9-3.7 out of 4.0), depending on intended subject of study.

PhD Study: Completion of Magister Diploma in a relevant subject with minimum GPA of 4.4 out of 5.0, or 3.2 out of 4.0.

English language proficiency

IELTS 6.5-7.5 depending on the programme and level of study.

www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/entry/english-language www.exeter.ac.uk/pgenglishrequirements

My favourite memory at Exeter would be a theatrical performance for a Drama assessment where we performed in front of students and teachers after nine weeks of hard work. I had to repeat my lines, rehearse my movements and ask my groupmates for their opinion over and over again, because I was very worried. In the end, I was able to perform well and feel for the first time not as an international student, but just as a student and an actor like my friends. Ronin Amirkhan Aitu, BA Drama

London to Exeter: 200 miles

Bristol

Streatham CampusSt Luke’s Campus

Cornwall Campus

The South West: live, study and work in the most beautiful part of the UK

Exeter Set in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, Exeter is

consistently recognised as one of the best places to live, work, and study in the UK

With a population of around 125,000, Exeter provides a safe, student-friendly environment, with an energetic culture in a beautiful historic setting

While small enough to be explored on foot, Exeter is diverse enough to provide a wide range of activities, from thought-provoking theatre, premier sports events and historic Cathedral tours to quayside kayaking and climbing

Over the last decade, Exeter has outperformed most locations across the UK for job creation. In addition to large employers such as the Meteorological Office and the University of Exeter itself, it is also home to many smaller innovative companies, as well as Exeter Science Park, the South West’s home of science and technology

Exeter is also a great place for shopping, with big names as well as specialist shopping and wonderfully quirky shopping areas, such as medieval, cobbled Gandy Street

And, when you want a break from city life, some of the most stunning countryside and coastlines in Britain are right on your doorstep

Cornwall Cornwall has a rich history of artistic and scientific innovation,

making it a fascinating and stimulating place to attend university

You will find a fantastic student lifestyle in a safe and friendly environment, with plenty of opportunities for sporting and outdoor activities

The Penryn Campus is a few minutes’ walk from Penryn, home to a rapidly expanding collection of independent cafés, shops, galleries and restaurants, as well as Jubilee Wharf, one of the country’s leading zero-carbon buildings

Nearby Falmouth is a vibrant town and the centre of Cornwall’s creative scene, with businesses, studios, shops and galleries, and great live music across the town. Annual events include the Sea Shanty Festival and Falmouth Week, one of the most prominent sailing regattas in the South West, featuring a lively programme of shore-side events

Now I have completed my Masters course at Exeter, I have already returned to Kazakhstan and I continue to work in public service. I had an employment contract before going to study in the UK, to come back home and work on my specialty. What did my studies at Exeter give me? A promotion in my career and even more importantly, the experience and knowledge gained in the UK. It’s priceless!

Dinara Kozhabekova, Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Careers and employability Six months after graduation, 94 per cent of Exeter’s

first degree graduates were in employment or further study*

In 2016 we were runner-up in the ‘best university careers/employability service’ category at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards

Our employability programmes won the AGR Blue Ribbon Award presented by the top graduate recruiting companies in Europe and beyond – the first time this award has ever gone to a university

Careers fairs, CV help and mock interviews designed to prepare you for the workplace

www.exeter.ac.uk/careers www.exeter.ac.uk/exeteraward

Graduate destinations J.P Morgan Chase Red Bull Saatchi & Saatchi Ford Motor Company

Coca Cola HBC Microsoft Deloitte (China, UK) Samsung Electronics

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* HESA 2015

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Key contacts:Sarah Goddard, International Officer for Central Asia s.goddard2@exeter.ac.uk

Middle East and Central Asia team menacasia@exeter.ac.uk

www.exeter.ac.uk/kazakhstan