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Contents

About the UK – Key facts 6Why study in the UK? 7Guide to university in the UK 8How to apply 12Studying in the UK – What is it like? 13Life in the UK 18VISA information 22About IEC Abroad 30Useful websites 31Our university partners 31

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• Fifth largest university in the UK• 35,000 students and staff• Global citizens – students from 120 nationalities• History dating back to 1828• In recent years was named the North West’s

top modern University in all national newspaper league tables

• UCLan has been recognised as the region’s top university for producing graduate start-up businesses, ranked 3rd in the UK

THE UNIVERSITY OFCENTRAL LANCASHIRE(UCLAN)

For more information about UCLan please contact: Angeline WardAmward1@uclan.ac.uk 01772 895032www.uclan.ac.uk/international

To view our courses, please visit our website: www.uclan.ac.uk/courses

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College of Clinical and Biomedical

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Lancashire LawSchool

Centre forExcellence in Learning and

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School of Humanities

and the Social Sciences

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• Fifth largest university in the UK• 35,000 students and staff• Global citizens – students from 120 nationalities• History dating back to 1828• In recent years was named the North West’s

top modern University in all national newspaper league tables

• UCLan has been recognised as the region’s top university for producing graduate start-up businesses, ranked 3rd in the UK

THE UNIVERSITY OFCENTRAL LANCASHIRE(UCLAN)

For more information about UCLan please contact: Angeline WardAmward1@uclan.ac.uk 01772 895032www.uclan.ac.uk/international

To view our courses, please visit our website: www.uclan.ac.uk/courses

College of Business, Lawand Applied

Social Sciences

College of Health andWell Being

College of Science &

Technology

College of Clinical and Biomedical

Sciences

College of Culture and the Creative Industries

School of Business

School of Management

School of SocialWork, Care and

Community

Lancashire LawSchool

Centre forExcellence in Learning and

Teaching (CELT)

School of Nursing

School of Midwifery and

Community Health

School of HealthSciences

School of Sportand Exercise

School of Engineering

School of Forensic and

Applied Sciences

School of PhysicalSciences and Computing

School of Psychology

School of Dentistry

School of Medicine

School of Pharmacy and

BiomedicalSciences

School of Art,Design and

Fashion

School of Film,Media and

Performance

School of Humanities

and the Social Sciences

School of Journalism,

Language andCommunication

COLLEGE STRUCTURE

Burnley

Westlakes

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Government and queen: The UK has a democratic government with a prime minister. There is also a royal family and a queen, but the queen does not technically rule the country.

About the UK – Key facts*

Population: 64,596,800 people

Religion: The UK has multiple faiths. The biggest religions in order are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.

Cities: The biggest cities in the UK are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford, Glasgow and Liverpool.

The UK is made up out of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Education: There are 109 universities in the UK

Language: The main language in England is English.

Size: 243,610 km2

Money: The UK currency is pounds sterling. (£)

Timezone: GMT + 1 hour

Nature: Only 7% of the UK is built on – the rest are countryside, forests, mountains, lakes or rivers.

*Facts from the BBC, GOV.UK and The Commonwealth.org

Wales

Northern Ireland

England

Scotland

Major airports:

Edinburgh GlasgowLiverpool Newcastle ManchesterLeedsBirminghamBristol

London: StanstedLuton HeathrowGatwick

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Why study in the UK?

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Get a great degree, that will be recognised everywhere. The UK has one of the very best education systems in the whole world. There are 109 universities in the UK, several of which are considered some of the best universities in the world. From brand new modern universities to some of the oldest universities in the world – the UK has it all. Moreover, UK degrees are recognised everywhere in the world. The UK government spends much money and time ensuring the education system is always improving, meaning that you will get a great education in the UK.

A great base to discover Europe – the UK has several big international airports, and traveling to famous European cities like Paris, Barcelona or Amsterdam can be done for little time and money. Popping to Prague for the weekend suddenly becomes possible!

The UK loves international students – there are lots of organisations in the UK doing their best to support international students. The British Council, Education UK and UKCISA are all doing their best to make sure that international students in the UK have a great experience. The UK is one of the most popular countries for international students for this reason!

The UK is full of interesting places to visit – even if you don’t leave the UK, you won’t be bored! The UK is full of interesting historical places like Stonehenge, the Houses of Parliament, the Big Ben, and much more! From caves to castles to beaches to beautiful countryside, you can see it in the UK.

UK courses are shorter than in many other countries. Whereas US courses are often over 4 years, you can do a full Bachelor’s degree in the UK in three years. Moreover, there are thousands and thousands of course options you can study, with many courses focused on specific careers, rather than just academics. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it in the UK!

UK education is affordable – not every student is lucky enough to be sponsored by their government or employer. Compared to for example the US, UK education is much more affordable, and takes less time to complete. Moreover, many universities in the UK have special scholarships available especially for international students. The cost of living is also lower than you have probably heard. Cities like London may be on the expensive side for England, but generally you will find that you can do your food shopping, and even eating in restaurants for very little money!

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Guide to university in the UK

English SchoolsBefore you can study in England, you need to know English! There are many English schools all over England where you can study English for a short or long time. How about studying in a nice city over your summer holidays?

CollegesThe UK has universities, and further education colleges. Further education colleges offer professional and technical training. There are many differences between colleges and universities. It is important to know that a college can usually not award a degree. Some colleges award degrees, but the degrees will be accredited by a university, not the college itself.

Types of universitiesThere are many different types of universities in the UK. Because there are so many, it may be difficult to choose. You might be tempted to look at ranking tables and just choose from the top 10 universities you find. However, rankings aren’t always the best indicator of what is best for you. Rankings can make it seem like some universities aren’t good – which really isn’t the case! Try to think of what kind of environment is best for you.

Keep the following things in mind:

• Academic subjects vs. vocational subjects – (Would you rather study something like philosophy or something like electronic engineering? You might find that some lower ranked universities are actually better at teaching vocational courses)

• Big university vs. small university – (Do you prefer being with thousands of students in a big city, or would you rather be on a small campus in the countryside? Not everyone is the same, so think closely)

• Old university vs. new university – (Some universities have buildings like castles and a lot of history, but others are modern and cutting-edge. What is for you?)

Types of coursesFoundation courses – Some students may not have the right results or qualifications to go to university. Luckily, many universities and private providers offer foundation courses. A foundation course is a way of helping you to go to university.

Undergraduate courses – An undergraduate course usually takes 3 years, and you can do them in a number of subjects. Upon finishing your course your title will be BA, BSc, BEng, etc. The course will consist of several modules. Each module will be a slightly different topic. Sometimes to finish your undergraduate course you will need to do a dissertation. Some courses require just exams, or maybe a research project. It’s not always the same and depends on the course and the university.

Pre-masters courses – Sometimes students don’t feel ready yet to study for a masters course, or didn’t quite get the results that they wanted. Maybe they still need to improve their English more. Pre-masters courses prepare students for the level of studying required in a master’s course and make sure that they are ready. Not everyone has to do a pre-masters course. Some universities and private providers offer pre-masters courses.

Postgraduate courses – A postgraduate course is what you do after you have finished your undergraduate course, and maybe even a pre-masters course. A postgraduate course builds on what you have done in your undergraduate course, meaning that you can specialise further in a subject. Masters usually take one or two years, or longer, depending on the subject. They also consist out of different modules, like an undergraduate course. Once you finish, you are awarded with a title like MA, MSc, etc.

PhD courses – A PhD course is a longer course that people take if they want to become an actual expert in a particular area. Once you finish a PhD, your title becomes ‘Dr.’

You can do a PhD in any kind of topic, but you need to do your own research, and you have to do it independently. You will no longer be doing modules like in an undergraduate or postgraduate course. Instead, you manage your own time, and do your own research. You will have a supervisor that helps you, but other than this you are very independent. The length of a PhD course depends on the student, it can be anywhere from 3 or 4 years, to 7 or 10 years!

Don’t get caught up in rankings! Think of what is best for you.

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How to apply

Application process1. Find a course to study

2. Choose a university

3. Make sure you are aware of deadlines – some universities (like Oxford or Cambridge) or courses (like Medicine) have earlier deadlines than others

4. Find out how your current qualifications translate to the UK education system. Many universities have this information available on their international pages. You can also use a website like UK NARIC (www.naric.org)

5. Take an English language test. You will need to prove what your current English level is. This is not optional for most students, since you need this for your visa application, too. It’s best to do an IELTS test since it’s what universities in the UK ask for most often. Make absolutely sure that you take your IELTS test at a UKVI-approved IELTS test centre! Always check the IELTS website for more information

6. Prepare your application. Whether you apply through an agent, your school, UCAS, or by yourself, you will need to have the following documents ready:

a. Details of your education history, including certificates, diplomas and transcripts of education you have already completed, or are still doing now

b. References from a teacher or employer

c. A personal statement about why you want to do the course at this university, and what your plans are for the future

d. Your IELTS results

IELTSAs soon as you know you want to apply to study in the UK, you should start preparing for your IELTS test, and book a date at a UKVI-approved test centre. Don’t hesitate – tests can get booked up very quickly. And don’t try to save money by booking a cheaper, different test. You may run into the ugly situation where your cheaper test is not accepted by the university you want to go to – costing you more in the end.

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Studying in the UK – What is it like?

University life isn’t the same in every country, and your idea of what it is like, or will be like, may be very different from the reality. So what is university life like in the UK?

are assigned their own cupboard, which they can lock. They can use this to keep food they do not need to keep cold. Students generally have to buy their own plates, cutlery, pots and pans.

The type of accommodation where you have a shared kitchen and cook your own food is called self-catering accommodation. There is also an option for catered accommodation. You will not have a kitchen if you are in catered accommodation. You will get a pass that you can use to have meals like breakfast and your evening meal in a canteen with other students.

* Private student accommodation: Private accommodation is accommodation that is still aimed at students, and generally will still have a length of contract that suits a student. Bills will be included, with internet included as well usually.

However, it is not owned by a university but by private companies, and often the quality of the room provided is a bit higher than what university accommodation provide. They tend to be newer, and more often offer students their own kitchens and bathrooms. Communal areas will usually be cleaned for you by cleaners. There are some types of private student accommodation providers who specialise in providing ‘luxury’ student accommodation.

Examples of websites to look at for private student accommodation:

www.studentcastle.co.uk

www.digstudent.co.uk

www.unite-students.com

www.vita-student.com

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CampusUniversities in the UK generally have a campus. A campus is a collection of buildings owned by the university. These buildings are for seminars, lectures, labs, libraries, socialising, and so forth.

There are different types of campuses. Some campuses are in the middle of cities. Students can live in accommodation in the city, or further away. This is fine because a city campus is easy to travel to.

Other campuses are set in the countryside, and are a bit smaller, with lots of parks and nature around. These types of campuses often have accommodation very close to where lectures and seminars are.

AccommodationThere are different kinds of accommodation for students in the UK. Generally, there are a few different types:

* University student accommodation: this type of accommodation belongs to the university. Usually they are buildings that contain several flats. The flats will have bedrooms and a shared kitchen.

The bedrooms are usually not shared – sharing bedrooms with others is very rare in UK student accommodation. Bedrooms tend to be small and will contain a desk and a single bed. Often they also have a sink. Some rooms will have their own bathroom – this is called an ‘en suite’ room. However, very often there is one bathroom that the flat shares, with sinks, showers, and sometimes a bath. Your bills are included in your rent, and you will usually have internet provided by the university.

Most of the time, university accommodation have cleaners that clean the bathrooms and kitchens. You do have to clean your own room.

The kitchen is shared by the flat, and will contain the usual things like a sink, a table and chairs, a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge and a freezer. Usually students

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* Private sector accommodation: Of course, as a student you are able to rent any kind of house of flat on the private rental market as well. You can look online on certain websites, or you can visit a ‘letting agent’ or ‘estate agent’ to see what they have available. There are houses and apartments available in every price class. These types of lettings often have longer contracts, for example a minimum of 6 months or 12 months. You will have to sign a contract, and pay a deposit. You will also have to pay a fee to the estate agent for their services. There may be more paperwork involved with getting somewhere to live on the private rental market as compared to student accommodation. The estate agent may ask for documents like your passport, proof that you are able to pay your rent, and then may need someone to counter-sign for you.

You can rent an apartment or a house by yourself, or you can find a ‘house share’, a bigger house with separate bedrooms to rent where several students or working people share the house together.

Examples of websites to look at for private rentals:

www.rightmove.co.uk

www.zoopla.co.uk

Student life You may find that student life in the UK is different from what you are used to, or what you had in mind. Universities in the UK generally expect students to be very independent. They expect you to study independently and manage your time yourself. This may be different from what you are used to, and it can be difficult to adjust to for some. If you find that you struggle, your university can help you. You will generally be assigned a contact or a supervisor that you can ask for help if you don’t think you are doing well. UK universities have a lot of support available for students, and specialised support for international students. It means that you don’t have to worry.

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Contact hoursEvery course is different, and it is difficult to say exactly how many hours you will be in class!

Generally, lab-based courses like sciences or engineering will have a lot of contact hours because you spend a lot of time in a lab doing work, experiments, and so forth. You usually have a few lectures, and then lab time.

Some other courses like business, law, and languages will have less actual class hours, and more free time. However, you are still expected to do reading and homework in your free time.

* Lecture: where you sit in a large room or auditorium with a lot of other students. The professor or teacher will be talking about a particular subject for maybe one or two hours. You take notes and pay attention. At the end there is some time for questions.

* Seminar: where you sit in a smaller group with some of your fellow students. A teacher will help you to understand the subject from the lecture better. You will have discussions and answer questions. You may do work with your fellow students in pairs or in groups. You can ask any questions you may have. It can take anywhere from one to three hours.

* Lab: the time you spend in a laboratory. You may be doing assignments, tests, or homework. There will be a teacher to help you. You will work alone, or work in pairs or groups. You may have an assignment that you will be completing over a period of a few weeks. You can ask your teacher any questions.

ExamsWhat kind of exams you have, and if you have any exams at all, really depends on the type of course you are doing. There are very few courses that have no exams at all, whereas some other courses may have lots of exams.

* Exam: Usually when you have an exam you will be sat in a room with many other students. You will get a paper with questions, write your answers in pen and paper within a certain amount of time, anywhere from one hour to four hours. You will usually have to bring your student ID to prove that it is you taking the exam.

* Essay: Some courses have lots of essays. Others have nearly no essays. When you are assigned an essay, you will get a question (or a choice from a few questions or topics) that you will have to write an essay of a particular length about. For example, 1500 words, 3000 words, or 6000 words. Your teacher will tell you far in advance so you can have a lot of time to do your research and writing. For longer essays you will generally be allowed to submit a draft or a summary to the teacher for them to tell you if you are doing well, before you hand in the final version. Plagiarism is taken very seriously in the UK. You should never copy things you didn’t write yourself, and make it seem like you wrote them.

* Presentation: In some courses you may have to do a presentation. This can be about any kind of topic. You will have to prepare a presentation, usually using Microsoft Powerpoint. You will have to stand in front of the class and talk about your topic. The teacher will usually prefer that you do not read off a paper but look at the class as much as possibl. All students can get nervous about presentations, but the teacher will never be checking whether you are nervous or not – they will be looking at the quality of what you have prepared.

* Group work: Sometimes you may have to do work in a group of a few students. You may be set a question or a problem and you will have to solve it together. You might have to submit an essay together, or a research paper, or a presentation. In some ways it can be nice to work in a group because you get to do things together with the other students. But sometimes it may be difficult as well because some students might be working harder than other students. It’s all part of student life – and it actually teaches you a lot about working together in the real world!

* Assignment or research paper: Maybe your course will not have essays, but assignments or research papers instead because it is a science or engineering-type course. The idea is still the same, although the content will be different. You will still need to answer a particular question or problem, do research, and write about your answer. You will also need to hand it in and will get a grade for the final product.

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Life in the UK

SocialisingYou may find that the way of socialising is different in the UK, especially with your fellow students who are from the UK. A lot of students that are from the UK like to socialise by going out to pubs and clubs, and many of them drink alcohol, sometimes even a lot of alcohol. It can be strange for a lot of international students, and you may not want to join in with this. It is fine not to! You should never feel pressured to do anything you don’t want to do. None of your friends will like you any less because of that, and if they do, they are not the right kinds of friends!

There are many other ways of socialising with your friends. There are lots of restaurants, shopping malls, cinemas, and even things like laserquest, climbing centres, skiing or snowboarding centres, theme parks – you name it, you can do it!

TransportMany students live close to the university they attend, and just walk to their lectures and seminars and the shops. If they live far away, they take the bus or the train. If you want to travel to any other towns or cities, you can take a train, or you can take a coach.

* Bus: You will find there are lots of buses in every town and city, although there may be less if you live somewhere in the countryside. Buses generally have a number on the front which tells what the line is. Different bus companies operate in each city. The best thing to do is to find out which company is in your area, and then go on their website to see what the routes are. You can usually buy tickets on the bus from the driver when you get on. Tickets are usually between £1 – £5, depending on the distance. You can also often buy a pass for a month, six months, or a year.

* Coach: Coaches are bigger buses that you can use to go longer distances. Tickets can still be quite cheap, especially if you book them in advance. Coaches can get booked up so it is better to book in advance. Coaches only go from designated coach stations. You can take a coach from one city to another city, even cities that are far away. It is a cheap way to travel around.

Useful website for booking coaches:

www.nationalexpress.com

* Train: The UK is very well connected by train, and you can go anywhere, from London to Edinburgh. There are different types of trains and some are more expensive than others. Some train journeys can take a very long time as well. It is best to book train tickets in advance, since they are cheaper if you book early.

Useful website for booking train tickets:

www.nationalrail.co.uk

www.trainline.co.uk

There is also a special discount card for students and young people:

www.16-25railcard.co.uk/

You can get a 16-25 railcard for a year for only £30, and you will get 1/3 discount everytime you travel on the train!

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Living expensesEveryone is different when it comes to how much money they spend. Some people have big budgets and may want to eat out in restaurants every evening, whereas others are watching their pennies and try to save money. It is hard to say therefore what your expenses will be! A good guidance to use is what the Home Office in the UK says a student needs to live in the UK. This is updated sometimes, but at the moment it is the following:

In London: £1,265 per month

Outside London: £1,015 per month

Useful websites for information about life in the UK:

www.educationuk.org/

www.ukcisa.org.uk/

FoodYou might find food in the UK is very different to what you are used to! A lot of students think UK food is very heavy, with lots of meat and potatoes. Depending on where you are from, you might not like that.

The good thing is that the UK is a very multicultural place and that you will find that there are lots of supermarkets that carry ingredients and products that you are used to.

There are also specialised supermarkets that cater to people from particular nationalities – so you may even find that you can find almost everything you could get at home!

In terms of restaurants you will find you can get a little bit of everything in the UK.

Useful websites:

www.justeat.co.uk

www.deliveroo.co.uk

www.tripadvisor.co.uk

www.yelp.co.uk

www.opentable.co.uk

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VISA information

Your visa may be something that you are worried about as an international student. It can be a complicated process. The best thing to do is to take it seriously, and to get yourself organised. Make sure you have all the documents you need, know what the deadlines are, and know what the rules are.

UK Visas and Immigration is who you will deal with. They are part of the Home Office. They have a website with all up to date information where you can find out more about how to apply for your visa:

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ uk-visas-and-immigration

You are able to turn to others to help you with your visa application. However, you do need to make sure they are allowed to give you advice. You may find that your future university can be very helpful when it comes to your visa application. Universities will have immigration advisors who are there to help international students with their visa application. Don’t feel afraid to contact them!

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Saturday 23 April 2016 Saturday 5 November 2016

MANCHESTER CENTRAL, M2 3GX12:00 - 17:00

The British University Fair is a university fair in Manchester organised just for international students. With over 40 UK universities in one room,

helpful seminars, free goody bags and prizes, it’s an event that you cannot miss!

WWW.BRITISHUNIVERSITYFAIR.CO.UK

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The world’s leading university pathways

SUNY The State Universityof New York

SUNY

Providing

progression to over 500

undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

in a wide range of subject areas including: Business, Accounting, Engineering

and Medical Sciences.

Ireland Head Office: CES Dublin, 31 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland | E: info@ces-schools.comUK Head Office: CES Worthing, 12 Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing,, West Sussex, BN11 1HE, UK | E: worthing@ces-schools.com

Harrogate Dublin Edinburgh

Worthing LeedsOxfordLondon

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OUR UK UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

CONTACT USFor more information, please contact IEC Abroad.Website: www.iecabroad.comTelephone: 0161 233 4295Email: admissions@iecabroad.com

TRANSFORM YOUR FUTUREBY STUDYING IN THE UKwww.kic.org.uk

PREPARE FOR A BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S DEGREEOur pathway courses improve your English language ability, academic study skills and subject knowledge for success at university.

GUARANTEED ENTRYYou are guaranteed progression to a top UK university when you successfully complete your course to the required level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTypical entry requirements are at least 11 years of education and a minimum IELTS 5.0.

TUITION FEESOur course fees start from £11,300.

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westminster.ac.uk/IECAbroad

LONDON IS OUR CAMPUSWHY WESTMINSTER?• More than 20,000 students from 150 different countries• Top rated for Journalism and Mass Communications• Top rated Architecture department with RIBA accreditation• Strong industry links and professional accreditations• Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite• AMBA accredited MBA programme

AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE• Architecture • Art and Design • Biosciences • Business and Management • Computer Science • Economics • Finance • International Business • Journalism • Law • Marketing • Media and Communications • Politics and International Relations • TESOL • Tourism Management • Urban Design

SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY INTAKES EACH YEAR

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About IEC Abroad

Partners

Jeddah office

Phone: +966 (01) 2682 12 85Email: jeddah@iecabroad.comAddress: IEC Abroad, No. 28, Zahran Tower Office, North of Square (Morabba’a Bridge), Al Madinah Al Munawarah Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Riyadh office

Phone: +966 (011) 810 4444Email: riyadh@iecabroad.comAddress: Office No. 23, 2nd Floor, Alqada Center, Al-Takhasusi Street (Opposite to Euromarche Hypermarket), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Chennai office

Phone: +91 (044) 422 988 00-49Email: chennai@iecabroad.comAddress: No.3 Bhavani Mansion (2nd Floor), Nungambakkam High Road 4th Lane Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, India

Bangkok office

Phone: +66 (0) 250 4585-6Fax: +66 (0) 250 4587Email: thailand@iecabroad.comAddress: IEC Abroad Co., Ltd, Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Manchester (Head Office)

Phone: +44 (0) 161 233 4295Fax: +44 (0) 161 233 4296Email: admissions@iecabroad.comAddress: IEC Abroad Ltd, 9 Portland Street, Aytoun Street Entrance, Manchester, M1 3BE, United Kingdom

For a personalised service and help with applying to language schools, private educational providers or universities, contact IEC Abroad

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Useful websites

Our university partners

Life in the UKwww.educationuk.org www.ukcisa.org.uk www.britishcouncil.org

English Testswww.ielts.org

Visa informationwww.gov.uk/government/organisations/ uk-visas-and-immigration

Healthcarewww.nhs.uk

Events www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.visitengland.com/ things-to-do/events

Private student accommodationwww.studentcastle.co.uk www.digstudent.co.uk www.unite-students.com www.vita-student.com www.studentcrowd.com

Private sector accommodationwww.rightmove.co.uk www.zoopla.co.uk

Supermarketswww.asda.co.uk www.tesco.co.uk www.sainsburys.co.uk www.morrisons.co.uk www.waitrose.co.uk

Drugstoreswww.boots.co.uk www.superdrug.co.uk

Department storeswww.debenhams.com www.houseoffraser.co.uk www.johnlewis.com www.selfridges.com www.harveynichols.com

Furniture and home shopswww.ikea.co.uk www.dwell.co.uk www.loaf.co.uk www.johnlewis.com www.argos.co.uk www.homebase.co.uk

Newspaperswww.guardian.co.uk www.thetimes.co.uk www.independent.co.uk www.buzzfeed.com/news

Train ticketswww.nationalrail.co.uk www.trainline.co.uk www.16-25railcard.co.uk

Flight ticketswww.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com www.skyscanner.net

Anglia Ruskin UniversityAston UniversityBangor UniversityBirmingham City UniversityBrunel UniversityCardiff Metropolitan UniversityCity University LondonCoventry UniversityDe Montfort UniversityEdinburgh Napier UniversityGlasgow Caledonian UniversityHeriot-Watt UniversityKeele UniversityKingston University LondonLancaster UniversityLe Cordon BleuLeeds Beckett UniversityLiverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool School of Tropical MedicineLoughborough UniversityManchester Metropolitan UniversityMiddlesex University LondonNorthumbria University

Nottingham Trent UniversityOxford Brookes UniversityPlymouth UniversityQueen’s University BelfastRichmond UniversityStaffordshire UniversitySwansea UniversityTeesside UniversityThe University of BedfordshireThe University of BoltonThe University of BradfordThe University of BrightonThe University of Central LancashireThe University of ChesterThe University of DerbyThe University of East AngliaThe University of East LondonThe University of EssexThe University of ExeterThe University of GreenwichThe University of HertfordshireThe University of HuddersfieldThe University of Hull

The University of KentThe University of LincolnThe University of LiverpoolThe University of NorthamptonThe University of NottinghamThe University of PortsmouthThe University of ReadingThe University of RoehamptonThe University of SalfordThe University of South WalesThe University of SouthamptonThe University of StrathclydeThe University of SunderlandThe University of SussexThe University of the West of EnglandThe University of the West of ScotlandThe University of West LondonThe University of WestminsterThe University of WinchesterThe University of YorkUlster UniversityYork St John University

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