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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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