Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University
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International Students<br />
Contact: International Office<br />
E: international@gcal.ac.uk<br />
T: +44(0)141 331 8675<br />
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/international<br />
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As an international student we will give you a<br />
warm welcome at <strong>Glasgow</strong> <strong>Caledonian</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
We were recently ranked No.1 in the UK for<br />
international student experience by our<br />
international students in the i-graduate<br />
International Student Barometer. So we are sure<br />
that you will find being a student in <strong>Glasgow</strong> an<br />
enjoyable and rewarding experience; culturally,<br />
socially and educationally.<br />
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Gallery of Modern Art, based in<br />
the heart of the city (01), the<br />
Merchant City, one of <strong>Glasgow</strong>’s<br />
famous shopping areas featuring<br />
the biggest designer labels (02),<br />
The Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh<br />
(03), The Botanic Gardens in<br />
<strong>Glasgow</strong> (04), Edinburgh Castle<br />
and the Clock Tower of the<br />
Balmoral (05).<br />
Excellence in Education<br />
Scottish education enjoys a coveted reputation for high<br />
quality throughout the world. Scots have placed great<br />
importance on learning for over 500 years, with Scotland<br />
being one of the first European countries to establish a<br />
quality assurance system for its educational institutions.<br />
With an emphasis on proactive independent thinking<br />
and close links to leading companies, our education<br />
system encourages skills that are relevant, marketable<br />
and much sought after by today’s top employers.<br />
International Student Support Services<br />
When you enrol, you will receive a Pre-Arrival Welcome<br />
and Information Pack before you arrive in <strong>Glasgow</strong>. This<br />
will provide you with all the information you will need to<br />
know before coming to live in <strong>Glasgow</strong>. On arrival in<br />
Scotland, you will receive a welcome pack and our<br />
International Student Support Service team will offer an<br />
orientation programme for all our new overseas<br />
students, which will include a welcome event, a ceilidh<br />
and city-tour, to help you settle and find your way<br />
around.<br />
Throughout your studies our International Student<br />
Support Services team will be available to provide advice<br />
and support on any aspect of your student experience<br />
from opening bank accounts and how to extend your<br />
visa through to more confidential issues. The team also<br />
organise year round trips and social events providing you<br />
with the opportunity to meet new friends and experience<br />
Scottish culture and tradition. Recent trips have included<br />
visits to galleries and museums in <strong>Glasgow</strong>, Edinburgh<br />
and Stirling Castle, and overnight trips to the Scottish<br />
Highlands and Islands.<br />
Accommodation<br />
All international students in their first year of study<br />
are guaranteed a place in university accommodation,<br />
provided the August application deadline is met.<br />
Turn to page 15 for more information on <strong>Caledonian</strong><br />
Court or contact our Accommodation Office if you are<br />
interested in renting privately in <strong>Glasgow</strong>. Once you<br />
have been offered and have accepted a place with us, an<br />
accommodation application form will automatically be<br />
sent to you.<br />
Fees<br />
Your fees include all tuition, examination and library<br />
costs. If you are a student from the EU or an associated<br />
country then you will pay fees at the same level as<br />
domestic students. Most students from outside the EU<br />
pay overseas fees. If you are unsure about your fee<br />
status, please contact the International Office for advice.<br />
Applicants are advised of the fees they will incur<br />
when a formal offer of a place is made. Fee levels for<br />
each programme are listed throughout the prospectus.<br />
The university requires applicants to pay a deposit<br />
of £3000 when firmly accepting their unconditional offer<br />
to secure a place on their chosen programme.<br />
Living Expenses<br />
Living in <strong>Glasgow</strong> is considerably less expensive than<br />
living in London, but it is still important to make sure you<br />
budget wisely to ensure that you can pay your tuition<br />
fees and still live comfortably during the course of your<br />
studies. To help you with this, we’ve compiled a rough<br />
guide to living expenses in <strong>Glasgow</strong> and currently<br />
recommend £7,200 for 12 months. Please email us if<br />
you have any questions about the cost of living in<br />
<strong>Glasgow</strong> or specific expenses in this country.<br />
Monthly Expenses<br />
Accommodation: £260<br />
Heating: £35<br />
Food/Household Goods: £145<br />
Local Transport: £35<br />
Entertainment: £70<br />
Telephone/Postage: £25<br />
Incidentals: £30<br />
Total: £600<br />
Estimate of Annual<br />
Expenditure: £7,200<br />
(Additional annual expenses<br />
may be required)<br />
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