Bachelors in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht

Are you ambitious with a wide range of interests from Religion to Economics to Neuroscience to Art (and everything in between)?

The 3-year Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht (UCU) allows a considerable amount of flexibility in areas covering Chinese to Chemistry; studies are organized into 3 majors: Science, Social Science and Humanities.

Thanks to this system, students are encouraged to explore multiple areas, rather than rushed into specializations that they may not be ready for. Classes are small, usually fewer than 25 students. At the same time, University College students can also take classes at the University of Utrecht, where classes are held in larger lecture halls.

Furthermore, the university college has a strong international outlook, with 50% of students going on exchanges or summers abroad to study. Nearly 50% of our students are Dutch passport holders, 29% are non-Dutch European, 10% are non-European, and 11% have dual nationality (including Dutch). All classes are taught in English. Outside of class, students also speak to each other in English although clubs and groups do exist for students to practice other languages.

Curriculum details:

Our full 3-year program consists of 6 semesters, 4 courses per semester, which results in students taking a total of at least 24 courses (180 ECTS)

Our curriculum is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, and develops important transferable skills.

For more information, and an overview of all courses, please visit www.uu.nl/ucu

Campus life:

Students live on campus in apartment-style residences that mix genders, nationalities, and ages. Some lucky students have apartments with balconies overlooking the campus! Most bedrooms are single rooms, but facilities are shared. Students can easily walk around campus although having a bicycle is very practical and popular way for getting to the town, a nearby forest, certain athletic facilities or the main train station, etc. “When in the Netherlands!…”

Located in the picturesque city of Utrecht, the UCU campus is a repurposed military base. Today students will see several renovated academic buildings bearing the names of famous historical figures: Voltaire, Newton, Locke, Descartes and so forth, housing various academic disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences. There are large, open green spaces to read, study, and of course socialize, including the central “Campusplein” – or Campus Square, around which several academic buildings and the administration building are located. Each academic building also provides a study space, either for collaborating or for quiet study.

The large dining hall building houses the Academic Student Council, and is a place for activities including foosball; other services are also available in the building on two levels: from large, comfortable dining and study areas to the Jazzman’s café. Just around the corner is the UCSA College Bar, entirely staffed and maintained by UC students.

UCU has vibrant student organisations that organize a plethora of events including cultural activities, sports , parties and excursions. The university regularly organises cultural celebrations and special meals.

How do I apply?

Entry Requirements:

UCU students demonstrate qualities that are reflected in UCU’s educational

philosophy. These values include academic potential and curiosity in a wide variety

of disciplines, motivation to learn and prepare for a career, awareness of global issues and interest in helping to solve them, orientation towards living and studying in an international community.

UCU is thus a selective program for open-minded, curious, motivated students. Anyone wishing to apply must provide:

• The deadline for students wishing  to start in September is February 1st. To start in January, the deadline is September 15th.
• High school diploma, IB (32 points minimum), US high school diploma with at least 4 Advanced Placement certificates, or British A-Levels (minimum BBB)
• Proof of English proficiency
• Mathematics proficiency
• Motivational statement
• Letters of recommendation
• After the application is checked, candidates may be invited to an interview (conducted in English) to check academic performance but also personal interests, motivation, and background

What is the deadline to apply for University College Utrecht?

Application deadlines:

What are the tuition fees for University College Utrecht?

Fees:

The tuition fees for 2019-20 are as follows:

• Tuition fee (paid to UU): €4,250 (for EEA students); €11,500 (non-EEA students)
• Visa for non EEA students: €317
• Campus fees: €6,050 (all students)
• USCA membership: €73 (all students)
• TOTAL: €10,373 (EEA students); €17,940

Some scholarships and student loans are available

For more information please visit: www.uu.nl/ucu

Are you ready to study at University College Utrecht?

We’re here to help you succeed in your application.

Endless opportunities. Continuous development. Make it happen.

Why study in Rotterdam?

The Netherlands is known as an informal, liberal and tolerant society, an affordable and accessible country, and one of the top providers of English-taught courses.

Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ second-largest city, Europe’s largest port, and according to Rough Guides, one of the ‘top ten places to go’ in 2014. Many multinational organizations – Allianz, Maersk, Procter & Gamble and Unilever to name a few – have headquarters in Rotterdam, so students may well meet their future employer by doing an internship. With its multicultural feel, easy to spot at the enormous Markthal filled with international cuisine, Rotterdam is truly the “Gateway to the World”.

Why study for the Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration at RSM?

At RSM, you will gain a maximised return on investment for your career outlook.

The IBA at RSM is internationally recognised, with a track record as an AACSB-, EQUIS-, AMBA- accredited business school. The FT 2017 meta-ranking placed RSM as 9th in Europe, the FT 2017 Master in Management Ranking, as 11th globally, and US News & World 2018 Economics and Business Global ranking, selected Erasmus University as 14th worldwide.

RSM is an internationalist and international institution. Students represent over 60 nationalities, and have the opportunity to participate in study abroad trips from Santiago to Hong Kong. Many students appreciate our mentor program, where freshmen are partnered with second-year students to help them settle in to RSM and Rotterdam life.

We have numerous partner universities worldwide, including Cass Business School in London, the Wharton School at UPenn, IE Madrid, Tsinghua University in China, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

RSM curriculum takes a broad yet thorough approach

In first year, students take 4 blocks, which will provide them with an overview of main business processes: production, marketing, organization and finance, and communication skills. With frequent appraisals, you will be able to track your progress.

In second year, the Professional Development Track will help enhance students’ personal skills, which are key to a successful career.

In the first half of third year, students have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange, internship or minor.

Later in 3rd year, they complete a bachelor thesis in one of the following tracks: model builders (data, operations); performance analysts (finance, accounting); people experts (marketing, diversity, behavior); system thinkers (international business, strategy); change agents (entrepreneurship, innovation).

Students also have the possibility of doing a ‘sandwich year’ in between second and third years, or of adding on year (extension), in order to manage exchange, internship, or minor up to 60 credits, and to strengthen their professional profile. Fully 80% of RSM students graduate within 4 years.

After the bachelor, if students have a sufficient score, they can apply to one of RSM’s on-year masters programs, or the 18-month MAc in International Management/CEMS, a joint program by several leading business schools worldwide that requires mastery of 3 languages.

After the bachelor, if students have a sufficient score, they can apply to one of RSM’s on-year masters programs, or the 18-month MAc in International Management/CEMS, a joint program by several leading business schools worldwide that requires mastery of 3 languages.

Admission procedure ?

To enroll in the IBA program, students must present :

• A secondary school diploma
• Calculus level (or higher) in mathematics
• Sufficient TOEFL or IELTS test results

Les étudiants doivent commencer par enregistrer leur demande avant le 15 janvier sur « Studielink », le portail néerlandais d’inscription aux études supérieures.

They must then complete and submit the RSM online form (OLAF). They will receive a link to access this form within 24 hours of registration via “Studielink”.

In addition to these documents and a copy of their passport, students will be asked a series of reflective questions about their motivation, and asked to upload their answers to the site.

To assess their relevance, applications will be assigned a score, 75% of which will be determined by the student’s grade point average (GPA) and 25% by his/her CV.

For further information, please consult: www.rsm.nl/bacheloradmissions

What is the deadline to apply for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Application deadlines:

Students must first register on the Dutch student registration student system ‘Studielink’ by January 15th.

What are the tuition fees for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Fees:

The 2019-2020 tuition fees are 9,200 EUR per year.

EEA students pay 2,090 EUR per year, with a 50% reduction rate for year one.

Cost of living is around 900 EUR/month.

Dutch students receive a government-funded loan.

There are a wide range of scholarships available in the Netherlands: please check www.grantfinder.nl.

To contact the IBA office: www.rsm.nl/contactiba

Are you ready to study at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) Erasmus University?

We’re here to help you succeed in your application.

Calling all international students

The university is a great destination for international students looking to study in the UK. Queen Mary promotes diversity and therefore prides itself on having its doors open to people of all backgrounds: 44% of students are from overseas and its diverse community of staff and students represent over 160 different countries from around the world.

History and campus

The university was formed from the merger of 4 historic London institutions: Queen Mary College, Westfield College, St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College and The London Hospital Medical College, which means that its five campuses span such different and diverse areas of England’s capital as Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, West Smithfield and Regent’s Canal. A university experience in the heart of London … what else could you want?

Well, there’s more to get excited about! Queen Mary’s main campus, called Mile End, is one of the largest independent university campuses in London. Situated right by the Regent’s Canal, the campus offers a vast array of features: a 24-hour library, four computer labs, an arts quarter, as well as providing access to a plethora of bars, cafes and sports pitches. One student notes, “It’s nice having everything all in one location at the Mile End campus. There’s a real sense of community. Campus is almost like its own little village- our own little space in London” (Zoe – QMUL website). The main library of the university is also located on the Mile End campus, with Whitechapel and West Smithfield being host to the medical libraries.

Well, there’s more to get excited about! Queen Mary’s main campus, called Mile End, is one of the largest independent university campuses in London. Situated right by the Regent’s Canal, the campus offers a vast array of features: a 24-hour library, four computer labs, an arts quarter, as well as providing access to a plethora of bars, cafes and sports pitches. One student notes, “It’s nice having everything all in one location at the Mile End campus. There’s a real sense of community. Campus is almost like its own little village- our own little space in London” (Zoe – QMUL website). The main library of the university is also located on the Mile End campus, with Whitechapel and West Smithfield being host to the medical libraries.

The local area

It is worth noting that East London has been transformed in recent years given the large quantity of structural development and improvement as well as an influx of commercial and residential property investment. It has been tipped as “one of the most exciting parts of London” by British GQ magazine and boasts an unrivalled culinary and social hub for students. Queen Mary can offer guaranteed accommodation for all its first-year students in prime London location: each room comes with Internet access and an en-suite bathroom, and all have access to Wi-Fi across each of their five campuses using the eduroam network.

Academic Matters

On the academic side of things, Queen Mary thrives. According to the QS Subject Rankings 2018, the university places top 50 in the world in English, Drama and Law. Success in areas such as these, in combination with the international excellence that characterizes Queen Mary’s research department, should demonstrate the validity of the claim that this university poses as a first-choice pick for those applying to university and who are seeking to study in London.

STUDENT LIFE

Queen Mary home to one of the most successful Student Unions in the country, whose motto is “Together we improve students’ lives”. What the union has on offer may range from Sports and Fitness opportunities, through to an Academic Advice Service, as well as providing a host of social spaces: a multifaith centre, restaurants and a variety of lively drink spots such as The Griffin Inn bar and kitchen and The Shield.

The Union offers groups and societies that range from volunteering to the participation in sports teams. The societies and events that take place here in the Student Union are a starting point for others: in 2019, Queen Mary was lucky enough to welcome none other than Microsoft founder Bill Gates to come to speak on his roles as “world-leading technologist, business leader and philanthropist”, as The Complete University Guide 2019 notes. With figures such as Bill Gates gracing the grounds of Queen Mary you know the university means business! If the prospect of living and working in London seems attractive, then it may well be the university for you.

How do I apply?

Queen Mary University of London requires strong academic results and rigorous preparation is needed.

What are the different stages of the application?

There are several steps:

1. Application
2. Conditional offer
3. Acceptance

The details of these steps are covered below.

How do I apply?

How to begin an application:

Conditional offer and acceptance:

If students succeed in all these stages, in January they will receive a ‘conditional offer’ of admission. This means that they will be accepted if they attain the required marks (most often a high grade in your end of high school studies, and in a standardized English exam: 7.5 in the IELTS for example).

What is the deadline for applying?

Deadlines:

The deadline for applications to Queen Mary University of London is 15th January of a students’ final year of secondary school or sixth-form college (Year 12).

When do you have to start preparing for Queen Mary University of London?

It is recommended that students try to find aspects of their chosen course that genuinely interest them and to think deeply about why they wish to study this subject – after all, students are applying to study this subject full time for at least 3 years.

Is it possible to visit the campus?

Open day at Queen Mary is 5th October 2019. Registration is not necessary, although students may need to register for the most popular sessions. For more information, see this page.

What is the profile of the students at QMUL?

Because of the high selectivity of the university, we recommend to apply to this university only if yo can show strong academic results and you are sure to obtain at least a Mention ‘Assez Bien’ grade in the Baccalaureate.

Moreover, you must also show an excellent command of the English language.

Fees

Fees 2019-2020*

*Tuition fees subject to increase with inflation in subsequent years

When taking into account the cost of any university, you should also consider the cost of living.

When taking into account the cost of any university, you should also consider the cost of living.

Oxford provides an estimate for the cost of living, which can be found on its website: they advise budgeting between £1,058 and £1,643 for each month that you are in Oxford. You should budget this amount for 6-9 months of the year, depending on whether you will be staying at Oxford during the holidays.

From this, you might predict an annual average budget of around £10,567 per year, including accommodation, transport, personal expenses etc.

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