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Welcome to The University of Edinburgh

Welcome to your Pre-Departure Briefing!India May – June 2019

Your HostsHarish Lokhun Regional Manager South Asia

Tom BruceDean International, College of Science and Engineering

Stephen WarringtonDean Student Experience, College of Science and Engineering

Our alumni community

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• 246 outgoing graduates from across the region

• In September 2018, we welcomed 51 Undergraduates and 105 Postgraduates from South Asia.

• High number of Indian students – 345 –The University is now 17th in the UK for Indian Students

• There are currently over 1,600 alumni in India

• Three active chapters in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore – online and offline.

Class of 2019

Your Alumni Community

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• The University has a longstanding connection with India. William Robertson, Professor of History and University Principal from 1762 to 1793, wrote one of the earliest European texts on Indian commerce and culture.

• In 1875 the Indian Association, the first South Asian Student Association ever in the United Kingdom was founded at the University of Edinburgh.

The India-Edinburgh Connection

• The first Indian student was Prasanna Kumar Roy who graduated in 1876 with a D.Sc. degree in Psychology.

• The University’s Centre for South Asian studies is the central academic unit in Scotland dedicated to the study of South Asia, bringing together expertise across the University, enabling interdisciplinary study of the subcontinent as a whole.

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Our Alumni CommunityHear their Edinburgh Experience

I would start off by congratulating the cohort. Edinburgh Universitystands for the internationality in academic research, mixing legacy withmodernization to offer an astonishing experience for all who areassociated with it.

Back home, ample opportunities await. The experience gathered inEdinburgh will provide to be a huge pedestal for you all to vitalize yourtargeted prospects.

My time at Edinburgh was invariably the best time of my student life.Having met a diverse range of individuals from all across the globe, Ireinvented myself as I made lasting friendships with the most amazingpeople. The new cultures that I was faced with made me moreaccommodating to newer ideas.

The city has carved a mark on me that is bound to remain forever. I stillreminisce about my time with my friends around the medieval lanes ofthe Old Town to hyper-modern Leith Walk. Recalling the time spent inthe serenity of Dean’s Village, to the hugely populous Princes Street,the city has given me infinite memories to hold on to. Edinburgh hasbeen a bittersweet journey for me. Bitter because it came to aconclusion in 2017, but sweet because it happened in the first place.

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AdrijChakraborty -India(Economics MSc, 2017)

My first month at the University of Edinburgh I found myself standing foot deep in mud at a landfill site outside the city and I knew I was in the right place. I was completing my Master's degree in Environmental Protection and Management and the University offered me the perfect balance of in-class learning and on-the-field experience. I feel a deep connection to this institution that has given me the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a career in the environmental space, and I assure you that if you make the most of your experience at Edinburgh, the University will prepare you for a bright and path-breaking future. While you're there, don't miss exploring the city and Scotland. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world with incredible landscapes, lots of castles and a very warm and friendly community.I miss hanging out with my professors, classmates and friends at the pub after a day of classes or fieldwork. I had some of the most memorable conversations on those occasions. Edinburgh is a melting pot of students from all over the world and I am so grateful that I got to meet and learn from such a diverse group of people.

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Janjiri Jasani(2005 MSc Environmental Protection and Management)

Support and welfare

www.ed.ac.ukapplyedinburgh

• Personal tutor

• Institute for Academic Development

• On campus doctors surgery, dentist and opticians

• Students’ Association Advice Place

• Careers Service

• Student Disability Service

• Counselling Service

• Multi-faith Chaplaincy

• Residence Assistants, Wardens and Student Life Team

‘After graduating from Edinburgh, the best experience was to create something entrepreneurial for our own country'

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Avani Garg(Marketing MSc, 2013 and set up Delhi Alum Chapter)

You will embark upon one of the most important journeys of your life, which may and will change your life path. You need to understand that day 1 and what you decide to on that day is very important.

Being a father of a college going son, I will give you 4 pointers to write and post on the most important wall of you room in Edinburgh while you promise yourself to follow each one of them from day 1.

1. Eat well / Walk / exercise / sleep well2. Never miss a class / tutorial / exam3. Interact with your professors / mentors / industry folks / classmates4. Start finding an internship / job / small project / assignment

Best wishes to you all.

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Manish Modi(Finance and Investment MSc, 2006)

On September 2015, when I joined my course (IBEM), I never thought my life would change for better from here. Master’s programme at University of Edinburgh business School enormously contributed to my professional and personal life. World class academic body and international network of University has provided me the diversity in my perspective towards my career. Today I’m confident, successful, and ambitious towards my purpose of life. The knowledge, discipline, and the experience of studying abroad gained at the University, has given me the edge to see life in a more holistic approach. I truly feel that my transformation has been immensely positive. I’ve turned from seeker to enabler, from follower to a leader and importantly from chaser to goal setter. I truly dedicate my success to my Alma mater, professors and my parents.

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Janmejoy Mukherjee(International Business and Emerging Markets MSc, 2016)

“There are a lot of opportunities and new avenues waiting for you here, back home.

The experience and skills you gathered in Edinburgh will give you a great start.”

“I miss the amazing city and the diverse community of the University. Also I miss my walks in the Meadows and Arthur’s Seat.”

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Mathews Vincent (Finance and Investment MSc, 2016)

"The journey writes its own course when you choose the most beautiful country, the most beautiful city, one of the best universities of the world and the most friendly locals. Scotland, and University of Edinburgh... it will be a dream you wouldn’t want to wake up from. The irony of it would be having a degree with you at the end of a year long holiday. The international exposure with the diverse portfolio of classmates and the aura that you would be carrying as "One of them" during your interviews is an investment there will be no regrets for.

I came back home as I believed I had more to contribute here in terms of the challenges my country faces today. I came back with a smile that hasn’t stopped ever since I have been using the University tag in my resume. There is no shortage of opportunities for anyone who is educated and mature enough to understand that he can contribute to the society in one way or the other.

I made so many friends back in my day that I have free accommodation in almost the entire world right now.... and trust me, all of the people associated with the name "University of Edinburgh" are supremely talented in some way or the other... me included ;)

So to all the new/excited/nervous/anxious folks out there... You'll are entering the vortex of happy emotions that is going to govern you life in the most positive ways you can imagine, just jump in and start the ride.

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Siddharth Dash(Computer Science MSc, 2011)

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Piyush Roy(Film Studies MSc, 2009)“Edinburgh is a daily lived confluence of ideas, historiesand some great conversations – creative, challengingand (some) pleasantly shocking. Celebrated by theUNESCO as its first global ‘City of Literature’; forthose open to the diversities of culture, knowledge,arts, people and life itself, (during your educationabroad), it offers a truly global experience.The city also offers some fantastic entrepreneurshipopportunities for the innovative and the enterprising,like it enabled me to conceptualise and organiseEurope’s largest single-city showcase of Indian films asfounder-director of the Edinburgh Festival of IndianFilms & Documentaries (EFIFD 2016), during my yearsas a doctoral researcher.Edinburgh, like my other all-time favourite cities,London and Mumbai, is young-at-heart and deliciouslyliberal”.A toast to The Burgh, with an excerpt frommy Edinburgh poem…You will remain forever an unfinished chapteran open verse, a role well played…Enriched, excited, calm and collectedGothic, iconic, lonely and bit vainEdinburgh… I will miss you again!

I would start off by congratulating the cohort. Edinburgh Universitystands for the internationality in academic research, mixing legacy withmodernization to offer an astonishing experience for all who areassociated with it.

Back home, ample opportunities await. The experience gathered inEdinburgh will provide to be a huge pedestal for you all to vitalize yourtargeted prospects.

My time at Edinburgh was invariably the best time of my student life.Having met a diverse range of individuals from all across the globe, Ireinvented myself as I made lasting friendships with the most amazingpeople. The new cultures that I was faced with made me moreaccommodating to newer ideas.

The city has carved a mark on me that is bound to remain forever. I stillreminisce about my time with my friends around the medieval lanes ofthe Old Town to hyper-modern Leith Walk. Recalling the time spent inthe serenity of Dean’s Village, to the hugely populous Princes Street,the city has given me infinite memories to hold on to. Edinburgh hasbeen a bittersweet journey for me. Bitter because it came to aconclusion in 2017, but sweet because it happened in the first place.

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AdrijChakraborty -India(Economics MSc, 2017)

“Make sure you have ticked every box on the to-do-list while in Edinburgh, such as, climbing Arthur's seat, visiting Cramond Island, taking a stroll on Portobello beach and spending an afternoon in Dean Village.”

“I miss sitting in the meadows with a group of friends, watching people doing all sorts of activities and enjoying the sun while it lasts.”

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Sahil Dhanani(Law LLB, 2016)

“Pause for a minute – making the decision about what to do next feels huge, but it's only one of many career decisions we're going to have to make. Take a breather, figure what it is you really want to achieve and then decide from there. Also, if you are planning on moving back home, make sure that you and your family are on the same page and they understand your reasons for making your decision. Living alone for 4 years and then moving home can be a lot otherwise!”

“I miss being in the university community. I feel like I took for granted being surrounded by the kinds of people I met on a daily basis at university. I had forgotten what a concentration of talent Edinburgh University is and I miss that in the real world.”

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Dimple Gulrajani(Computer Science with Management BNG, 2017)

Why Edinburgh?What’s in it for you?

The University

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One of the largest universities in the UK

Over 41,000 students, more than 25,000 undergraduates, 15,000+ postgraduates

Over 18,000 international students from more than 156 countries

3 Colleges, 21 Schools

Over 15,000 staff, more than 7,000 academic staff, 7,400+ professional services staff

Over 80% academic staff active in research

Academic to student ratio 1:5

Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK and top 100 in the world for student employability (THE Global University Employability Ranking 2018)

Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital city

World-leading and ground-breaking research at the University

Professor Sir Ian Wilmut led the team that created Dolly the Sheephttp://www.nutshell-videos.ed.ac.uk

Professor Higgs developed his theory of the Higgs boson particle as a researcher at the University in the early 1960shttp://www.nutshell-videos.ed.ac.uk

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Professor Harald Haas first introduced and coined LiFi - a wireless connection 100x faster than WiFihttp://www.lifi.eng.ed.ac.uk/

Distinguished AlumniCharles Darwin Naturalist

David Hume Philosopher

Joseph Lister Surgeon

Piers Sellers NASA Astronaut

Gordon Brown former UK Prime Minister

Adam Smith Economist

James Clerk Maxwell Physicist

Sir Walter Scott Writer

Ian Rankin UK's bestselling crime author

JK Rowling Writer

John Witherspoon Clergyman, signatory of US Declaration of Independence

Sir Christopher Hoy one of the UK’s most successful Olympians

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The City of EdinburghOne of the most vibrant cities in Europe and most desirable places to live in the world

Edinburgh has been voted 'Favourite UK City' for an incredible 13 of the past 15 years in the Guardian and Observer Readers’ Travel Awards

Population around 500,000, students make up over one tenth

Voted safest city in BritainYouGov Survey on Safe and Unsafe Cities 2014

Historic, cosmopolitan, cultured city of breath-taking beauty and world-class attractions

World’s first UNESCO City of Literature UNESCO World Heritage Site

Year-round destination and festival city - 12 annual festivals, including the world’s largest arts festival

Financial centreExcellent transport networkPhoto by Alex Huang, Hong Kong

“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, morea way of life… I doubt I’ll ever tire of

exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.”Ian Rankin, best-selling crime writer and University of Edinburgh alumnus

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Edinburgh’s Climate Edinburgh enjoys a moderate year-round climate

On average:

Ø August is the warmest month

Ø January is the coolest month

Ø September is the wettest month

Ø April is the driest month

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The University in the city

= University buildings

= Park spaces

= City landmarks

5 minute walk

15 minute walk

Scale = 0.5 mile

What to expect from Academic Life?

Academic Structure3 CollegesCollege of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine College of Science & Engineering

21 SchoolsAll research-active

500 Undergraduate degrees300+ Postgraduate taught programmes135 Research areas covering wide range of academic disciplines

“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, more a way of life... I doubt I’ll ever tire of exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.”

Ian Rankin, best selling crime writer and University of Edinburgh alumnus

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Degree structure

England Scotland USA (Liberal Arts)

Apply to Single / Joint

�Major� Possible �Major� Core curriculum

Year 1 Degree �Major� & 2-4 subjects Core curriculum

Year 2 Degree �Major� & 2-4 subjectsDeclare �Major�

Declare Major

Year 3 Honours YearDissertation/ Research project Degree award: BA/BSc

Honours YearStudy Abroad

Major

Year 4 / exit qualification

Degree award: MSc Honours YearDissertation Degree award: MA/BSc

MajorDegree award: BA

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AustraliaUniversity of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Sydney

CanadaUniversity of British Columbia Carleton University McGill University Queen's University University of Toronto

ChinaFudan University Hong Kong UniversityPeking University

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IndiaUniversity of Delhi

New ZealandUniversity of Auckland Massey University University of Otago

South KoreaKonkuk UniversityKorea University

SingaporeNational University of Singapore

South AmericaUniversidad de San Andres, Argentina Universidad de las Americas, Mexico Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

USABarnard College CalTechUniversity of California University of Chicago Georgetown University George Washington University Haverford College Iowa State University University of Miami Michigan State University University of Mississippi University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia University of Washington Washington University St Louis

Exchange Partners www.ed.ac.uk/global/exchanges

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Example Science first year timetable BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Economics as the outside course)Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09.00 Economics 1

(lecture)Independent study

Core course Maths for Sci & Eng (tutorial)

Economics 1 (lecture)

Independent study

10.00 Core course Eng - Mech (lecture)

Core course Eng - Sustain (lecture)

Independent study

Independent study

Core course Eng - Elec(lecture)

11.10 Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

12.10 Core course Maths for Sci & Eng (lecture)

Core course Maths for Sci & Eng (lecture)

Independent study



13.05 Sports & societies 14.00 Economics 1

(tutorial)Core course Engineering 1 -Mechanical (laboratory)

Core course Eng - Mech (tutorial)

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study

Core

Core

Option

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Example Humanities first year timetable MA (Hons) Economics and Politics (Economic History as the outside course)

Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09.00 Economics

lectureIndependent study

Independent study

Economics lecture

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study

Economic History tutorial

Politics tutorial

11.10 Economics tutorial

Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

13.05 Sports & Societies14.00 Economic

History lectureEconomic History lecture

Economic History lecture

Independent study

15.00 Intro to Politics lecture

Economic History tutorial

Intro to Politics lecture

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study

Independent study


Independent study

Independent study

Independent study

Core

Core

Option

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Pre-Departure Session Poll – Delhi

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and terrifying. This is common to many new students, so you are not alone.

Preparing for Academic LifeYou might find the academic style in Edinburgh different to what you are used to in your own country.

Question: What do you worry most about adapting to the academic style in Edinburgh?

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How to prepare for studying in the UK

UndergraduateØ Broader themes of studyØ Thorough understanding of a

subjectØ Set programme of academic

studyØ Some incorporate practical

elements and placementsØ Flexible, variety of options,

pick and choose courses and shape your studies to suit your interests

Ø Lots of independent study time

PostgraduateØ Increased focus and

specialisationØ Gain more knowledge in your

chosen subjectØ Study a subject in more depthØ Deeper analysis and detailed

study of a subjectØ Strong understanding of

relevant issuesØ Considered an expert or

specialist in chosen subjectØ Intensive study, less spare time

Academic style - What to expect

Academic yearSemester dates for 2019/20

Undergraduate

Ø 2 semesters

Ø late September to late May

Ø exams before Christmas and Summer

Postgraduate taught

Ø 12 months

Ø 9 months courses, 3 months dissertation

Ø late September to late August

Semester 1 16 Sep - 20 Dec 2019

Semester 2 13 Jan - 22 May 2020

Winter teaching vacation

23 Dec 2019 - 10 Jan 2020

Easter teaching vacation

6-17 Apr 2020

Summer teaching vacation starts

25 May 2020

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How you are taughtØ Lectures

Ø Seminars

Ø Workshops

Ø Labs

Ø Tutorials

Learning experience Ø Collaborative, participate and engage,

speak in tutorials

Ø Manage your time

Ø Independent study - learning, reading and research, critical thinkers

Ø Create study groups with peers

Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication

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CommunicateØ Contact time with lecturers and supervisors - offer advice and guidance, answer questions,

help you explore a subject at a deeper level

Ø Communicate with your classmates, teachers as much as you can

Ø Don’t expect to understand or know everything you hear when you arrive

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There is no such thing as a stupid question

University study, especially writing, not the same as IELTS

Postgraduates expected to be able to read and write at an experienced academic level

Variety of different essay lengths to develop your communication skills further

Challenged to produce short and concise works explaining a complex topic in as few words as possible

Write at length with in depth analysis of your subject

Assignments

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Undergraduate – note this would vary programme to programme of study

Honours class Mark % Grade Descriptor

1st 90-100 A1 Excellent



2.1 60-69 B Very Good

2.2 50-59 C Potential to achieve lower second class degree

3rd 40-49 D Pass (not sufficient to progress to honours

Fail 30-39 E Marginal fail

Assessments and Common marking schemes

PostgraduateNote some ECA degree programmes use the Assessment Grade Scheme

Mark % Grade Description

90-100 A1 Excellent, distinction



60-69 B Very Good

50-59 C Good, masters degree

40-49 D Satisfactory, diploma or certificate

30-39 E Marginal fail

For more information https://www.ed.ac.uk/timetabling-examinations/exams/regulations/common-marking-scheme

Assessments and Common marking schemes

Support for your studies

Personal Tutor 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

ELE In session English Language SupportClasses, workshops, study materials

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Excellent learning environment

More than 3.5 million books from main libraries across 11 sites and 8 further class libraries, offering tailored and in-depth specialist resources

Europe’s 3rd largest academic library

24/7 access to 600,000 electronic books and 20,000 electronic journals

Access to 5,000 works of art, half a million rare books & over 5,000 musical instruments

Close to key learning resources in the City

State of the art facilities

Well established links with professions and industry

Learn from our world-class academics

Teaching directly informed by research

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Admissions and joining

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Your Offer What happens next?Reply to your offer / Accept your offerUndergraduateØ UCAS TrackØ Firm acceptance / Insurance acceptanceØ Remember to reply by the deadlines www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/applying/after-you-apply/accepting

PostgraduateØ Applicant HubØ As soon as you meet your conditions,

update your application in MyEdØ Provide documents ASAP and accept offer

onlinewww.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applying/after

Some programmes via UCAS Ø UCAS Firm acceptance / Insurance

acceptanceØ Remember to reply by the deadlines www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/applying/after-you-apply/acceptingPhoto by Bridget Zhang, China

AccommodationWhat’s available and how to apply?

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Apply for Accommodation online

Whether accepting as UF, CF, UI or CI

Undergraduate guarantees and deadlines:Ø must apply by 16 August

Ø must be UF on UCAS by 30 August

Postgraduate guarantees and deadlines:Ø must apply by 31 JulyØ must be UF by 31 July

Accommodation is only allocated once anapplicant’s place has been confirmed (UF)

Full range of accommodation options availablehttp://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/for-students/

Ready to apply http://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/for-students/ready-to-apply/

Provide an email address that we can reach you at throughout the summer from June to September

University Accommodation

Guaranteed housing for first year

Over 9,000 residential places for students

Centrally located, easy access to teaching facilities and city centre

All rents include: heating, utility bills, regular

cleaning, personal contents insurance, Internet

access

Staffed by Flat Managers, Wardens and

Resident Assistants

Residence Life ‘ResLife’ programme - range of

social, welfare and support services

Accommodation Services can offer guidance and help on finding a place to live www.accom.ed.ac.uk

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Catered AccommodationBased at Pollock Halls, which accommodates around 2,000 first year students within 9 Houses

Mixture of single (either en-suite or shared facilities) and twin rooms available, depending on the House selected

All Houses have common rooms and shared pantries

Pollock Halls facilities also include 2 squash courts, study rooms, music rooms, computing micro lab, shop, bar and cafes

Resident Assistants (RAs) organise social and sporting events for residents; help new students to mingle with others

More information www.accom.ed.ac.uk/for-students/undergraduates/catered-accommodation-at-pollock-halls/

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Turner House

Ewing House Lee House

Holland House

Self-Catered AccommodationAround 7,000 self-catered rooms in University flats specifically reserved for first year students

All centrally located

Mixture of residences (corridor-style) and flats, purpose-built or older & renovated

On average 150 students per block of flats with 3-6 people per flat

Single rooms / some twin rooms available

En-suite/shared bathroom, kitchen and living area

Flat Managers in charge of maintenance and welfare of students, helped by RAs (Resident Assistants)

www.accom.ed.ac.uk/accommodation/self-catered-flats-and-residences

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Haddington Place

College Wynd

Brae House

Warrender Park Crescent

Cost of accommodation

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Cost depends on the accommodation you choose

UndergraduateØ Catered: from £6,580 up to £8,950 based

on 37 week lease, single room in 2018/19 (£173-£233 per week)

Ø Self-catered: from £3,512 up to £6,413 based on 38 week lease, single room in 2018/19 (£102-£163 per week)

Standard tenancy contractØ Beginning of September to end of May

includes Christmas and Easter holidays; no catering during holidays

Majority live in private accommodation after first year

PostgraduateØ From £4,288 up to £8,705 based on 51

week lease, single room in 2018/19Standard tenancy contractØ September to September; small number

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Offers of Accommodation

Accommodation is only allocated once your place has been confirmed (UF)

Ø beginning of June onwards for those covered by our guarantee

Ø Limited time to accept offer – 7 days

If unsuccessful, you will still be offered advice on obtaining alternative accommodation in Edinburgh

Application FAQs http://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/for-students/application-faqs/

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Joining the University Matriculation and Applying for your Visa

University sends formal letter of admission

Applying for your visa Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) issued by the UniversityØ Log into Applicant HubØ Request a CAS from Student Administrationhttps://www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/immigration/applying-for-visa/tier-4/requirements/confirmation-acceptance-studies

University issues Welcome information / joining instructions during the summerØ Available online or hard copy Ø Formal letter of admissionØ How to pay your fees and register as a

studentØ Welcome week Ø Information about your School,

introductory meetings, services to help you prepare for starting at Edinburgh

Make sure your correspondence address is up to date to ensure you receive important information over the summer

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Joining instructions

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When to applyUp to 3 months before your programme starts, process normally takes around 3 weeksCheck if priority services (3-5 days) available in country

4-steps Application process1) Collect required documents https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/immigration/applying-for-visa/tier-4/requirements

2) Complete Tier 4 application onlineü Pay Application fee and Pay Immigration Health Surcharge (£300 per year of visa)

3) Attend appointment at Visa Application Centreü Submit biometric information (digital fingerprints and photo)ü Attend an interview

4) Post your supporting documents to the Embassyü You will be told where to send documents at your appointment

Note ATAS Certificate if a programme requirement

More information and Video tutorialhttps://www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/immigration/applying-for-visa/tier-4/applying/outside-uk/application-process

Applying for your visa

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UKVI return your documents by post

You will get a vignette in your passport

(visa sticker which will allow you travel

to the UK, state conditions of your visa)

Vignette valid for 30 days to allow travel

to UK, collect BRP (Biometric Resident

Permit) when you arrive in UK

Coming to the UK before your Tier 4 visa starts

If you are a non-visa national you can

come to the UK as a visitor, however

you must then leave the UK and re-

enter using your 30 day Entry clearance

vignette in order to get permission to

study

The Student Immigration Servicehttps://www.ed.ac.uk/student-

administration/immigration/contact-us

What happens next?

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Who is eligible?ü Students commencing a taught or research masters degree in September 2019 ü Your programme lasts for no more than 13 monthsNote your dependants are also eligible if they apply at the same time as you

What are the benefits?ü You will be granted an additional 6 months leave on your visa from your course end date

(helpful if you wish to work or undertake an internship at the end of your studies)ü You will be considered low-risk for immigration purposes; this means you do not need to submit

evidence of qualifications or finances with your application (though these can still be requested by the Home Office)

More information https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/atoms/files/tier_4_pilot_scheme_2.pdf

Tier 4 Pilot Scheme Masters students only

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During your studiesEntry clearance vignette, BRP will tell you if you are allowed to work

20 hours per week during term time if you are studying a full time programme at degree level and above

Full time during vacation periods or after your programme end date (until your visa expires)

A ‘week’ is defined as 7 days, from Monday to Sunday

University recommendationFull time undergraduate and postgraduate taught students do not work more than 15 hours per week

After your studiesUnrestricted hours after completion of programme

Usually 4-6 months between end of studies and visa expiry

Working in the UK during studies

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Online RegistrationYou will receive an email to your University email

account when the online form is available for you

to complete

Complete the online form as soon as possible via

the MyEd portal in the Student Personal Details

channel

Approximately 4 weeks prior to your programme

start date and if you hold an unconditional firm

(UF) offer

Further guidance http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-

systems/support-guidance/students/online-

registration

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Matriculation

Registering as a student

Paying your tuition fees How to pay and when?

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Payment of Tuition Fees The University’s payment methods are with trusted partners who offer secure methods and payments are uniquely referenced which removes the risk of payments not reaching the University

Payment optionsØ Paid in advance in full* or part, balance settled

at registration (*take advantage of exchange rates)

Ø Paid in full at registrationØ 3 instalments by Direct Debit: If you pay by instalment you must pay one half (50%) of your tuition fees before or at registration

§ first instalment (50%) can be paid by bank transfer, online payment, credit card in advance or when matriculating;

§ second and third instalments collected by Direct Debit from a nominated bank account (normally December & February)

Further guidance http://www.ed.ac.uk/finance/students/fees

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Payment methods

Bank to Bank transfer and Online Payments Platform ‘GlobalPay for Students’ Ø pay GBP student fees in currency of choiceØ simple and secureØ bank fees specific to your country,

transparent rates guaranteed for 72 hours, no additional fees

Ø peace of mind the University will receive the full amount you pay with no deductions, favourable exchange rates,

Ø track your payments, multi-language, customer support

CurveØ Links to other bank accounts/card which means

you can use your home account.NoteInform the University if you are receiving financial assistance from an external funder (excluding educational loans from a government agency) at [email protected] guidance https://www.ed.ac.uk/finance/students/fees/self-funded

Estimated living costs for the academic year approx. £1,000 per month (includes accommodation)

Estimated monthly costs from £695 up to £1,370 (includes rent, food, utility bills, mobile phone, Internet, laundry/toiletries, printing, stationery, text books):

Initial one-off costsØ Temporary accommodationØ Deposit for room (Private accommodation; usually

equivalent to one month’s rent)Ø BeddingØ InsuranceØ Internet and phone installationØ TV Licence

Additional costsØ Travel Ø Gym membershipØ Social costs

Further guidance http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/cost-of-living

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Cost of Living and expenses

Do not bring large amounts of cash with you, bring money in a secure formü Pre-paid Credit cardü Multinational bank accountü Bring your money in Travellers cheques or Travellers’ Cheque card, cheque or bankers’ draft

payable to the University (tuition fees)

Bring enough to cover your first few weeks - £500 should be enoughü Transport from airport to your accommodationü One or two nights' stay in 'bed and breakfast' accommodation (in case you cannot immediately access

your booked accommodation)

ü Foodü Telephone calls homeü Other expenses for the first week (bus fares, stationery, social events etc)

If you’re looking for private accommodation, you might need to bring £1,000 to pay a deposit and one month’s rent in advance

Bringing money with you

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Health and InsuranceInternational students are eligible for free National Health Service (NHS) treatment

You may have to pay for dentistry and some more specialised services

Bring supplies of existing prescribed medicines with you as not all drugs available in the UK

You may want to arrange personal insurance to cover items such as laptop, baggage, books

Note: If you are staying in University Accommodation, insurance is included in the rent but check the small print for exceptions

Ensure that you are covered for the travel period until registration (matriculation) at the University and you have other arrangements in place

More informationhttp://www.ed.ac.uk/students/new-students/health-insurance

Arriving into Edinburgh What to do and what to expect

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Arriving in Edinburgh

Schedule your travel plans to arrive during Arrival Weekend (7-8 September 2019)

Ø Saturday 7th September - first date you can

access University accommodation

Ø Take advantage of Airport Welcome

Flying to Edinburgh

Ø Domestic flights: most UK airports have

daily connections to Edinburgh

Ø International flights: London, Amsterdam,

Paris, Istanbul, Doha, Dubai offer

international connections to Edinburgh –

Qatar, Emirates and British Airways

More information http://www.ed.ac.uk/students/new-

students/arrival

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Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019

Airport Welcome TeamØ Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2019Ø 8am-10pmØ International and Domestic Arrivals Halls

Onward travel to your accommodationØ Taxis or public transport – Welcome Team can

advise on options NB There are no university arranged transfershttps://www.ed.ac.uk/students/new-students/arrival/airport-welcome-sep

Airlink 100 Bus from Edinburgh airport to the cityØ £4.50 singleØ Taxi to housing £5-£10https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/airport-buses/

Edinburgh Trams from airport to the citywww.edinburghtrams.com

Arrival Weekend

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Earliest date you can access accommodation

Saturday 7th September at 9am**** Please note Grant House only available from 9am on Sunday 8 September

Complete online check in and print/view your

arrival pass via the student hub in MyEd which

gives specific arrival information for your room

(Note must have fully accepted contract online)

Collect keys between 9am-10pm at your site

office of your allocated accommodation during

arrival weekend

Arrivals after 10pm or after 3pm, 9th September report to Pollock Halls Reception Centre (or

alternative location listed at link below)

You will need to arrange temporary

accommodation if you come before your lease

start date

More information and latest updates https://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/for-students/arrival-

information/

Moving into your Accommodation

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Welcome WeekComplete Matriculation on arrivalØ Confirm your attendanceØ Pay your tuition feesØ Meet with your Personal TutorØ Apply for/collect your student card

Register with the DoctorØ at the University Health Centre or any other

GP practice near where you live

Open a UK Bank AccountStudents in University accommodationØ Print Bank Introductory Letter from MyEd,

once checked into accommodation

Students in private accommodation must be fully matriculatedØ Bank letter available through Electronic

Document Service in MyEdØ Or order bank letter online – may take up to

2 weeks to process application

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Essential information for New Students available onlinewww.ed.ac.uk/new-students

Getting Started GuidesDownload a collection of helpful guides with information and advice on how to ‘get started’ as a student, including checklists, support and development opportunities, IT and library, wellbeing and safety

What to ExpectVideos and student blogs about life at the University, living in Edinburgh, things to know as you start your studies

Welcome Week AppEvents app to find, browse and search for activities for new students organised by the university and Edinburgh University Students’ Association

Getting Started

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Welcome Week Key DatesSaturday 7 - Sunday 15 September 2019

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7 - 8 September Arrival Weekend

7 September Access to accommodation(from 9am)

7 & 8 September Parents’ & Supporters’ Welcome Talk & Reception

8 September International Day

9 September Principal’s Welcome Ceremony

10 September Course Options Fair (UG) Welcome Talks & Services Fair (PG)

11-12 September Societies Fair

16 September Term Begins

Careers ServiceMyCareerHubSearch for jobs (part-time and vacation, internships and work experience, graduate vacancies) and events, find out about employers, ask career-related questions, find resources, book appointments

Platform OneNetworking for current students and alumni; opportunity for alumni to share occupational knowledge and experience with current students who can contact them for advice and guidance on future career

Career Planning

Talks and Events

Global Opportunities

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Employability Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK and top 100 in the world for student employability (THE Global University Employability Ranking 2017)

In 2015-16, 94.6% of our graduates in employment and/or undertaking further study six months after graduating with 83% in graduate level employment(Destination of Leavers of Higher Education, HESA 2015-16)

Employers target and value our students: over 2,500 employers sought to recruit our undergraduates over last 12 months through Career Services online jobs board

International graduates with a graduate level job offer can apply to remain in the UK under Tier 2 Sponsored Skilled Workers Visa

PhD students will be able to apply to remain in the UK for a year to look for a job

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The Student Experience

• 300 student societies -www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

• Over 60 Sports Clubs

• Intra-mural Sports – Just for Fun!

• The Students’ Association volunteering service

• 4 Student Union buildings

• Cosmopolitan student body

• Study abroad

Student experience


A-Z of Student Societies

Dermatology SocietyDiagnostic SocietyDick Vet MusiciansDignity in Dying SocietyDirty WeekendersEconomics for ChangeEconomics SocietyEdinburgh EntrepreneursEdinburgh Friends of MSFEdinburgh Global PartnershipsEdinburgh Mercy Corps Student CorpsEdinburgh Movie Production SocietyEdinburgh Revue (Comedy Society)Edinburgh Sustainable Projects AbroadEdinburgh University Wind BandEdinburgh University Women in Business SocietyFirst Aid AfricaFLO (Foreign Language Outreach)Folk SocietyFootlightsGin SocietyGirl Up EdinburghGlobal Culture Society

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A CappellaAberdeen FC Supporters ClubAfrican Caribbean SocietyAfrican Drumming SocietyAIESECAir Squadron SocietyAmnesty International SocietyAn Comann CeilteachAnarchist SocietyAnglican SocietyAnime and Animation SocietyArabic Bellydancing SocietyArchaeology SocietyArchitecture SocietyArmenian SocietyArt SocArts & HeritageBahá'i SocietyBaking SocietyBallroom Dancing SocietyBeer and Brewing SocietyBengali SocietyBest Buddies EdinburghBhangra CrewBiochemistry SocietyBiology Society (BioSoc)

Biomedical SocietyBridge ClubBuchanan InstituteBuddhist SocietyBulgarian SocietyBusiness SocietyCapoeira SocietyCatholic Students' UnionCeltic Supporters SocietyChamber ChoirChamber OrchestraChemical Engineering SocietyChemistry SocietyChess SocietyChildren's Holiday VentureChilean SocietyChinese Students & Scholars AssocChinese Students' AssocationChocolate SocietyChristian UnionCivil Engineering SocietyCrafting and Sewing SocietyCreate SocDance Music SocietyDebates UnionDemocrats Overseas

Global Health SocietyGlobal Kitchen SocietyHarry Potter SocietyHindu SocietyHip Hop SocietyHistory of Art SocietyHistory SocietyHong Kong International SocietyHong Kong Public Affairs and Social Service SocietyHumanist SocietyHummus SocietyHungarian SocietyHYPEDIce Skating Society (iSkateSoc)Indie Music SocietyIndonesian SocietyInnSpace SocietyInternational and Exchange Student SocietyInternational Development (EUID)InterSciIrish SocietyJapan SocietyJazz OrchestraJewish SocietyJuggling Society

A-Z of Student Societies www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

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Knit SocKorean Students SocietyKrishna Consciousness SocietyLa French SocietyLabour StudentsLanguage and Education SocietyLatin American SocietyLaw School Music SocietyLeague of Legends SocietyLiterature SocietyLithuanian SocietyLow Carbon SocietyMagic SocietyMakeup and SFX SocietyMalaysian Students' AssociationMandarin LanguageMarketing SocietyMarxist SocietyMary's Meals EdinburghMathSocMechanical Engineering SocietyMedAID for International NeedMedical Ethics and Humanities SocietyMedieval Re-enactment SocietyMental Health and WellbeingModern Dance SocietyMuggle Quiddich Fan Club

Murder Mystery SocietyMusic SocietyMusical MedicsNeurological SocietyNew Scotland Country DanceNightlineNorth American SocietyObstetrics and Gynaecology SocietyOfficers' Training CorpsOncology SocietyOphthalmology SocietyOrthodox Christian SocietyOxfam SocietyPathways for PeacePatient Outreach ProjectPeople & PlanetPersian SocietyPhilosophy SocietyPhotography SocietyPhysics and Astronomy SocietyPlastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society Poker SocietyPole Dancing SocietyPolish Society

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A-Z of Student Societies www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

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Political UnionPride SocProgramming SocietyPsychology SocietyPublishEDQuaker SocietyQuiz SocietyReeling ClubRenaissance SingersRetrospectRevelation Rock-Gospel ChoirRomanian SocietyRoyal Naval UnitRussian SocietySalsa SocietySaudi Student Society (ESSS)Save the Children SocietySavoy Opera GroupScandinavian SocietyScience Fiction and Fantasy SocietyScience Journals SocietySexpressionShakespeare CompanySign Language SocietySingapore SocietySingersSlovak and Czech Society

Social Anthropology SocietySocial Policy SocietySocieTEASociety of Immunology and Infectious DiseasesSouth African SocietySouth Asian Students AssociationSpanish SocietySport and Exercise Medicine STARString OrchestraStudent Anatomy SocietyStudent Enterprise SocietyStudent NewspaperStudent Voice for Animal RightsStudio OperaSurgical SocietySustainable DevelopmentSwahili ClubSwing Dance SocietySynBio SocietyTai Chi SocietyTaiwanese Student SocietyTango SocietyTEDxTelevision Society (EUTV)Thai SocietyThe Rattlecap

Theatre Company (Bedlam)Theatre ParadokTolkien SocietyTrading and Investment ClubTranslators' SocietyTrauma and Orthopaedics SocietyTurkish SocietyUNICEF on Campus SocietyUntapped TalentVegetarian and Vegan SocietyVietnamese SocietyWargames SocietyWater of Life SocietyWelsh SocietyWest African Dance SocietyWilderness Medicine SocietyWine SocietyWings Appreciation SocietyWomen in STEMYoga SocietyYoung GreensYoung Scientific Researchers AssociationYouth Stop AidsYugo SocietyZoological Society

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Academic and Cultural Events held throughout the year:

• Holi• Diwali• Iftar Celebrations

American Football Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Boat club (Rowing)Boxing Canoe CheerleadingClay PigeonCricketCurlingCyclingEquestrianFencingFootball & FutsalGaelic FootballGlidingGolfGymnasticsHare & Hounds RunningHillwalkingHockeyIce HockeyJiu JitsuJudoKendoKickboxingKorfballLacrosseMotorsport

MountaineeringMuay ThaiNetballOlympic Weightlifting ClubOrienteeringParkourPoloRifleRoller HockeyRugbySailingShintyShotokan KarateShukokai KarateSkydivingSnowsportsSports Union Intra-Mural SportSquashSub AquaSwimming & Water PoloTable TennisTaekwondoTennisTouch RugbyTrampolineTriathlonUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWakeboard & Water SkiingWeightliftingWindsurfing & Surfing

Student sports


“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, morea way of life… I doubt I’ll ever tire of

exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.”Ian Rankin, best-selling crime writer and University of Edinburgh alumnus

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Regional Manager, South Asia

Edinburgh Global

The University of Edinburgh

33 Buccleuch Place

Edinburgh EH8 9JS

Scotland, UK

E-mail: [email protected]

Call: +44 (0)131 650 4296

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