Your learning experience : Giving you a step up
The international student experience
QMU has a growing and vibrant international community which is sure to enrich your student experience .
Our friendly international team welcomes you
We recognise that studying in a different country is often a completely new experience for international students and we are keen to ensure that we make your transition to living and studying in a new country as easy , informative and welcoming as possible .
Our International Office staff will be your first point of contact at QMU if you are interested in studying with us here in Scotland ’ s capital city . You can meet the team at numerous events which they attend overseas each year , or chat with them through Skype , phone or email . The team members are approachable and responsive and want to ensure that you have all the information you need before you move to Scotland .
For more information on events that our International Office team will be attending during the forthcoming months , please visit our website at www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / international-students /
Orientation programme and social events
Before joining us , you will receive our pre-arrival guide . This is designed to answer any questions you may have prior to departure and also prepares you for your journey to QMU . To help ease you into student life and help you become familiar with your surroundings , we host a comprehensive international students ’ induction programme prior to your course start date . This will include information on settling in and what you can expect during the year ahead , as well as an opportunity to meet some of your fellow students . We organise a tour of the city of Edinburgh , which is very useful and always great fun . To help you make friends and enhance your student experience , we organise a programme of social events throughout the year , as well as drop-in sessions . These help to ensure that you have access to all of the information you need to make your time at QMU both enjoyable and successful .
Accommodation
Staying on campus is a great way to meet people and make new friends quickly . It also means that the teaching , learning , support and leisure facilities at QMU are easily accessible to you . We would recommend that you apply for a place in our accommodation as soon as possible . For more information on accommodation , see pages 40 & 41 .
Employment while you study
If you require a UK Tier 4 Student Visa to study with us , you will normally be allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during holiday periods . We advise you to refer to any restrictions stated in your passport or visa documentation and check that the employment meets your visa criteria .
QMU ’ s Careers and Employability Service is open to all students and provides help and advice about employment opportunities in Edinburgh . This includes assistance in obtaining a UK National Insurance number which you will need in order to work and pay tax in the UK . For more information on the Careers and Employability Service , see pages 20-23 or visit our website at www . qmu . ac . uk / campus-life / careers-and-employability /
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available to self-funding international students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study . Scholarships are valued between
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The international
student experience
QMU has a growing
and vibrant
international
community which is
sure to enrich your
student experience.
Our friendly international team
welcomes you
We recognise that studying in a different
country is often a completely new
experience for international students and
we are keen to ensure that we make your
transition to living and studying in a new
country as easy, informative and
welcoming as possible.
Our International Office staff will be your
first point of contact at QMU if you are
interested in studying with us here in
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