WELCOME! Chris Chang – Director Academic Services Welcome to Brunel – the campus! Brunel: The University Founded in 1966 Based in West London World class research & teaching excellence Good links with industry & employable graduates An international community 14,000 students and 3,000 staff Over 3000 international students from more than 110 countries and staff from 77 countries Changes to Brunel International • Claire Collingwood – Acting Head of BI • Hannah Holland – International Marketing Manager (Marketing Operations) – South America • International Admissions now part of the Admissions Team in Registry headed by Sue Gemmill (Head of Admissions) and Ricenda Brewer (Acting Head of Admissions). • Courses enquiry now part of the University’s course enquiry process. What is new? Added incentives for agents: • Tiered commission for UG international students – 10%; 5%: 5%; • Additional Commission for students above 15 students – ie from 16th student onwards – 15% per student; • Commission for EU students - £600 per student. • Alumni discount now 15% What is new? - Scholarships • PGT scholarships – 15% off tuition fees for students with 1st Class UK degree. • UG Scholarships - £3k per year for duration of course for AAA students. • International Scholarships – 30 Scholarships of 15% off tuition fees based on merit and application. What is new? • New courses: MSc Water Engineering MSc Structural Integrity MSc Digital Branding and Design MA Sonic Arts LLB with Criminal Justice LLB Int. Arbitration MSc Banking and Finance MSc Ageing Studies MSc Project and Infrastructure Management MSc Management (with pathways in Creative industries, Branding and Marketing, etc) MSc Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc Accounting and Business Management MSc Business Intelligence and Social Media MA Creative Writing MSc Engineering Systems /MBA Other Developments • Focus on Employability – Graduates attributes programme – Ready for Work, Ready for Life; • International Strategy Review being undertaken with a focus towards key partnerships; • Branding and Marketing Review; • Roll out of new University Strategic Plan.