City, University of London - INTO UK

City, University of London is ranked 13th in the UK for sustainability and environmental protection, (latest People & Planet's University League Table 2021), and is placed 4th in London.

The league table looks at the impact universities have on the environment and ranks those which make the best sustainable efforts. This year, City achieved a score of 71.9 per cent, which is equivalent to a first-class award.

This is a reflection of the hard work that the university puts into being an environmentally-friendly institution, which is a great challenge in a large, polluted city like London.

The university also empowers students to fight climate change and is committed to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. As well as big changes such as introducing solar panels and other energy-saving technology, City has created smaller, more collaborative initiatives such as campus vegetable and edible flower gardens which the community can get involved with.

Teaching staff at INTO City, University of London are dedicated to the success of their students. They are highly experienced and passionate about what they teach and are always happy to help students out.

Working with excellent facilities, INTO teachers are experts in assisting students to reach their goals. Classes are small so everyone receives personal attention, teaching methods are varied and the learning environment is welcoming and inspiring.

Personal tutors

All INTO students are matched with a personal tutor when they begin their programme, and they have regular meetings throughout the year. Personal tutors help international students with settling into student life, academic progress and any issues they may have.

Other academic support services include:

• Maths support classes and a drop-in clinic
• Weekly academic help-desk sessions
• Revision sessions

Language support

There are helpful language advisers at the INTO Centre who can support students that are struggling to communicate in English. For Chinese students, there is a dedicated Chinese Language Support Officer.

To support international students during their entire educational experience, INTO and City, University of London have developed an impressive range of support services to ensure that all students have the resources and guidance needed to achieve their goals.

The university offers everything from academic support to healthcare, and has a friendly team who can help international students with:

• 24-hour emergency telephone for support outside of office hours
• Airport pick-up service
• Orientation programme during the first week
• Residential assistants in all student residences
• Visa and immigration advice

University-wide learning services that students can take advantage of include:

• Extensive library and learning resources
• IT facilities and support
• Individual and group study areas

For day-to-day life, there is also a wealth of support services, including:

• Students' Union
• Healthcare services
• Counselling
• Disability support

To be eligible for study at INTO City, University of London, students need to meet a small number of entry requirements.

International Foundation

• Academic requirements – students will need to have completed 12 years of school (or equivalent) and have finished with good grades.
• English language requirements – depending on the course, students will need a minimum IELTS score of 4.5–6.0, or equivalent.

Graduate Diploma

• Academic requirements – students will need to have completed at least three years in higher education and have good grades.
• English language requirements – depending on the course, students will need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5, or equivalent.

English Language Courses

• Academic requirements – depending on the course, students will usually need an offer of a place to study at INTO City, University of London. They offer extended programmes which incorporate a term of academic English into the pathway. Those who cannot meet the English language requirements may be eligible for the academic English course.
• English language requirements – depending on the start date and course length, students will need a minimum IELTS score of 3.0 - 6.0, or equivalent.

This is not a definitive list, and students are highly recommended to check the entry requirements for their chosen course.

INTO City, University of London Study Centre

Packed full with highly qualified teachers, excellent resources and top study environments, the INTO Study Centre is the perfect hub for international students. It's also just 15 minutes by bus to the main university buildings, so students are close to libraries and other facilities.

Features of the Study Centre:

• Multipurpose university-style lecture theatres
• Modern IT and multimedia facilities
• Contemporary classrooms, each with digital whiteboards

Learning Resource Centre

Part of the INTO Study Centre, the Learning Resource Centre is a dedicated space for students to work. There are many useful academic materials to accompany studies, from textbooks to scanners.

INTO Cafe

A friendly space to relax between classes and studying, the INTO cafe serves a variety of food and drinks to fuel student brainpower.

University-wide facilities

International students can make the most of City, University of London's excellent facilities, ranging from the university library which has more than 350,000 books, to the careers service which offers support related to careers and employability.

To reward high achieving international students and help with their financial costs, the university has a number of scholarships in place.

International Foundation Scholarship

INTO students who will be studying an International Foundation pathway may be eligible for a scholarship of GBP 4,000.

International Graduate Diploma Scholarship

Those who will be pursuing a Graduate Diploma pathway may be eligible for a scholarship of GBP 4,000.

For students continuing to a degree at City, there are also progression scholarships to reward their performance.

City, University of London Progression Scholarship

High-achieving students who successfully complete the INTO City International Foundation Programme may be eligible for a scholarship on progression to City, University of London.

Students are encouraged to check the availability and eligibility requirements for each scholarship.