Information for Mexican students
Be globally recognised. Study at Southampton The University of Southampton is a truly international university with a global reputation for leading-edge research and innovation. We are ranked in the top 100 universities in the world – one of only 18 UK universities to make the top 100 in the World University Rankings (The Times Higher Education Supplement 2008). With 3,500 international students from 130 countries, we offer a friendly, welcoming and multicultural environment in which to live and learn. Key facts
− Southampton is one of the UK’s top research universities − We are renowned for high-quality teaching – 22 of our 34 departments have been rated ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Highfield campus
− Southampton is ranked consistently in the top 20
universities in The Times Good University Guide. − Southampton is a member of the influential Russell Group – an association of 20 major UK research universities. In the National Student Survey 2007, we were ranked joint third for overall student satisfaction among Russell Group universities.
− Continued investment (£200 million over four years) in development ensures that our students benefit from world-class facilities that make Southampton one of the best learning environments in the UK. − Our University is home to many internationally renowned centres of teaching and research, including
the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research and the Optoelectronics Research Centre. − We have a long history of welcoming students sponsored by Mexican funding bodies such as CONACyT.
Widen your horizons. South coast city life Great location Situated on the south coast of England, Southampton has one of the warmest climates in the UK. With 217,000 residents, it is a friendly and safe maritime city with top-class venues for theatre, music and ďŹ lm. There are also countless opportunities to get involved in many sporting activities, such as windsurďŹ ng, sailing and diving. The city is located in the heart of Hampshire, which is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The New Forest National Park is just a short journey away and the sandy beaches of Bournemouth and Poole are within easy reach. Historical places of interest such as Winchester and Salisbury are even closer. London is just over one hour away by train. Southampton has excellent transport links to UK and European cities via train, car, coach, ferry and plane.
Welcoming you. International support. Supportive environment
− religious facilities
We offer many different types of support for international students and our International Office provides a focus for enquiries throughout your studies.
− an International Welcome Programme
Our support services include: − a Students’ Union Advice and Information Centre − international student advisors − international student societies − a Centre for Language Study
− a free ‘Meet and Greet’ service. Our Meet and Greet service is available to new international students at the start of the academic year. As part of this service, we will collect you from London Heathrow Airport on selected dates and transport you direct to your hall of residence or private accommodation.
On arrival, our International Welcome Programme provides an excellent opportunity to find out more about the University, your school, degree programme and the city of Southampton. It also provides an opportunity to meet other students from around the world and to make new friends. Throughout the year, we offer English language support and our international student advisors, academic advisors and personal tutors are available to
help you. For further details, go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/ international As a full time international student studying at the University of Southampton, you will be entitled to free English language support during term time. This includes general English classes as well as grammar, critical thinking, speaking and writing your thesis and dissertation classes. To find out more, please contact the relevant Academic School.
Get involved. Over 200 clubs and societies Superb social and sports facilities With around 22,000 students and 3,500 international students, there is no shortage of student entertainment at the University of Southampton. We have more than 200 clubs and societies covering a whole range of cultural, sport, religious and political activities. Southampton’s sporting facilities are among the best of any UK university. Our £8.5 million
sports centre has a 25-metre swimming pool, an eight-court sports hall and a gym with 160 fitness stations. We also have a 76-acre outdoor site with pitches for hockey and football, and floodlit tennis courts. Our campuses also have three worldrenowned arts venues – the Turner Sims Concert Hall, the Nuffield Theatre and the John Hansard Gallery.
Mexican Students’ Society Here at Southampton, we have a very active Mexican Students’ Society. For more information please go to: www.soton.ac.uk/~mexsoc We also have an active Mexican Alumni Society. Members meet in Mexico and sometimes join us at exhibitions and presentations across the world. This provides an ideal opportunity for you to speak to them about their experiences at Southampton. For more information, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/ alumniworldwide
Student Profile
Lynda Rosas, MBA Student from Mexico The MBA offered at the University of Southampton caught my attention because it has a strong focus on strategy, which is what I was most interested in. Near to the starting date, I was worried about facing a new city and different culture so I decided to contact the Mexican Students’ Society to obtain support and advice, and they were really helpful. The experience is wonderful, I enjoy the lectures and professors exceeded my expectations. The course is intensive but every day is worth it – I can easily notice the difference on my understanding of business before and after the MBA. Besides the knowledge and learning experience, I have had fun. The city of Southampton is great for students and the location is perfect: close to London if I want to travel abroad and near to nice cities if I just want to travel around.
Learn and discover. High quality courses Study opportunities Our areas of expertise cover modern languages, sound and vibration studies, electronics and computer science, oceanography, maritime archaeology, engineering, science, mathematics, law, arts, social sciences, medicine, health and life sciences and we offer degree programmes in more than 65 subject areas. Here at Southampton, we offer: − foundation programmes − undergraduate degree programmes (bachelor of arts and sciences)
− postgraduate degree programmes (master of arts and science degrees and PhDs) − programmes in English for academic purposes. Career prospects Our graduates have a reputation for excellence and an impressive record of success in the global careers market. By choosing to study at Southampton, you will gain a wealth of skills that will prove invaluable as you embark on your chosen profession. Through the careers service
you will gain access to five high profile careers fairs which attract over 150 local, national and international recruiters. The Careers Services provides a wide range of support to our students at all stages of university life. You can use the service to gain access to impartial, professional careers guidance as well as advice on interview techniques, CV writing and other related topics. The Careers Information Centre is packed with resources on occupations, employers, placement opportunities, volunteering and working abroad.
Rest assured. A room guaranteed Excellent accommodation We are one of the few UK universities to guarantee international students (from outside the EU) accommodation in halls for the full normal duration of the degree programme*. Our wide variety of accommodation includes catered and self-catered options, rooms with en-suite facilities and single-gender or mixed housing. A limited supply of accommodation is available for families but most live in private accommodation.
Rooms are generally single study bedrooms. All study bedrooms have a telephone and virtually all rooms have high-speed Internet connection. Internet access is provided free of charge. Hall facilities can include a library, shop, music, TV, games and computer rooms as well as on-site sports facilities. Launderettes are available in every hall of residence. Our uni-link bus services connect our Southampton-based halls of residence, the campuses, the city centre and local transport links. This is free of charge for students staying
in University accommodation. A small fee is payable for students living in non-university accommodation. You must apply for accommodation online and postgraduate students must pay a £350 (pounds sterling) deposit. You can apply for your accommodation once you have been offered a place to study at the University. For further details, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/international/ int_accommodation/index.shtml
We can also offer advice and support to help you find accommodation in the private sector. For further details, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation *provided that students have applied by the stated deadline and commence their programme at the beginning of the academic year.
Study with the best. Leading research University Entry requirements Undergraduate programmes (bachelor degrees) If you have achieved high marks in the Mexican Bachillerato, Bachillerato Technológico or Preparatoria Técnica, you must complete a foundation programme before commencing an undergraduate degree programme. We offer a range of foundation programmes in the arts, engineering, humanities and science areas.
Some departments may require certain GCSE subjects (or equivalent qualifications) for entry on to our undergraduate degree programmes. For further details, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/study International Foundation Programme: www.southampton.ac.uk/cls/english/ foundation.html Science Foundation Programme: www.esm.soton.ac.uk/foundation/SFY.html
Engineering, Physics and Geophysics Foundation Programme: www.esm.soton.ac.uk/foundation/EFY.html If you hold the following qualifications, you will be considered for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme:
Postgraduate programmes (taught and research) You must hold an undergraduate degree to complete a postgraduate taught programme. Most schools will require an overall final score of at least 8.0 out of 10.
− International Baccalaureate (IB)
To undertake a postgraduate research degree, you must hold an undergraduate degree and usually a postgraduate diploma or a master’s degree. Most schools will require an overall final score of at least 8.0 out of 10.
− Mexican Salida Lateral or Carrera Corta (2-3 years), leading to a Diploma or Titulo Técnico.
For further details, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate
− UK A levels
Hartley Library, on Highfield campus
English language requirements
Programme and School
IELTS
TOEFL
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved English test. This is to ensure that you can enjoy the full benefit of your studies.
General requirement (unless otherwise specified below)
6.5
580
92
Intensive English course
4.5
477
53
International Foundation Year
5.5
500
61
Engineering Foundation Year/Science Foundation Year
5.5
527
71
Studio-based programmes at the Winchester School of Art
6.5
580
92
Most of our programmes require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above. We offer a range of intensive and pre-sessional English language classes as well as academic foundation year programmes to help you reach the required level. For further details, go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/cls/courses/ courses.html
Research programmes in the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
6.0
553
81
Key:
BA English
7.0
617
105
BSc – Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Medicine
7.0
617
105
7.0
617
105
MA – Master of Arts
MA English; MA Creative Writing; MA Eighteenth- Century Studies; MA Literature; Culture and Modernity
MSc – Master of Science
MA Film Studies
7.0
617
105
Postgraduate programmes in the School of Law
7.0
617
105
MRes – Master of Research
BSc/MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Social Work
7.0
617
105
MSc Audiology
7.0
617
105
MSc Artificial Intelligence
7.0
617
105
Postgraduate taught programmes in Medicine (MSc Allergy and MSc Public Health and Nutrition)
7.0
617
105 105
The following table lists the minimum English language requirements by programme and level.
PhD – Doctorate TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language iB-TOEFL – Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language
iB-TOEFL
PhD Biomedical Sciences
7.0
617
MRes English
7.5
630
110
MA in Medieval and Renaissance Culture
7.5
630
110
Applications Applications for the foundation programme in engineering and science should be made through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You can download an application form for this programme from the University’s website. All undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. For details, please go to: www.ucas.ac.uk Postgraduate applications for taught and research programmes can be made directly to the University. You can now apply online at: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/ pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html It is possible to apply, and be offered a place, before completing your current studies (a ‘conditional offer’). Any acceptance would at this stage be ‘conditional’. This would
then become an ‘unconditional acceptance’ when you meet your stated conditions (ie the required qualifications). We work with representatives overseas who can help you with your application. Our representatives can also provide advice and support on visas, pre-sessional English courses and accommodation applications. Scholarships We offer a range of scholarships to help you through your studies. Most are awarded on the basis of academic merit. CONACyT scholars at the Univeristy of Southampton are entitled to a 15% reduction in their international tuition fees. We also have other funding agreements with FUNED and Santander Universities. For further information on scholarships, go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/international/ fees_money/int_scholarships.shtml
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton campus
Fees and living costs Studying abroad is a life investment that needs careful planning and consideration. You should start organising your finances well in advance and arrange sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living costs. Tuition fees vary depending on the programme and level of study and these range from £10,400 to £23,800 for 2010/11. For the latest tuition fee information please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/international/fees_money/ int_fees.shtml If you pay your tuition fees in full by the published deadline, you will be eligible for a two per cent discount on the cost (except for pre-sessional English courses). Alternatively, you can pay your tuition fees in two instalments at the beginning of each academic semester. For further details, please go to: www.southampton.ac.uk/ international/fees_money/index.shtml Students at Ocean Village
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Useful contacts British Council Mexico:
International Office:
Lope de Vega No. 316 Col. Chapultepec Morales Delegación Miguel Hidalgo 11570 México, D.F.
International Office University of Southampton Highfield University Road Southampton so17 1bj United Kingdom
Tel: +52 (55) 5263 1900 Fax (general): +52 (55) 5263 1910 Email: info@britishcouncil.org.mx Country Specific information: www.southampton.ac.uk/international/ countrypages/index.html Official representatives: www.southampton.ac.uk/international/ overseasrepresentatives/index.html
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