LINDA-JANE BUCKLE INTERNATIONAL OFFICER THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & RECRUITMENT OFFICE

RUSSELL GROUP “As a member of the Russell Group of leading research universities – the ‘Ivy League’ of UK higher education – The University of Liverpool is at the forefront of academic provision. Research is vital to the university, keeping staff at the cutting edge of knowledge and students Constantly informed of new developments.” Professor Drummond Bone, Vice Chancellor

YOUR UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL ‘The Individual Spirit’ Prestigious History – 1881 Wide ranging provision At the cutting edge Quality Assured

INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE Facilities £200 million of capital projects including: £36 million Faculty of Engineering redevelopment £17 million Department of Chemistry £17 million library extension & enhancement £2.5 million campus enhancement £5 million Computer Science £9 million Management School extension £23 million Bio Sciences centre Dedicated Student Administration Centre

YOUR CITY A slide should be developed for each country – the example above relates to the Chinese requirements

YOUR CITY 2008 – European Capital of Culture Student City International City Access to UK and World

SUPPORTING YOU Friendly supportive environment Airport collection Advisory services Employment / Careers Health & Welfare

LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Partnership with Kaplan International College embedded in university campus Acceptance – successful completion of Thanawiya Aa’ma Qatari with grade average of 80% in relevant subjects Two foundation certificates: Business, Law and Social Sciences Science and Engineering Three terms for 5.0 IELTS Two terms for 5.5 IELTS

FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social Sciences Pathway choices: Business Law and Social Sciences Successful completion to the required level guarantees progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree in subject areas such as: Accounting Business Studies Communications Economics Human Resources Law Marketing Politics Psychology

FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE Foundation Certificate in Science and Engineering Pathway choices: Engineering Life Sciences and Physical Sciences Successful completion to the required level guarantees progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree in subject areas such as: Aerospace Engineering Chemistry Biological Sciences Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Pharmacology Physics Zoology

YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY Free NHS health care for students studying in UK for over 6 months No medical insurance required Student health centre on campus Swipe cards and keys for accommodation Citysafe scheme Police talk at the start of term Night buses £9 million Management School extension £23 million Bio Sciences centre Dedicated Student Administration Centre

YOUR STUDENT SUPPORT International Support Team (IST) Visa extensions Work permits International Students Association (ISA) Student Administration Centre Personal tutor Faith provision Counselling service