University College London (UCL), founded in 1826, is the oldest and largest college in London, and the first one that enrolls students regardless of gender, religion and race. London's status as an international metropolis can be described as the geographical location of University College London, which gives students a romantic metropolitan atmosphere. The student size of nearly 20,000 people can be described as University College London. The perfect teacher-student ratio has brought the intelligence and teaching quality of teachers and students to the extreme. No wonder University College London ranks fifth among more than 0/00 universities in Britain.
Geographical location:
As the first university established in London, University College London is only 45 minutes away from Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. The British Museum, the library, famous societies and major facilities are all within a few feet.
School facilities and scale:
The college has 1 100 staff and about 15000 students, of whom 1700 are from more than 100 countries. The nine Nobel Prize winners of the college were faculty members or students of the college. The school has a complete range of disciplines, including liberal arts, science and engineering. The library has1300,000 books and periodicals. The college library has a collection of 6.5438+0.25 million books, and the computer center is fully equipped. The College Language Center offers one-year English certificate courses, pre-school and intermediate language courses. In addition, the school continues to develop computer equipment and software, such as personal computers. MAC and Unix workstations, thus improving the quality of teacher education and student learning. Multimedia and video conference are both teaching media, and their scientific and technological strength is very developed. The academic level of University College London is extremely high, attracting a large number of candidates every year. Although the school is a famous university in London, it is famous but not expensive, and overseas candidates are very welcome.
course
College * * * has 8 colleges and 74 departments, offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including: Faculty of Arts, Academy of Social History, Law School, Academy of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Architecture and Housing, Academy of Life Sciences and Academy of Clinical Sciences.
Academic system and discipline:
Educational system: more than three years, with the school year from September to June.
Subjects: Danish, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Italian, Linguistics, Modern European Studies, Philosophy, Spanish and Latin American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, Art History, Law, Architecture, Building Management, Rules, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Medical physics and bioengineering, physics, scientific and technological research, statistics, anatomy and developmental biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, cell biology, ecology, genetics, human biology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, language science and language communication, zoology, medicine, podiatry, etc.
Admission requirements
English requirements: TOEFL score, 580 to 630; IELTS score is 6.5 to 7.5.
Cost:
Application fee: about 14 (UCAS)
Tuition for international students: 7725-9890 (arts, science); 9890 (engineering); 11095-17750 (medical)
Living expenses: It is estimated that it will cost about 7,800 pounds a year (including food, accommodation and transportation). ).
Accommodation and benefits:
The Language Institute has 3,500 dormitories. First-year students can complete the accommodation procedures before the end of July to ensure the distribution, and overseas graduate students are preferred. Accommodation is the cheapest in London.
There are more than 80 societies under the Student Union, including active China Alumni Association, special effects theater, diversified sports facilities, day nursery, health center and student counseling service center.
Because of UCL's high academic level, it attracts students from as many as 120 countries, and the language center of the school can help students improve their English ability. The International Office will provide assistance to overseas students, and specially prepare a four-day orientation activity for them before they enter school, so that overseas students can learn more about the school.
Scholarship:
In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, there are scholarships specially designed for China students.
Other related information:
* UCL ranks fifth in The Times' ranking of British universities with 1998;
* In the research evaluation of British Higher Education Fund Committee from 65438 to 0996, this school got 5 stars in pharmacy, electrical and electronic engineering, geography, economy, English and literature, Italian, history, art and design, while biochemistry, psychology, biological science, physics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, law, anthropology and design. (The rating ranges from 5 stars to 1, with a maximum of 5 stars)
In addition, preparatory study provides high-quality preparatory courses for international students, enabling them to successfully enter undergraduate studies in famous universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
Diploma in Natural Science and Engineering, University College London
This course offered by University College London is a one-year full-time high-quality natural science course and English course. This is specially designed for international students who have completed their secondary school courses in their own countries, but cannot enter UCL or other excellent British universities for undergraduate study due to problems in mathematics, physics, life sciences and engineering.
Through the study of this course, students can improve their scientific theory application, laboratory and language ability in the university environment, help them live in Britain and successfully complete the British higher education system!
course
Students need to complete two compulsory courses (natural science and social science, English) and choose two corresponding core courses on the basis of future undergraduate majors.
compulsory course
Natural science and social science
It mainly involves the development of basic natural science, scientific viewpoint and public understanding of natural science. Students need to attend lectures at the Royal College and earn credits by completing homework and lectures separately.
English
The purpose of English class is to help students improve their language ability. The content includes writing English reports and essays, grammar, listening comprehension, class notes, reading skills, oral English and self-study. In addition, students teach guidance courses once a week.
Core curriculum of natural science
mathematics
physics
chemistry
biology
learning method
Academic skills-a wide range of learning methods to provide students with excellent undergraduate professional (natural science and engineering) learning ability.
Thinking ability-analyze concepts, examine and demonstrate evidence, study the relationship between two things, ask rigorous questions and discuss in many fields.
Homework design-through deep learning, cultivate the habit of completing homework independently.
Experimental ability-cultivate students' self-confidence and experimental ability.
Student welfare and support
University College London seizes every opportunity to provide students with good welfare and security. Every student can get corresponding study and life guidance from a private tutor. In addition, there are two female student counselors, a student director, an international student office and a student counselor, who provide students with the services they need respectively. The school also has a health center.
Learning resources
The college has professional learning equipment such as library, IT equipment and language learning equipment to assist students in learning.
Admission requirements
Applicants must complete high school courses in their own countries and get good grades, especially in mathematics and science. At the same time, the applicant should have a medium level of English language ability.
Application procedure
Fill in the application form first and send it back to the school together with a copy; The materials also include academic recommendation letters, English language proficiency certificates and an application fee of 90 pounds. Applicants will be required to take entrance examinations and interviews. If the students' language ability can't meet the requirements, the college will issue a conditional notice requesting them to attend the English preparatory course.
Course time
This course is divided into three semesters from September to June of the following year, each semester is about 10 week.
Required expenses
Tuition: 1 1950.
Accommodation fee: See specific information.
Application fee: 90.