Cardiff University
Description:
Cardiff University was founded by a royal charter (Royal Charter) granted by Queen Victoria in 1883. Despite its age this center, located in the center of the city of Cardiff , has modern facilities contrast with the majestic historic buildings and green avenues.It’s main research areas dealing with the Humanities, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Health Sciences and Social Sciences and Life. They are also areas of particular research interest areas of engineering and technology, the proof is that this center is a member of the Russell Group of Britain’s, a large group of leading research universities. Its international prestige is valued by the major institutions of higher education. The success rates of first-year students are among the highest in the country. It draws students from across the UK and around the world (17% of college students are foreigners).
Cardiff University has a training center where hundreds of courses are offered throughout the South East Wales. Many of its activities are oriented to the professional development of workers in the region in response to social demands and needs of companies.
On the other hand, the university is an important factor for the development of the region of Wales. Not surprisingly employs 5,500 people. In addition to this institution facilitates the generation of new ideas through the creation of technology-based companies. These entities are born under the Innovation Network Cardiff University, consisting of hundreds of small and medium businesses whose mission is to facilitate understanding of the major advances in the specific area of each company.
English Courses:
Foreign students whose native language is not English must have an appropriate language level of this class to continue normally. A medium-high level spoken and written to communicate well with students and teachers.
It requires a certain score on tests of English:
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 although in some studies may require a higher note.
TOEFL: 580 points.
TOEFL iBT:
IELTS 7.0 = TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 6.5 = TOEFL iBT 90
IELTS 6.0 = TOEFL iBT 78
IELTS 5.5 = TOEFL iBT 68
If the level is not required that you have, the student may enroll in courses of learning and language development. Program English courses for foreign students:
Cardiff University offers international students various English courses ranging from 3 weeks to nine months, during which they acquire the skills and language skills. Because each student has a different motivation and objectives, programs have been established covering all needs.
Students can choose from General English courses or other specific alternatives, such as courses with a clear academic purpose, such as Pre-sessional Courses or Pre-Foundation Course (Pre-IFP) , intensive summer programs that provide English skills necessary to join any of the college (undergraduate and graduate) from college. The Bridge Programme is an intensive English course especially designed for international students who plan to enter college, for those interested in improving their English in a short time, for those who need it as a business tool or work or for those who wish to overcome the IELTS test.
Courses In-Sessional Language Support Español claim level English language skills of prospective international students who do not have this language as their mother tongue to be able to continue normal classes and get the highest academic achievement. In addition, we also offer an International Foundation Programme , an academic year in duration and is designed to provide the necessary language skills to enter graduate studies.