Presentation to Sun Yat-sen University Tony Pearson Director of International Programmes

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Why the UK? European and English-speaking High reputation of universities Quality programmes British culture Fine cities and countryside Visit other European countries

Heathrow London to Leicester 75 minutes by rail LEICESTER SCOTLAND WALES LONDON Dover ENGLAND GreatBritain

University Campus

Universities in the UK Ancient (e.g. Oxford and Cambridge) Civic (e.g. London, Manchester, Leicester) Ex-Cat (Loughborough, Surrey) 1960’s (Warwick, Kent) 1990’s Ex-Poly (Nottingham Trent, Sunderland)

University of Leicester Founded in 1921 Over 20,000 students 20% of full-time students are from over 80 countries Long tradition of welcoming international students Ranked in top twenty of UK universities

Transfer from Sun Yat-sen University Complete the special application form Send it by to Tony Pearson with transcript for Semester 1 and 2 In mid-March, send transcript for Semester 3 plus reference from your college or school

Transfer Requirement 1. A good overall standard (80%) in your first three semesters For BSc degrees at Leicester students must have a good level of Mathematics

Transfer Requirement 2. IELTS 5.5 or take Course D, 12 July - 17 Sept£2200 Students take University test at the end of Course D (pass rate 95% +) but no IELTS Test IELTS take Study Skills, 7 – 28 Sept£350

Department of Economics BA/BSc EconomicsBA/BSc Business Economics BA/BSc Banking and Finance BA/BSc Financial Economics Established 1932, major UK Economics department 96% student satisfaction in Government survey World-class research Graduates in Banking, Finance, Accounting etc

“Elite without being elitist” University of the Year 2008 Achievements and Awards Research Excellence World-class research in all subject areas Ranking Ranked No. 15 in The Times, 2009 Student Satisfaction Ranked 1 st equal with Cambridge

Special Services for International Students Pre-sessional Course (4 weeks) in Study Skills Orientation Programme Priority Accommodation Services International Welfare Officer Free English Language support classes

Accommodation University Owned Accommodation - Halls of Residence – (with meals provided) - Self-Catering Accommodation Private Sector Accommodation Accommodation Guaranteed

25 acre site Sports Halls Fitness Centres Squash Courts Running Track Tennis Courts Sports Facilities

Fees and Living Expenses Living Expenses Allow £650 per month. This should cover; -Accommodation- Food -Clothing- Heating -Books- Stationery -Entertainment- Travel in UK Tuition Fees For all degrees £9825 Either pay 2 instalments October and January or pay in full in October with £200 reduction

Scholarships 15 Open Undergraduate Scholarships Value £2000 Application deadline: 30 April

Master’s degrees at Leicester Economics M Sc Banking & Finance MSc Business Analysis & Finance MSc Economics MSc Financial Economics MSc Money & Banking MSc Public Sector Economics Management MSc Accounting & Finance MSc Finance MSc Global Financial Markets MSc Management MSc Management, Finance & Accounting MSc Marketing Graduate discount of 10% on tuition fees

Largest city in East Midlands of England Central location Multi-cultural Excellent shopping Leading entertainment World-class sports Surrounded by countryside Leicester