UWIC ranked among the best in the UK
A survey of students at more than 80 universities has ranked UWIC fourth in the UK and top in Wales for the quality of its international student experience. The International Student Barometer (ISB) survey canvassed international students for their views on living and studying at UWIC and was conducted at universities across the UK including high ranking traditional universities such as the University of Manchester and Bristol University and six fellow universities in Wales. Almost 200 students, from all five of UWIC’s academic schools, completed the satisfaction survey with representatives from India, Oman, China, and Brunei making up the largest national groups. The survey also reported that UWIC’s international students would be more likely than students at any other university in Wales to recommend their university to friends and family back home.
“To achieve such high satisfaction ratings, and amongst strong competition from universities across the UK, really does highlight our commitment to providing a first-class experience for our international students and is a true testament to the hard work of all our staff,” said John Phillips, Dean of International Students, UWIC.
UWIC achieved a top five ranking in 21 categories, including:
“With students from more than 125 countries currently studying at UWIC the findings of the ISB survey will help us to build on our success and ensure we remain at the fore-front of international student recruitment,” he added.
• 1st UK - worship facilities
Conducted by I-Graduate, which is an independent research service specialising in the international education market, the survey is now the largest study of international students in the world and has been adopted by universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Europe and the USA and attracts feedback from over 400,000 students.
• 1st UK (1st Wales) - university accommodation • 1st UK - International clubs and societies offered at the institution • 2nd UK (1st Wales) - immigration and visa advice offered by UWIC • 2nd UK- general services provided by UWIC’s International Office • 2nd UK(1st Wales) - transport provision and UWIC’s Rider bus pass scheme • 2nd UK(1st Wales) - cost of living in Cardiff • 3rd UK (1st Wales) - support services offered to students • 3rd UK (1st Wales) - enrolment and application process • 3rd UK(1st Wales) - living arrangements • 3rd UK(1st Wales) - careers service
What the students say: ”UWIC is a very friendly place, you can study with a free mind and there are always plenty of people to help you.”
Anita Setarhnejad, PhD Food Science & Technology student from Iran
“I really like UWIC, the student lecturer relationship is very good. My supervisor is the main reason for me deciding to continue my studies here. ” Suleiman Ahmed Isa, PhD Biomedical Sciences student from Nigeria
“The way of teaching at UWIC is very different to India. You have more freedom to study the way you want. I love the school and the supervisors are very helpful.” Rohit Naspal, MBA student from India
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