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Why international students choose Brunel
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Research & Teaching
- Research is at the heart of everything Brunel does, underpinning and enhancing the teaching of our degree programmes
- The 2008 RAE ranked 82% of our research as being of international standing
- We were awarded a 54.5% increase in our Governmental research funding - compared to a national average of 7.8%
- The QAA audit in 2004 awarded us the highest possible rating of 'Broad Confidence'
- Find out more about Research at Brunel
Employability
- Brunel is committed to producing the professionally minded and skilled graduates that employers want
- Many of our courses include an extra year of work experience with relevant companies, which help give graduates desirable practical experience
- Our award winning Placement and Careers Centre (PCC) has a dedicated International Students officer.
- Brunel also hold an annual international careers fair attended by leading companies, along with regular employment related workshops for international students.
- The Jobshop offers a wide range of local part time and holiday work that fits around students studies.
- Learn more about the PCC's services for International Students
Location & Facilities
- Brunel's modern campus is a single secure area in west London that offers a perfect location for exploring the capital and further afield
- The campus has seen £300 million of development in the last few years with a new flagship building still to come
- There are over 4,500 rooms on campus, over 90% of which are en suite, all rooms have internet access and we also have rooms for couples
- First year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are guaranteed a room on campus
- The University is only a 15 minute drive from Heathrow International Airport and is directly connected via local bus roots, making it easy to visit home
- The campus offers a full range of facilities, including a 24 library and computer rooms (term time) shops, food outlets (serving Halal and vegetarian food) prayer rooms and nightlife.
- Excellent public transport links, and the nearby town of Uxbridge offers a good range of shops without the London crowds.
- Find out more about our great location
Support
- The University has a range of support services to international students throughout their time at Brunel and beyond, with over 40 staff including specialists who deal with the admissions process, finance, immigration (including a visa renewal scheme) exchanges, general enquiries and much more.
- Brunel International is a key contact point for all international students, with over 40 members of staff in various departments
- Brunel has a personal tutor network, where you will have one of your lecturers acting as your first point of contact for any academic or personal issues throughout your time at university
- Academic support is offered in course through workshops on topics like essay writing and presentation giving, and through one to one tutorials with academics to discuss essays and projects, as well as through online resources
- Brune runs a popular free 3 day orientation programme for international students - last year 95% of students said they would reccommend the course to future students
- Student services runs regular events, trips and workshops for students, as well as sending out a weekly events newsletter during term time.
- We have specialists who deal with the admissions process, finance, immigration (including a visa renewal scheme) exchanges, general enquries and much more.
- The medical centre on campus has a staff of doctors and health professionals, and there is also a pharmacy on campus.
- The Student Union runs the advice and representation centre (ARC) which offers a wide range of general advice to all students, and the university has its own counselling service as well.
- Find out more about the support networks available...
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