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How to apply
for the Undergraduate programme?
"You can apply to UCAS anytime between 15th September to 15th January."
b)UCAS offers an online application service http://www.ucas.com/students/apply/ which enables you to apply directly from the UCAS website. |
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International
Apply:
Once you have done your research you will need to fill
in a UCAS application. UCAS offers an online application
service - ucasapply
which enables you to apply directly through the UCAS website. |
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How do I write
the Statement of Purpose?
Your statement of Purpose is your one chance to impress. You need to focus on your aims and goals and assess your skills and abilities.Structure is important so organise your material accordingly. Personal Statement Topics: Reasons for course choice, Your approach to your subject, Your interests and personal development, Your career aspirations, Any relevant work experience, If you have taken a gap year then, Why ? Please remember that your personal statement is about you. Focus not only on your academic development but your growth as a well rounded individual. Try and make your personal statement different and interesting so that it stands out. |
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Recommendation
/ Reference:Who should write the reference?
If you are at school or college, you should ask your
head teacher, principal, teacher or tutor. How to write
the reference? The reference should be written in English.
At the top of the page, in the spaces provided, give your
name, how you know the applicant (for example, head teacher)
and the name and address of your school, college, company
or organisation. After the applicant's name, please give
the reference. Do not repeat the information that the applicant
has given, unless you want to comment on it. To help the
universities and colleges, try to comment on the applicant
as follows: academic achievement and potential, including
predicted results or performance suitability for the courses/subjects
applied for any factors that could influence, or could have
influenced performance personal qualities, such as motivation,
powers of analysis, communication skills, independence of
thought career plans any health or personal circumstances
that affect the application other interests or activities. |
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postgraduate programme? |
How to provide supporting documents to the University?
After I fill up the
online application, what all documents do you need to send
to the University? |
| What is the best time
to apply? |
| How do I enhance my
application? |
| Is certification of
transcripts necessary? |
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How to apply
for the postgraduate programme?
The recruitment office at Warwick encourages all the
graduate applicants to apply on-line as it is more efficient.
For online application please log on to: http://postgrad.warwick.ac.uk/SWIFT/pgapp/login.asp
The cost of the on-line application is £30 and can be paid using a credit card. Paper based applications are available for those who cannot apply on-line., the cost of paper based application is £50, which is to be sent in the form of a cheque / bankers draft and needs to be in pounds sterling.
However some Post Graduate courses follow a different application process:
- Applicants for the Warwick MPA should visit our MPA application page
 to download an application form.
- Applicants for the Warwick MBA programme should see the How to Apply pages on the Warwick Business School website.
- Applicants for the MSc in Management should see the MSc Management pages on the Warwick Business School website.
- Applicants to the MA in Social Work and MBChB should be made through UCAS.
- Applicants for PGCE programmes should apply through Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR).
How to provide supporting documents to the University? |
After submitting your online application, you can upload a maximum of 4 supporting documents via the Document Upload Facility. If you have provided valid email contact addresses for your referees in the online form, we will make an initial reference request to them on your behalf. Once your application has been received into the Postgraduate Admissions Office, an acknowledgement email will be sent to you.
The following information will usually be needed before a decision can be finalized on your application:
- 2 academic references
- Degree transcripts
- English Language test certificate (if appropriate)
- Research proposal (if appropriate)
- Any other documents which support you application.
Attested copies of documentation confirming all of the information you have provided must be made available to the University on request. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of any offer of a place at the University of Warwick. |
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What is the best
time to apply?
Any time between October and March |
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How do I enhance
my application?
Besides academics, I have numerous extra-curricular activities
and achievements (For example: National and International
level, in dance, sports, creative writing, and social work).
Do you think I should attach my CV and other supporting
documents (like certificates, letters, etc.)? Will these
enhance my application?
CV is not recommended. However any supporting documents
that would enhance your application should be attached.
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Is certification
of transcripts necessary?
On the site it says I need to get my transcripts certified
by my University. Is this mandatory? Alternatively, is it
OK if I get all my marks sheets and degree certificate notarized
by a public Notary?
The transcripts can be attested by a Notary as well.
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The entry requirement for UG courses at Warwick is an average of 85% in 10th & 12th class. The requirement for Engineering programme is an average of 80% overall over Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). The University usually requires a high level of Maths in Class 10 and 12 for most WBS courses. Warwick accepts almost all international qualifications like IB, CBSE, ICSE, A Levels, etc. .
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| Marketing & Strategy |
| Information Systems
& Management |
| Economics |
| Financial Mathematics |
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Economics &
Finance – The applicant must have a first
degree, specializing
mainly in Economics or have a substantial economics component.
In addition, a
good standard should have been achieved in undergraduate courses
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Mathematics and or Economics. |
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Finance
– The applicant should have a first or upper second
class honours
bachelor's degree from a British University or equivalent
from an overseas
university. The degree should be in a relevant subject, which
could include
Accounting & Finance, Economics, Business Administration;
also Engineering or
other relevant science-based degrees. In additional you should
have received a
good standard in undergraduate Mathematics. |
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Marketing &
Strategy – Applicants should have attained
a first or upper second
class honours bachelor's degree from a British university
or equivalent from an
overseas university. Your degree should be in a relevant business-related
subject,
ideally with some Marketing or Strategy component. |
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Information Systems
& Management – Applicant should have
obtained a first or
upper second class honours bachelor's degree from a British
university, or
equivalent from an overseas university. Your degree can be
in any subject. In
addition, you should have achieved a good standard in written
and spoken
English. |
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Economics
– The applicant must have a first degree, specializing
mainly in
Economics |
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Financial Mathematics
– Students on this course should have a first or
at least a
good upper second honours in a first degree in mathematics
or a subject with
strong mathematical content. Applicants are also required
to demonstrate an
understanding of aspects of Finance. Engineering students
can also apply for Fin
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Pass graduation with which class? (First/Second
class)
Preferably an upper second division or a first class honours
degree. TOFEL examination and expected minimum score? Not
mandatory for Indian postgraduate students who have had
their education all through in English, but if the University
ask you to give the English Language test you should be
willing to do so. In that case a minimum of 260 in TOEFL.
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| What is an MBA? |
| Why Warwick? |
| What are Warwick MBA’s
specialisms? Can I specialise? |
| What are the entry requirements
for the Warwick MBA? |
| Where can I take the
GMAT? |
| What if I don’t
have the necessary work experience? |
| Applying for the Warwick
MBA- when does the next course start |
| What are
your deadlines? |
| How can I
get an application pack? |
| Is there
a Word version of the application form? |
| Is there a Word version
of the reference form? |
| Can I use the Graduate
School’s Post Graduate Application form? |
| Could I be exempt from
any parts of the application process? |
| Can I transfer credits
from other courses? |
| Will I have to have
an interview? |
| What form does the
interview take? |
| Are there any places
left? |
| Can I apply, even though
the deadline has passed? |
Can I defer an offer?
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What is an MBA?
An MBA is a Master’s level Degree in Business Administration.
The syllabus covers a range of disciplines to give a good
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Why Warwick?
Warwick Business School is an internationally focused, top-rated
business school that sets high standards in both research
and teaching. We have won acclaim and approval from all the
leading national and international assessors and accreditation
bodies.
For further details, visit www.wbs.ac.uk
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What are Warwick
MBA’s specialisms? Can I specialise?
The Warwick MBA is classed as a general MBA but due to our
varied electives, it is possible to specialize in certain
areas. Information of these electives can be seen in our brochure.
For further details please refer to:
www.warwickmba.com
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What are your entry requirements?
Candidates should possess:
Candidates applying for Full-time MBA should hold a first
class honours degree from a reputed institution. An above
average well - balanced GMAT score is also required. In addition
a minimum of 3 - 4 years full time professional experience,
with evidence of clear career progression, responsibilities
and achievements. The following website gives you more details:
www.wbs.ac.uk
The University of Warwick insists that the candidates should
take an English Language test. This could be either the TOEFL
or IELTS as it is a basic requirement for all Indian applicants.
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Where can I take
the GMAT?
The GMAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) and is available at centres around the world.
To find out more, visit www.mba.com
Official copies of the test report are required from ETS.
Warwick Business School’s ETS Code is 0806.
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What if I don’t
have the necessary work experience?
The Warwick MBA is classed as a post experience degree where
students share their knowledge from the work place and gain
more of a business insight. This is why we set the minimum
of 3 years post degree level work experience for Full-time
candidates and 4 years for Part-time candidates. To avoid
disappointment, it would be in your best interest to consider
applying in the future once you have this level of experience.
Many of our students have 5 – 8 years experience.
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When does the
next course start?
Warwick MBA by Distance Learning: January or July
Warwick Executive MBA by Modular Study: October or March
Warwick Executive MBA by Evening Study: March
Warwick MBA by Full-time Study: September
Although applications are accepted on a rolling basis,
it is recommended that you apply at least 3 months before
your preferred intake.
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What are your deadlines?
For January intake: 31st October
For March/April intake: 15th January
For July intake: 30th April(Part time)
For September (Full-time) intake: 31st July
For October intake: 13th August
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How can I get an
application pack?
You can download a PDF version of our application form or
you can apply online through EMBARK (Full-time and Distance
Learning candidates only at present). For links please see:
www.warwickmba.com
If you would like a brochure and application
pack please contact us with your full correspondence address,
email address and telephone number.
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Is there
a Word version of the application form?
We do not have a Word version of our application form. However, Full-time and Distance Learning candidates may apply online via WBS’s official online application system https://app.hobsons.co.uk/?id=wbs. The application fees for full-time study mode is an £80
Visit the Warwick MBA home page at www.warwickmba.com
Alternatively, it is possible to download the PDF
version from the web page that relates to your chosen mode
of study at:
www.warwickmba.com
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Is there a Word
version of the reference form?
We do not have a Word version of the reference forms. However,
referees may answer the questions on a separate sheet and
attach to the original form. We do ask that all referees at
least complete the tick section on the form.
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Graduate School’s Post Graduate Application form?
No, we have a specific MBA application form, which includes
essay questions. We cannot process MBA applications received
on the standard Graduate School application form.
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I be exempt from any parts of the application process?
GMAT
All Full-time candidates are required to take GMAT. No exemptions
are offered.
Certified copies of academic transcripts are required in
order to verify English language test exemption
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Can I
transfer credits from other courses?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer credit from
any previous courses.
The full quota of modules must be taken.
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Will
I have to have an interview?
Shortlisted candidates (Full-time or Executive) are invited
for an interview, preferably face-to-face, with a Warwick
Business School representative (ideally on campus), overseas
or via telephone. A decision is usually available 10 days
following the interview. Distance Learning Candidates are
not required to have an interview.
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What
form does the interview take?
The interview is relatively informal and seeks to evaluate
a candidate’s suitability for the MBA programme. As
well as discussing a candidate’s application, the interviewer
may wish to find out more about a candidate’s personal
qualities, motivations and aspirations.
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Are there any places
left?
If places for your chosen programme are already filled upon
a candidate’s confirmation of acceptance, then a place
will be offered to you on the following year’s programme.
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Can I apply, even
though the deadline has passed?
Candidates wishing to apply for a forthcoming intake should
contact the Warwick MBA Marketing & Recruitment office
for advice.
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Can I defer an
offer?
Full-time candidates are a
ble to defer an acceptance once, for up to 2 years i.e.
you can defer from 04/05 to either 05/06 or 06/07. Distance
Learning and Executive candidates may defer twice (i.e.
for two intakes over one calendar year).
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| I intend to register
as a Full-time student. How much should I budget for living
expenses? |
| What scholarships are
available? |
| How can I pay my application
fee (if applicable), deposit and course fees? |
| Can I pay in instalments? |
| What loans are available
to me as an MBA student? |
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Do you require a
deposit?
For certain courses a deposit will be required for Full-time candidates upon acceptance (usually within a month of receipt of the offer). If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a visa, this deposit will be refunded.
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I intend to register
as a Full-time student. How much should I budget for living
expenses?
The cost of living is estimated at £7000 to £9,000 for the 12 months of study.
For further details about fees and budgeting, visit: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/prospective/finance/livingcosts/
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What scholarships
are available?
Details of the scholarships available for the Full-time MBA
students are as follows:
The International Office at Warwick offer scholarships
for people in different countries together with British
Council scholarships.
Details can be found at the following website:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/prospective/finance/scholarships/
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How can I pay
my application fee (if applicable), deposit and course fees?
Both the application fee (for Full-time candidates only)
and deposit payments on acceptance can be paid via:
cheque (payable to University of Warwick)
bank transfer (candidates must ensure their name is mentioned)
OR
credit card (but not American Express). Details required
are: card type, number, expiry date, signature and name
on card.
Our bank details are as follows:
NatWest Bank, 24 Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1ZZ
Bank account number: 46348093
Sort Code: 56-00-45
Swift Number: NWBKGB2L
All payments should be made payable to: The University
of Warwick
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Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Full details are available from the Finance Office
(http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/finance/).
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What loans are
available to me as an MBA student?
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Association of MBAs (AMBA) loan.
For further information and an application form please call
0800 200 400. |
| EU residents |
Career Development Loan (CDL).
For further information on the CDL available to some MBA students
on the Full-time programme at Warwick please refer to
www.lifelonglearning.co.uk\cdl\index.htm
or telephone +44 (0)800 858 505 between 0800 and 2200 Monday
to Sunday. |
| Non EU |
Please approach banks in your
home country for further details on loans available to you.
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What careers information
linked to the MBA is available?
For career information linked to the MBA by Full-time Study please refer to our website:
http://www.wbs.warwick.ac.uk/careers/ftmba.cfm
A Careers “Frequently Asked Questions” document
is available on request.
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Part-time students
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assistance is available for obtaining a Visa or work permit? |
Distance
Learning students |
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Accommodation is offered to?
Accommodation is ensured for all International students and on-campus accommodation is offered to all the first & third year UG students and to the PG students who apply before the deadline of 31st July. |
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What accommodation
information is available?
Details of the accommodation available on campus can be found
at:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/ |
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Full-time MBA students
usually reside in Lakeside or Claycroft. Accommodation is
guaranteed for overseas (not EU) applicants, who apply for
it by 31 July. |
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For Part-time students,
purpose built accommodation is available to you when you are
attending modules at WBS, including Radcliffe and Scarman.
Details of these can be seen at www2.warwick.ac.uk/conferences/ |
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What assistance
is available for obtaining a Visa or work permit?
For visa or work permit information, please contact the
British Embassy in your home country. To see if a visa is
required please click the link below:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/
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For Distance Learning
students attending their September seminar, our programme
team provides a letter confirming that the student is registered
on the programme and that the September seminar is a compulsory
element. |
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Contact us
For further information, contact:
International Office
University House
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 8UW
UK
Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 3706
Fax: +44 (0) 24 7652 4337
Email: int.office@warwick.ac.uk
visit us at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international
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receive |
| Information you should
return |
| Accommodation |
| Welcome Guide |
| Arriving early or
late |
| Enrollment |
| Health & Safety |
| Computers |
| Other things to do! |
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Information
you should receive: If you hold an Unconditional
Offer to study at Warwick
Welcome Guide
Welcome to Warwick pack:
- Undergraduate / graduate student guide
- Enrolment instructions
- Finance Guide
- Visa Letter as specified by UKBA
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Information
you should return:
- Accommodation form online (deposit if graduate)
- Orientation booking form & payment
- Coach pick up booking form
- Notification of meeting any conditions of your
offer
- Photograph for University card
- Online enrolment form
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Accommodation
– Guaranteed on campus to all new unaccompanied
international students who have:
(a) returned application form to Warwick by 31st
July
(b). returned the deposit (postgraduates only)
Missed the deadline? Apply online for off-campus accommodation.
Don’t worry if you don’t know your room
yet!
First choice not guaranteed!
All information regarding accommodation is available at:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/
Warwick Live Chat:
Live Chat is the University of Warwick’s instant messaging service that allows you to speak online to staff about studying at Warwick
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/livechat/ |
Term Dates
- Autumn Term 4th October 2010- 11th December 2010
- Spring Term 10h Jan – 19th March
- Summer Term 27th April- 2nd July
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Welcome Guide:
Orientation, Travel to Warwick – Contains all
the relevant pre- departure information
Sent to all students who have accepted their offer
Booking forms for Orientation and coach pick up
Spare copies available here or on-line at:
www.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/arrival
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Enrollment
– “Warwick Welcome pack” sent to all
UF students:
- Enrolment guide (how to enroll)
- Undergraduate / postgraduate student guide
- Finance guide (how to apply)
(i). Send photo (by mail/upload)
(ii). Enrol on-line
(iii). All information and forms are available online at:
www.warwick.ac.uk/study/welcome
(iv). on arrival collect student card and arrange fee / accommodation
payment (by
week 4)
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Health &
Safety - Medicals
(a). It is advisable for you to get the MeningitisA & C, MMR & Hepatitis B vaccination
and in case it is not available with your family doctor
you can get it done at Warwick
itself.
(b). The X-Ray is of the chest area to confirm that you
do not have TB. It should have
your name, the doctors name as well as the date it was
taken. This has to be carried
with you to be checked at Heathrow.
(c). The NHS is a free Insurance cover by the government.
If you want a more
comprehensive insurance then you should talk to the consultants
of Endsleigh
who will be available during Orientation.
(d). Insurance of your belongings: www.endsleigh.co.uk
visit : http://www.uwhc.org.uk/
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Computers
– Network ports in all rooms: free, managed access.
Buying a Computer? Talk to current students, new student computer
purchase
Scheme.
www.warwick.ac.uk/piazza
Insure it!
Warwick email account: Use it or arrange forward to personal
account. |
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Other
things to do!
- Book flights!
- Visa/entry clearance if necessary
- Finances: Arrange money transfer/bank draft, Money
for first few days, Open bank account on arrival –
letter from International Office, Fees payable by week
4: direct debit by installments
- Travel Insurance
- Medical check-up/chest x-ray/inoculation details,
including meningitis C
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fee installments for one-year postgraduate course |
| I
have received the accommodation offer, Should I pay just the
first term fees? |
| If my father, uncle
or relatives are sponsoring me do I need to fill up the Sponsorship
form? |
| 250 pounds deposit
which the PG Students pay, will it deducted from the first
installment of the fees? |
| The 1000 pounds deposit
towards the courses Eco & Fin, Finance etc will this amount
be deducted from the first installment of the fees?
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Tuition fee
installments for one-year postgraduate course:
Postgraduate students on one-year postgraduate degree programmes MUST PAY a minimum of their fees at or before enrolment, by the methods detailed below:
Option 1:
You could pay the fees at the start of the academic year
by a Bank Transfer to the University.
The University's bank details are as follows:
National Westminster Bank
24 Broadgate
Coventry CV1 1ZZ
Account number: 46348093
Sort code: 56-00-45
Swift Code: NWBKGB2124VIBAN
Reference: GB64NWBK56004546348093
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Option 2:
You could make a Cheque or Bankers Draft and give it at
the University once you reach Warwick. Therefore in that
case you can enroll after you reach Warwick.
Please mention your Name, University number and the amount
you are paying i.e. tuition fees, on the reverse of the
cheque so the University can identify the payment.
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I have received
the accommodation offer, Should I pay just the first term
fees?
You could either pay the full amount in the beginning
itself or can pay term by term. |
If my father,
uncle or relatives are sponsoring me do I need to fill up
the Sponsorship form?
No, only if you are sponsored by an organization you
will need to fill up the Sponsorship form and has to be
send it to the University. |
250 pounds
deposit which the PG Students pay, will it deducted from
the first installment of the fees?
Yes, you can deduct that amount from the first installment. |
| The 1000 pounds
deposit towards the courses Eco & Fin, Finance etc will
this amount be deducted from the first installment of the
fees?
From the total amount deduct the 1000 pounds and then
the 3/4th of that amount should be paid as the first installment.
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to? |
| Any payment to be made
while applying for accommodation? |
| I want to know whether
the academic year for PG programme will be of 50 weeks or 39
weeks. |
| When will I get to
know about the accommodation allocated to me? |
| Is it possible for
a change of accommodation? |
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Accommodation
is offered to?
Accommodation is ensured for all International students
and on-campus accommodation is offered to all the first
& third year UG students and to the PG students who
apply before the deadline of 31st July. |
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Any
payment to be made while applying for accommodation?
The PG students are required to pay a deposit of 250 pounds
to ensure their accommodation however the UG students are
not required to make any payments. |
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I
want to know whether the academic year for PG programme will
be of 50 weeks or 39 weeks.
If you are doing the dissertation at Warwick you could
opt for 50 weeks or else if you are doing the same in India
then you could go ahead with 39 weeks. |
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When
will I get to know about the accommodation allocated to
me?
You will get to know about your allocated accommodation
2 weeks or a month prior to your departure. |
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Is
it possible for a change of accommodation?
You can apply for a change of accommodation after 3 weeks
of living on-campus, this is an online application directed
to the accommodation office. |
