INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire
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Description of INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire
INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire is more than 180 years of educational work, innovative approaches to teaching, modern equipment, Advanced technologies, strong business ties. The university guarantees its students quality of services, assistance in employment.
The educational institution is included in the TOP-3 of the best universities in Britain. Also, the University is one of the safest places of study in the country. It has a protected campus, modern technical equipment. There are excellent conditions for study and professional development.
The structure of the university is represented by the faculties:
- Technology, Arts ,
- vocational training, education, business;
- applied sciences.
There are more than one hundred programs undergraduate studies Gloucestershire 999.58] . Students of INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire specialize in such areas as tourism, television production , sports, business, international management, music, photography, graphic design, art, film production, event organization, Computer technologies (including game development), advertising. A feature of university programs is their complexity. Each includes theoretical training (lectures are read by invited experts-practitioners), internships that allow you to gain practical experience. In high school students can receive not only degrees, but also qualifications. For this, profile exams are submitted. The level of competence of a specialist is confirmed by the corresponding certificate.
An innovative project is being implemented in the university Degreeplus . It allows all those who wish to acquire valuable skills that modern employers pay attention to.
What challenges might international students face at UK universities?
The usual challenges of adapting to a new country, culture, and teaching style are common. Homesickness and language barriers can also be issues.
However, UK universities strive to support international students.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire
Diploma:
The program is equivalent to the one-year bachelor's degree. Students who have received the Foundation certificate and have a complete secondary education (A-level), who speak English (IELTS from 5.0), can be enrolled in the course. The minimum age of the entrant of the program is 17 years. Classes begin in June, September, January. The minimum duration of training is 3 terms.
Training is offered in one of four areas:
- Tourism, hotel business, organization of events - from £ 11,250 for 3 terms, from £ 13,615 for 4 terms;
- Management, business - from £ 11,250 for 3 terms, from £ 13,615 for 4 terms;
- Media, design, art - from £ 11,250 for 3 terms, from £ 13,615 for 4 terms;
- Finance, accounting.
The program allows you to gain academic knowledge, acquire training skills in a British university, improve English.
Academic English:
Universal program for applicants for undergraduate, graduate, preparatory programs. At the courses students study grammar, academic and profile vocabulary, practice in reading, writing, communication. Learning English is dedicated 20 hours a week. The course lasts 1 - 4 trimester. The minimum level of English for applicants is IELTS 3.0.
The cost of the program: from £ 2,365 per term.
Pre-sessional:
A short intensive preparatory course for first-year students. Its goal is to improve the language competencies of foreigners. The program provides for the study of English in academic settings and the external environment. The latter provides a cultural orientation, accelerates adaptation to the conditions of being on campus. The training lasts 4 to 10 weeks. The intensity of the load can be different. The medium-intensive course provides for the study of English 20 hours a week, intensive - 25. Classes start: June, August, October. The minimum level of language training for applicants is IELTS 5.0.
The cost of the program: from £ 1,200 for 4 weeks, from £ 3,000 for 10 weeks.
The dates of the beginning of courses in 2016, please check with the operators.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire are located at:
- in standard class dorms (single rooms with private facilities);
- economy class residences (single rooms, conveniences in common access);
- Host families (single rooms, half board).
Students under the age of 18 years are accommodated only in families.
Dining at the residences is not provided. The family offers breakfast and dinner.
The cost of living (depending on the type of course, duration and conditions of residence):
1. A hostel on the campus (a separate room with a shower, there are also rooms for several people).
- International Foundation, International Diploma and Graduate Diploma - from £ 4,930 (3 terms), from £ 6,960 (4 terms );
- Composite Diploma - from £ 6,960 (4 terms), from £ 9,916 (6 trimesters),
- Top-up degree and Graduate Diploma - from £ 3,190 - £ 4,930 - £ 6,815 (2 - 3 - 4 terms);
- English for University Study - from £ 1,450 per term;
- Pre-Sessional English - from £ 536 to £ 1,340 (4 to 10 weeks); [999.66 ]
- Study Abroad with English - from £ 134 per week;
- The average cost is £ 134 per week.
2. A hostel outside the campus.
- International Foundation, International Diploma - from £ 4,930 (3 terms), from £ 6,960 (4 terms), [999,76] [999,77] Composite Diploma - from £ 6,960 (4 terms ), From £ 9,916 (6 trimesters),
- Top-up degree and Graduate Diploma - from £ 3,190 - £ 4,930 - £ 6,815 (2 - 3 - 4 trimester);
- English for University Study - from £ 1,450 in term;
- Pre-Sessional English - from £ 536 - £ 1,340 (4 -10 weeks);
- Study Abroad with English - from £ 134 per week;
- The average cost is £ 134 per week.
3. Host family.
- International Foundation, International Diploma and Graduate Diploma - from £ 5,440 (3rd trimester), from £ 7,680 (4 terms);
- Composite Diploma - from £ 7,680 (4 terms), from £ 12,000 (6 trimesters),
- Top-up degree and Graduate Diploma - from £ 3,520 to £ 5,440 to £ 7,520 - 3 - 4 trimester;
- English for University Study - from £ 1,600 in term;
- Pre-Sessional English - from £ 600 to £ 1,500 (4 to 10 weeks); [999.102 ]
- Study Abroad with English - from £ 150 per week;
- The average cost is £ 150 per week.
Subjects, specialties
Facilities and equipment at INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire
INTO Univeristy of Gloucestershire:
In University of Gloucestershire there is a preparatory department for foreign applicants. Center INTO is located on the campus of the Park in Cheltenham . It has a modern auditory and laboratory facilities, computer equipment, interactive equipment. Wireless Internet is available on campus. Students of the center can use electronic library resources University of Gloucestershire.
Also during the training in INTO foreigners can attend elective classes . In the university, in which the educational center operates, there are more than a hundred clubs of interest.
Admission dates and extra charges
The school year is divided into terms. The dates for the beginning of the trimesters are indicated in the course description. For rest students are given weekends, holidays, and also vacations.
Additional fees:
- visa processing and consular fees;
- air tickets, transfer from / to the airport;
- registration fee - 50-150 pounds (depending on the course chosen);
- textbooks - 65-360 pounds (depending on the course and its duration);
- insurance ;
- laboratory equipment.
Literature and references
- University of Gloucestershire — Wiki
- University of Gloucestershire Ranking UK 2023 / 2024 — Complete University Guide
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Gloucestershire says new appointments will help drive improvements in student experience
- University of Gloucestershire submits plans for £5.8m digital and cyber hub
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- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
Kevin is a Specialist in International Students at University of Sussex. Earlier, he worked at University of Suffolk. He is a Bangor University graduate and has been working in higher education for more than 14 years. Kevin realizes the usual challenges of adapting to a new country, culture, and teaching style, so he recognizes the importance of supporting international students by organizing an orientation week and numerous events and societies to help them settle in and make friends.