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College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook 84 Plymouth University University international office information College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook Location: Website: Students Finances Student life Total undergraduate enrolment: 27,500 Annual tuition (£): Class-based: £11,850 Lab-based: £12,500 Plymouth is located on the coast, 3 hours from London by train, and an ideal location for both learning and leisure, with plenty of quiet study spaces and recreational opportunities. The University is set centrally in the city with shops, and facilities within walking distance. Campus facilities include 24/7 library and computer labs, new Marine Centre, fitness / sports centre, cinema, new performance theatres and studios, art gallery, as well as many cafés and bars. A new Olympic sized swimming pool recently opened in Plymouth, with students enjoying free access. Add 120+ sports clubs and social societies to this mix! Address: International Office, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA Number of International students: 2,750 Region: South West, England We welcome applications with relevant and strong graded AP / Honors classes, IB, A levels, and will consider SAT or ACT also. Specific requirements will vary according to subject being applied for and type of qualifications student is undertaking, but suffice to say we view the whole application rather than simply one qualification or grade. Specific contact for North America: Daniel Rowe Department: International Office Phone number: [phone] Email address: daniel.rowe@plymouth. ac.uk Type of institution: University Religious affiliation: N/A Environment: City Ravensbourne Plymouth, Devon www.plymouth.ac.uk Entry requirements: On-campus accommodation fee range (£): £100 to £145 per week Off-campus accommodation fee range (£): £55 to £150 per week Average cost of living excluding accommodation: £50 to £60 per week Do you accept US federal financial aid? Yes Scholarships Scholarships available vary by subject area but generally are partial tuition fee scholarships (ranging between 10% and 20% of tuition fees) and are competitive, based on academic merit. There are further scholarships for postgraduate (master degree) studies ranging from 10% to 40% of tuition fees approx., again competitive and merit based. University international office information Address: 6 Penrose Way, SE10 0EW, London, UK Region: London Specific contact for North America: Nike Awoyinka Department: International Development Phone number: [phone] Email address: [email protected] Type of institution: University College Religious affiliation: N/A Environment: City Location: Website: London www.ravensbourne.ac.uk Students Finances Student life Total undergraduate enrolment: 1,774 Annual tuition (£): Undergraduate £10,500 Number of International students: 177 On-campus accommodation fee range (£): £220 per week Entry requirements: Off-campus accommodation fee range (£): £240 per week Ravensbourne Students’ Union (RSU) is here to ensure that students have the best academic and social experience at Ravensbourne. The RSU runs a number of clubs and societies and organises regular events to put fun in student life. When new students arrive at Ravensbourne they start with the Freshers Week – five days and nights of social and induction activities to help them settle into life at Ravensbourne. Then there is a Freshers Fayre, a day full of activities, opportunities, interactions and student discounts. Students make new friends, learn everything F