Newcastle University Reuven Fletcher International Officer

Newcastle University

Reuven FletcherInternational Officer

As one of the UK's leading universities, our reputation rests on the quality of our teaching, our outstanding research, and our work with the regionaland local community, businesses and industry

Newcastle University – Introduction…

Newcastle University – Key facts…

One of the UK’s top 19 Research Universities

Consistently Highly Ranked: Ranked 20th in the Times Good University Guide 2009

Ranked in the top ten worldwide for library, learning support and careers advice (International Student Barometer 2008)

Awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education in 2005

City centre campus in North East of England

Over 18,000 students, over 2,500 international students

Over 2000 academic staff

Newcastle University – Where are we?

Newcastle upon Tyne

London

Manchester

Newcastle University – Faculties…

HASS(Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)

Architecture, Planning and Landscape Arts and Cultures Business School Education, Communication and Language Sciences English Literature, Language and Linguistics Geography, Politics and Sociology Historical Studies Language learning facilities Law School Modern Languages


SAgE(Science, Agriculture and Engineering)

Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Biology Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials Civil Engineering and Geosciences Computing Science Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Marine Science and Technology Mathematics and Statistics Mechanical and Systems Engineering Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics)


Medical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences Clinical and Laboratory Sciences Clinical Medical Sciences Dental Sciences Medical Education Development Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Dentistry Neurology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry Psychology Surgical and Reproductive Sciences

Newcastle University – Undergraduate…

3 Year Bachelor Honours programmes

Some 4 year programmes, with one year’s work experience

Popular Subjects- Accounting and Finance- Biomedical Science- Business Management and Marketing- Combined Studies- Engineering- Law- Medicine and Dentistry

Newcastle University – Language ability…

UG Direct Entry IELTS 6.5 for most programmes

For Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Speech and Language

Sciences and English IELTS 7.0

PG Direct Entry IELTS 6.5 for most programmes

For Chemistry and Electrical Engineering IELTS 6.0

For Law, Music, and English Literature IELTS 7.0

Newcastle University – Postgraduate…

Post graduate taught students ranked Newcastle 1st in the Russell Group for learning, living and support (International Student Barometer 2008)

One year programmes, both Taught and Research

MA, MSc, Med, MBA, LLM, MRes, PhD

PhD3 or 4 year ‘integrated’

programmes

International Graduates Scheme• Opportunity to stay in the UK to work for up to two

years after graduation

Study Abroad

One semester or one year

Transfer credits back to home institution

Arts and Humanities SA programme

Business and Finance SA programme

Pre-Medical SA programme

Science, Agriculture and Engineering SA programme

Pre –Law SA Programme

Newcastle University – Tuition Fees 2010…

Undergraduate

£10,525 = Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Mathematics & Statistics£13,765 = Architecture, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences (clinical years) = £13,620 (£24,735)

Postgraduate

£10,525 = Most Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences£13,765 = Most Science, Agriculture, Engineering£14,525 = Business and Finance£17,500 = MBA*These figures are provided as a guideline only and may be subject to change

High Teaching Standards…

In 2005 QAA audit: an excellent average of 22 out of 24 for all subjects was achieved!

Personal Contact – academic supervisor

Relevant – informed by strength of research

Environment – investment = £200m over next 3 years (Campus developments)

Research Quality…

2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)In more than 68 Per cent of subject areas at Newcastle University at least half of all research was placed in the top two categories of 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent)

• Founder member of the Russell Group of 19 leading research universities in the UK.

• Special units on campus providing researchers with major items of analytical equipment. Plus Beehive!

• Off-campus facilities include: sea-going research ship, botanical gardens, marine laboratory, two farms.

An International University…

• Over 2,300 international students and 100 different nationalities represented

• 25% of our staff originate from outside the UK

• Global exchange and study abroad partners

• Teaching and research links worldwide

INTO Newcastle…

• Provides high quality, on-campus academic pathway programmes and language courses

• Programmes are quality-assured and lead to guaranteed university placement– Providing students reach a required standard

• INTO Programmes: FoundationDiploma (equivalent of first year of study)Graduate Diploma

INTO Newcastle - Language Support…

In-sessional English language support – to aid continuous development

Weekly classes / advice sessions

Open Access Centre – resources for learning foreign languages (40 different languages available)

Apply direct to the University

Online application form – www.ncl.ac.uk/apply

• You need to register (and create a user name and password) • Allows you to track the progress of your application• Faster response times

PDF Application Form

• Alternate application form – print and complete by hand and post it to us or complete electronically and click submit button on form

Application Procedures – Postgraduate…

Newcastle University – PG Entry Requirements…

• Evidence of prior qualifications suitable for the chosen programme of study– First degree equivalent to a good Bachelor award– Evidence of postgraduate study /training/experience for research programmes

• Two referees

• Evidence of English Language proficiency equivalent to; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90-91 or equivalent(if slightly less than these scores can successfully complete the appropriate Newcastle Pre-sessional English Language Programme)

Study Abroad - direct to Newcastle

Do NOT use the UCAS system

Use Study Abroad* e-forms*Seek advice from your SA coordinator

Note: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 575 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or equivalent e.g. USS grades 4-6/6

Application Procedures – Study Abroad…

Application Procedures – Undergraduate…

All applications through UCAS

UCAS Apply system – www.ucas.ac.uk5 Course choices

Academic historyPersonal statementSchool reference – inc. predicted grades

DeadlinesMedicine and Dentistry 15th OctOther courses : 15th Jan/30th June – UK/OverseasYour school deadline

Scholarships…

• International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship£1,500, first year of study, application deadline: May

• International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship£1,500, first year of study, application deadline: May

• Overseas Research Students Awards SchemeCovers the difference between home & international Fees (Application deadline: February)

• School specific scholarships are available: www.ncl.ac.uk/international/scholarships/

Accommodation…

• Overseas students guaranteed University owned accommodation during their first year

• Over 5,000 bed spaces:

– catered £97.79 - £113.19 per week

– self-catering £72.03 - £108.71 per week

• Majority of accommodation available on campus and within walking distance, including:

– en-suite accommodation– specialist accommodation for post-

graduates

The Robinson Library…

• Awarded the national Charter Mark for excellence in customer service 5 times in a row ***just recently won again!***

• 1 million+ books

• 5,000 printed journals

• Extensive range of electronic journals and books

• Open 7 days a week

• 2 other libraries on campus as well…plenty of quiet space!

Computing Facilities…

• Over 1,600 computers

• 24-hour access

• On-line resources

• E-mail address and internet access

• Wireless connectivity

• Currently ranked 9th in the UK for Sport

• £5.5 million new Sports Centre

• 125 station Health & Fitness Suite

• 55 competitive sports clubs

Sports Facilities…

Above: The world famous St James’ Park -home of Newcastle United

Student’s Union…

• Home to over 100 Student Societies– Countless social opportunities!

• Welfare Support: Student Advice Centre located within SU.

• Volunteering opportunities through SCAN (Student Community Action Newcastle)

• Catering outlets, shops, entertainment

Student Welfare and Support…

• For support, Newcastle is ranked 9th in the world (International Student Barometer 2008)

• Pre-arrival and arrival advice

• Airport pick-up and orientation week

• Personal tutors

• Student Advice Centre

• Chaplaincy

• Careers Service

Ncl+ Initiative

• Personal and professional development

• Extra- and co-curricular opportunities

• Managed by Union Society, Sports Centre and Careers Service

Add to your degree, develop your skills, and make a difference

www.ncl.ac.uk/nclplus

Award-winning Careers Service

One of the best resourced Careers Services in the U.K.

Consistently highly ranked by international students

Always someone here to help!

– CV Checks & 1-1 advice– Business Start-Up support– Career development modules– Employer presentations & vacancies– Events & workshops

www.careers.ncl.ac.uk

Focus on international students

• Dedicated staff, resources and events• Newcastle Work Experience• International Employer Directory• Visits to overseas employers

“From my point of view, the placement was really worthwhile, it boosted my confidence and opened a new world in front of me.”Yan Zeng, PhD student in Accounting and Finance, project in marketing strategy and business development

Working during your studies

International students’ entitlement to work in the UK during studies:

Part-time for up to 20 hours per week

Vacation work – full-time

Internships/placements that are part of a degree

Newcastle Work Experience (NWE)

• Paid work experience opportunities within local companies

• On successful completion of the project a £650 tax free Bursary, a Certificate and a Testimonial

• 120 hours, over 3 - 4 months, 100% flexible around your timetable

• Great opportunity to enhance your CV, and gain valuable experience of UK business culture

• Undergraduate or postgraduate student from any degree discipline

Our graduates are in demand

Source: DLHE data gathered from graduates 2005/06

National Newcastle

Graduate-level employment

74.7% 78.9%

Median salary for 1st degree graduates

£18,000 £19,000

“We have been very impressed with the quality of Newcastle graduates and hope to continue recruiting talent from Newcastle University in future years.”

Louisa Bradley, Graduate Recruiter, Scott Logic, Financial Software Development

Newcastle City and region…

• Voted one of the friendliest cities in Britain by the Friends Reunited Website

• City Centre - 5 minute walk from the Campus. Access to shops; live music; nightclubs; restaurants; and theatre

• LOW cost of living

• Safe student city

• Student discounts available all over the city: shops, restaurants, entertainment etc

• Underground METRO (train) system for cheap and convenient transportation around the city

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newcastle is low compared to most other

regions and cities in the UK…

We estimate the following:

• UNDERGRADUATE - £7,500 (9 month academic year) - £833 (per month approximately)

• POSTGRADUATE - £8,500 (12 month academic year) - £708 (per month approximately)


“ the most exciting, beautifuland friendly region in the whole of England ”

“ the North East sees nine-million visitors annually, with overseas numbers rising by 30% in the last seven years. ”

Lonely Planet Blue list 2008

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VISIT Northumberland Durham Lake District Scotland

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Northumberland National Park

Sites of Historical Interest – Durham Cathedral, Hadrian’s Wall

“ With its unusually wide range of degree courses…and top-rated student facilities, it’s not hard to see why Newcastle University is one of the fastest growing in the UK ”

Times Online 2007

“ Newcastle academics are in demand…a reflection of the relevance of the work going on here and the quality of the people carrying it out ”

The Sunday Times University Guide 2007

Further information

• Speak to me after this presentation or email me

• Online enquiries: www.ncl.ac.uk/forms/enquiries

• Website: www.ncl.ac.uk

• Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 5594

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Newcastle University Reuven Fletcher International Officer