Strayer University

At Strayer University, it has been educating working adults since 1892. That’s over 120 years of helping people earn their degrees and advance their lives. Today, we know working adults are busier than ever. That’s why we make education work with their schedule. Not the other way around. We offer convenient campus locations close to home or work in many states across the country, evening and weekend campus hours, and the flexibility to learn online, anytime. And not just flexible. Accredited, respected, and recognized. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the same organization that accredits universities like Georgetown, Columbia, Temple, Gettysburg College, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Maryland, accredits Strayer University. Our student services, on-campus environment, online flexibility, and regional accreditation have helped over 100,000 students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Now it’s your turn.

In the late 1800's, Dr. S. Irving Strayer realized that the business world was evolving. And that education wasn't keeping up. Working adults needed a focused education to help them further their careers and advance their lives. So, in 1892, he founded Strayer's Business College of Baltimore City.
120 years later, Strayer University is one of the largest accredited universities in America. Our campuses can be found in cities and suburbs across the country. We're also a leading online educator. In fact, we've been offering online courses since 1996. And we're still focused on educating adults with full-time careers, part-time jobs, active military service, and U.S. veteran status. That part will never change.

Graduation and commencement are exciting for you and your loved ones who have supported you along your higher education journey.

National Medical College at Nepal

 

National Medical College was established in the year 2001, promoted by the “National Medical College Company Pvt. Ltd.” under the Chairmanship of Dr. Jainuddin Ansari, an outstanding surgeon who has earned national and international credentials for the promotion of Medico-Social services. National Medical College is one of the best medical colleges in Nepal, in fact the number one among all medical colleges in terms of infrastructure, academic facilities and modern sophisticated medical equipments.

National Medical College, affiliated with the world renowned Tribhuban University, Kathmandu, Nepal and recognized by Nepal Medical Council, is an international institution for Medical Education. The college aims to produce the most competent and knowledgeable medical doctors and Para-medicals for meeting the growing demands of technical manpower of the country in particular and of the “Global Village” in general. In addition, the college has also in its mission to perform scientific research and provide with quality health services to the sick and the needy. Thus human resource development is its first and foremost objective.

The College is committed to obtain the highest academic place among all the medical colleges in the country by enriching the inquisitive minds of its students with the latest research findings and most up-to-date and advanced scientific knowledge and information on the Medical & Nursing subjects. The college has in its mind to leave no stone unturned in making itself one of the finest and the most advanced medical colleges of the world.
The College not only equips its students with adequate latest medical and scientific skills and know-how on the subject for performing successfully their duties but also has its mission to nourish and nurture its students in such a way that they always remain benevolent, compassionate and sympathetic to their patients while performing their professional duties, “the Messiahas for the sick and the needy”.

National Medical College is an International Medical College; which aims to produce most competent and knowledgeable medical doctors for meeting the growing demands of medical manpower of this country Nepal in particular and of the "Global ViIlage" in general. ln addition, the college has also in its mission to perform scientific research and provide vvith quality health services to the sick and the needy. Thus competent, qualified medical human resource development is its first and foremost objective.
The college is committed to obtain the highest academic place among all the medical colleges in the country Nepal by enriching the inquisitive minds of its students with the latest research findings and most up-to date and advanced scientific medical knowledge and information on the subject. The college has in its mind to leave no stone unturned in making itself one of the finest and the most advanced medical colleges of the world.

In addition not only equipping its students with adequate latest medical and scientific skills and know how on the subject for performing successfully their duties, the college also has its mission to nourish and nurture its students in such a way that they always remain benevolent compassionate and sympathetic while performing their professional duties the Messiahs for the sick and the needy.

With these aims and objectives in view, the college has been established in accordance with the international standard set for medical education by The WorId Federation of Medical Education and in accordance with the norms set by the Nepal Medical Council, the Medical Council of India and the Medical Council of other developed Countries. The Degree of the college has wide recognition and acceptance which the college believes will be highly valued by employers and Medical lnstitutions, the details of which has been given under the heading "Linkage Scenario".

University of Bradford Guide

History

The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966, but can trace its history and heritage as a leading technical institute back to 1882. The first Chancellor was Lord (Harold) Wilson, the then prime minister.

The University’s long tradition of having technology at its heart continues today with its offer of high quality professional, applied courses underpinned by close links with industry.

Location and Transport

Bradford is one of the least expensive student cities in the UK.

The University has two campuses: the City Campus, which is very close to the centre of Bradford and the School of Management. The School of Management is set in parkland a couple of miles away from the city; it is home to both beautiful historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.

The University of Bradford has a great central UK location with excellent transport links including two international airports and trains and coaches direct to London.

The University is located in a beautiful part of the north of England, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Bradford boasts some of the best world food restaurants in our region with cuisine ranging from Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, Russian and Polish. The city also has a wide range of bars, clubs and music venues to suit all tastes.

For over 40 years, the University of Bradford has developed a unique portfolio of world-class research and knowledge transfer (RKT) in the UK and abroad.

Technology is at the University’s heart with its strengths in Healthcare, Management, Engineering and International Development.

Ranked in the Top 50 English Universities for research funding (HEFCE 2009–10).

80% of research output is of RAE-rated international quality.

Making Knowledge Work is a core value at the University which ensures continued close working with industry and business through teaching, research, placements and collaborations.

The strong emphasis on applied research-informed teaching (informed by the needs of industry). For example, our Engineering Department’s research into industry braking systems now forms part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Masters-level professional training programme.

The research and industry expertise of the academic staff adds an invaluable dimension to the learning experience. For example, academics working on the new 'smart bomb' cancer treatment at the University are also teaching our undergraduate students in areas such as Pharmacy, Drug Discovery, Chemistry and Cancer Pharmacology, and when working on project students have access to the same research labs where these treatments are being developed.

Academic Strengths

The University is an established research active university dating back to 1966. Key areas of excellence include physical sciences and engineering, life sciences and health services, management and business, and international relations, politics and societal impact.

The University offers fantastic work placement opportunities and maintain a global network of potential employers. We maintain links with a range of employers from multinational companies, such as Nissan and Intel, to public bodies, such as the NHS and BBC.

The University has a strong track record of graduates entering professional and managerial level jobs.

Bradford is one of only 6 UK Universities to have international membership of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), giving our students links to 280 universities in 41 worldwide destinations.

The School of Management is one of only 58 business schools across the world with the coveted Triple Crown of accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), and is ranked amongst the world’s top business schools.

Over 70% of the University’s professional courses have Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body recognition giving those degrees a mark of quality that employers understand and value.

Many of the University’s Development, Politics and Peace Studies, Economics academics have a global profile, advising governments, and international and non-governmental organisations around the world.

Student Facilities

Career Development Services. The professionals in this team are experts in helping students get the career they want. Students can expect impartial career advice, help with finding part-time work, placements, vacation work and graduate jobs. There are also workshops to help write CVs, fill in forms and give great interviews.

Placements. When it comes to preparing you for the working environment, a work placement is invaluable, either as a part of your course or in your spare time. 100% of Bradford students have experience of the world of work as part of their studies.

You will also make contacts which could be useful for the future. Our graduate mentoring scheme puts alumni in touch with current students as a way of giving back to the university and strengthening your links with industry.

Entrepreneurship. It may be that at some point during your University studies – or after you’ve graduated – you decide that you would like to start up your own business. The University of Bradford offer schemes exclusive to its students and graduates which can help with every aspect of starting your own business.

The university invests over £3M annually to support students financially through bursaries and scholarships.

Learner Development Unit. The LDU is here to support students with academic study skills and interpersonal skills. There are regular workshops and clinics on specific subjects as well as individual and group activities with skills advisors.

The University of Bradford has a student support centre known as The Hub. It is the centre of most of the student support services, and students are encouraged to consider The Hub as a one-stop-shop for all needs.

International Office. With 18% of the University’s students (UG/PG) originating from the European Union or other international locations, the International Office is very experienced in understanding the extra support needed by international students.

Library and IT. Wi-Fi is available throughout both our campuses which also have well-stocked libraries and computing facilities. On the city campus these are available for learning and research 24/7.

Culture. The City Campus has its own dedicated theatre, art gallery and music centre. Run by Arts on Campus, it has an exciting programme of events, from original drama to African drumming workshops. You can also check out Bradford Student Cinema and Bradford itself is the world’s first UNESCO City of Film.
 

The University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU) is there to support each and every student studying at Bradford. Every student is automatically a member of the Students’ Union.

It ranks highly in various surveys.

The UBU is where you will find everything you need to complement your student life, whether that is expanding your skills through sports, societies (over 100 to choose from), media or volunteering; meeting new friends or enjoying our entertainments, going on our day trips or events; joining with like-minded students in areas of politics; or getting academic or social advice and support.

The Students' Union is based in the £8-million Student Central building, home to a variety of bars, shops and cafes, a 1,300-capacity nightclub and a sunlight-flooded Atrium. There’s also a great gym and pool at the Unique: Fitness and Lifestyle sports centre.

Sport

Unique Fitness and Lifestyle sports centre is situated at the heart of the main campus. The facilities have benefitted from a £5-million refurbishment.

The large main hall is used for badminton, five-a-side football, trampolining, archery, basketball, volleyball, cricket, netball, martial arts and various fitness activities. The small hall is available for a variety of activities, including fencing, martial arts and exercise classes; while the studio facility provides space for activities such as Tae Kwon do, aerobics, Zumba, body pump and Salsa. There are also two squash courts at the facility.

There is a fully equipped and heated 25-metre indoor swimming pool which is supervised by qualified staff at all times.

The University has invested £120 million in its City and School of Management Campuses. Developments include a sustainable student village, two new science buildings, a conference centre, new School of Health Studies and School of Management buildings, and major refurbishment works to the library and Students’ Union and to the sports centre.

Most recently completed are the Bright Building (Education and Sustainable Development Centre) and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Centre (STEM Building), which has been built to the Passivehaus Standard.

The University has developed, and now manages, a newly constructed award-winning student village consisting of townhouses and cluster flats to accommodate 1,026 students. This has achieved a BREEAM rating of 94.5, the highest score in the world for residential accommodation.

The School of Life Sciences has undergone a £4.3million modernisation of the biomedical science laboratories, the forensic enhancement suite, clinical skills and aseptic suites. It is in the process of developing an Integrated Learning Centre that will feature highly sophisticated human patient simulators and dedicated facilities for scholarship in pathology and anatomy.

University of Jaffna

Leading centre of excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship. Producing intellectual, professionally competent and capable graduates by providing quality teaching, learning, and carrying out research to meet the emerging needs of the national and international community with special emphasis on the social, economical and cultural needs of Northern Srilanka.

 

The establishment of a full fledged University in Jaffna had been a long standing aspiration of the people of Jaffna. This was fulfilled when a campus of the University of Srilanka was established in 1974 by an order made by the Honourable Minister of Education. The campus became an independent and autonomous University bearing the name University of Jaffna on January 01, 1979.

The academic and administrative activities of the university are governed by the Universities Act. No. 16 of 1978., as last amended by Act No 1 of 1995.

 

From a small beginning in the thirty acre campus of the then Parameswara College premises founded by the veteran philanthropist, Sir Ponnampalam Ramanathan, the University has grown enormously and is today the home of eight faculties with fifty seven academic departments, several service/academic/support units and centers and a Campus at Vavuniya, about 130 Km from Jaffna. In addition a few more Faculties, Departments and Centres are scheduled for development and will, in time, further open the UniversityÂ's door to the public and increase its role, responsibilities and commitments to the region around it.

 

The student population of the university is about seven thousand. This includes about six thousand two hundred internal students in the main campus, about five hundred postgraduate students and about three hundred and fifty of the Vavuniya campus. Although some students are housed in a few halls of residence, majority of the students find their own non-University accommodation.

 The declaration establishing the sixth Campus of the University of Sri Lanka in Jaffna was made on 15 July 1974 by Dr.Al.Haj.Badi-Ud-Din Mahmud, Minister of Education and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Sri Lanka with the Parameshwara College premises, Thirunelvely as the nucleus. Parameshwara College was founded by the veteran philanthropist Sir.Pon Ramanathan in August 1921.

University of the Philippines Diliman

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) is the biggest campus and the physical seat of the UP System (UPS) Administration. UPD was formally established as an autonomous unit at the 976th meeting of the Board of Regents (BOR) on April 23, 1985. To date, it is the largest constituent university (CU) in terms of the number of degree-granting academic units, student population, faculty and library resources. UPD occupies 493 hectares of prime land in Quezon City, offering a comprehensive array of disciplines in the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels. In 2013, UPD had 27 degree-granting units on campus offering academic programs in 376 major fields, with 72 programs at the doctoral level, 164 at the master’s and 140 at the undergraduate levels. In addition to the units in the main campus, UPD has extension programs in Pampanga and Olongapo City.

 

The College of Music and nine departments were declared Centers of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education from May 2013 to May 2014. These departments are: English and Comparative Literature, Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas, Linguistics, Psychology, Politcal Science, Anthropology, Communication Research, Journalism and Broadcast Communication.

As of Jan. 2014, UPD had 25,548 students, of which 17,819 were in the undergraduate level and 7,729 in the master’s and doctoral levels. In 2013, UPD had a complement of 1,508 full-time faculty members.

 

The library resources of UPD are the largest in the country. As of Jun. 2014, book and non-book collections numbered 1,170,723 volumes. These include books, pamphlets, bound periodicals, theses, dissertations, microforms and various multimedia titles. The serial collection totals 60,450 divided into 26,679 print titles and 33,771 unique titles in online journals. This collection has steadily grown through acquisitions and generous donations.

 

UPD has extensive alliances with international institutions of higher learning for joint academic programs, research and student exchange, providing the institution with opportunities for curricular enhancement, faculty development, resource generation and sharing of expertise and programs. As of Mar. 2013, UPD had academic partnerships with 192 universities in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, among others.

 

The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university, as declared by its Charter of 2008 which was approved by the 14th Congress of the Philippines on April 29, 2008. This premier institution of higher learning was established in 1908 and is now a system composed of seven constituent universities and one autonomous college spread throughout 15 campuses in the archipelago. As of 2012, the UP System’s student population was  estimated at 57,000.

University of San Carlos

The oldest city in the Philippines is Cebu City, the site of the earliest European settlement in the country established by Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. It was also here that the oldest school in the country emerged — the University of San Carlos (USC).

Founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595, USC was formerly known as the Colegio de San Ildefonso. In 1769, it was closed upon the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines. It reopened in 1783 along Martires Street on the initiative of Bishop Mateo Joaquin de Arevalo under the name Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos, named after St. Charles Borromeo, the great patron of ecclesiastical training in the Renaissance. In 1867, the Vincentians took over the administration of San Carlos.

In 1930, the Colegio de San Carlos (CSC) was transferred to the new P. del Rosario building, while the Seminario de San Carlos remained in Martires Street. Five years after, the Colegio was turned over to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD – Societas Verbi Divini), which managed the school for 70 years now.

The Second World War saw the closure and occupation of CSC by Japanese troops. And shortly before Liberation, in 1944, bombs from US planes fell on San Carlos, almost reducing the school to rubbles. San Carlos became a university in 1948, three years after it reopened.

Following Communist persecution of the foreign clergy in China in 1949, the University of San Carlos would benefit from the migration of SVD priest-scholars to the Philippines. This accidental émigré culture in USC spawned pioneering research in anthropology, physics, engineering, philosophy, and other fields, here in the Philippines. This would have tremendous impact on the nation’s Post-War reconstruction.

Rapid expansion of the University during the 60s under the leadership of foreign priest-academicians came with the decade’s wave of militant nationalism, which culminated in calls for the Filipinization of the administration of all Catholic schools in the country. In 1970, Fr. Amante Castillo became the first Filipino president of USC.

USC continued to experience growth in the decades that followed, even as the school became witness, and often involved, in the turmoil and triumphs of the times, such as during the dark years of Martial Law in the 70s and the People Power Revolution in EDSA in 1986. Today, the University regularly produces topnotchers in board exams and alumni who have earned public recognition for achieving excellence in their own fields. This is proof that USC has remained true to its commitment to excellence in education.

Aga Khan University Medical College

The curriculum of Aga Khan University Medical College (AKU-MC) emphasizes both high quality medical care for patients with complex multiple pathology and community based primary care. Students acquire experience of clinical care in Aga Khan University Hospital and of primary care in Karachi's poorest neighborhoods.

 

Postgraduate programme include residency training in 25 and fellowship training in 9 clinical sub-specialties, a Masters degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics as well as Health Policy and Management and a PhD in Health Sciences.

 

Research in the Faculty of Health Sciences spans many disciplines but particularly emphasizes problems of the developing world, such as investigation of the causes and treatment of childhood diarrhea, studies of the immunological characteristics of tuberculosis and leprosy, and community-based health systems development.

Purbanchal University at Nepal

The establishment of Purbanchal University in 1993 was visualized as an extraordinary endeavour by the Government of Nepal to create an academic centre of excellence in the Eastern Development Region of Nepal. Its prime role was outlined to act as a catalytic agent for the promotion of socio-economic transformation in Nepal through quality education appropriate for quality life and sustainable future. Since its establishment, the university is motivated by its fundamental objective of preserving, refining, inventing, adopting, extending and transmitting knowledge in an environment that fosters free enquiry and open scholarly debate, leading to all-encompassing development of the rural people and their economies and environment.

 

The establishment of Purbanchal University as the public institution has come as a great relief to both urban and rural poor mass wishing to attain higher education within the country. With its affordable fee-structure and expansive premise of over 545 Hectares in rural settings of eastern region of Nepal, this fully autonomous public University is geared to play a substantial role in academic development and quality education in Nepal.

 

The last fifteen Years has been the acid test period for the University and today it is an accomplished institution in academic arena of Nepal. In spite of its ever-growing popularity within the people and academic society of the country, the University has always strived for achieving higher academic statures in every coming day, month and year.

University with overall Score 792 in 2015 - "The University of Nottingham"

Pre-arrival and orientation

Arriving in a new country for the first time can be daunting. To help with the transition our International Office runs a Welcome Programme and coach pick-up service for new international students in September each year.

The programme takes place the week before the start of term (Week One) and offers new students the opportunity to get to know our campuses, meet other international students and complete essential processes, such as registration and opening a bank account.

We also have information on our website on how to prepare for Nottingham, what to do on arrival in the UK and transition tips to help you settle in.

Accommodation

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of student accommodation from university-catered halls to self-catered student villages which are owned and managed by external developers. You can find full details at www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation/accommodationoptions.

The University has several accommodation sites, all either on or within easy walking distance of the campus and a short travelling distance from the city centre.

If you are looking for accommodation in the private rented sector, the University of Nottingham can assist you in finding the right property for your needs through Unipol. For more information on finding your perfect room please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation.

The University of Nottingham guarantees university-arranged accommodation to all international undergraduate students for 3 years if they firmly accept their offer and apply before the deadline. Terms and conditions apply. For the latest accommodation fees and to find out more visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation.

Whichever guaranteed accommodation you live in, you’ll have internet access to help with independent study and to make staying in touch with family and friends easier.

Self-catered halls offer longer contracts that allow students to stay in their room over vacation periods if needed. Catered halls require students to move out at the end of each term.

In 2014–15, fees for accommodation start at £92 per week for a standard room in self-catered accommodation; £116 per week for part-catered; and £158 per week for catered. These fees are likely to increase for 2015–16 – for the most up to date information, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

English language requirement

EU and International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language (normally IELTS or TOEFL iBT) before they can register on an academic programme.

Students who have taken their education entirely in the medium of English and can demonstrate that they have completed a recognised degree or have successfully completed the whole of their secondary education up to and including the equivalent of year twelve in one of the countries on the UKBA's list of recognised countries will automatically receive an English language waiver. For further information please visit our website.

For queries regarding English language requirements, please contact the International Office at international-office@nottingham.ac.uk.

Foundation courses: IELTS 5.5; TOEFL iBT 71; PTE 47.

Undergraduate/postgraduate degree: IELTS 6.0 to 7.5; TOEFL iBT 87 to 109; PTE 55 to 73.

Please note that English language requirements will depend on the course applied for.

Scholarships and bursaries

Queen Margaret University

Founded in 1875, the Edinburgh School of Cookery was created to improve women's education and career opportunities and to improve health by improving the diets of ordinary people.

From its beginnings, the university has always focused on contributing in practical ways to improving the quality of human life and serving the community.

Today, inspired by its history and the great tradition of Scottish education, Queen Margaret has developed into a modern university which prepares graduates for useful careers and equips them with the skills which will help them make a real difference to society. Its teaching and research are designed to enhance the social and economic well-being of the communities it serves – within Scotland, the UK and internationally.

Location and Transport

Relocated to a new purpose-built university campus on the southeast side of Edinburgh in 2007. Its modern campus is right next to Musselburgh train station (6-minute train journey to the centre of Edinburgh).

Vibrant modern academic village with high-tech buildings and attractive landscaped spaces, featuring an innovative learning resource centre, modern student residences, students' union building, indoor sports facilities and all weather surfaces. The academic building features high quality specialist facilities including practical research laboratories, a nursing simulation suite, and working speech, audiology and podiatry clinics.

The University, which has over 6,000 students and more than 470 staff, is divided into two schools: the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management and the School of Health Sciences.

Lecturing staff are actively engaged in ongoing research and collaborative work with external agencies, businesses and academics from other institutions. In the past few years our researchers have secured an increasing number of prestigious research grants from the UK Research Councils including the AHRC, ESRC and EPSRC and have also received funding from the Chief Scientist Office, NHS, central and local government, charities and industry. We are also very active in knowledge exchange work.

Our research and knowledge exchange work helps ensure that teaching is up-to-date and relevant, benefiting from the latest thinking and developments in the field.

QMU’s robust arrangements for securing academic standards and for enhancing the quality of the student experience were confirmed through its achievement of the highest level of judgement, i.e. 'Effective' in the Enhancement-led Institutional Review conducted by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2013).

Research Standards

QMU is dedicated to improving the quality of life and building the evidence-base for policy and inter-professional practice through interdisciplinary research and society relevant knowledge exchange.

The value of our interdisciplinary work is measured by its impact and the social usefulness, practicality and applicability of its outcomes.

We are committed to the two-way interaction and exchange of knowledge between business, public and third sector organisations.

The vitality of our research culture and the importance of researcher development promotes synergy between teaching, research, knowledge exchange and third stream activity to achieve maximum benefit.

Our research in Media and Communication and Linguistics is recognised as being internationally excellent.

In 2013, QMU was awarded and retained the HR Excellence in Research Award in support of the career development of researchers.

QMU is focused on making a difference through its research and knowledge exchange and has particular strengths in support small and medium sized food and drink businesses.

QMU specialist research centres include the Clinical Audiiology, Speech and Language (CASL) Research Centre; Centre for Dialogue; the Institute for International Health and Development; the International Centre for the Study of Planned Events.

Academic Strengths

Queen Margaret University has academic flagship areas in Health and Rehabilitation, Sustainable Business, and Creativity and Culture.

Within these flagship areas, the University provides highly relevant professional education and research that informs policy and practice in health, performing arts, media and social science, and business, enterprise and management.

 QMU’s Health and Rehabilitation flagship area is underpinned by a portfolio of health courses - the University has the widest range of allied health professional courses of any university in Scotland.

Within the area of health and rehabilitation, flagships include food and nutrition, speech and hearing sciences, international nursing education and rehabilitation science.

The University’s work in Health and Rehabilitation has a global reach, not least through its Institute for International Health and Development (IIHD). Focused on the social determinants of health in globally and locally marginalised populations, IIHD provides post-graduate education, research and technical assistance to development agencies and governments.

An excellent reputation for healthcare courses, particularly with an international reputation for excellence in the area of speech & language therapy.

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 40% of our research in Communication, Cultural & Media Studies and 40% in Speech & Language Sciences was rated as being of international excellence.

 Established three academic flagship areas - health and rehabilitation, sustainable business, and culture and creativity - as a focus for future investment and development.

Our student numbers of buoyant.

In 2011 QMU became the first university in the UK to offer a UK degree delivered face-to-face in Nepal.

QMU’s focus on continuous improvement is reflected in year-on-year improvement in the National Student Survey score for student satisfaction overall from 78% to 83%.

In 2012 QMU’s Division of Business, Enterprise and Management launched Scotland’s first condensed Business Management honours degree. The three-year BA (Hons) degree started in September 2012.

IApex Hotels and QMU have a live centre of hospitality excellence. The initiative is providing QMU students on the BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management Degree with an enhanced level of practical experience at the Apex European Hotel, Edinburgh.

In order to continue offering students the opportunity for broaden their horizons, QMU has initiated new exchange agreements with universities in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

93.8 of QMU graduates find employment or go on to further training within 6 months of graduating.

Winner of Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2012.

In 2013 QMU became the first HE institution in the east of Scotland to host the Children’s University.

Shortlisted for collaborative partnership with Propeller Multimedia Ltd, a specialist speech software company, at the Interface Excellence Awards; named as one of the greenest universities in Scotland by the People & Planet Green League 2013.

QMU Student Services Team awarded the Matrix Quality Standard which assesses and measures the quality of advice and support services offered to individual students.

Student Facilities

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a one-stop shop for the learning, teaching and research needs of students.

The LRC has 1,000 study spaces, most with IT. Its flexible modern learning spaces include social, group, quiet, silent and individual study areas.

In 2013, QMU’s Student Services team celebrating its achievement of the Matrix quality standard. Matrix, which is a national quality framework, promotes the delivery of high quality information, advice and guidance.

QMU is the first University in Scotland to have a Business Gateway located on campus. Run by East Lothian Council, part of the Gateway’s focus is on encouraging students and new graduates to develop as entrepreneurs.

In 2012, the Third Sector Internship Scheme, led by QMU, The Open University in Scotland and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, helped more than 120 university students provide invaluable support to over 100 community groups, charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations. Students, who took up a variety of paid internship positions across Scotland, had the opportunity to develop their skills and employability whilst making a meaningful contribution to a third sector organisation.

Edge Hill University

History

Delivering higher education since 1885, when it was the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in 1885. In 1892 it was one of only two colleges in England combining teacher training and degree course study.

The campus moved to Ormskirk, 15 miles outside Liverpool, in 1933.

Edge Hill became a mixed college, admitting its first male students in October 1959, when it had about 500 students in total.

In 2005, Edge Hill was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council.

On 18 May 2006 the institution became Edge Hill University and in August 2008 the university was granted the power to award research degrees.

The University now has an academic community of 10,000 full time students, a further 12,000 on part time professional development programmes and nearly 4,000 staff.

Location and Transport

Campus located in Ormskirk with locations across the north west and into the West Midlands.

A free bus-link between Ormskirk and the campus for all students and staff.

The campus is 5 minutes from the M58 by car, 30 minutes from Liverpool and Preston by train and 40 minutes from Manchester by car.

A green travel plan which is set up to help the environment and lower the university's carbon footprint.

Teaching Standards

Commended for Teaching and Learning in every one of the last 5 QAA subject reviews.

Faculty of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Council (ex-ENB) combined reviews – highest rated provider in the North West Strategic Health Authority in both 1999 (22/24) and 2004 ('commended' in all cells). In 2008 and 2011 respectively judged as 'outstanding' for practice-based learning and 'good' in all other aspects for our work in Nursing.

Research Standards

In the 2008 RAE assessment, research in History, Education, Geography, Social Policy & Administration, Nursing & Midwifery, and English Literature & Language gained three- or four-star classifications.

The Institute for Public Policy and Professional Practice (I4P) is a cross-disciplinary research and knowledge exchange initiative. Work with the institute includes undertaking commissioned evaluations and funded research projects which reflect critically on the developments and possibilities for public and third sector collaboration.

The Institute for Creative Enterprise (ICE) is a practice-led and theoretically grounded interdisciplinary research forum, connecting the university with the digital and creative economy and cultural institutions to share expertise, develop partnerships, contribute to debates and promote citizen engagement.

The Postgraduate Medical Institute, a partnership between Edge Hill University and regional health professionals and providers seeks to improve the quality of health and social care in the North West through education, research and innovation.

Edge Hill University’s Professor Philip Murphy and the Cognitive Science Research Group are currently undertaking research into how the misuse of cannabis and ecstasy (MDMA) impairs cognitive performance such as memory and reasoning as well as its effect on mood disturbances. The group’s research focuses on the effects of drug misuse on working memory (memory which helps us to cope with the immediate world around us) including the ability to update our representations of what is happening, and the ability to switch the focus of our attention.

Professor Kevern Verney, an Associate Dean in Research at Edge Hill University, has contributed significantly to the improvement of knowledge and understanding of black civil rights and race relations in the United States.His most recent research focuses on Barack Obama and he is the Co-Organiser/Investigator for The Obama Research Network.

Academic Strengths

More than 200 undergraduate routes to choose from plus Master’s degrees and research programmes.

Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

As a result of excellent links with employers, 75% of graduates leave with qualifications that have professional recognition.

Edge Hill also boasts strong levels of graduate employment, with 93.4% of full-time degree students finding work or further study within six months of graduating, which places the university in the top 10% nationally (HESA 2013).

The university is the largest provider of Initial Teacher Training for secondary education in the UK.

Biology is top in the UK for overall satisfaction, teaching and academic support.

Psychology and Dance also feature in the national top two for assessment and feedback, with Dance also coming second in the UK for personal development.

Sociology features in the top three in the country for personal development and academic support.

Creative Writing is in the top three in the UK for academic support;

Physical Geography and Environmental Science is in the top four in the UK for teaching,

History ranks in the top five for academic support.

Student Facilities

Learning Innovation Centre with 200 computers with 24-hour access.

Creative Edge, a £17-million Media and Computing Hub provides resources and equipment on a par with those used by the BBC at MediaCity UK including: TV studios with broadcast capacity and full production capabilities for news, drama, documentary; recording studios; lighting studio, sound editing suites; radio studio; animation studios; photographic studio; multimedia laboratory; practice rooms; forensics laboratories; computer laboratories.

University library contains 250,000 books, journals, audio-visual items and electronic services (including 11,000 electronic journals and 45,000 e-books).

The faculty of health provides 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft) of teaching and learning space and an 860-seater lecture. It also includes the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, which mocks up hospital ward environments with industry standard equipment for hands-on learning.

The Performing Arts building and adjacent Rose Theatre were extended in 2012, adding social spaces and a bistro to enhance facilities for students and public performance. The Arts Centre was officially opened by British screen-writer and writer of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Frank Cottrell Boyce, who is an Honorary Doctor of Literature at the University.

The Arts Centre includes a 250-seat professional theatre (The Rose Theatre), a 100-seat Studio Theatre, several smaller performance spaces, landscaping to support outdoor performance, and specialist teaching spaces including studios for dance, design, music and sound, and rehearsal.

Students at Edge Hill are able to get real world experience of working at a record label. The Label Recordings is Edge Hill’s independent label without contracts, which has been set up by the University to promote existing new music and students eyeing-up a career in the competitive industry some real hands-on experience. It offers a musical journey that invites musicians and bands to collaborate with students, who will be given the opportunity to learn about the music industry by becoming part of the music industry. They are involved in all aspects including searching for emerging talent, music production, video production, releasing tracks and organising live events.

Disability Services

Find out about disability services at Edge Hill University on the website.

Students' Union

The Student Hub, a new one-stop shop for all student needs, opened in September 2011 after a £13.5-m development, with new dining and retail outlets and IT facilities.

The Venue is the on-campus student bar and the hub of student life, hosting new live music nightCantinain partnership with Liverpool Sound City, a high profile promoter known for championing up and coming acts.

A variety of sports teams through the Athletics Union office including football, rugby, hockey, athletics, badminton, tennis, karate, swimming and water polo.

A growing number of societies covering Circus Skills, Skydiving, Disney, Real Ale and Belly Dancing.

The union arranges a number of club nights to local venues in nearby Liverpool, Preston and Southport.

The Edge Hill Student Union was shortlisted for Best Small SU of the Year in the 2012 NUS awards

Vibe Media, the Edge Hill Student Union’s integrated online magazine, radio station and TV channel launched in 2012. Log on at www.vibemedia.co.

Judged the best Students' Union in the North West, according to the 2013 National Student Survey.

Sport

Edge Hill has some of the best sporting facilities in the region. It is the only North West higher education institute to hold the national Inclusive Fitness Initiative Mark accreditation. There is a sports hall and a separate gym on site, as well as squash, tennis, football and much more.

A new sports complex, including a £15m sports centre, all weather pitches and playing fields will be completed in September 2013. The second phase of this development, a £30-million project to build a new indoor and outdoor sports complex, is due for completion by the end of 2014.

Edge Hill recently welcomed teams from the Marshall Islands, American Samoa and Palau to the Ormskirk campus as part of London 2012 pre-training camps, winning a bronze Podium Award for working in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and UCLAN to host the athletes.

The facilities are in use by professional clubs such as Everton FC and St Helens RLFC.

Recent/Prospective New Builds

£183.5m invested in the campus in the last decade which includes a new sports complex, further on-campus student accommodation the new £17 million Creative Edge building that houses students from the departments of Media and Computing. The building will provide facilities that reflect real-life work spaces within the digital and creative industries to better prepare students for the jobs market.

The University’s Biology department was extended in 2013 with a new floor of lab space and enhanced facilities for research. New courses in Ecology and Human Biology have also been launched to complement the investment.

The past three years have seen the opening of a new on-campus student accommodation, Chancellors Court, and the £2-m refurbishment of the Arts Centre, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility for Performing Arts students which included extensions to the existing theatre, additional indoor and outdoor performance spaces and a new bar.

Recent years have seen the opening of a £13.5-m Student Hub and also new student halls of residence, health and wellbeing centre and a sports therapy suite.

The 2009, £8-m Business and Law School houses Business, Law and Criminology students. The building includes a lecture theatre and 'moot' room, which is a mock-up of a courtroom.

Availability of Part-Time Work

New students are encouraged to engage with the Careers Centre as soon as possible to take advantage of the wide range of part-time jobs that are on offer through the Job Club. This includes national and international opportunities for the summer, such as working at Wimbledon or Glastonbury, Camp America, Club Med, etc, as well as local jobs.

The Careers Centre has partnerships with over 300 employers such as Enterprise Rent-a-Car, KPMG, Matalan, Asda and Pilkington and supports the recruitment needs of employers by offering a free vacancy service for graduate, part-time, summer and volunteering opportunities.

University of Bolton

History

1824 Bolton Mechanics Institute opened as the third in the UK.

1982 Bolton Institute.

1989 Bolton Institute incorporated as independent HEI.

1990 Granted taught degree awarding powers.

1994 Granted research degree awarding powers.

2005 Given the title, University of Bolton.

2008 Opened campus in Unites Arab Emirates.

Location and Transport

Bolton is one of the largest towns in the UK, and has excellent motorway and rail links to major cities.

Liverpool and Manchester are within half an hour. The Lake District, West Pennine Moors and Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach, and the bright lights of Blackpool are just an hour away.

Manchester airport is close by, which runs a direct train service to Bolton.

Entry Standards

The UCAS tariffs for our 3-year honours degrees range from 220–300 points. The exact qualifications and grades needed vary between courses. Visit our website for more details on entry requirements for each course.

Student Mix

4,350 full-time undergraduate students.

1,735 part-time undergraduate students.

1,788 postgraduate students.

Female 4,017 (51%), male 3,854 (49%).

13% of our undergraduate students are from outside the UK, including other EU countries.

Course Flexibility

Pre-degree and further education courses: access courses; foundation years and semesters; Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) – Edexcel.

Undergraduate Courses: single and joint honours are available; bachelor degrees e.g. BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons), MEng BDes (Hons), LLB (Hons); foundation degree e.g. FdA, FdSc; Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Higher National Certificates (HNCs) .

Many of our courses can be studied on a part-time basis. We also provide opportunities for study via distance learning.

Teaching Standards

Staff are highly qualified and experienced, and are key to a successful career.

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) awarded a judgment of 'confidence' in academic standards and quality of learning opportunities.

Research Standards

The University of Bolton is an enterprising and professional university that is recognised for its long standing research tradition and pioneering links with business and industry.

We enjoy an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally for the quality of our research activities.

Research and innovation underpins the university's teaching and ensures the quality of our courses. This ensures that our student body benefits from outstanding teaching, in an environment which is conducive to discovery and new ways of thinking.

Our relationships with public and private sector organisations are strong; whether working with a regional SME to improve their competitive edge or collaborating in international, multi-million pound research programmes.

Recognised world-leaders in smart materials research and development.

Pioneering research into the potential biomedical applications of Auxetic materials.

Researching and developing composite materials for use in a variety of applications from engineering to safety equipment.

Development and continued progression of a photovoltaic-piezoelectric fibre – a fibre that can generate electricity from movement, wind, wave and solar power.

Student Facilities

Our dedicated Student Services team provide information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including accommodation, counselling, support for disabled students, student health and wellbeing, immigration, student finance and university procedures.

Our Student Services department has been Matrix Standard accredited since 2005.

One mainm two-floor university library on campus, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The library has held the Government Standard Customer Service Excellence for 10 years.

The library offers full printing and photocopying facilities along with a range of self-service facilities.

For less formal methods of study and group work, or to just catch up with friends there is the Social Learning Zone (SLZ) which includes the new Tech Zone.

The new Tech Zone includes eight iMacs and 26 Dell touch-screen PCs which can be used for study or general use.

Staff on the IT Support, library and subject help desks can assist with any enquiries.

Regional and national schemes allow the University of Bolton students and staff to join other university libraries in the UK via various access agreement schemes.

Internet enabled PCs are available in the library, Senate House and across the campus.

Campus-wide wireless network for students.

Disability Services

At the University of Bolton we are committed to equality, diversity and provide a supportive environment for all. We welcome both home and international students with physical and sensory impairments, mental health issues, medical conditions and specific learning difficulties.

Visit the website for information on the disability services at the University of Bolton.

Telephone 01204 903478 or email a Disability Adviser at disability@bolton.ac.uk.

Students' Union

The students' union is now part of the £2.5-million Social Learning Zone.

The union's mission statement is 'To enhance the student experience'.

The University of Bolton Students' Union (UBSU) is the representative body for students at Bolton.

UBSU exists to represent our students, to provide services (social, commercial and welfare) without discrimination

There are a range of clubs and societies at the university. They are open to everyone to join. Most of the clubs and societies are organised by the students' union and are run by students for students. New volunteers are always needed, and students can get involved in the running and promotion of a club or society that interests them.

The students' union bar space – the Loft – strives to 'enhance the student experience' through the leadership of the students' union elected representatives. It provides a relaxed and safe environment, free from intimidation and discrimination.

Sport

Facilities available to students, staff and the local community are provided by both the University and Bolton Council and are housed in the new £31-million Bolton One development and include an eight-lane, 25-metre competition swimming pool, sports hall and climbing wall, a fitness suite with weights, cardio and resistance training, an aerobics studio and community gym, an Athlete Development Centre and sports rehabilitation and exercise and conditioning clinics.

There is a full and varied timetable of classes and sessions, offering something for everyone.

There are sports clubs affiliated to the Students' Union which are run by students for students, and open to university students who wishing to play sports competitively or just for fun.

Partnerships arrangements are in place with local community clubs allowing them the use of our facilities.