Queen Margaret University
Description:
Founded in 1875, Queen Margaret University has been a major boost for the development of higher education in Edinburgh. Its field of study is closely related to social needs and interests without neglecting the quality of their teaching. Innovation, dynamism and quality are some of the adjectives that best describe the center that bears the name of Queen Margrethe and intends to contribute in a practical way to develop the human qualities and putting them to serve the community.
It has a newly built campus in Musselburg, east of Edinburgh, one of the most picturesque areas of Scotland. Its focus on priority areas of research in health sciences, studies related to culture and company. Its main faculties are:
-The School of Business, Enterprise and Management
-The School of Drama and Creative Industries
-The School of Health Sciences
-The School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication
English course:
Foreign students must have a considerable level of English to follow classes without any difficulty. The University offers free English courses to help improve the language. To do this you must go to the International Study Centre and sign up for tutoring. There are different levels and subject areas and can attend individual classes and writing workshops.
Accommodation:
The housing office for students facilitates adaptation to the new university environment by providing a large number of rooms at competitive prices. Living in the residence halls is most appropriate for foreigners, since they are very close to the campus and the student environment facilitates adaptation to the community and Scottish culture. The campus recently opened in Musselburg has accommodation for 800 students. Modern rooms with shared kitchen and internet connection.
Cost of living:
The average monthly cost of living for a student at Queen Margaret University is £ 750-800. The costs vary depending on the type of life that leads, of course, and also the type of accommodation you choose. Normally students are staying in dormitories of the university. Usually renting a room usually costs £ 350 per month (including the cost of heating, electricity, water. Expenditure on food will be around £ 160 and £ 30 a month will need to move on public transport around the city with Ridacard card.