University of Dundee, details of Dundee university

Dundee

University ranking

• 2010  49
• 2009  =52
• 2008  45

History 

• Celebrated 40 years as an independent university in 2007. Founded in 1881 as a college of St Andrews University.
• Merged with  Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Northern College of Education  and Fife and Tayside Schools of Nursing. 

 Location and Transport

• Dundee's City Campus is a true city centre campus.
• Ninewells Campus is about a 20-minute walk from the City Campus. 
• Global air connections via Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen (around 1 hour by road/rail). Direct flights to London, Birmingham, Belfast.
• Connection to national rail service from Dundee station, five minutes' walk from the City Campus.

Accommodation

• Accommodation is guaranteed to all first-year students who apply by the July deadline.
• 1,600 newly built, en-suite, wi-fi equipped bedrooms in self-catering residences, all either on or close to the main campus.

• More information about accommodation at the University of Dundee is available here.

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University of Derby, details of Derby university

Derby 

University ranking

• 2010  101
• 2009  103
• 2008  102

History

• The institution can trace its origins back to 1851 with various different colleges.
• In 1992, the University of Derby in its present form was founded.

Location and Transport

• Derby is a thriving city with loads going on, and it's the safest city in the East Midlands. The campus is on the outskirts of the city, and all the halls of residence are between the campus and the city centre, so you'll be living within easy walking distance of both.
• The Derby Campus is made up of the Kedleston Road, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street sites. They are all very close together, so you can easily walk between them. And they are linked by a free shuttle bus too.
• At Kedleston Road, you will find a number of shops including a clothes shop, newsagent, NatWest bank, Waterstone's bookshop, and various cafes.
• Buxton is a beautiful, small and friendly town with lots of character on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The hall of residence is right in the town centre and just a couple of minutes walk from the campus.
• At the Devonshire Campus in Buxton, you will find a small shop, travel agent, bistro and fine dining restaurant.
• Information on what it's like to live in Derby or Buxton is available here.  

Accommodation

• University of Derby halls of residence are purpose built, self-contained flats with a choice of single, en-suite, premium en-suite or disabled rooms.
• They all have: on site 24 hour staff cover, security and CCTV; a coin operated laundry; a common room; broadband internet access; free internal phone calls.
• They are reasonably priced too. In 200–9 your room will cost £60–£87 per week, plus a non-refundable booking fee of £225, which covers your broadband, room contents insurance and access to the university network.
• More information on accommodation at the University of Derby is available here.

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University of De Montfort, details of De Montfort university

De Montfort 

University ranking

• 2010  =65
• 2009  64
• 2008  88

Open Days

• At DMU we hold a number of Open Days throughout the year to give you an idea of what life is like at university. A list of upcoming Open Days is available on the DMU website.
• Our Open Days are packed full of activities, including tours of our modern campus and accommodation, the opportunity to meet course tutors, find out about the many courses we offer and much, much more. Friends and family are welcome too.
• Our Student Ambassadors will also be on hand to chat to you. They currently study at DMU and can give you a taster of what life at university is really like.
• If you've already decided on the course you want to study come along to one of our Faculty Open Days, which are tailored specifically to the courses you're interested in.

History

• 1870 Leicester School of Art.
• 1969 Leicester Polytechnic.
• 1992 De Montfort University.

Location and Transport

• Leicester is a vibrant city of the future and, with a staggering £3 billion of recent investment, it boasts a brand new shopping centre, a world class theatre and much more. 
• Partly funded by DMU and with three cinema screens, a digital exhibition space and digital production facilities, Phoenix Square is a digital arts centre of the future and includes De Montfort University Cube, a unique, interactive digital art space where poetry meets gaming, image meets sound and performance meets installation.
• Curve is a £59 million iconic performing arts centre, designed by world-famous architect Rafael Viñoly and hosting stars such as Marc Warren and Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche.
• The new £350-million Highcross shopping centre is the most technologically advanced in the UK, with 120 shops, 15 restaurants and cafes and Leicester's first multiplex cinema.
• Leicester caters for just about every taste with food and drink from all around the world. If you can think of it, chances are you will find it in Leicester, from family-run Italians to sushi and tapas. And in 2007 Leicester received the award of Curry Capital.
• Leicester is also known for its sporting excellence with both football and rugby teams and the chance for you to take part yourself at DMU's very own sports centre.
• Leicester is ideally located for you to travel to all parts of the country. The M1, A1, M69 and M6 allow easy access to both the north and south, as well as the Midlands and Wales. There is a network of routes for cyclists and good bus and train links to the rest of the country. Leicester is just 75 minutes from London St Pancras. East Midlands Airport is just 30 minutes away.

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University of Cumbria, details of Cumbria university

Cumbria 

University ranking

• 2010  108
• 2009  104
• 2008  105

History

• The University of Cumbria was formed on 1 August 2007 through the merger of St Martin’s College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts and the Cumbria campuses of the University of Central Lancashire.
• Cumbria Institute of the Arts was founded in 1823, while St Martin’s College has existed since 1963.

Location and Transport

• The university’s locations vary from inner city sites to completely rural locations, with varying levels of public transport provision. 
• There are campuses at Carlisle, Penrith, Ambleside and Lancaster in the north west of England, and Tower Hamlets in London.

Accommodation

• Many first-year students opt to stay in halls of residence. Most students live off campus after the first year, and some new students prefer to do so from the start.
• There are almost 1,200 rooms (many en-suite) available across the campuses. Most students have their own study bedroom (some rooms in Ambleside are twins) and share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. A member of the residential life team is on hand to help.
• There is a good choice of reasonably priced homes around the campuses. The university only advertises or leases properties that have been accredited by the council and inspected to ensure they meet statutory safety regulations. Typical prices for 2009 (per week excluding bills) will be around £45–60 per person in Lancaster, Carlisle and Penrith, and £50–70 in Ambleside.
• More information about accommodation at the University of Cumbria is available here.  

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The Courtauld Institute of Art, details of The Courtauld Institute of Art

The Courtauld Institute of Art

Scores

• Student satisfaction              3.7
• Research assessment         7.0
• Student/staff ratio                12.8
• Completion                          90.7
• Good honours                     84.1
• Graduate prospects           77.3
• Entry standards                420.0

History

• Founded by the politician Viscount Lee of Fareham, the industrialist Samuel Courtauld, and the lawyer Sir Robert Witt in 1932.
• Originally located in Portman Square, until the move to Somerset House in 1989.
• Currently celebrating its 75^th anniversary.

Location and Transport

• The Institute and its Gallery are based in central London, close to many cultural institutions, theatres, cinemas, clubs and the West End.
• Somerset House is one of the most important neo-Classical buildings in the country.
• Central location within easy access of mainline stations, the underground and buses.  

Accommodation

• We offer accommodation in our own private rooms, and within the Intercollegiate Halls of the University of London.
• Our students have access to the University of LondonAccommodation Office, to find both private accommodation and flatmates.
• For more information on accommodation at Courtauld, please visit the website. 

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University of Coventry, details of Coventry university

Coventry

University ranking

• 2010  85
• 2009  84
• 2008  81

Bursaries and Scholarships

In receipt of full or partial Maintenance Grant: £320

Tuition fees (2009): £3,225

• Scholarships available for academic excellence, excellence in performance in sport, music, enterprise.  Also for continuing students and in shortage subjects.  Scholarships are worth around £2,000 and are subject to conditions.
•  Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using UUK/SLC model bursary scheme (HEBSS).
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Coventry University, click here.

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University of City University London, details of City University London university

City University London 

University ranking

• 2010  44
• 2009  46
• 2008  48

History

• City University London was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and was awarded full university status in 1966.
• The university, whose motto is to serve mankind, is committed to leading London in education, research and knowledge transfer for business and the professions, and is renowned for its international focus and the employability of its graduates.
• City University London has one of the highest proportions of international and graduate students of any university in the UK. It successfully combines academic and professional studies: the majority of City students gain a professional, as well as an academic award. 

Location and Transport

• The university has sites throughout London, with the main campus located at Northampton Square. Other academic sites are: Cass Business School – Bunhill Row and One Canada Square, Canary Wharf; The City Law School at the Inns of Court School of Law – Holborn; Fight for Sight Optometry Clinic – Old Street; Radiography – The Saad Centre for Radiography Clinical Skills Education, Northampton Square; St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery – Whitechapel & Smithfield, London.

Accommodation

• There are six halls of residence run by the Accommodation and Welfare service, ranging from £94.50–113.05 a week for undergraduate students and from £108–£172 a week for postgraduate students.
• The service also maintains an interactive web-based facility for privately rented accommodation in London in association with Studentpad.co.uk.
• More information about accommodation at City University London is available here.  

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