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Type: News Articles Date: 20 January 2008
Mr. David Thornbur from the University of Durham which is the third oldest university after Oxford and Cambridge, reviewed the history of the university where the number of non-British students is approximately 2400 students, including six Qatari students who joined the university this current academic year (2007-2008). Sue Hunter from the University of Leeds explained the counseling services provided to students of higher education, the programs for the Foundation Year and the opportunities and options available at the university. Forty-two Qatari students joined the university this academic year (2007-08) making it the highest percentage among students from around the world. Hunter added that the University is making arrangements to accommodate Qatari students to join studying medicine. Linda Bokl from Liverpool University spoke about admission requirements, fees and programs available. She briefed the attendees on the intensive programs of the summer session for students. At the meeting, Domenici Jensen from Manchester University explained that the requirements of students’ enrolment to the foundation year are 85% in the General Secondary Certificate and at least 85 percent in the mathematics and physics, in addition to 5.5 in (IELTS) test, 527 in TOEFL. Entry requirements to the university without going through the foundation year is 85% in the General Secondary School Certificate with completion of a year or more in one of the universities in Qatar and completion scores required are 2.5 - 4.0, 6.0-6.5 in (IELTS) and 550-577 in the TOEFL). The official from Manchester confirmed the possibility of accepting a Qatari student who has completed a two-year study at the College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q) and wishes to continue studying at Manchester. This acceptance is based on the subjects taught in college. As for the study opportunities at the University of York, said Dodge Pierce “the supporting group of international students provides guidance for the new students and advise them about learning English language and studying skills and further guidance on the visa procedures, social welfare and the academic, social, sport and cultural activities. The meeting was organized by the Office of Advising and Career Development Center and moderated by the academic consultant Salwa Attiya in the presence of Ms. Fawziya Al Neema, the Director of Advising and Career Centre and a number of officials of the Higher Education Institute. The Presentations
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Five British universities - Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and York – offered explanations on the processes of applying to all universities in Britain during a meeting held at the Higher Education Institute via satellite (DVC). Also discussed were: the state of post secondary education, completing the foundation year, studying the English language, registration requirements and the support the universities provide to students.
