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Study Abroad: Destination UK Higher Education Institute College Video Conference 15 th January 2008 David Thornber, I

Study Abroad: Destination UK Higher Education Institute College Video Conference 15 th January 2008 David Thornber, International Office. Shaped by the past, creating the future. Why UK Higher Education? …. World class international reputation & recognition

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Study Abroad: Destination UK Higher Education Institute College Video Conference 15 th January 2008 David Thornber, I

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  1. Study Abroad: Destination UKHigher Education Institute College Video Conference 15th January 2008David Thornber, International Office Shaped by the past, creating the future

  2. Why UK Higher Education? … • World class international reputation & recognition • High quality education in Government universities • Regulation & Quality Control of teaching and research • Diverse subject choice and entry points • Gain the skills and qualities employers want • Enhance your career prospects • Meeting your education needs • Investment in your future – an affordable option • Thinking for yourself • Small group teaching – personal attention • Improve English language skills in the ‘home’ of English Language • It's a multicultural experience

  3. Why the UK? … • Successful: Innovation – medicine, • biosciences, renewable energy • Entrepreneurial - finance • & banking centre of the World • Exciting: Pop scene, fashion, the arts, • Sports – 2012 Olympics, • Diverse: Cosmopolitan, vibrant • fun culture

  4. Foundation 1Y Thanawiya /SATs A Levels or IB or CBSE or APs Bachelor Year 1 Bachelor Year 2 Bachelor Year 3 4 year bachelor Taught Masters 1Y Doctorate: 3/4 Y 2 year Masters Entry Points to UK Education … Gao San

  5. Length of courses … Start Dates: Normally September/October Variable start dates for some Foundation programmes Undergraduate: Bachelors 3 years UG Masters 4 years Med/Dent/Vet 5 years Gao San

  6. Contact • International Office • Durham University • The University Office • Old Elvet • Durham • DH1 3HP • United Kingdom • Phone: +44 191 334 6322 • Fax: +44 191 334 6326 • international.office@durham.ac.uk • www.durham.ac.uk • David Thornber – d.j.thornber@durham.ac.uk

  7. Thank you for your attentionAny questions? …

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