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Pre-Departure Briefing Taiwan June 2012
Congratulations on receiving your Offer!
Edinburgh continues to be one of the
UK’s most popular study destinations
Essential information for New Students
and Welcome Pack available online www.ed.ac.uk/new-students
Welcome to Edinburgh
The University Historic & PrestigiousAn ancient university, founded in 1583
Ranked 20th in the World by QS World University Rankings 2011
One of the world’s leading research universities (RAE 2008)
One of the largest universities in the UK
Over 30,000 students, 20,000+ undergraduates, 10,000+ postgraduates
36% students from outside the UK140 different nationalities
Associated with 15 Nobel Prize winners - in areas such as Physics, Medicine, Economics
Numerous networks and global partnerships
Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city
What Happens Next? Pre-departure Planning
Replying and accepting your offer
Accommodation
Applying for your visa
Payment of tuition fees
Cost of Living and Banking
Health and Insurance
Arriving in Edinburgh
Induction week
Key Dates
UndergraduateUCAS Firm acceptance / Insurance
acceptanceRemember to reply by the deadlines
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/importantdates
Postgraduate As soon as you meet your conditions,
update your application in MyEdProvide documents ASAP and accept
offer online (Euclid)
What Happens Next? Reply to your offers
UCAS / University sends confirmation letter
Visa requirements / applying for your visa Supply passport information when requested Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by the University
University issues joining instructions: Available online / hard copy Formal letter of admission Information about the School you have applied to and the University’s services to help you prepare for life at Edinburgh Introductory meetings with your School
What Happens Next? Admission and Joining
What happens next? Apply for Accommodation online
Whether accepting as UF, CF, UI or CI
Application deadlines- UG must apply by 16 August- PG must apply by 31 July (£250 deposit
payable on application)
Accommodation is only allocated once anapplicant’s place has been confirmed (UF), from June onwards
Limited time to accept the offer
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services
University Accommodation
Guaranteed housing for first year
Over 6,000 residential places for students in a wide range of accommodation
Centrally located, easy access to teaching facilities and city centre
95% single roomsEn-suite rooms / shared facilities
Flats / apartmentsCatered / self-catered residences
24-hour residential wardens
Private housing alternatives
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/accommodation-services
The University in the city
Scale = 0.5 mile
Catered Accommodation for Undergraduates
Based at Pollock Halls, accommodates over2,000 first year students within 9‘Houses’
Mixture of single rooms (with either ensuite or shared facilities), twin rooms depending on house selected
All Houses have common rooms and shared pantries
Facilities include 2 squash courts, shop, computing microlab, bar and cafes
Resident Assistants (RAs) organise social and sporting events for residents; help
new students to mingle with others
Self Catered Accommodation
Over 2,200 self-catered rooms in Universityflats specifically reserved for freshers,visiting undergraduates and newpostgraduates
All centrally locatedMix of purpose built & recently renovated
On average 150 students per block of flatswith 3-6 people per flat
Single rooms / some twin rooms availableShared bathroom & kitchen/living area
Rooms have 24 hour access to the Internet
Flat Managers in charge of maintenance and welfare of students, helped by RAs(Resident Assistants)
Costs of Accommodation
Cost per week depends on the accommodation you chooseSelf-catered: £57 (twin) - £102 (single)Catered: £110 (single) - £230 (single en-suite)
Rent includes central heating, electricity,cleaner, phone and data facilities, personal contents insurance & 14 meals a week (catered only)
After first year, majority choose to live in private accommodation
Accommodation Office can offer guidance and advice on finding a place to live
Virtual Tours: www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/accommodation/virtual-tours
UKBA, Points Based System, Tier 4 GeneralThe University of Edinburgh is a ‘Highly Trusted’ sponsor
When to apply: No more than 3 months before course start dateStudents cannot enter the UK more than 1 month before the start of their course
How do I apply: To begin the process of applying for your visa, visit the UKBA website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Scoring the points: 40 out of 40 points30 points for admission, 10 points for finance Step 1: Complete the online application Step 2: Attend biometric data collection appointment Step 3: Submit your application All supporting documents must be originals, including passport
International Office Advice: www.ed.ac.uk/immigration
Immigration and Visa requirements Applying for your visa
International students are eligible to work
Part time (max. 20 hours per week)
Full time during the vacation
International students are entitled to free
NHS Health care and subsidised dental care
At present your Tier 4 visa allows you to...
www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php
Matriculation Registration
New students will be sent a Registration pack containing a Matriculation form by post or email by mid-August
Complete and return enclosing relevant documentation
If you do not receive your Registration pack in the post before you arrive, email [email protected] requesting a replacement copy (sent by email)
Payment options
Paid in advance in full or part, balance settled at registration
Paid in full at registration
Instalments by direct debit
If you pay by instalment you must pay one third (33.33%) before or at registration
For more information on how to pay your fees and methods of payment:
Payment of Tuition Fees
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/students/fees
Tuition Fees UndergraduateAnnual fees for academic year 2012-2013
Most courses £12,650 (class based)£16,650+ (laboratory) £16,650+ (studio arts)
Medicine £20,600 (Year 1 & 2) £34,850 (Year 3, 4 & 5)
Veterinary £19,950 to £26,400 Medicine (varying for each year)
For up to date information on course fees and any additional programme costs:www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/fees
Annual fees for academic year 2012-2013
Postgraduate £13,050 (class based)Taught £17,200+ (laboratory)
£13,050+ (studio arts)
Postgraduate £11,450 (book based) Research £15,000+ (laboratory)
£11,450+ (studio arts)
For up to date information on course fees and any additional programme costs:
Tuition Fees Postgraduates
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/fees
Estimated living costs £8,000 for the academic year (includes accommodation)
Allow £180 - £260 per week
Plan your budget - International Student Calculator www.studentcalculator.org.uk
Usually eligible for a basic bank accountMay take several weeks for your account application to be processedBring enough money to cover your expenses during this time
Cost of Living and Banking www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/cost-of-living
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/banking
International students are entitled to free NHS Health care
Bring supplies of existing prescribed medicines with you (there may be charges for dental and eye care)
You may want to arrange personal insurance to cover laptop, baggage, books (if you are in University accommodation, insurance is included in the rent)
Ensure that you are covered for the period until registration (matriculation) at the University
Health and Insurance
www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php
Arriving in Edinburgh Route Planning
Daily flights from all London airports to
Edinburgh airport
Options to fly to Edinburgh via Paris
Amsterdam, Frankfurt or other European
cities
Option to fly to Glasgow and take a bus to
Edinburgh
We ask all students commencing their studies on 17 September 2012 to arrive at the University during arrival weekend:
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 September 2012
University Welcome Service at Edinburgh Airport
International and Domestic Arrivals Halls8am – 10pm
Moving into your Accommodation
Earliest date you can access accommodation is Saturday 8 September at 9amyou will need to arrange temporary accommodation if you come before
Arriving in Edinburgh Arrival Weekend
Complete Matriculation on arrival
Register your attendance
Pay your tuition fees
Meet with your Personal Tutor or Supervisor to agree your courses
Induction week Complete Matriculation
Register with a GP soon after arrival
University Health Service provides comprehensive medical care under the NHS
More advice:The Advice PlaceDrop-in centre
The Student Counselling Service www.student-counselling.ed.ac.uk
Induction week Health and Welfare
8-9 September Arrival Weekend
8 September Access to accommodation
(from 9am)
9 September International Day
10-14 September Freshers’ Week
13-14 September Societies Fair
16 September Study orientation day for
international PGT students
17 September Term Begins!
Key Dates
Learning Facilities
17 libraries
Main library undergoing a £60 million refurbishment
Special collections
UK’s largest campus computer network
Located close to key learning resources, including the National Library and National Gallery of Scotland
Well established links with professions and industry
State of the art facilities and the opportunity to work with top academics
Academic matters Support for your studiesPersonal Tutor / Supervisor First point of contact if you have any concerns or problems
Institute for Academic Development (IAD) Workshops, resources, one-to-one support for studying effectively, planning for exams, writing essays
Self-Study SupportOnline resources to aid self-study (writing assignments, good grammar, recommended English learning websites)
Peer ProofreadingTrained, reliable volunteers proofread assignments, spot basic grammar and spelling errors www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/english/language-support/overview
Careers ServiceProvides an online database of employers offering temporary, part-time, summer internships and voluntary opportunities for students, in addition to graduate vacancies
Helps students develop career plans, provides advice and guidance on interview techniques, CVs and application forms
Hosts a wide range of employer presentations on campus, careers seminars, workshops and careers fairs
Provides information for international students who want to work in the UK or to return to their home country after their studieswww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers
Employability
University of Edinburgh was ranked number 1 out of all Russell Group universities in the HESA Employability Performance Indicator table for 2009/10
94.5% of our graduates enter employment or further study within 6 months of leaving the University
Edinburgh ranked 26 (out of 300) in the last QS World University Rankings Employer Reputation Index
Information on Tier 2 Sponsored Skilled Workers Visa www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/global/work-uk/visas/types-visa
Student Experience
Over 260 student societies
65 sports clubs, 5* rated sports facilities
Student radio station, weekly newspaper and the UK’s oldest student-run theatre company
The University has finished in the top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport rankings every year for the last 5 years
5 student union buildings
International students’ centre
The University of Edinburgh: voted the best UK university for clubs and societies by international students ISB Summer 2011
A-Z of Student SocietiesAberdeen FC Supporters Club (EU) African & Arabic Dance Society African & Caribbean Society African Relations CircleAIESEC Air Squadron Amnesty International Anime and Animation Society Archaeology Society Architecture Sans Frontier Society Art Society Baha'i Society Ballroom Dance Society Barnardo’s SocietyBhangra Crew Big 2 BioSoc Bisexual Lesbian or Gay BLOGS Brass Band Bridge Club Bright Futures EdinburghBuddhist Bulgarian SocietyBUNAC Capoeira Society Catholic Students' Union Celtic Supporters Club Chamber Choir Chamber Orchestra Changeringers (Guild of)Charity Fashion SocietyCheerleading Society 'The Vixens'
Chemical Engineering Society Chemical Society Chess Club Chi SocChildrens Holiday Venture Chill Out Society Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Students' Association Choc SocChristian Union Classics SocietyClinical Psychologists in TrainingComedy and ThatComposers' Orchestra Computer SocietyConfucianism Study SocietyConservative & Unionist AssociationCreate Society Debates Committee Diabetes SocietyDiagnostic Society Dirty Weekenders (Conservationists) Drumming Society Duke of Edinburgh Award Economics Edinburgh Exchange Support Society Edinburgh Global Partnerships Edinburgh Worshippers of Cthulhu SocietyEngineering Engineers Without Borders Edinburgh English Language and Linguistics Society English Literature Society
Entrepreneurial Society Exmoor Pony Trekking Section Exped Fair Trade Café Film Society First Aiding SocietyFlamenco Folk Song Society Fonelisco Orphanage Project Society Football Supporters Association Footlights Formal Attire Running Club of EdinburghFrequently Asked Questions Society Fresh Air (Student Radio) GameSoc GEAS (Roleplaying) Geography Society Geolsoc German Society Goth and Rock Society Hellenic Society Highland Society History Society HitchHong Kong International Society Humanist SocietyHung Ga Appreciation SocietyiCUE Indie Ink MagazineInternational Relations Forum
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
A-Z of Student Societies continued…!IrishIslamic Society Italian Society Japanese Jazz Orchestra Jewish Society Juggling Society Korean Society Labour Club Law Society Liberal Democrats Malaysian Students Marrow Society Mathematics & StatisticsMature & Grad Medics Mature Law Students' Society Meadow’s Half MarathonMedicsMediterranean Gastronomic MedSIN-UK Mexicanos En Edimburgo Middle Eastern Society Model United Nations Modern Dance Society Movie Production Society Music Society Musical Medics Society New Scotland Country Dance Nightline Nomad MagazineNursing Society Officers Training Corps
Oxvol (Oxfam Volunteers) Palestine Solidarity Society People & Planet Persian Society Philosophy Society Photographic SocietyPhysics Society Pizza HereosPoker Society Politics SocietyPool Society Portuguese & Brazilian Society Postgrad SocietyPro Evolution Soccer SocietyPsychology Society Reeling Club Renaissance Singers Revelation Rock Gospel Choir Romanian Society Russian Society Save the Animals CampaignSavoy Opera Group Scandinavian SocietyScience Fiction & Fantasy Scottish Ethnology Society Scottish Romanian Language Link (SCROLL) Scottish Socialist Students' Society Self defence SocietyShekter SocSign Society Singapore Students Singers (EU)
Snooker SocietySouth Asian Society Spanish and Latino Society Standing Ovation Stop Aids String Orchestra Student Action for AutismStudent Action For Refugees (STAR) Student Cancer FundStudent Christian Movement Student Newspaper Student Scout and Guide OrganisationStudents Supporting Street Kids (SSSK) Studio Opera Swahili Club Swing Dance Society Tai Chi Chuan Taiwanese Society Tango Tennent's Lager Appreciation Society Theatre Company (Bedlam) Tibet Society Trading & Investment Club Travel SocietyTwisters AssociationUntapped Talent Vedic SocietyVeterinary Zoological Wargames Water of Life Welsh Society Yoga Society
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
Student Sports ClubsArchery ClubAssociation Football Club MAssociation Football Club FAthletics ClubBadminton ClubBasketball ClubBoat ClubBoxing ClubCanoe ClubCricket ClubCross CountryCurling ClubCycling ClubExmoor Pony Trekking S.Fencing ClubGliding ClubGolf ClubHare & Hounds
Hillwalking ClubHockey Club (Male)Hockey Club (Female)Hot Air Balloon ClubIce Hockey ClubJudo ClubJu Jitsu ClubKarate Club (Shotokan)Karate Club (Shukokai)Kendo ClubKorfball ClubLacrosse Club FLacrosse Club MMotor Sport ClubMountaineering ClubNetball ClubOrienteering ClubRifle Club
Roller Hockey ClubRugby Club (Male)Rugby Club (Female)Sailing ClubShinty ClubSkydiving ClubSnowsports ClubSquash ClubSub Aqua ClubSwimming & Water Polo ClubTable Tennis ClubTennis ClubTrampoline ClubTriathlon ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubVolleyball ClubWeightlifting ClubWindsurfing & Surfing Club
www.eusu.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh’s Climate Edinburgh enjoys a moderate year-round climate
Warmer in the winter andcooler in the summer…
Same annual rainfall as New York and Rome...
Edinburgh Taiwanese Students’ Society Email: [email protected]
Facebook: 愛丁堡地區台灣同學會
Social gatherings
Pre-departure events
Guest Speakers
Follow the University of Edinburgh on Twitter http://twitter.com/uniofedinburgh
The University of Edinburgh on You Tube and ITunes U:http://www.ed.ac.uk/about/video/introduction
Student Life & Social Networking
Pre-Departure Checklist
Read joining instructions from your College carefully Check that your passport is valid and not about to expire Refer to the New Students Immigration Guide 2012-13 to ensure you have all the
correct entry requirements in place Make a photocopy of your passport (pages with your personal details and your visa) Make your travel arrangements and remember your travel tickets Arrange appropriate insurance: Travel, Personal, Health If you take regular medication, bring enough for your first few months in Edinburgh Arrange to bring some UK currency (GBP); you should bring enough to cover
about 4 weeks Pack warm and waterproof clothing, clothes that can be worn in layers and a good pair
of walking shoes Pack a change of clothing just in case your main baggage is delayed
Your passport
Original offer letter from the University
Proof that you can pay your fees and support yourself financially
Letter of accommodation offer (if applicable) and/or information about where you are spending your first night
Health certificates and vaccination records
Marriage and birth certificates, if you are travelling with family
Original certificates of prior study
Documents to Bring in your hand luggage
We’re Here to Help
Esther SumInternational Officer
The International OfficeThe University of Edinburgh57 George SquareEdinburgh Scotland, UK
E-mail: [email protected] Call: +44 (0)131 650 4301
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international
