Further information Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
International Students International Students
Further information Further information
Qualifications English language provision
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. For guidance on whether We offer free language classes throughout the academic year to help you improve
your qualification will be acceptable please contact either The British Council your written and spoken English. The classes concentrate on English for academic
Office at
www.britishcouncil.org and speak to the Education Counsellor or visit the purposes. If English is not your first language, you will need to have attained a
National Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC)
www.naric.org.uk. For students certain level, usually through a recognised English language qualification. The
who are not ready to join our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes minimum requirement for most LSBU postgraduate courses is IELTS – 6.5,
directly, LSBU works in partnership with Cambridge Education Group to offer LSBU TOEFL – 580, IBTOEFL 90, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C or above.
Foundation Campus programmes, which will prepare students for the LSBU course A small number of postgraduate programmes have a minimum IELTS requirement
of their choice. For further information please see page 269. of 7.0 so please check the individual course entry criteria for further clarification.
If you have reached the minimum requirement, but feel you need further practice,
When you arrive we offer free support classes to help you with study skills, grammar, business English
Arriving for the first time in a new country can be daunting, that’s why we arrange and English for academic purposes. Please see
www.lsbu.ac.uk/learningsupport/ for
to meet our international students from either Gatwick or Heathrow airport on more information.
arrival. Details are available on our website
www.lsbu.ac.uk/international from
early summer. Working in the UK
In the UK most international students are entitled to work for up to 20 hours
Accommodation a week whilst studying. Our Careers Centre’s JobShop will offer you assistance
We guarantee all our international students a place in one of our residences in finding part-time jobs.
providing we receive a completed accommodation application form by August 1st.
LSBU offers a range of accommodation, from ensuite study rooms to single rooms Tuition fees for full-time international students
in shared flats. Alternatively, if you prefer, we can help you find accommodation in For information about International Student Tuition Fees please see pages 256
a privately owned, shared house, but please ensure you make your arrangements to 259.
before arriving in the UK.
Scholarships
Induction From 2009 LSBU will be offering over £300,000 in scholarships per year to support
All our international students are invited to attend an induction day before the well-qualified non-EU students. There will be a wide range of scholarships for
beginning of term. This gives you the opportunity to meet other students and find International students, allocated to specific courses or aimed at students from
out more about living and studying in the UK. We also arrange sightseeing tours particular countries and regions. In addition we will be offering one full scholarship
of the local area and social activities throughout the day. plus living expenses for one year under the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
scheme. For more information please check
www.lsbu.ac.uk/international
Social events The University is also part of the Chevening Scholarship programme and we
To help you make the most of your time living and studying in London, we arrange currently have scholars studying on postgraduate courses. Check with your British
both social and cultural activities throughout the academic year that you can take Council office for details of application procedures.
part in. We also offer you the chance to join organised trips to locations outside
of London and abroad. US Federal and private loans
LSBU is eligible to participate in the US Federal Family Education Loans Programme.
International student adviser Students from the US may be able to access Federal Stafford loans and Parent PLUS
LSBU has a special student adviser for our international students. If you have any loans, or a number of private loans, to support themselves through their studies.
problems during your course, such as finance, immigration, visas or homesickness, Please contact the International Office for more information.
you can get expert help and advice from our trained adviser.
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