Introduction to Oxford

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1 University of Oxford The competitive nature of Oxford Introduction to Oxford Eleanor David & Charlotte Isaacs, Student Recruitment Officers

2 Introduction International Students in the UK and Oxford Academic life College life Social life Finance Careers Visiting Oxford Oxford overseas

3 Non-UK UG Students at UK Universities Oxford 14% Cambridge 10% Edinburgh 32% Nottingham 18% St Andrews 45% LSE 71%

4 A foundation for Success Lester B. Pearson T.S Eliot William J Clinton, U.S. President Patrick Pichette, CFO Google Chrystia Freeland, Managing Editor, Financial Times US Mahatma Ghandi Kermit the Frog (Oxford Union 1994) David Cameron- UK Prime Minister Hugh Grant

5 University of Oxford International reputation for contributions to learning and research for over 900 years Oldest English speaking University in the world Ranked 2 nd THES World rankings Over 130 nationalities are represented First international student admitted in 1190 A collegiate university

6 Choosing Courses at Oxford 36,750 courses and 370 institutions available in the UK Oxford offers 220 course combinations Make sure their interests are covered in the courses Courses at Oxford are: Academically focused Challenging Selective Objective to make students think logically, laterally and independently

7 What can students study at Oxford? Humanities Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Medical Sciences Social Sciences

8 Academic life > What courses can students study? All courses academic and theoretical Single sciences Joint schools degree All courses provide significant academic challenge and rigour

9 Academic Life > what makes Oxford special The tutorial system independent learning Experienced, renowned tutors Extensive resources (labs, libraries, museums) Assessment by examination

10 College life As a student you are a member of the University, a Department AND a College 30 undergraduate colleges Mini campus Facilities include: Accommodation Dining Hall Bar Sports facilities Academic & support staff Computing facilities

11 International Student Support Visa and finance advice Pre-departure briefings (alumni) Meet and Greet at Heathrow airport International JCR officers in many colleges Pastoral care in colleges Student Information and Advisory service Country or nationality specific clubs and societies

12 Social Life College Mini campus primary academic and social community Around 100 people in each year, studying most subjects University Over 12,000 undergraduate students Hundreds of clubs and societies, covering all interests!

13 Oxford City Over 30,000 full-time students in a vibrant city Students make up 24% of adult population in Oxford Well located on all travel networks London 1 hr London Heathrow 1 hr 30 mins London Gatwick 2 hrs Birmingham International 1 hr Beautiful city with lots of open green spaces Restaurants, clubs, bars, theatres, cinemas

14 How are students classed as International? Domicile Nationality Parental working status e.g. short term contract overseas

15 Finance > Fees and Living Costs Tuition Fees (International Students) College Fees Living costs Total annual cost for International Student In 14,300 to 21,000 7,000 9,000 30,300 to 37,000 In 17,500 to 25,500 8,000 11,000 36,500 to 44,500 In $ $24,000 to $35,000 $11,000 $15,000 $50,000 to $61,000 Tuition Fees (EU Students) Living costs Total annual cost for EU student In 9,000 9,000 18,000 In 11,000 11,000 22,000 In $ $15,000 $15,000 $30,000

16 Finance > Financial Aid Limited number of undergraduate scholarships available Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search available on our website offering a comprehensive list of awards being offered by the University and Colleges EU Students are eligible to both living cost and tuition fee support, based on their household income

17 Finance > Careers post Oxford General employment skills Connections with quality graduate employers Huge range of employment opportunities OU Careers Service Support for life Lasting friendships with people from many different disciplines In most subjects, Oxford graduates are in the top 5%-20% of earnings compared with graduates from that same subject from other universities

18 Visiting Oxford International Guidance Counsellors Conference - Friday 21 & Saturday 22 February 2014 Open Days July and September 2014 Private tours Admissions audio tours, video diaries and podcasts

19 Any Questions?