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Transfer Programmes 2015-2015
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About us
Edulink established the Edulink International College in 2014. The college offers state-of-the-art
facilities for 1,500 students, including library, IT laboratories, wifi across the entire campus and
a cafeteria. The Edulink International College provides scholarships to talented students from
its host country. Edulink group has been involved in higher education for over ten years and
provides transfer programmes for an American and British Degree after two years.
Edulink is the APTECH center of excellence in Kenya which has trained over 7million people
worldwide. Edulink International College Nairobi will deliver a range of software development
courses (ACCP) and the Multimedia courses (ARENA).
Edulink together with Middlesex University London established Middlesex University Dubai in
2005. Growth at Middlesex University Dubai has been rapid from the original 28 students, to
the 2,800 now studying foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Edulink established Victoria Higher Education Campus (VHEC) in Colombo in 2013. VHEC is a
franchise campus of the University of Greenwich, UK offering internal Greenwich honours
degrees at bachelor and master degree levels. VHEC currently delivers undergraduate, top-up
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
The Programmes
Edulink International College Nairobi has linked with ACD-ULS partnership, by using the blended
learning model to deliver the first two years of the American Degree. Thereafter, students will
be able to transfer their credits to a partner institution in the USA, Canada or UAE.
University Transfer Program
Students will have the option to pursue the final 2 years of their Undergraduate Course or
Degree program by transferring their 60 credits to any of the partner universities in USA,
Canada, UK or UAE and also to universities in other countries where ACD has articulation
arrangements.
The transfer programme has facilitated over 3000 students to various partner universities in the
US and Canada since its inception. To transfer to the partner universities in the US, Canada or
UK, students should have met the requisite entry qualification criteria in addition to completing
60 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or more.
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Edulink International College with ACD will facilitate student admissions to the partner
universities. In previous years students have progressed to over 75 different institutions
worldwide. (see page 29).
Benefits of University Transfer Program
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Choice of universities across different education systems
Prepares you for the foreign education system
Helps students arrange for admission
Quality education and prestigious international qualifications
Save on the cost of your college education
American College of Dubai (ACD)-ULS students can save over $ 50,000 on overall
cost of study in a US University.
 The average cost of education in the US, Canada or UK is approximately $ 20,000 a
year and the cost of living could be up to $ 15,000 a year. This takes the total cost of
education a year to $ 35,000
 American College of Dubai (ACD)-ULS students will spend $ 6,000 to $ 7,500 on the
total cost for a year and save over $25,000 year. ($50,000 over 2 years in most
cases)
 American College of Dubai (ACD)-ULS students will also enjoy special tuition fees
from all our partner universities.
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How It Works
Select your Degree path and courses
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Edulink International College offers flexible degree paths, leading to a Bachelors Degree
in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelors in Liberal Arts, Bachelors in Information
Technology and Engineering (BE) and Bachelors in Life Sciences.
Edulink International College program advisors will guide you with the section of courses
most appropriate to your selected path.
Study at EIC and Select your University abroad
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Once you have chosen your Degree path, complete the required courses towards your
Degree Program.
Our Program advisors will guide you with the selection of your preferred university and
secure you a pre-approval from the University of your choice or provide you with an
alternate choice.
Transfer Credits and Study Abroad
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Once you have completed your studies with EIC and fulfilled the academic requirements
of the International University of your choice, we will transfer your credits to the
University.
Complete your remaining studies at the University campus overseas and graduate in
your chosen field of study.
Entry Requirements
The Applicant must have successfully completed their High School education (12 Years) in any
of the following curriculums:
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CBSE / ICSE / State Boards
International Baccalaureate (IB)
GCSE / IGCSE (British Curriculum)
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KCSE / State Boards:
12th Standard
Completion
60% or more
International
Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Completion
Minimum of 4 out of
7 in each subject
GCSE / IGCSE (British
Curriculum)
Completion of Minimum
of 7 subjects including
Core Subjects
Minimum of Grade C
or above in each of
the subject
Equivalent qualifications
as governed by
admissions
requirements
English Language Requirements
TOEFL IBT
Taken within last 24 months
Min: 79
TOEFL Paper based Test
Taken within last 24 months
Min: 550
IELTS
Taken within last 24 months
Min: 6.0
Note: If the applicant does not have the required TOEFL or IELTS score, they will be given an
option to complete and acquire the required score during the 1st term.
Program Admission Test (PAT)
All applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in English and Mathematics necessary for
achieving their academic objectives. This is determined by Program Admission Test (PAT) in
English and Mathematics prior to admission. Students with required SAT scores will be
exempted.
PROGRAMMES
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Information Technology/Engineering
Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Careers in business management are available in every industry making this one of the largest
employment sectors. In today’s global market companies are demanding managers with an
international outlook and cross-cultural experience. Employers demand quality qualifications
from recognized institutions and are looking to recruit graduates with this qualification. Your
Bachelor of Business Administration degree will maximize your employability in this expanding
market.
The Bachelor of Business Administration is gained by 4 years of full-time study. During the first
2 years you will build a strong foundation in core business knowledge, gaining an understanding
of the functional areas of a company and their interconnections. Being successful and flexible in
business demands a wide range of skills and knowledge and so you will also build credits in a
number of areas of General Education. By the end of the second year you will have improved
your verbal and written communication skills and gained the capacity to perform successful
independent study. In the 3rd and 4th Years you will begin to specialize in one or more areas of
different business functions. These are equivalent to a major and will be the areas in which you
would most like to develop and deepen your knowledge and expertise.
Throughout the Programme you will have training and practical experience in the form of case
studies, projects and presentations. Most universities will incorporate internships with local
companies during your study. This will enhance your practical managerial experience and
develop your business decision-making capability thereby maximizing your employability.
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On our Bachelor of Business Administration programme, you will study the courses that meet
the requirements of both General Education and Business Core credits. Our program advisors
will be pleased to advise and guide you with your selection. We will ensure that your portfolio
will provide you will full credits for the University of your choice. Our full range of courses is
detailed on page …….but includes:
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Marketing Management
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
Hospitality Management
Retail Management
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 Logistics Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
• Hospitality Management
• Retail Management
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
If you have not finalized your career choice and wish to gain a broader understanding of
a range of subjects at undergraduate level, then a Liberal Arts Bachelors
Degree is right for you. In this increasingly globalized and fast-changing world,
employers are seeking individuals with a range of transferable skills who can readily
adapt to an evolving workplace. A liberal arts degree will equip you for a career in many
areas by allowing you to gain a range of intellectual capabilities: expanding your general
knowledge, teaching you to analyze and think critically and enabling you to have
creative, independent thought. You will gain the ability to apply your knowledge to new
situations. This range of skills provides the ideal platform for maximum flexibility in
today’s job marketplace in which it is common to move frequently between employment
areas.
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts is gained by 4 years of full-time study. During the first 2
years you will build a strong foundation in range of subjects of your choosing. Being
successful and flexible demands a wide range of skills and knowledge and so you will
also build credits in a number of areas of General Education. By the end of the second
year you will have improved your verbal and written communication skills and gained
the capacity to perform successful independent study. You will then transfer your credits
to your chosen university where, in the 3rd and 4th Years, you will begin to specialize in
one or more areas in which you have developed a special interest. These are equivalent
to a major and will be the areas in which you would most like to develop and deepen
your knowledge and expertise.
For many students, a Liberal Arts Degree permits them to discover the subject for which
they develop a passion and to move into Masters or other postgraduate study, including
gaining a professional qualification.
Students can customize their program by selecting one or more of the following concentration
areas:
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Economics
Political Science
History
English
Psychology
Legal Studies
International Relations
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Sociology
Journalism
Visual Arts and Communication
Philosophy
Bachelor of Information Technology / Engineering
If you love mathematics and science and would like to integrate these subjects into your career
then a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology/Engineering is a good choice. There is a
global shortage of Information Technology and Engineering graduates and internationally and
this market will continue to be a growth area for the foreseeable future. Information
Technology and Engineering are high prestige careers and due to their challenging nature
produce equally high rewards. Graduates have some of the highest rates of employment and
often have accelerated career progression. In the future you also have the opportunity to
belong to a professional organization and be part of a network supporting continued
professional development.
Within engineering there is a wide range of career options from environment to power
and security to the built environment. Your degree will equip you to be skilled at
decision making, innovation, project management and design and to be able to make
a real contribution in an increasingly technology-based world. For this reason Bachelor
of Information Technology/Engineering graduates are also in high demand in other industries
such as
finance and management. In fact this is the top degree among Fortune 500 CEOs.
The degree is gained by 4 years of full-time study. During the first 2 years you will
build a strong foundation in range of subjects of your choosing, with a particular
emphasis on mathematic and science. Being successful and flexible demands a wide
range of skills and knowledge and so you will also build credits in a number of areas
of General Education. IT/Engineering evolve at a fast pace and it is important that you
are equipped for life-long learning. By the end of the second year you will have
improved your verbal and written communication skills and gained the capacity to
perform successful independent study. You will then transfer your credits to your
chosen university where, in the 3rd and 4th Years, you will begin to specialise in one
or more areas in which you have developed a special interest. These are equivalent to
a major and will be the areas in which you would most like to develop and deepen
your knowledge and expertise.
While most engineering degrees require 4 years of study there is also a path to a more
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specialised 5th year of study at some universities.
Your degree programme will be customised to include a greater proportion of
mathematics and science. Your engineering major may include options such as:
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Mechanical
Civil
Chemical
Computer
Electrical
Electronics
Biomedical
Aeronautical
ULS-ACD program will enable you to transfer up to 45 credits towards your degree in
Engineering.
Bachelor of Science
Were you naturally drawn to science at school? Would you like to understand more
about biotechnology, pharmacology or physiology? Perhaps you were good at the pure
sciences of chemistry or physics? In all of these cases you should consider a Bachelor
of Science degree. This degree will open the door to a vast array of careers. A Bachelor
of Science degree leads to many opportunities to _nd a meaningful, rewarding
and lucrative career in science or outside science. As a scientist you will learn how to
perform research, interrogate scienti_c literature, collect and analyse data and to
write concise and accurate reports. It teaches you how to solve problems using logic
and scienti_c methods, skills that are highly valued by many of today’s top employers.
There is a global shortage of science graduates and these are among the _rst to _nd
graduate-level employment after graduation.
The degree is obtained after completing 4 years of full-time study. During the _rst 2
years you will build a strong foundation in a range of subjects of your choosing, with
a particular emphasis on mathematics and science. Being successful and flexible
demands a wide range of skills and knowledge and so you will also build credits in a
number of areas of General Education. All areas of science are evolving at a fast pace
and it is important that you are equipped for life-long learning. By the end of the
second year you will have improved your verbal and written communication skills and
gained the capacity to perform successful independent study. You will then transfer
your credits to your chosen university where, in the 3rd and 4th Years, you will begin
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to specialise in one or more areas in which you have developed a special interest.
These are equivalent to a major and will be the areas in which you would most like to
develop and deepen your knowledge and expertise.
Most Universities offer a wide range of Science Programs leading to degrees such as:
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Pure Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Math
Biochemistry
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Pharmacology
Applied Physics and Math
The Edulink International College program will enable you to transfer up to 45 credits towards
your degree in Science.
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University of Texas at Arlington
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The University of Kansas,
Lawrence
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Northern Michigan University, Marquette 30
New Jersey Institute of Technology,
Newark
3
Mississippi State University
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De Paul University, USA
4
Purdue University, West Lafayette
32
University of Missouri, Columbia
5
Indiana University at Bloomington
33
Baylor University
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University of Kentucky, Lexington
34
Rutgers The State University of New
Jersey
7
West Virginia University
35
University of North Texas
8
Florida State University, Tallahassee
36
Suffolk University
9
University of South Florida, Tampa
37
South East Missouri State University
10
Florida Atlantic University
38
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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San Francisco State University
39
Louisiana Tech University
12
Texas A&M University, College Station
40
University of Oregon,
Eugene
13
Virginia Polytech Institute & State University
41
University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities
14
James Madison University, Virginia
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Iowa State University, Ames
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Ohio State University, Columbus
43
Bentley College, Waltham
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SUNY Buffalo
44
University of Alabama at
Birmingham
17
Georgia Technology
45
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
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University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma 46
Eastern Connecticut State University
19
Arkansas State University
47
University of Georgia, Athens
20
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
48
Babson College, Babson Park
21
Suny Plattsburgh, Newyork
49
Southern New Hampshire University
22
University of Oklahoma
50
York University, Canada
23
University of Toledo, USA
51
Concordia University, Canada
24
University of Houston, Houston
52
McGill Univeristy, Canada
25
Boston University
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Guelph University, Canada
26
California State University, Northridge
54
University of New Brunswick,
Canada
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University of Toronto
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Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
28
University of The Fraser Valley, Canada
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Michigan State University
The above is an illustrative list only. Please check with your Counselor if the university of your
choice does not appear above.
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A. Illustrative list of British Universities
- Middlesex University.
- The British American College, London.
- Regents College.
- The University of Greenwich.
- Richmond University.
- Griffith College, Dublin.
- University of Westminste
B. Illustrative list of Australian Universities
- University of New Castle.
- Deakin University.
- Melbourne Institute of Technology.
- Edith Cowan University.
- University of Canberra.