In late March, representatives from the top 20 universities in the UK will be present in Vietnam to host education fairs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Dan Tri and DTiNews readers will be given a special opportunity to participate in a live online discussion to ask any questions they might have to help them prepare for studying overseas.
Below is the complete list of the 20 universities from the UK.
1. Anglia Ruskin
Strengh: Business; Computer Science; Media and Communications; Arts; Health and Social Care
Introduction: "91% of our graduates go into work or further study; one of the highest employability rates in the higher education sector. Nine of our subjects were rated 'Excellent' by the Sunday Times University Guide 2008. Our Employer Mentoring Scheme is highly regarded within the sector, and has Home Office recognition."
Scholarship: International Merit Scholarship GBP 500 or 1,000.
2. Aston
Strength: Pharmacy; Business Managemnet studies; Biosciences; Computer science; Economics; Chemistry
Introduction: "Aston University is distinctive in that we have strong league table positions across a range of different criteria. Aston University rated No 1 for Student Life, and one of the UK’s Friendliest Universities."
Scholarship: GBP 1,000 for academic year & GBP 500 for placement year.
3. Birmingham
Strength: Physics; Politics; Psychology; Social work; Sociology; Law; Maths; Medicine; Nursing; Ddentistry; Drama; Chemical engineering; Civil engineering; Electric engineering; General engineering; Material engineering; Business
management studies; Economics
Introduction: "From 1900 to the present day, we’ve been leading the way in research and education, making ground-breaking progress in areas that span industries such as gene structure, medicine, space research and communications."
Scholarship: GBP 10,000 scholarship per year for non EU postgraduate students. Up to GBP 3000 per year for excellent undergraduate students.
4. Bournemouth
Strength: Tourism; Media and Communications; Law; Accounting and Finance
Introduction: "We are the UK's Number One New University according to the 2009 & 2010 editions of The Guardian University Guide. We are also high in other rankings like Times Good University Guide and high RAE."
Scholarship: GBP1,000 for students with excellent academic background.
5. Bristol
Strength: Biosciences; Business Management Studies; Dentistry; Economics; Drama; Civil Engineering; Elec Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; English; History; Law; Maths; Modern Languages; Music; Pharmacy; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Social Policy and Admin; Social work; Sociology; Vet Sci; Geology
Introduction: "Bristol is situated in the heart of Bristol, and is a major force in the life and economy of South West England. We have been a world leader in research and a member of the Worldwide Universities Network and of the Russell Group of universities."
6. Brokenhurst College
Strength: A levels in Accounting; Chemistry; Economics and Business; Mathematics
Introduction: "Awarded the prestigious Beacon College status for excellence and innovation in further education and
anked 'outstanding' by Ofsted, the college offers superb facilities and its students achieve excellent results. The school is also Nationally recognised for exceptional teaching."
7. Cardiff
Strength: Pharmacy; Psychology; Sociology; Social Policy and Administration; Modern Languages; Electrical Engineering;
Building and Town Planning; Chemistry; Architecture; Dentistry; Media, Economics, Business and Management
Introduction: "Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading teaching and research universities. The University is the largest provider of adult education in Wales. The University’s Manufacturing Engineering Centre, has a customer base of some 100 small and medium size enterprises and it regularly disseminates the results of its ground-breaking work to more than 2,000 companies throughout the UK."
8. De Montfort University
Strength: Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Social Work, Business & Management
Introduction: "DMU is a British university situated in Leicester. Our modern campus is home tostudents from around the world. Study at DMU and you'll never be short of company.With more than 20,000 students, we're one of the liveliest universities in the East Midlands."
Scholarship: GBP 500 (undergraduate + postgraduate) in 2010; GBP 500 (PGD, Mphil/PhD)
9. Durham
Strength: Business & Management, Law, chemistry, economics, engineering, philosophy, politics, sociology
Introduction: "Durham University is a world-class university in two locations: in the city of Durham and at our Queen's Campus in Stockton. Durham was voted best city in the UK"
Scholarship: Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, The British Chevening Scholarships
10. INTO
Strength: Foundation, graduate diploma, pre-sessional English courses in City Uni London, UEA, Newcastle, Manchester, Queen Belfast, Exeter, Glassgow.
Introduction: "It is a university partnership in UK that offers pathway programs for international students leading to universities programs."
Scholarship: 50 - 100 % for foundation, diploma
11. Manchester
Strength: Anthropology, architecture, computer science, chemistry, Economics, business & management, dentistry, drama & dance, education, engineering, law, music, pharmacy
Introduction: "It is the UK's largest single-site university. The University of Manchester is world renowned for its academic and research excellence. Manchester- a unique university in a unique city."
12. Newcastle
Strength: Agriculture & forestry, architecture, computer science, Dentistry, Economics, engineering, law, medicine, art & design
Introduction: "Newcastle University has a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world. The University offers a wide range of degrees supported by a high-quality academic, cultural and social experience."
Scholarship: Partial scholarship GBP 1,500 for undergraduate’s students.
13. Portsmouth
Strength: Social works, nursing, mathematics, education, architechture, law
Introduction: "Portsmouth is a popular choice for students from around the world. Our community attract over 3000 internationals and EU students from 100 countries."
Scholarship: International Bursary of 10% off tuition fees for Sep 2010.4 scholarships of £3,000 for international MBA
14. Sheffield
Strength: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Computer Science and IT, Engineering, Business and Management
Introduction: "University guides confirm our position as one of the UK's leading universities. The 2010 Virgin Guide to British Universities, for instance, says that "Sheffield is a top university across the board. Teaching quality assessments rate the teaching very highly across a wide range of subjects, and official research assessments confirm the reputation as a centre for world-class research in many disciplines."
Scholarship: Undergraduate - GBP 2,000/year (Engineering and Science); GBP 1,500/year (Law). Postgraduate - GBP 1,500 for payment from GBP 10,940 – 12,100; GBP 2,000 for payment from GBP 12,101 and up wards.
15. Southhampton
Strength: Accounting and Finance; Business and Management; Economics, Art and Design, Computer Science and IT, Engineering, Medicine, Law
Introduction: "The University of Southampton is already one of the top 15 research universities in the UK and has achieved consistently high scores for its teaching and learning activities. Students benefit from the latest knowledge and expertise and this, together with the University’s strong entrepreneurial culture, makes the Southampton learning experience especially valuable."
Scholarship: Chemistry Student Foundation Year: GBP 2,000. Undergraduate GBP 1,000 - 3,000 (Engineering, Science, Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Law, Arts and Social Sciences)
16. St Andrews
Strength: Business and Management, Economics, Computer Science and IT, Medicine, Geography and Environment
Introduction: "St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413. Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research."
Scholarship: GBP 2,000 for international students to Management school
A building of St Andrews University.
17. Stirling
Strength: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Computer Science and IT, Business and Management Engineering
Introduction: "The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: our graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. We retain our pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in all we do."
Scholarship: Friendship Fund: GBP 600 for Foundation program; GBP 2,000 – 4,000 for Foundation program; GBP 1,500 for Vietnamese students for Bachelor program
18. StudyGroup ISCs
Strength: Foundation, diploma, pre-master in Bellerby, Liverpool John Moores, Keele, Lancaster, Hudderfiled, Stirling, heriot-watt, leicester
Introduction: "Study Group is an acknowledged leader in international education specialising in the provision of world-class university access and English language programmes."
Scholarship: 50% tuition fee for Foundation program of all of Universities (not included University of Stirling)
19. UEA
Strength: Education, Pharmacy, Business and Management, Economics, ScienceGeography and Environment, Studies
Introduction: "Our International Study Centres (ISCs) provide students with on-campus training at universities across the United Kingdom. ISCs expand the opportunities that UK universities offer students from abroad, building our partner’s reputation and success."
Scholarship: Undergraduate GBP 500 – 2,000 (Economics, Business at Norwich); Up to 50% of tuition fees (Science);
10 – 50% of tuition fee (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
20. Westminster
Strength: Media Studies, Business, Communication and Librarianship
Introduction: "The mission of the University of Westminster is to provide high quality higher education and research in both national and international contexts for the intellectual, social and professional development of the individual and for the economic and cultural enrichment of London and wider communities."
Scholarship: Postgraduate GBP 2,000; 6 full tuition fee waivers from Business School; Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to London