University of Birmingham - Inspiring education since 1900 [antikvár]

1ikÉaA warm welcomeAT BIRMINGHAM WE OFFER AN INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.International students are a centrai part of the University of Birmingham's community. You bring global experience, new ideas and an international outlook which contribute to the academic and social richness of our global University. With almost 5,000 international students from more than 150 countries studying here, you will be part of one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK.At Birmingham our record speaks for itself. In the 2012 National Student Survey we are ranked 9th out of the 24 Russell Group of leading UK universities and we achieved an 'Overall Satisfaction' rating of 88%, 3% higher than the sector average. Birmingham graduates are much sought after by employers in the competitive job market, with 86.5% of our graduates in graduate-level jobs within six months of graduating. Fewer than a dozen universities can match this record.As you might expect, our academic standards are high. We encourage independent thought, prize those with high ambitions, and respect those who challenge convention. A great university such as Birmingham depends not only upon the quality of our éducation, but also on the quality of our research. Our research is, quite simply, life changing; from médical advances and science innovations to influencing policy and enhancing cultural understanding. You will work with outstanding academics that are at the forefront of their fields. Their expertise ensures that your academic experience at Birmingham is informed by world-leading research.We are investing heavily in developing new and existing learning facilities across campus, introducing the latest learning technologies, attracting leading and rising academic stars from across the world and enhancing personal tutoring. At Birmingham, you will have access to specialistcareers advice, personal skills development and training workshops as well as a wide range of extra-curricular activities giving you access to sport, music and much more. Recognising that international students have particular requirements, we also provide a dedicated International Students Advisory Service, offering advice and support before you leave your home country and throughout your time at the University; ensuring that you feel happy, safe and at home on our beautiful campus.By choosing to study at Birmingham, you choose to join a forward-thinking, leading global university in a lively, multicultural city, set on a beautiful leafy estate, widely acknowledged as one of the world's great university campuses.I am confident that choosing to study at the University of Birmingham is a rewarding investment in your future and I look forward to welcoming you.wBkProfessor David Eastwood Vice-Chancellor