IMABS
Information for Your Year Abroad in
2016-2017
21 October 2015
Original Thinking Applied
Your Year Abroad in 2016-17
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Meetings
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Destinations
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Things to consider
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Making a decision
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Application process
Meetings
Two further meetings:Wednesday 9 March 2016
14.00 onwards – B10 AMBS East
run by final year and exchange students
Pre-departure
Wednesday 11 May 2016
14.00 – 15.30 B10 AMBS East
DESTINATIONS
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University of Washington, Seattle, USA
USC, Los Angeles, USA
Arizona State, Tempe, Arizona, USA
Emory University, Atlanta, USA
University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
The College of William & Mary, Virginia, USA
University of Maryland, USA
NYU, New York, USA
Cornell University, New York, USA tbc
Babson College, Massachusetts, USA
UMass, Massachusetts, USA
Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
DESTINATIONS
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UBC, Vancouver, Canada
York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Richard Ivey School of Business, London, Ontario, Canada
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
HEC, Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Michael G Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Founded in 1861 one of the oldest educational institutions on the west coast
University has more than 42,000 students & 2,500 in the business school
Seattle is home to Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks
Located on the sea and surrounded by stunning nature and mountain scenery
Seattle is in the state of Washington not to be confused with Washington DC
Early finish in mid March – you will not be able to stay for another semester!
“I finished uni 2 months ago and I'm still here, it's an amazing experience and
if I didn't have to leave the country (visa expiring) I wouldn't be”
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Marshall School of Business, USC, LA, USA
Lovely campus - located in downtown Los Angeles (poor area)
90,000 seater football stadium on campus
Good selection of courses with lots of teamwork
Huge number of societies and organisations on campus
The sun nearly always shines and the beach isn’t far away!
“It is simply not possible to describe my year at USC in one sentence. I have
met some incredible people and encountered experiences that will truly stay
with me for the rest of my life. I have had the most amazing year and the only
negative point about coming to USC is having to come home!”
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Arizona State University,Tempe, USA
The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top-ranked and largest
business schools in the United States with 81,000+ students.
Huge range of outdoor recreational and sporting opportunities. There are
over 200 golf courses in the region. Home to the Arizona State Sun Devils
Baseball team.
Greater Phoenix provides more than 325 days of sunshine annually.
“The most amazing experience of my life, I don’t want to leave and am
already planning my next visit here; it was like a year long holiday! ”
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Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, USA
Great campus located in affluent area out of Atlanta, Georgia
Ranked 7th in Business Week Top UG Business Programme for 2013
Good year round climate
Goizueta Business School takes its name from Roberto C. Goizueta, the
innovative and influential business leader who served as chairman and chief
executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company
“My year abroad has so far been an amazing once in a lifetime experience,
that has involved meeting people from all over the world, as well as
experiencing a true American University Campus life”
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Warrington College of Business Administration
University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
Located in Northern Florida with a great year round temperature
56,000+ students and UF alumni include eight NASA astronauts, nine
former Florida governors, two Nobel Prize laureates and eight former U.S.
ambassadors
Campus is home to the American Football Gators team
Very good range of courses
Lots of tests, project work – lectures can be viewed online!
“The most fun, exuberant, eye-opening, and mind-blowing experience you
will ever have whilst being a student. ”
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UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, North Carolina, USA
Consistently ranked in the top ten of the best business schools in the US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation's oldest state
university, with a rich history of more than two centuries.
Located in North Carolina, nearest airport Raleigh-Durham International
Good climate and located next to the states of South Carolina and Virginia
Scholarship of $250 donated by Helen Brown an alum from Alliance MBS
and UNC
offered to outgoing students across the University of Manchester based
on academic performance.
Alliance MBS is the only UK partner
“Clichéd, but I've been to some incredible places, met some incredible
people, and have no desire to go home anytime soon, although there's
been more than a few moments where I thought I was being sent home
early, so make sure you're doing what's required!”
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The College of William & Mary, Virginia, USA
Second oldest college in the USA
Smaller college with 10,000+ students
Situated on a beautiful campus in very picturesque historic location with
Busch Gardens nearby
Not far from Virginia Beach and access to three airports for further
transport
Washington – three hours by train
Good year round temperature
Excellent induction programme with pick-up from the airport
Lots of associations and clubs – take advantage of sports clubs here
“Very hard to sum up in just one sentence but an amazingly eye-opening
experience that I will never forget!”
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Robert H Smith School of Business, Nr Washington DC, Maryland, USA
New partner for Alliance MBS from 2014/15 but is a longstanding
University of Manchester exchange partner
Located 20 minutes from the centre of Washington DC
The School has AACSB International accreditation – The Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Famous alumni include Google co-founder Sergey Brin; The Muppets
creator Jim Henson;The Wire creator David Simon and Seinfeld producer
Larry David; Jim Walton, President and CEO of CNN; Chris Kubasik, former
President of Lockheed Martin; Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HewlettPackard and Hugo Santana CEO of IBM Mexico
“Currently turning inside a non-stop American whirlwind of fun”
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Stern, NYU, New York, USA
One of the top business schools in the US
Located in the heart of Manhattan in Greenwich Village
Accommodation not always guaranteed
Expensive to live in New York and is a city-based smaller campus
experience
“Get ready for one of the greatest cities in the world!”
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Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA
Smaller private college approx 40 minutes from by Boston by car – public
transport limited
Beautiful campus
Strong on Entrepreneurship
Very interactive – lots of group work and continual assessment
No classes on Fridays – so opportunities for long weekends
“I don’t have words to describe the amazing time I had but this exchange
programme has definitely been the best experience so far. Thanks to the
international team in Manchester. ”
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Cornell University - (CALS Dyson School of Management) – New in for 15/16
Prestigious historic one of only eight ‘Ivy League’ schools and only one of two
with AACSB accreditation
Located in Ithaca, upstate New York on 2300 acres, with more than 260 major
buildings on campus
Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management is within the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences
1000+ student clubs and societies
Total undergraduate enrolment of 14,393 with a tuition fee for 14/15 of
$47,286
Strong links in Industrial and Labour relations
13th in the 2014 Shanghai Jiao Tong World Universities rankings and 3rd in
Business Week Top UG Business Programme for 2013
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The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
Very large State University in Massachusetts
Excellent Management School
Some unique courses Cyberspace Law and Business Ethics
Top sporting facilities
High health insurance costs
Coach travel to Boston and New York available from the campus –
although quite long journeys
“I’m filling out this form and I don’t want to leave! Definitely best year of
my life, UMass is an amazing place!!”
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Fisher College of Business, OSU, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Very useful induction programme
Exceptional choice of courses with mid terms every three weeks –
multiple choice
64,000+ students on the third largest campus student body in the US
Variety of teaching styles depending on numbers on course – 20 or 300
Excellent social life in Columbus and lots of Associations to join
Home to the Ohio State Buckeyes Football team with a stadium seating
102,000+
“An unbelievable experience, undoubtedly the best year of university so
far, if only I could rewind a year and do it all over again”
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
Big campus highly ranked university
Very good sporting opportunities
Take advantage of integrating with students by joining societies, associations
Big Sorority and Fraternity life
Lots of multiple tests and continual assessment
Weekend coach service to Chicago around $20 each way around three hours
“The best year of my life, it had everything: joining a frat, watching the
football, playing beer pong, even a bit of studying in a great business school –
Illinois is an amazing place to be and the experiences and memories I have
will stay with me for a lifetime.”
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Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
USA
Known as the twin cities – Minneapolis and St Paul with the Mississippi in
between
City based campus on the river with brand new Carlson facilities
63,000+ students with sixth largest campus student body in the US
Very different teaching style with classes of 20/30 people
Constant assessment with plenty of group assignments
Lots of nightlife and home of the largest shopping mall in America
“It’s not possible to put into words how incredible this year has been!!!!
An absolute game changer”
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Sauder School of Business, UBC, Vancouver, Canada
Great campus – only 35 minutes from downtown – free bus service
45,000+ students on the third largest Canadian university
Teaching – excellent and extremely motivating
Small classes – 30 – 40 students with lots of group work
Access to lots of skiing – Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
“Without a doubt the most amazing year of my life, if I had the chance to relive it all again I would do it a million times over – you will never have
another experience as good as this!”
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Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
Situated north of the city with good transport links to downtown
Second largest campus in Canada with 55,000+ students
Great learning experience based more on practical application of theories to
business problems and experiences – some excellent courses
Lots of ice rinks and ice hockey!
Toronto is a vibrant city situated on Lake Ontario
“The best year of my life in the best country I have visited with the best
people I have ever met”
See Jake Sherwin’s blog on his year on exchange at York in 2014/15 at:
jakeintoronto.wordpress.com
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The Richard Ivey School of Business, London, Western Ontario, Canada
Lots of case method learning with most of the assessment participation
based
Long-term collaborator with Harvard
Richard Ivey is part of the University of Western Ontario based on a
huge campus
Again lots of sporting opportunities
Socially the university lies in a student town with lots going on
Work hard, play hard is the unofficial Ivey motto!
“The University in general is known as a crazy party school, but the
business school is one of the best in the world. It really does tick all the
boxes both academically and socially”
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Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario,
Canada
One of Canada’s leading and best ranked universities
A large university with over 23,000+ students
Very large ice hockey stadium – Kingston birthplace of ice hockey
Kingston is in a beautiful location on the shore of on Lake Ontario and well
placed for both Montreal and Toronto
Lots of clubs and societies
“Incredible…the best year of my life (to date)!!”
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HEC, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Excellent School highly ranked in Canada
Style of teaching promotes involvement and participation
HEC holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA in
management education
Well-run Exchange Association with very vibrant social life and great
induction
A very big student city – French is the first language in Montreal but no
French is required and courses are taught in English
Two exchange travel grants available to MBS students for 2016/17 of
C$2000 each (must have an overall average of 50% or higher with no
marks below 40% in the first year to be considered for the grant)
“An absolutely life-changing experience shared with some of the most
amazing people I’ll ever meet in one of the most beautiful cities in the
world!”
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Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
Campus located in the centre of the city of Montreal
Always highly ranked across Canada and North America
Sporting facilities, in particular snowboarding, skiing etc.
A very big student city – French is the first language in Montreal but no
French is required and all courses are taught in English
Montreal is well known as a vibrant cultural city
“One of the best experiences I've ever had, I am itching to get back to visit
friends next year”
WORLD’S TOP TEN
MOST LIVABLE CITIES
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1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Vienna, Austria
3. Vancouver, Canada
4. Toronto, Canada
5. Adelaide, Australia
6. Calgary, Canada
7. Sydney, Australia
8. Helsinki, Finland
9. Perth, Australia
10. Auckland, New Zealand
The EIU's Global Liveability Ranking 2014
Available Online
Information for Third Year Abroad (today’s
handout)
Costs for 2016/17
Workload Requirements
Powerpoint slides
Butex Scholarship Information
Application process via My Placement
Things to Consider
Information for Third Year Abroad
Please read this document. It contains the following:
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Partner University weblinks
Information on allocation and application processes
Accommodation for the year abroad and on return
Visa/study permits including information on ‘proof of support’, financial certification
Insurance/health cover costs and provision
Funding
Travel plans
Workload Requirements
Registration
Attendance and visits
International Team contact information
Things to Consider
Fees, Funding and Costs
Academic Fees for 2016/17
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Home/EU students - The standard tuition fees for a ‘home’ student studying abroad for the
full year is £1,350. There is additional help available from the university for students taking
a study-abroad year, if the student comes from a low-income household.
International – Half the University of Manchester fee
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Registration – you will need to complete registration at The University of Manchester
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Student Loans/travel awards via Student Finance – students will need to apply to the
relevant organisation depending on where they are from ie England, Scotland, Wales or
Northern Ireland - https://www.gov.uk/travel-grants-students-england/what-youll-get
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Contact Student Services for further advice on other funding
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Things to Consider
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Accommodation, health/insurance cover, visas, books, travel, food etc.
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Proof of evidence of financial support required for the US visa process. Such
evidence may include detailed bank statements from the student or the
parents/guardians accounts showing that adequate funds are available to meet
the estimated total expenses of the proposed stay in the US. The amount required
can range from around $9,000 up to $25,000 and this will vary between
institutions. Information on this will be part of the application process instructions
from your nominated institution
For Canada students are expected to provide evidence of adequate personal funds
– usually in the region of CAN$10,000
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Please see separate ‘Costs’ sheet for further information and note that this
information is subject to confirmation
Things to Consider
Scholarships and Grants
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HEC Montreal – Travel Grants - Two CAN$2000 grants for AMBS students
for 2016/17 (must have an overall average of 50% or higher with no marks
below 40% in the first year to be considered for the grant)
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BUTEX Scholarship – A limited number of £500 travel scholarships are
awarded for UK students studying abroad in a non-European destination apply January to May
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UNC, Chapel Hill – US$250 to one University of Manchester student based
on merit
Things to Consider
Insurance - Healthcare
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The University of Manchester provides Travel Insurance cover for University
of Manchester students undertaking study placements. The Travel Insurance
will provide cover for emergency medical treatment. The policy will cover
students for up to two weeks either side of the official start and end dates of
the exchange
You will probably have to purchase compulsory health insurance at the host
institution. Costs vary and can be quite high so check websites for further
information
Information on health costs on the Online handbook under Exchanges for IM
and IMABS:https://ughandbook.portals.mbs.ac.uk/Myprogramme/ExchangesforIMandIMABS.asp
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Occasionally the host institution may accept the Manchester Insurance in
place of health cover but this is rare. It is your responsibility to see whether
this waiver is possible
Things to Consider
Accommodation
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Accommodation varies across destinations
University Halls of Residence (referred to as ‘housing’) mainly in shared
rooms or private accommodation
If you can apply for University Halls, do it as soon as you are sent the
information. Often allocated on a first come, first served basis
Please note it is compulsory at some institutions to take university
accommodation and sometimes food plans too
If you have to find your own accommodation – you should be given some
guidance/assistance with this by the host institution
Look at feedback from students for guidance
Things to Consider
Support
Additional support while you are abroad – you should declare any
disability or medical condition (including mental ill-health conditions) and
register with the DSO at:
DSO, 2nd Floor of University Place, Block 2. –
0161 275 7512
dso@manchester.ac.uk
http://www.dso.manchester.ac.uk/
With your permission, we can advise the partner University of support
that is in place for you at Manchester and request that you receive
support from the DSO at the host institution
Attitudes to disabilities vary in different countries and AMBS is not able to
guarantee that all recommendations can be put in place for you
Things to Consider
Visa & Immigration Requirements
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Visa processes vary so refer to the Embassy websites for guidance and
information Visa/Study Permits
• USA – You cannot apply for your visa until you receive your
acceptance letter DS2019 from the host institution
• Canada – You cannot apply for your visa/study permit until you
receive your letter of acceptance
Visas will incur extra costs
You may be asked to produce medical certificates as part of the
application process at various institutions
Your passport
The recommendation of the IPS (Identity and Passport
Service) is that your passport is still valid for a minimum of six
months at return date
It must be in a good condition and have some blank pages
Things to Consider
Workload Requirements
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Course choices – what kind of courses are offered
How many to take
Courses taken on the year abroad will not count as prerequisites for AMBS final year courses
You need to pass your second year in order to proceed to
the year abroad
Refer to your IMABS Workload Requirements document for
further information on what is required during the year
abroad
You will probably have to choose your courses as part of
your application process
Things to Consider
Travel Plans
Do not make any travel plans until you have had an acceptance from the
University and you have obtained your visa
Check your visa date to know when you are able to arrive in the country
Proof of English Language Proficiency Test if English is not first language.
It may be necessary to provide proof of English Language qualifications
as part of the application ie IELTS, TOEFL etc
Alcohol Consumption
Important to bear in mind that the legal age limit for drinking alcohol in
the United States is 21. In Canada this can be either 18 or 19 depending
on the state
Making a Decision
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You are expected to attend the International Fair after this meeting to meet
exchange and final year students
Think carefully about all your choices - fifth and sixth choices are as important
as your first and second
Consider what you hope to gain from your host institution – large/small
campus, travel opportunities, sporting activities, societies
Think about costs and distance from home
For further information visit My Placement and the Undergraduate Online
Handbook:
Fact sheets, institution websites, feedback, insurance and information on
extra health costs, forms and helpful information
Up to date information on partner institutions can be found online at each
University website
Making a Decision
“Just a couple of things, firstly I just wanted to say
thank you so much for sending me to Seattle I don't
know how you got it so right because I have visited my
other top choices (ones I put ahead of Seattle) and I
would pick Seattle over them anytime. I absolutely love
it here so thank you so much.”
Elle Moseley – IMABS
Making a Decision
The allocation of places is a difficult decision and it will be based on the
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Ensuring that students take up places across all our partner institutions
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Aiming to allocate students to as high a preference as possible based on
the ranking
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Taking into consideration first year average mark (before resits)
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Taking into account your personal statement
Making a Decision
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You will need to complete your application via My Placement.
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You will rank your preferences of institutions.
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You will produce a ‘statement’ of around 500 words outlining what you
hope to gain from the year abroad both personally and academically but
not naming institutions.
Making a Decision
IMPORTANT
Deadline for applications via My Placement is:
12.00noon Tuesday 10th November 2015
at the latest
Any delays may affect your destination
PLEASE READ ALL DOCUMENTATION THOROUGHLY
AND
CHECK YOUR UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER EMAILS
Your Host Institution Application
Process
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You will be informed of your destination by the end of November at the latest
The International Team will nominate you to the host institution
The application process will then commence. This varies according to
institution but you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply
from either AMBS or from the host institution. Some applications can be long
and will require you to dedicate time to this
Your application will need to be approved and accepted by the host partner
Remember where English is not your first language, you may be asked for
proof of language ability ie IELTS or TOEFEL so check as soon as you receive
application information so you have enough time to take the appropriate test
if you need to
You must be pro-active in responding to all emails and filling in forms as
missing deadlines may jeopardise your place at the host institution.
Responding late could also affect your allocation to courses, housing and visas
Your Host Institution Application
Process
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Documentation that may be required as part of your application:
• Alliance MBS First Year Transcript
• Alliance MBS Reference Letter
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The Alliance MBS Team will provide you with first year transcripts and a
reference letter from your Programme Director, if required
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The International Team is here to guide and support you through the
process but is not responsible for completing the application for you
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Please check your University of Manchester emails on a regular basis
Items of Concern taken from Feedback
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Accommodation, Housing - Not having enough information on housing - Not all
accommodation is guaranteed. If you are offered housing and you have not applied on time,
you may not receive university housing and you will have to find your own
Signing a housing contract for the year then deciding you want to live in private in
semester two – remember a contract is a legal document
If you have to look for private accommodation, please look at the feedback from previous
students on the UG Intranet and refer to the host institution for further help and guidance
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Method of Teaching, Workload - Intense schedules, workload, expectations relating to input
and attendance, difference in the method of teaching, bell curve marking
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Costs - Additional costs for extras, sundries etc. This could cover local transport, sports
facilities, library, printing etc. Remember you do not pay academic fees but ancillary costs
are often compulsory.
The cost of living - consider the exchange rate
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Visas – not having enough information. We are not allowed to give out visa information in
case this changes so you should refer to the country websites for visa information or be
guided by the host partner
Contact Information
For any questions visit Undergraduate Services in D20 AMBS East
Opening hours 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Dr Jiajia Liu – Programme Director
MBS East– Room E14
Telephone: 0161 306 3523– Email: jiajia.liu@mbs.ac.uk
Check your emails every day!!
And finally…
Good luck with your second year and
make sure you work hard
to pass the year!!