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College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook 86 Regent’s University London University international office information Address: Regent’s University London, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, England NW1 4NS Region: London Specific contact for North America: Ms Lindsay Stewart Department: Recruitment & Admissions Phone number: [phone] Email address: [email protected] Type of institution: Private, not-for-profit University Religious affiliation: N/A Environment: City College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook Location: website: Robert Gordon University London, England www.regents.ac.uk Students Finances Student life Total undergraduate enrolment: 3,382 (Nov 2013). Multiple entries per year mean the student numbers fluctuate often. Annual tuition (£): £14,750 to £15,500 With excellent learning facilities, a vibrant social scene and a range of sports and fitness activities, you will find Regent’s University London is an exceptionally rewarding and exciting place for your studies. London is a city at the centre of the world – and a world in one city, with more than 300 languages spoken and a wealth of different cultures and communities. From the stunning Regent’s Park, where the University is based, it is a short walk to the West End, which offers worldclass entertainment, museums, galleries, nightlife and shopping. Number of International students: 2,706 Entry requirements: Onto Regent’s American College London programmes (Webster University) and all integrated Foundation programmes: US High School Diploma 2.5/4 GPA or equivalent Onto UK BA(Hons) degrees accredited by Regent’s University London: US High School Diploma 2.5/4.0 GPA and 3 AP’s at 3+ or 2 AP’s at 4+, 30 IB points On-campus accommodation fee range (£): £250 to £350 per week (including meals) Off-campus accommodation fee range (£): £150 to £500 per week (not including meals) Average cost of living excluding accommodation: £110 per week, as per UKVI Do you accept US federal financial aid? No Scholarships We do not have any North American specific scholarship on offer, merit-based or otherwise. We do have university wide merit based scholarships on offer for undergraduates. The award is £1500 to students who have BBB at A-level or the equivalent. This will be renewed each year of the student’s programme, as long as academic performance and attendance remains acceptable. The Student Union sponsors a variety of clubs and societies, which vary from year to year. They have included everything from photography, debating, music, psychology and law to film, finance and human rights. We also have many cultural associations, such as the AfricanAmerican, Indian, Middle Eastern, Pakistan, Russian and Scandinavian societies. Our sports teams vary from year to year, but usually will include men’s and women’s football, basketball, volleyball and polo teams, and there is a gym on campus for student’s to use. University international office information Address: International Office, Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FR Region: Scotland Specific contact for North America: Julie Anderson Department: International Office Phone number: [phone] Email address: [email protected] Type of institution: University Religious affiliation: N/A Environment: City Location: Website: Aberdeen www.rgu.ac.uk Students Finances Student life Total undergraduate enrolment: 8,317 Annual tuition (£): £10,000 to 16,000 Number of International students: 197 On-campus accommodation fee range (£): £3,840 to £5,520 (40 week lease) Robert Gordon University boasts a £120 million campus development which provides all of our students and staff with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, all in a beautiful riverside setting. Entry requirements: Off-campus accommodation fee range (£): £400 to £700 per month Undergraduate We require a combination of High/Secondary School Diploma with AP credits. There are slight variations from state to state so applications will be viewed on a case by case basis. *Entry requirements to some courses may be higher and require specific subjects. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis * Average cost of living excluding accommodation: £40 to 80 per week Do you accept US federal financial aid? Yes Scholarships Saltire Scholarship and Merit-based Scholarhsips This includes a brand new library, and formal and informal learning and social spaces for students, as well as a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool. 87