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The University of Bath http://www.bath.ac.uk

The University of Bath web site has an impressive site index – it even tells you how to design web pages like theirs! Right from the choice of subjects available to the Help Desk, which provides friendly and authoritative computing advice, the web site is complete and arresting. All you want to know about the university, the city of Bath, halls of accommodation, bursaries available and recreation facilities is also present in great detail.

Cambridge University http://www.cam.ac.uk

Undoubtedly, Cambridge is one of the finest universities in the world. The university web site details student, staff and academic visitor information, and also hosts resources like academics-related online indexes and directories. For the student desiring admission, the site gives an overview of its ten constituent colleges, including King’s, Queen’s and Christ College. General information like term dates, fellowships and funds, and job vacancies within the university are provided in the site. Certain sections – like the University Counselling Service, for those with personal or emotional problems, and Linkline, a confidential listening and information service – and the comprehensive Careers Service justify the university’s position as numero uno.

Cardiff University http://www.cf.ac.uk

Cardiff is one of the most favoured British universities among Indian students. Its undergraduate and postgraduate courses attract more than 2000 international students every year. The university web site, besides indexing the various departments and courses, has an on-line prospectus and application form for postgraduate courses. The International Office takes care of all enquiries pertaining to studying and living in Cardiff. The university guarantees accommodation to all single overseas students throughout the length of their degree course, provided they apply in good time. Approximate living costs and info on studentships are also available at the site.

University of Leeds http://www.leeds.ac.uk

The University of Leeds is the top choice among British universities for undergraduate studies. Its postgraduate and research courses also attract a number of overseas students. Use the search to find your way around the huge web site. Do not miss the pages on international students and scholarships, which are comprehensive. Online prospectus and application forms are available. For a quick scan of the postgraduate courses available, their duration, and other vital information, students can try the 'Compact Contents List' or 'Site Navigator' (both of which require JavaScript).

The University of Manchester http://www.man.ac.uk/study

The University of Manchester is rated highly for its teaching quality and research excellence. As one of the elite group of "full-range" research universities, Manchester teaches most subjects and, because of its size and modular degree structure, is able to offer a very wide range of courses. The web site gives a comprehensive course listing. A map will take you through the university, and sections on ‘Fees and How to Apply’ will take care of admission enquiries. Accommodation costs are also listed. There are specific courses with flexible duration for overseas students. Go to the ‘Student Essays’ section at the site to get an idea about how to write your essay while applying for admission.

Middlesex University http://www.mdx.ac.uk

With six main campuses, Middlesex University is one of the biggest British universities. Overseas students can opt for degree, diploma or certificate courses ranging from one to four years. All overseas students are offered university accommodation if they are attending for at least a year, but one should apply early using an official university application form. As for scholarships, Asian students won’t find it too encouraging.

The Oxford University http://www.ox.ac.uk

The Oxford University web site details the courses available and an overview of student life in the city, but international students may find it surprisingly lacking in basic information like searching for the right course, fee structures and accommodation. Postgraduate students, for instance, will have contact the Graduate Admissions Office, and wait for them to respond by post, because the university does not reply to queries by fax or email. Take heart though, for detailed info about courses and research opportunities for graduates and the admission procedure is available in the University's Graduate Studies Prospectus for 2000-2000 at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/gsp/

Queen Mary and Westfield College http://www.qmw.ac.uk

Queen Mary and Westfield College ranks among the top colleges in Britain. Its web site has a very comprehensive on-line application form for international students. A study abroad scheme allows overseas students to study at Queen Mary for one or two semesters. Twenty per cent of its students are foreign, outlining the international curriculum of the college. A wide variety of subjects are offered, including natural sciences, computing, engineering, medicine and dentistry. The web site includes a virtual tour, term dates and key facts about admission.

University College of London http://www.ucl.ac.uk

University College of London is the largest of over 50 colleges and institutes that make up the Federal University of London, including UCL, King's College, and Queen Mary and Westfield College. UCL’s external programme offers distance learning opportunities up to the PhD level for students throughout the world. The web site doesn’t have much information for international students though. URLs of most of the colleges which are part of the London University are mentioned.

University of Westminster http://www.westminster.ac.uk

The University of Westminster web site, though simple in construction, is comprehensive where it matters: information. The homepage has all necessary links a prospective student might need. There is an easy search facility to help choose from among the hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Alternatively, one can browse the site by heading. The information and maps section will lead to the most important links. Each of the faculties has a web enquiry facility, so shoot in any specific enquiries you might have. The section for international students is excellent, with separate links for fees, living costs, entry requirements and a few scholarships.

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