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Study abroad & exchange (incoming programme) Factsheet 2020/2021
Study abroad & exchange (incoming programme)
Factsheet 2020/2021
Institution name Regent’s University London ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Address Regent’s Park, Inner Circle, Our Study Abroad & Exchange programme is available for
London NW1 4NS the autumn and spring term.
We also offer a fee-paying Summer School programme.
Website regents.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/
inbound The below dates are inclusive of Induction week and
examination periods.
Email studyabroad@regents.ac.uk For the Autumn term, most modules won’t require
Telephone +44 (0)20 7487 7727 the students’ presence in January. Students can
consult the module availability lists to check which
Instagram @studyabroadregents modules have January exams.
UNDERGRADUATE
Autumn Term 21 Sept 2020 – 22 Jan 2021
CONTACTS FOR STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE
(INCOMING PROGRAMME) Spring Term 18 January – 21 May 2021
Study Abroad & Exchange Manager 6-week Summer 31 May – 09 July 2021
TBA School 2020
Senior Study Abroad & Exchange Advisor (Inbound) Fashion Summer 31 May – 20 August 2021
Carlotta Lazzarotto ► Lazzaroc@regents.ac.uk School with
Internship
Senior Study Abroad & Exchange Advisor (Outbound)
Edward Urunsak ► UrunsakE@regents.ac.uk POSTGRADUATE
Study Abroad & Exchange Advisor
Autumn Term 28 Sept 2020 – 08 Jan 2021
Ambra Ferrarese ► FerrareAm@regents.ac.uk
Business Development Manager (Faculty-led) Spring Term 11 Jan – 21 May 2021
Barbara Kaluza ► KaluzaB@regents.ac.uk
Recruitment & Project Officer (Summer School)
Janell Fryar ► EssadJ@regents.ac.uk
More detailed term dates are available in the Regent’s Study Abroad & Exchange Academic Calendar
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1 term students: 2 term students needing to apply for a Tier-4 visa:
No proof of English language is required. However, we
recommend a level of English equivalent to a B2 to Applicants who are not a national of a majority
ensure students feel comfortable communicating in English-speaking country as defined by UKVI or
English and complete their studies successfully. applicants who have completed an academic
qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority
English-speaking country don’t need to provide proof
of English.
For applicants who do not fall into the categories
above, Regent’s accepts all IELTS taken within the
last 2 years and with an overall score of 5.5 and 5.5 in
each band. More information can be found here.
DEADLINES
Autumn 2020 Spring 2021 Summer School 2021
(subject to change) (subject to change)
Open 9 March 2020 Open 31 August 2020 Fashion + Internship programme:
Nominations
15 January 2021
Close 10 April 2020 Close 9 October 2020
6-week summer school programme:
26 February 2021
Deadline*: Deadline*: Fashion + Internship programme:
Applications
15 January 2021
17 April 2020 16 October 2020
6-week summer school programme:
15 March 2021
* guaranteed place in our study abroad and exchange programme provided the complete application and all documents have been received by the application deadline
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Nomination procedure Application procedure
All exchange and study abroad students (except for Nominated exchange and study abroad students will
independent free-movers coming from a non-partner receive an e-mail from Regent’s Study Abroad & Exchange
institution) must be formally nominated by their home office with an application link and instructions on how to
university or agent. apply.
The home coordinator must complete a Regent’s Students must have the following items ready to upload in
nomination form and e-mail this to the online application:
studyabroad@regents.ac.uk. A copy of the nomination
form will be sent to all partners when nominations open • Copy of an official updated academic transcript in
and can also be downloaded from this page. English
• Copy of passport (photo page only)
• Personal statement (only for free-movers applying
independently or via an agent)
• Academic IELTS – only for 2 term students needing to
apply for a Tier-4 visa
For documents not issued in English we will require both
the original and an official English translation.
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CHOOSING MODULES 2020/21 TUITION FEES*
Our lists of modules for Study Abroad and Exchange
students can be downloaded from our Study Abroad Undergraduate academic term - £9,000
and Exchange modules page.
Students choose their modules when completing their Postgraduate academic term - £9,500
online application. The maximum credit load allowed for
the autumn and spring term is 30 ECTS. However, we Summer Programme (full rate per module)
advise that students take around 20-25 ECTS per term to £1,800
allow them to enjoy their time in London.
Fashion Summer Programme + Internship (Including
It is the home university’s responsibility to determine the £2,400 non-refundable deposit)
credit equivalency.
£7,800
Regent’s Credit points
60 UK credits 30 ECTS 15 US credits Students will receive payment instructions before the
start of term and payment is due within 30 days. If we
Students can pick modules from all areas of the curriculum have an agreement in place whereby the home
(Liberal Arts, Business & Management, Fashion & Design, university pay tuition fees on behalf of their students, the
Film, Media & Performance, Psychology, Psychotherapy invoice will be sent directly to the home institution.
and Languages) but it is recommended that they take
modules from the same study area and same level (year) There are no tuition fees for students coming via the
to minimise timetable clashes. Exchange programme. If we are unable to offer a place on
this programme, we welcome them to join our fee-paying
Modules must be pre-approved by the home institution and programme and our partner discount will apply.
we strongly suggest that all students and advisers read the
syllabi carefully before submitting their choices. * Discounts may apply for students applying via our partnership network.
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE ACCOMMODATION
Students will receive an offer letter within 4 weeks of Regent’s offers on-campus accommodation in Reid Hall
submitting their application, provided all documents have residence. Students can choose their preferred room
been received by the deadline. To accept an unconditional type (small, medium, large) when submitting their
offer, students must check that all information is correct, housing application. Housing applications can only be
read and accept the Terms and Conditions in the Future submitted with a student ID number, which students will
Students & Partnerships Privacy Notice and agree to receive after submitting their study abroad application.
comply with the University’s Academic Regulations.
Please note that for spring 2021 all rooms will be
Fee-paying students paying Regent’s directly are also reverted into single occupancy therefore room
required to pay a non-refundable deposit at the time of availability will be limited; priority will be given to
acceptance. student coming via Regent’s Affiliates network and
bookings will done on a first come, first served
Institutions paying on behalf of students will be sent an basis. Students are encouraged to submit their
invoice for the non-refundable deposit after students application as soon as possible.
have accepted their offer in the online student portal.
For students staying in on-campus housing, a meal
allowance is included in the accommodation cost, and
is issued on the student’s ID card. This provides a fixed
level of credit that can be used to buy any item of food or
non-alcoholic drink from the food outlets on campus on a
declining debit system. Students can top credit up at their
own cost.
The meal plan does not guarantee three meals a day:
it’s the student’s responsibility to make the budget last.
Unspent amounts cannot be carried over to the next term
and cannot be refunded.
Detailed information is available on the accommodation
website. For any questions, students can contact our
accommodation team on accommodation@regents.ac.uk
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PRE-ARRIVAL AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Immigration
All students must ensure that they have the legal right
Induction week and registration
to study in the UK.
Students must complete their online enrolment prior to
Visa information can be found on Regent’s visas and arrival. An email with instructions will be sent around four
immigration page.and all students should check the weeks before the start of term.
UK government website to see if they need to apply
for a visa prior to their arrival. Students are required to arrive one week before classes
start to attend the compulsory Induction week. Please see
We are still waiting for a decision from UKVI regarding the academic calendar for further details on dates.
possible immigration changes due to Brexit and we will
be in touch with partners and students as soon as we get Students will be sent a detailed schedule of Induction
an update from the Government. In the meantime, EU events two weeks before arrival.
nationals are encouraged to arrive to the UK prior to 31st
Students must bring their passport to the first day of
December 2020 as they might be able to apply for pre-
Induction (Registration day). If a student requires a visa to
settled status.
enter the UK, a copy of their visa or visa stamp on their
ID card passport is also required.
After accepting their offer, students will be required to send Health insurance
a copy of a JPEG photo (headshot) to use for the creation
Regent’s University London does not offer health
of their ID card.
insurance. It is the student’s responsibility to take out
appropriate insurance (for health and personal items)
before they travel abroad.
Pre-term English language classes
English language classes are available before the Cost of living
beginning of each term through Regent’s English Please refer to the UKCISA website for information on
cost of living in London.
Language Centre. For more information and course prices How to get to regent’s
please visit regents.ac.uk/english
regents.ac.uk/about/contact-us/how-to-find-us
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STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES ON CAMPUS
Student hub / counselling and disability support Sports and Fitness
The Student Hub is the students’ first stop for anything Sports and fitness at Regent’s is open to all students,
they need in relation to their studies at Regent’s. Our offering a range of fun and engaging activities to suit all
Student Support team offers a comprehensive range of tastes, whether students want to be part of a competitive
information, support and specialist advice to help students team or simply want to exercise.
with any matter, whether it is personal, practical or
academic. Students are welcome to join our competitive sports teams
(e.g. football, basketball, polo). We also offer free sessions
across campus (e.g. boxfit, yoga, zumba).
regents.ac.uk/student-hub
Students can hire our multi-use games area on campus. A
If students decide to disclose a disability, they should range of equipment is also available to hire.
contact the Disability Office. Further information is available su.regents.ac.uk/sports
on the website: Disability Information
Alumni network
After completing their term or academic year abroad, study
Trips and activities abroad and exchange students will have the option to sign
Free and paid activities and trips are offered to all students up to our Alumni network.
each week throughout their stay. From boat trips to regents.ac.uk/about/alumni
Greenwich to graffiti tours in Shoreditch, students will have
the opportunity to experience life like a true Londoner. Personal tutor
regents.ac.uk/information/for-current-students/trips-and- All study abroad and exchange students are assigned
events a personal tutor, who supports them throughout their
time at Regent’s. The tutor can guide students on
Student Union academic matters and help with their personal and career
The Student Union is the official representative body for development.
all students attending Regent’s University London. The
Student Union encourages and supports student-run Academic skills support
societies, sports, academic and social activities. If students Our friendly and experienced Academic Skills advisers
would like to start a new society, the Student Union can help all Regent’s students achieve their academic
provide financial support as well as guidance. potential by offering free study skills workshops, drop-
su.regents.ac.uk in sessions and personalised one-to-ones to meet the
students’ personal study skills needs.
regents.ac.uk/academic-skills
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English language support Careers and business relations
English language support is available in non-credit The Hive is the place to go for comprehensive careers,
bearing ‘English for Academic Purposes’ classes information, advice and guidance. Employer and industry
throughout the term. This service is free of charge and events on campus support the students’ professional
students can sign up during the first week of Induction if development and networking throughout the year.
interested. regents.ac.uk/study/careers
IT and learning resources On-campus security and emergencies
The University Library gives students access to around The University’s security office is manned 24/7 and is
45,000 books, including print and e-books. located by the main entrance of the University.
▪ We offer dedicated spaces for studying, including We have trained fire marshals who help with evacuation
bookable group-study rooms and silent-study areas for procedures in case of fire on campus, as well as
independent learning appointed first aiders to provide immediate assistance on
campus.
▪ Blackboard is our virtual learning environment, where
regents.ac.uk/student-safety
students will find learning materials for their modules
▪ Our Digital Media & Production team offers a variety Food and catering
of resources that students can borrow including We offer excellent on-campus catering facilities for
professional video cameras, lighting, sound-recording breakfast, lunch and evening meals, as well as drinks and
and editing equipment snacks throughout the day.
▪ The University offers a wide range of IT services to All food outlets have an allergens data sheet which is
support and enhance students’ learning. This includes updated daily with daily products and is available to
campus workstations, printers, Wi-Fi network, Eduroam view upon request. Students should inform our office in
service, free software downloads, MyRegents app, advance if they have any dietary requirements so that they
e:Vision portal and much more. can be advised accordingly.
regents.ac.uk/about/learning-resources
regents.ac.uk/information/for-current-students/regents-food
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Class timetable Grading system
A student’s provisional timetable will be sent to the home UNDERGRADUATE
institution or agent approximately two weeks before the
70%+ = First Class Honours
start of classes.
60-69% = Second Class Honours Higher
The home university should review each provisional
50-59% = Second Class Honours Lower
timetable and ensure that all modules have been approved
by the home university academic coordinator and can 40-49% = Third Class Honours
transfer back to the student’s degree. 39 % and below = Fail
Timetable changes can only be made for academic
reasons and must be requested by the home institution. POSTGRADUATE
70%+ = Distinction
If no changes are necessary, the home university should
60-69% = Merit
forward the provisional timetable to the student.
50-59% = Pass
Students will be able to see their timetable online after 49% and below = Fail
completing their Induction activities.
Attendance Transcripts
Classes can be scheduled any time during the core Official transcripts can only be issued once all grades have
teaching week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm). been reviewed and approved by the relevant exam subject
Students are expected to attend all their modules boards.
activities on their assigned days and times.
Two hard copies of transcripts are then sent directly to the
Attendance is compulsory and is monitored closely with student’s home institution or agent.
an electronic ‘tap-in’ recording system. This enables us
Transcript dispatching dates are:
to ensure students are fully engaged with their academic
activities and identify those who may need guidance and • March for students who attended the autumn term
support.
• July for students who attended the spring term, and
More information on Regent’s Attendance and
• August for students who attended the summer term.
Engagement policy can be found here.
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