Information for Students from Kazakhstan

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM

KAZAKHSTAN

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

150 5,000 International Students from more than 140 Countries

Kazakhstan Alumni number

43 students from Kazakhstan

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

1

The Complete University Guide 2018

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Research Excellence Framework 2014

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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

One thing that surprised me  A Students’ Guild with over 200 societies covering a wide range of interests, including the International Student Society, academic societies about the University of Exeter is that and recreational societies the university cares about your future  With over 50 sporting societies and consistent high performance in the career right from the beginning of your BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) league, the University course. In the first term, we had some was named The Times and The Sunday Times ‘Sports University of the Year 2016’ www.exeter.ac.uk/sport lectures about how to use LinkedIn more efficiently for employment  O ver 900 employer events on campus each year and an international employer network of 300+ purposes. During the year, the university invited potential  An International Student Support team, offering visa advice and guidance for students coming to the UK, including our International Student Guide employers to come and speak to www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalstudents students, and provided different booklets about employment in Accommodation the international environment.  Guaranteed accommodation for unaccompanied international fee paying I’m in no doubt that some students in the first year of their programme* students will already find  Choice of catered and self-catered accommodation a job before they graduate.  Range of accommodation, from houses and flats to traditional residences; Talgat Jampeissov, MSc International Tourism Management

en-suite options available

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

I chose the Masters of Public Administration at Exeter University because I can choose a topic of research that is relevant to my country or the field that I work in, the University offers an extensive choice of additional modules to study, and finally, according to the UK’s National Student Survey, 93% of MPA students are satisfied with the teaching quality at Exeter University.

Almas Issakov, Master of Public Administration (MPA)

*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):

6,900,000 – 8,760,000 KZT 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

Entry requirements and how to apply

 The University of Exeter is included on the Kazakh government

Undergraduate study

Bolashak list of approved universities for master degrees in the field of Geography. You can find more details about the Bolashak scholarship here: www.bolashak.gov.kz

My favourite memory at Exeter would be a theatrical performance for a Drama assessment where we performed in front of students and teachers after nine weeks of hard work. I had to repeat my lines, rehearse my movements and ask my groupmates for their opinion over and over again, because I was very worried.

In the end, I was able to perform well and feel for the first time not as an international student, but just as a student and an actor like my friends.

How to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/ applications 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

Ronin Amirkhan Aitu, BA Drama

London to Exeter: 200 miles

Students who do not meet these direct entry requirements may be considered for an INTO University of Exeter Foundation or International Year One programme.

Students who complete the Kazakh secondary school leaving certificate (Year 11) with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0 GPA will be considered for entry 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 Bakalavr or 5 year Specialist Diploma with minimum CGPA of between 4.0-4.4 out of 5.0 (or 2.9-3.7 out of 4.0), depending on intended subject of study.

PhD Study: Completion of Magister Diploma in a relevant subject with minimum GPA of 4.4 out of 5.0, or 3.2 out of 4.0.

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

Now I have completed my Masters course at Exeter, I have already returned to Kazakhstan and I continue to work in public service. I had an employment contract before going to study in the UK, to come back home and work on my specialty.

What did my studies at Exeter give me?

A promotion in my career and even more importantly, the experience and knowledge gained in the UK. It’s priceless!

Dinara Kozhabekova, Master of Public Administration (MPA)

 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

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

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  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 Central Asia s.goddard2@exeter.ac.uk

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

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www.exeter.ac.uk/kazakhstan