105.Middlesex University|密德塞克斯大学

Middlesex University has one of the best research standings among modern universities in London and our innovation in education has been rewarded by three Queen s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

The excellence of academic quality and standards was confirmed in the 2003 Quality Assurance Agency Institutional Audit across the whole university provision. For attracting so many international students we have been awarded a Queen s Award for Enterprise.

Middlesex University has also established its first overseas campus situated in Dubai. Situated within the prestigious Knowledge Village complex, Middlesex University Dubai is constantly expanding the provision of available courses.

The University is the number one choice for international students studying in the UK. It attracts more than 5,500 international students from over 130 countries and has partnerships with over 300 institutions worldwide. While this diversity and size makes Middlesex one of the largest universities in the UK, each of its six London campuses is small enough to be friendly and welcoming.

Academic strengths

Middlesex University is renowned for its modern and innovative programmes, gaining top grades for quality assurance and standards, as well as overall excellence in all 11 subjects inspected since 2000. The revised teaching quality league table featured in THES on 17 November 2006, shows Middlesex as number two in The New Top Ten of adjusted QAA teaching quality inspection (TQI) scores. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and we continually monitor the demand for new programmes, introducing new courses in line with public demand.

Facilities

All UK based Middlesex University students are based at one of the six major UK campuses, depending on their programme of study. Each campus has its own learning resource centre including modern libraries, IT equipment, language centres and media facilities. The University s collections contain more than 500,000 books and journals, including 3,000 current journal titles, 16,000 videos and CD-Roms. A state-of-the-art ??17 million Learning Resource Centre has recently opened at our Hendon campus providing Middlesex students with first class support whilst they are at the University

Online information includes databases, electronic journals and the internet. Audio-visual facilities include television, video-conferencing and photographic studios, video-editing suites, darkrooms, and various equipment for loan, such as cameras and camcorders.

There are sports and leisure facilities on all of the University s campuses, with activities ranging from frisbee to football. Sport is offered at varying levels in state-of-the-art facilities.

Student life

Middlesex University Students Union organises a busy schedule of entertainments and supports many clubs and societies. There is something going on for students most nights of the week. At the start of each semester the University hosts an orientation programme. This programme introduces the University and the British way of life to students and provides a good opportunity for students to meet each other bore their study programme begins. University staff running the course are available to help students with many practical matters like opening a bank account, registering with a doctor and travelling around London.

A team of specially-trained staff are available to help all international students throughout their time at Middlesex University.

Professional counsellors can offer advice and support to all students for any concerns regarding coursework or personal difficulties. For comprehensive advice on financial and legal matters, students can contact the Money and Welfare Service.

Academic strengths

ACCOMMODATION

At Middlesex University we know that where you live can shape your university experience. Our Accommodation Services can help whether you re looking for a room in university halls of residence or private rented accommodation.

The University offers accommodation across 9 sites, providing single study bedrooms for 1,916 students managed by the team in the Central Accomodation Office.

University halls vary from traditional style halls to flats grouped around a communal kitchen/dining area. All rooms have access to the internet.

Full fee paying international students attending Middlesex for the first time and studying for a full year starting in September are guaranteed to be offered a place in halls provided that they apply bore the August deadline. You can apply online at

FACILITIES

All students are based at one of the six major UK campuses depending on their study programme. Each campus has its own learning resource centre including modern libraries, IT equipment, language centres and media facilities. The University s collections contain over 500,000 books and journals, including 3,000 current journal titles, 16,000 videos and CD-Roms. A state-of-the-art ??17m Learning Resource Centre has recently opened at our Hendon campus providing students with first class support whilst they are at Middlesex University.

Online information includes databases, electronic journals and the internet. Audio-visual facilities include television, video-conferencing, photographic studios, video-editing suites, darkrooms, and a range of equipment for loan, such as cameras and camcorders.

There are sports and leisure facilities on every campus with activities ranging from frisbee to football. All are taught at varying levels of ability in modern venues including sports halls, indoor tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness rooms, astroturf pitches, local sports clubs and playing fields.

STUDENT LIFE

Middlesex University Student s Union organises a busy schedule of entertainment. There are events arranged on most nights of the week. Most campuses have a Union bar and all of them support clubs and societies. The Forum at the Enfield campus is one of the largest student venues in the region. It hosts regular comedy nights, live bands and weekly club nights.

At the start of each semester the University hosts an Orientation programme. It introduces the University and the British way of life to new students and provides a good opportunity for students to meet each other bore their study programme begins. University staff running the course are available to help students with many practical matters like opening a bank account, registering with a doctor and travelling around London.

A team of specially-trained staff are available to help all international students throughout their time at Middlesex. A social programme is also organised which includes day trips and longer visits, such as West End theatre trips and visits to the Scottish Highlands.

Professional counsellors can offer advice and support for any concerns regarding coursework or personal difficulties. For advice on financial and legal matters, students can contact the Welfare Rights Advisory Service, which is run by university staff.

A comprehensive help and advice service is available on every campus. Specialist staff can offer specific advice on work placement opportunities, careers, health and welfare.

The Disability Support Service at Middlesex University provides expert advice and support to students and prospective students with disabilities.

The student website, 24-7, provides a wealth of information for Middlesex University students please see for more information.

FEES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Fees 2006/07

Academic English and International Foundation Programme:

Pre-sessional English (excluding accommodation): ??910 to ??3,440

Middlesex University Preparation Programme: ??6,000

Undergraduate tuition fees for full time overseas students:

Art, design and computing science: ??9,200

All other undergraduate courses: ??9,200

Postgraduate tuition fees for full time overseas students:

MBA (residential): ??14,300

Art and design: ??8,400 to ??9,900

Computing and Business: ??9,200 to ??9,400

All other courses (fee on application):??7,400 - ??9,900

Summer School (residential, academic and social programme): ??2,685

Fee discounts

The University offers a five per cent discount for fees paid in full at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. Payment can be made in person, by post or to any of our regional offices or by telephone credit card transactions. Fees can also be paid in two instalments (September/ December)

NB. Discount does not apply to the Middlesex University Preparation Programme or Summer School.

SCHOLARSHIPS

All current and potential undergraduate and postgraduate students of Middlesex University may apply for a Chancellor s scholarship of up to ??1,000. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, sporting achievement or in the field of community/cultural activity. Applicantions are assessed annually by the Scholarship Awards Panel. Students are advised to apply as early as possible.

A number of regional awards and scholarships are also awarded annually. Further details can be obtained by contacting the relevant regional office, contact details can be found at

Postgraduate research studentships: information on currently available studentships may be obtained from the website at or by contacting your nearest regional office.