International Foundation Year : APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY 2011

APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY 2011

Subjects available for January start are: Business, Finance, Law, Hospitality, Tourism and Construction and Property. 

    *Guaranteed Progression on to over 100 undergraduate degrees at the University of Salford when you pass the IFY at the required standard
    * 2.5 km from the culturally-diverse city of Manchester
    *A full-time, one year course
    *All tuition provided by experienced University staff
    *All English language teaching is accredited by the British Council
    *Join an exciting, internationalised University, with more than 3,000 international students from across the world
    *Want to know more? Contact us efl-languages@salford.ac.uk

International preparation for more than 100 undergraduate degree programmes

The International Foundation Year (IFY) programme prepares international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree at university in the United Kingdom. 

The programme is for you if you have finished high school in your own country but don’t yet have the qualifications to go straight on to a British course. It is also for you if you already have the qualifications you need but want time to practise your English alongside your chosen subjects and get accustomed to life at university in the UK. 

When you pass the IFY at the required standard you will then be able to progress onto over 100 degree programmes at the University of Salford.

The IFY programme can be joined at two entry points, in January and in September.

January 2011 IFY

Our next entry date for IFY is January 2011.

The programme will cost £3290 for UK students and those from EU countries and £7280 for all other International students.

Subjects available for January start are:

• BSc (Hons) Business Studies (with Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business Management, Marketing Management or Quantitative Business Management)
• BSc (Hons) Business & Management Studies (with law)
• BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
• HND Construction & Property
• BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting
• BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
• BA (Hons) Hospitality & Tourism Management
• LLB Law (with Criminology or Spanish)
• BA (Hons) Leisure & Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) Sport & Leisure Management
• BA (Hons) Tourism Management

All other programmes are only available with September start date. View the full list of degrees available with IFY.

If you wish to apply for the International Foundation Year programme please download an application form and follow the our "what to do next" steps. When applying you will need to submit a photocopy of your passport, evidence of English Language (for example, an IELTS certificate) if available and high school documents (officially translated) otherwise you will not receive an offer letter.

Find out more

Find out more information about the International Foundation Year.

If you have any additional questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages or contact us with your enquiries.

Download the IFY brochure

The School of Languages offers free English language testing to students considering our programmes and there is a wide range of scholarships and fee exemptions available.

Find out how to apply.

See what our students say about IFY and other EFL programmes.

English Language Programmes

We also run English Language Programmes all year round for international students that wish to improve their English. See our full list of EFL courses.

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BG Group Chevening Cambridge Award 2011

BG Group Chevening Cambridge Award

Application type: By separate application

Degree: 1 year postgraduate
Subject: All
Value:   University Composition Fee
              College Fee
              Annual stipend sufficient for a single student
              One return economy airfare
              IELTS testing (where necessary)
Funding partners:

    * BG Group
    * Foreign and Commonwealth Office

BG Group

BG Group works in co-operation with governments, partners and other stakeholders to find, develop and connect natural gas to markets worldwide. 

A leading player in the global energy market, BG Group is a dynamic growing business with operations in more than 25 countries over five continents.

BG Group works with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust to offer the BG Group Cambridge Scholarship, and with both Trusts and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to offer the BG Group Chevening Cambridge Scholarship.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is the UK government department responsible for promoting British interests overseas and supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe.

The Chevening Scholarship programme, which has run for the last 26 years, has been the flagship scholarship scheme of the British Government, offering awards annually in over 130 countries on the basis of an open competition. The programme has supported around 1000 individuals from across the world each year to study in the UK.

Following the UK Government's Spending Review for 2011-2015, all plans for Chevening Scholarships are currently under review, and applicants for the scholarships listed below are asked to visit the Chevening website for updated information:

BG Group Chevening Cambridge Scholarship
Chevening Cambridge Scholarship for Koreans
Hutchison Whampoa Chevening Scholarship

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IDB Cambridge International Scholarship 2011

IDB Cambridge International Scholarship

Application type: By separate application

Degree:  PhD

Subject:  Science, Technology

Value:   University Composition Fee

              College Fee

              Annual stipend sufficient for a single student
              One return economy airfare
 

Funding partners:     * Islamic Development Bank

Islamic Development Bank

The purpose of the Islamic Development Bank is to foster the economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities, individually as well as jointly, in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah or Islamic Law.

The Islamic Development Bank works with the Cambridge Overseas Trust to offer the IDB Cambridge International Scholarship; further information is available here.

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 2011

The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Information for UK Universities

UK Universities were invited to bid to joint-fund Shared Scholarships with the Commission in 2011/12.   Invitations were sent to all Vice Chancellors and existing CSS contacts.  The closing date for applications was the 11 June 2010.  Information on future bidding rounds will be posted when available.  

Information for Prospective Scholars for 2011

How does the Scheme work?

Awards are for taught postgraduate courses only. All courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate's home country.

Awards are only available at participating institutions in the UK. The booklet giving details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2011 is available below for download or can be obtained in print copy from the Scheme Administrators (see below). 

• Booklet for 2011 Shared Scholarship Scheme (pdf)

Please note that participating universities are required to support the student stipend for the award holder (at the rate set by the UK Government). The Commission funds the cost of tuition fees (at overseas rate), return airfares and other allowances.

Who is eligible?

Applicants should:

a. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not currently be living or studying in a developed country (please see the booklet for a list of eligible countries)
b. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;
c . be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
d. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
e. not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a parastatal organisation (employees of universities are normally acceptable, however)
f. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study
g. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete

How can I apply?

All enquiries should be addressed to the University at which you wish to study and through which you should therefore apply for a Scholarship, and not to the Commission.  They will advise you on eligibility issues and on how to make an application direct to them.   There are two options for this:

Option 1

Most universities will handle advertising and recruitment directly using their own application form and applications should therefore be made to the participating university direct.  Following the  university's closing date, the university will ask the candidates it selects to complete the CSC's application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS). Candidates should note that they must complete the EAS by the 17 May 2011 at the latest in order to be nominated to the Commission by their host university.

Option 2

Some universities want all candidates for their Shared Scholarship courses to apply via the Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS).  You will be advised by the institution if this is the case and should then access the EAS once it is available for Shared Scholarships from the 19 November 2010 - applications must be submitted in time to meet the institution's own deadline which will be made clear in the EAS and is listed in the Booklet (where institutions have not specified a closing date candidates should contact the institution so as to ascertain the latest date that the institution is willing to accept applications).

All institutions are asked to forward their nominations to the CSC no later than 31 May 2011 using the EAS.

Where can I get further information?

All enquiries about making an application and about eligibility should be addressed to the individual university that candidates are applying to (contact details are given in the handbook above). General inquiries regarding the scheme should be sent to the scheme administrators at the address below. Please note that applications sent to this office will be disregarded and will not be passed on to the institutions.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
c/o Association of Commonwealth Universities
Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF

Telephone : 44 (0) 207 380 6700

Fax : 44 (0) 207 387 2655

Former Scholars' Views

Each year we carry out an anonymous survey of award holders. Here are some recent quotes on the relevance of the scheme:

"The course was a launching pad for my academic career and it did exactly that. I hope I can use my skills to turn around the education sector in my country. The scheme has definitely chipped into the forgotten area of professional/personal development which most African governments have ignored." (Education, Africa)

"The DFID scholarship has given me an opportunity not only to live and study in a new country but has also broadened my views and ideas. My course has benefited me to an extent which makes me feel I can use the expertise gained to enhance my career and for betterment of the environment." (Social Science, South Asia)

"This was a unique academic learning experience, meeting with and sharing ideas with people from all over the world and an exposure to advanced knowledge." (Social Science, South Asia)

"It was great interacting with students from all over the world and learning new ways to solve problems." (Health, South Asia)

Click here to the Shared Scholarships page

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NNPC / ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship 2010

In continuation of Esso Exploration and Production  Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, we offer International Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue post-graduate studies in the underlisted disciplines:

Geosciences

Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical,Sub-Sea and Marine)

Essential Requirements:

1.      Must be a graduate from Nigerian Universities with relevant degree.

2.      Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the engineering and Geosciences disciplines.

3.      Must have provisional admission/accommodation into any reputable university.

The EEPNL scholarship award  applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study including air fare to and from the location of study.

If you are qualified and interested, please  complete the form in “Apply Here” on this website and submit as instructed.

Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take a skills test. Strict compliance with our guidelines is advisable. Applications not received within 2 weeks will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.

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Application Procedure for Postgraduate Programmes (Masters' & Doctoral Degree Courses)

This section explains the process of applying to universities in England & Scotland for Postgraduate (Masters’ & Doctorate Degree) courses. 

For details on how to select a university that matches your interests, needs and academic background, go to the Selecting Universities ( Complete list):

•    Application Forms
•    Eligibility  Application Requirements
1.    Academic Records
2.    Standardized Tests
3.    Work Experience Details
4.    Letters of Recommendation
5.    Statement of Purpose (SOP)  

Application Forms
Send enquiries at least 12 to 18 months before the proposed date of admission. There are two ways to get application forms.

1.    Requesting Application Forms: You can request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed online to request application material.
2.    Downloading from the university website: Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print version of their application form on the net. These can be used for applying just as regular forms.

For complete list of Universities in UK. Click here

Eligibility   

For entry to a postgraduate degree course, for most Universities, a good first degree from a leading university in foreign countries or its equivalent is essential.

Application Requirements
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Academic Records   

Full details of your education including your course subjects and grades are required in the applications. Transcripts or official records of your previous academic qualifications are crucial for your application.

Students applying for admission are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university that they have attended after secondary school with complete details of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence courses, diplomas etc. Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more than one transcript but most require only one.

If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must be enclosed. If your undergraduate qualification or university is unknown to the admissions tutor, the British Council would be able to advise.
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Standardized Tests  
IELTS : For most courses and universities, International students are required to take  IELTS (International English Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.

Note : Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.

GMAT : For most management courses, International students are required to take GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).

Note:
1) Most British Universities do not require the GRE for admission to post graduate courses.

2) Some Universities may waive IELTS / TOEFL if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
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Work Experience Details  
A number of professional and vocational courses require relevant work experience. For instance, many MBAs or master’s courses in information studies require at least a couple of years’ work experience. Most Australian universities are pretty strict about this.

A detailed Résumé is an important part of your application. It should include all information of professional work experience along with the details like positions held, achievements and range of work.

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Letter of Recommendation 
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play a very important part in your admission especially in courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral degree. A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows you well professionally or has taught you in a subject that is related to the course you are applying to. It should list your positive and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.

The author or teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake. Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students. Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from teachers who know them as a person as well as a student. You may like to request your author to give concrete examples that may show your qualities and help your case.

Many universities have their own format and questions that have to be answered by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters, which do not give enough information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances of selection. 

Note : Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your chances of getting admissions.
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Statement of Purpose
The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important role in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as financial aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their most significant impression of you as an individual. This section is the key to distinguish your application from other suitable candidates and a chance to market yourself.

A personal statement should include your reasons for choosing a particular course, the suitability of your education and experience for the chosen course, your personal interests and career goals.

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Tuition-Free Universities and Colleges in Europe

If you fail to qualify for international Scholarships offered by Universities, you can consider enrolling in Universities offering free tuition or minimal tuition fees.
Although not as many as before, a number of countries still offer free tuition for international students. Check out the compiled information on such countries and provided links to universities that may be participating in tuition-free schemes.

Finland:
Students in both Universities and Ploytechnics have to pay for their books and other materials, plus their accommondation and living expenses. The cost of living in Finland is about the same as in other EU contries. The total monthly living expenses of a single student average around EU 700.

We recommend that you always check the tuition fee policy for each Master's Programmes database.

See full list of all FINLAND Institutions of higher education.


Norway:
Completing a University degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition are usually making up the bulk part of the cost.Living expenses in Norway are higher than in other countries.

See full list of all NORWAY Institutions of higher education.

Source:

Germany:
For many years, higher institutions of education in Germany usually do not charge any tuition fees. In the case of undergraduate studies, such as degree (or Bachelor) courses, a many universiies this is still today. Students pay only a small enrollment or confirmation fee. Education policy in Germany is increasingly seeking to change this.

There might be special regurations for international students. This is why it is important to get detailed information at the universities in question on whether tuition fees will be charged. Information will generally be provided by the enrollment offices or international student offices. Detailed information on tuition fees for internation studens can be found a this page.

See the daabase of all German Universities:

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Sweden:
This 2010, the Swedish arliament has passed a law outlining tuition and application fees for students from non-EU/EEA countries from the 2011/201 acasemic year, to be supplemented by scholarship programs.

Acknowledging how non-EU/EEA sudents have added value to the Swedish educational system and recognize them as an attractive talent base, the Government will introduce two new scholarship programs in succeeding years.

Source:

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Scholarships for students from Nigeria

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course.

In 2011/12 Sheffield Hallam University is going to allocate 3 CSSS scholarships, for more information visit the webpage.

International Achievement Scholarships 

Value and duration	Undergraduate students: from £1000 for the first year of study only. Postgraduate students: from £1000 for the first year of study only.
How to apply	Download an application form below Application form for September/October 2010 or January 2011 start dates (47.6kb Word document) Please ensure the year on the form matches the year of your course. Scholarship applications should be sent with, or following, an application for a taught course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Deadline	Scholarship applications for courses starting in January 2011 must be submitted by 30 November 2010. Scholarship applications for courses starting in September/October 2011 must be submitted by 30 June 2011.

Applicants from Nigeria have the opportunity to apply for an International Achievement Scholarship which will be presented during the first semester of their taught course.

Eligibility

For eligibility criteria or information on other international scholarships and bursaries please visit the website.

 

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Sheffield Hallam University International Achievement scholarship

Our International Achievement Scholarships programme is open to students from any non-EU country applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University who will be enrolling in 2010/11 (January intake) or 2011/12 academic year. All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses are taking part in the programme.

The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a cheque and a certificate to mark their achievement at a Scholarships ceremony following enrolment on their course. This scholarship is not a reduction in fees.

How to apply for the International Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship applications for courses starting in September 2011 applications must be submitted by 30 June 2011. For courses starting in January 2011, applications must be submitted by 30 November 2010.

For details of the scholarships available to you and to download an application form, please click on your country below.

• Bangladesh
• China
• Ghana
• India
• Libya
• Malaysia
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Russia
• Sri Lanka
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Rest of the world

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship you must:

• be classed as an international student for fees purposes
• have a high standard of secondary education
• have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*
• have given a firm or insurance acceptance of your offer on your chosen course
• be enrolling on a course with Sheffield Hallam starting in January 2011 or 2011/12 academic year
• be able to evidence achievement in your personal statement

To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate scholarship you must:

• be classed as an international student for fees purpose
• have a good undergraduate degree
• have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*
• be enrolling on a course with Sheffield Hallam starting in January 2011 or 2011/12 academic year
• be able to evidence achievement in your personal statement
• have submitted your course application and been given a conditional/unconditional offer

The Scholarships Panel will consider the quality of the personal statement alongside academic achievement when allocating scholarships. The Panel will be held after the closing date and applicants will be notified approximately one month after the closing date using the contact details provided on their application form. The decision of the Panel is final.

* Please note that IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is the minimum English language requirement to be eligible for the International Achievement Scholarship and that the English language requirement for entry onto some of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses may be higher.

Further information

If you cannot download the application form, or have any other enquiries about the International Achievement Scholarships, please contact ias@shu.ac.uk or the address below

International Office
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield S1 1WB
United Kingdom
Phone +44 (0)114 225 3880
Fax +44 (0)114 225 4768

Exclusions

Please note that you can only be awarded one Sheffield Hallam University scholarship or bursary. If, for example, you are successful in applying for an International Achievement Scholarship, you would not be eligible to receive an International Access Scheme bursary.

Students who come to the University through our partnership with TAR College Malaysia may not apply for these scholarships. See our Tunku Abdul Rahman College pages for an alternative scholarship.

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