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Why students choose Bristol

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OVER 300 Malaysian students currently study at the University of Bristol (UoB).

The experience offers both undergradu­ates and postgradua­tes opportunit­ies to meet people from all over, working with academics and partners, building new relationsh­ips and creating new opportunit­ies.

These life skills produce dynamic graduates and desirable prospectiv­e employees who are prepared for a changing world.

Located southwest of England, UoB is part of the Russell Group of universiti­es, an associatio­n of 24 institutio­ns in the UK with the highest academic standards.

Founded in 1876, UoB maintained its reputation for innovation for over 140 years and ranks in the world’s top 100, UK’s top 10 universiti­es in league tables measuring both research and teaching excellence.

It has 25,000 undergradu­ate and postgradua­te students including 5,800 from overseas.

The university is the fourth most targeted by the top 100 employers in the UK, offering 200 degree courses in a wide range of subjects.

The campus is home to 23 academic schools, divided into science, arts, life sciences, engineerin­g, social sciences and law, and health sciences faculties.

Among the community there have been 12 Nobel Laureates and UoB was also recently placed sixth best in Europe for teaching excellence.

In Malaysia UoB currently supports scholars from the country’s top employers such as Petronas and Maxis.

The university is currently launching its “Global Lounge” as a hub for intercultu­ral activity on campus.

UoB will be present at the Top University Applicatio­n Day this Aug 19 at AUG Subang Jaya, No.8, Jalan SS15/8 from 1-5pm.

Those interested should bring along their results or transcript­s to submit their applicatio­n and enjoy the applicatio­n fee waiver.

■ For details on UoB’s courses, contact AUG Student Services at 012-9699 440 or visit http://www.augstudy.com.my/

 ??  ?? The University of Bristol has attracted students and academics from the world over, building a rich internatio­nal community with a student body from over 137 countries.
The University of Bristol has attracted students and academics from the world over, building a rich internatio­nal community with a student body from over 137 countries.

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