A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants

A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants

Welcome At the University of, we are proud of our international reputation, excellent facilities and consistently high levels of student satisfaction. Students here are given the highest quality study opportunities all within a friendly and supportive environment. itself is a vibrant, waterfront city and a great place to both live and learn. For many of your students, choosing to study abroad will be one of the most rewarding decisions they will ever make; the chance of a lifetime. We value the vital role you play in encouraging, preparing and supporting them as they navigate their way through the university admissions process. This booklet has been produced to give you a brief overview of our University and some assistance in this process. 2 University of Key facts about our University Our roots in education date back to 1869. We are ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2013-2014. We have a total population of 22,000 students and almost 2,500 staff. 84% of our students are studying undergraduate courses, approximately 4,000 of whom are international/eu students from over 140 different countries. 45% of our students are female and 55% are male. Over 92% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2012-2013). 88% of our students have reported high levels of satisfaction with their course, which is higher than the UK national average of 86% (National Student Satisfaction Survey 2014). We have invested in excess of 100 million in our buildings and resources over the last 10 years. We are a state university recognised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants The City is a historic, yet vibrant and dynamic city with a rich cultural offering. Located on the south coast of England, the campus lies within the heart of the city and is conveniently situated for our students to access all facilities, the vast range of entertainment available and six miles of seafront promenade. The city is proud of its maritime heritage and, at Naval Base, you can explore famous historic ships including King Henry VIII s warship, the Mary Rose. Just 90 minutes by direct train from the centre of London, is also within easy reach of Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports and a gateway to the rest of Europe with regular sailings to France and Spain. Charles Dickens was born here and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived in when he wrote his first Sherlock Holmes novel. A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants University of 3

Accommodation We have a wide range of modern and wellequipped halls of residence, offering the opportunity for your students to meet and live amongst those from different courses, cultures and backgrounds. All rooms are fully furnished, with study facilities and access to TV channels and wireless facilities. Approximate costs for full academic year (37 weeks): 3,029 4,721/ US$5,042 US$7,859. More details can be found at www.port.ac.uk/ accommodation or by emailing international. housing@port. ac.uk How to apply If your students are applying to more than one university in the UK, we advise they apply online via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), www.ucas.com. The UCAS website contains advice and step -by- step guidance through the application process. UCAS uses codes to identify individual universities the code for the University of is P80. Alternatively, your students can apply direct to the University of, free of charge, by downloading an Undergraduate Application Form at www.port.ac.uk/international. The deadline for accepting direct applications is June in the calendar year of entry. Entry requirements The academic requirements vary between courses and you will find details about these on the relevant course page at www.port.ac.uk/courses. We have provided an overview of the academic requirements below. USA High School Diploma with GPA above 3.0, plus one of the following: SAT I (combined score, including writing, depends on subject applied for)* minimum of 3 APs from Group A** subjects with grades above 3 ACT with a score of approximately 26 *Engineering, Science and Maths degrees require specific subject knowledge, therefore you may require a relevant SAT II subject test. **Group A subjects include Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Physics, European History, US History, World History, English Language and Literature, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin and Spanish. Canada Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma Advanced level, with six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including grade 12 U English Alberta: General High School Diploma with an average of at least 65 per cent in five acceptable Grade 12 courses British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with at least five Bs (BBBBB) awarded in acceptable Grade 12 courses Quebec: Diplôme d'etudes Collègiales (DEC) If you are from another Canadian province, please email us for more information. Worldwide International Baccalaureate Between 24 and 31 points, depending on the specific degree course applied for. Please see individual course listings for exact International Baccalaureate requirements. Transfer applicants The University of welcomes applications for transfer admission. Applications for transfer admission are considered from students who have completed their secondary school education and are enrolled at a college or university and have earned credit for academic courses. 4 University of A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants University of 5

Coming to the UK Money Matters Visas (non- EU nationals) Students will need a visa to study in the UK. A Tier 4 (General) Student visa also allows them to work up to 20 hours per week during term time. Living costs enjoys a low cost of living compared with many other cities in the south east of England. The amount of money students spend will depend on their individual lifestyle, although as a guide they will need approximately 7,000 8,000 / US$11,654 US$13,319 for a full academic year. This should cover accommodation, food, local travelling expenses, books, stationery and leisure activities. They can apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa once they have received their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the University of. Our Sponsor Licence Number (SLN) is 926WMQQ73 and they will need this number to support their visa application. Please refer to the UK Home Office website for more details on visas and pricing www.gov.uk/visas-immigration. Airport pickup The International Office offers an airport pick up service from London Heathrow for new students to provide a stress-free option for their journey to. Information on how to book a place is given on the international pages of the website www.port.ac.uk/international. Orientation Programme The International Office provides a free Orientation Programme to help all EU and international students settle into academic and city life. It is a dedicated service assisting your students with the registration procedure, introducing them to local services, and arranging guided city tours for them to get to know. All students also benefit from a departmental Induction Programme to introduce them to all aspects of their academic programme and environment at. Ferries to Spain Glasgow Edinburgh Isle of Man Plymouth Cardiff Guernsey Jersey Liverpool Birmingham Bristol Southampton Airport Newcastle Channel Islands Manchester London Ferries to France Financial aid for US students If you are receiving a Federal Direct Loan, please note that the University of is an eligible federal loan institution and our school code is G21159. You can find more information at www.port.ac.uk/americanloans. Financial aid for Canadian students The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides financial assistance for studies at approved institutions outside Ontario or overseas. The University of is an approved institution and our institution code is: PVCP. More information can be found at www.osap.gov.on.ca Tuition fees Fees can either be paid in full, on or before registration, receiving a two per cent full payment discount, or by five equal instalments paid by direct debit through a UK bank account in November, December, January, February and March. A deposit is required before the CAS is issued. Students who pay two years fees (or more) in full in advance, or during the first week of their course, can pay a fixed entry fee for those years (at the fee rate for your year of entry) and therefore avoid the small annual increase in tuition fees. They will also be given the two per cent payment discount. Academic year NonEU nationals 2015 16 11,500 13,100 / US$19,145 US$21,808 2016 17 12,000 13,700 / US$19,981 US$22,811 6 University of A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants A Guide for High School Counselors and Independent Consultants University of 7

We (the University of ) have checked the information in this booklet and believe that it is accurate at the time of going to press (September 2014). However, fees, Exchange rates and other information may change. University of International Office Nuffield Centre St Michael s Road PO1 2ED United Kingdom T: +44 (0)23 9284 3488 E: international.office@port.ac.uk W: www.port.ac.uk MD9316 0914