Information for Students from Russia

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM

RUSSIA

94%

23 Subjects in the UK Top 101

Rated gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017

98% of research rated as world leading or internationally recognised2

94% of graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation3

The University of Exeter dates back to 1855

WINNER

2017

INTERNATIONAL

264 5,000 International Students from more than 140 Countries

Russian Alumni number

79 students from Russia

www.exeter.ac.uk/international www.exeter.ac.uk/teaching-excellence

1

The Complete University Guide 2018

2

Research Excellence Framework 2014

3

HESA 2014/15

Student life  We have around 22,000 students, including around

5,000 international students from 140 different countries

 We have three beautiful campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s in

Exeter, and Penryn in Cornwall www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/campuses

 We’re fortunate to be based in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and our campuses are expansive, inspiring and home to cutting-edge facilities. They are perfect places to live, study, and research

I am a firm believer that Exeter  A Students’ Guild with over 200 societies covering a wide range of interests, including the International Student Society, academic societies is probably the best university in the and recreational societies world so all aspects of it are truly  With over 50 sporting societies and consistent high performance in the amazing – from the kind and wise BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) league, the University lecturers and the incredible societies was named The Times and The Sunday Times ‘Sports University of the Year 2016’ www.exeter.ac.uk/sport you can join, to the fascinating field trips you get to go on. In Exeter city,  O ver 900 employer events on campus each year and an international employer network of 300+ I love walking by the Quay – it is very tranquil and beautiful. I also  An International Student Support team, offering visa advice and guidance for students coming to the UK, including our International Student Guide enjoy going to Exmouth with www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalstudents my friends – the beach there is absolutely breathtaking and it is Accommodation only 20 minutes away!

Elizabeth Menshikova, BA International Relations

 Guaranteed accommodation for unaccompanied international fee paying students in the first year of their programme*

 Choice of catered and self-catered accommodation  Range of accommodation, from houses and flats to traditional residences; en-suite options available

For virtual tours of our accommodation and prices visit www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation

An important aspect of studying at Exeter is that the University offers huge careers support. From running career-oriented workshops to partnering with key graduate employers, there are lots of opportunities for students to meet representatives from well-known multinational companies, get internships or part-time work experience and as a result successfully secure a graduate job.

Stefaniya Orlova, BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience and with Proficiency in Spanish

*w ho have firmly accepted their offer and applied before the July accommodation deadline

Fees and living costs  Undergraduate tuition fee 2017 (not including Medicine):

1,270,000 – 1,615,000 RUB per year (country equivalency*).

(For Undergraduate Medicine fees please see website.)

* exchange rate as of July 2017

 Please note that your tuition fee and any terms will be quoted in

your offer letter, please see below websites for further information.

 Postgraduate tuition fee: Please see individual programme pages.  You will also need to consider the costs of essentials such as food and clothing, as well as books and equipment for your course. For more information please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/uklife/costofliving

www.exeter.ac.uk/ugcosts

www.exeter.ac.uk/pginternational Bristol

Student visas To gain a UK Tier 4 visa, students must show that they have enough funds for both academic and living expenses. The UKVI stipulate the amount that unaccompanied applicants will need to show for living expenses at any University outside London. At the time of writing ( July 2017) this was £9,135 (£1,015 per month). The actual cost of living may differ depending on accommodation costs and lifestyle choices. For the latest amount and updates on Tier4 visas please visit www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

Streatham Campus St Luke’s Campus Cornwall Campus

Scholarships  The University of Exeter is an approved institution for the Russian

Entry requirements and how to apply Undergraduate study

Typical A Level/IB offers range from A*AA-ABB (38-32)

For a comprehensive list of scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Exeter, please see our funding database at: www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding

The University of Exeter is a great place to study, but also to get the most of out of student life. I am a member of Russian, Ukrainian and Kazakh societies, and I would strongly recommend students to join their own national society in order to get to know people from the same country, making the whole process of getting used to a new place much easier and more relaxed.

How to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/applications Undergraduate university applications in the UK are made through UCAS www.ucas.com

Global Education Program scholarship for studying certain subjects at Masters and PhD level. For more information, please refer to the website www.educationglobal.ru

Victoria Kistanova, BA Business and Management

London to Exeter: 200 miles

Typical A Level/IB offers range from A*AA-ABB (38-32) Students who do not meet our entry requirements may be considered for an INTO University of Exeter Foundation or International Year One Candidates with a minimum of 4 out of 5 GPA in the Secondary School Certificate – Grade 11 (Attestat), will be considered for admission to Foundation courses at the INTO Exeter centre with assured progression to Bachelor degree courses if sufficient grades are attained. Applicants must have 4.0 out of 5.0 in Maths for Business, Science or Engineering Foundation programmes. www.intostudy.com/exeter Postgraduate study

How to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/pg/apply Masters Study: Completion of 4-year Diplom Bakalavra or 5 year Specialist Diploma with minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 5.0, depending on subject of study.

PhD Study: completion of Master’s degree in a relevant subject with minimum GPA 4.0 out of 5.0.

English language proficiency

IELTS 6.5-7.5 depending on the programme and level of study www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/entry/english-language www.exeter.ac.uk/pgenglishrequirements

The South West: live, study and work in the most beautiful part of the UK Exeter  Set in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, Exeter is

consistently recognised as one of the best places to live, work, and study in the UK

 With a population of around 125,000, Exeter provides a safe, student-friendly environment, with an energetic culture in a beautiful historic setting

 W hile small enough to be explored on foot, Exeter is diverse

enough to provide a wide range of activities, from thoughtprovoking theatre, premier sports events and historic Cathedral tours to quayside kayaking and climbing

 O ver the last decade, Exeter has outperformed most locations

across the UK for job creation. In addition to large employers such as the Meteorological Office and the University of Exeter itself, it is also home to many smaller innovative companies, as well as Exeter Science Park, the South West’s home of science and technology

 Exeter is also a great place for shopping, with big names as

well as specialist shopping and wonderfully quirky shopping areas, such as medieval, cobbled Gandy Street

 And, when you want a break from city life, some of the most stunning countryside and coastlines in Britain are right on your doorstep

Academic staff at INTO prepared me well for undergraduate study at the University of Exeter and helped me to set objectives for the next three years. However, it is not all about exams, marks and course work; it is more about the experience, and INTO provides the best student experience.

Gregory Leskov, INTO Foundation Economics, Finance and Management followed by BSc Mathematics with Finance

Careers and employability  Six months after graduation, 94 per cent of Exeter’s first degree graduates were in employment or further study*

 In 2016 we were runner-up in the ‘best university

careers/employability service’ category at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards

 O ur employability programmes won the AGR Blue

Cornwall

Ribbon Award presented by the top graduate recruiting companies in Europe and beyond – the first time this award has ever gone to a university

 Cornwall has a rich history of artistic and scientific innovation,

making it a fascinating and stimulating place to attend university

 You will find a fantastic student lifestyle in a safe and friendly environment, with plenty of opportunities for sporting and outdoor activities

 The Penryn Campus is a few minutes’ walk from Penryn, home to

a rapidly expanding collection of independent cafés, shops, galleries and restaurants, as well as Jubilee Wharf, one of the country’s leading zero-carbon buildings

 Nearby Falmouth is a vibrant town and the centre of Cornwall’s

creative scene, with businesses, studios, shops and galleries, and great live music across the town. Annual events include the Sea Shanty Festival and Falmouth Week, one of the most prominent sailing regattas in the South West, featuring a lively programme of shore-side events

 Careers fairs, CV help and mock interviews designed to prepare you for the workplace

www.exeter.ac.uk/careers

www.exeter.ac.uk/exeteraward

Graduate destinations    

J.P Morgan Chase Red Bull

Saatchi & Saatchi

Ford Motor Company

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Coca Cola HBC Microsoft

Deloitte (China, UK) Samsung Electronics

* HESA 2015

Key contacts:

Sarah Goddard, International Officer for Russia s.goddard2@exeter.ac.uk

Middle East, Central Asia and CIS team menacasia@exeter.ac.uk

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www.exeter.ac.uk/international/russia