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INTO Queen's University Belfast is a joint venture study centre set up jointly by Queen's University Belfast and INTO University Partnerships.[1][2][3] Announced in July 2009, the international college provides foundation course, English language programmes and graduate diploma courses for international students. Its international foundation programme offers direct route to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in areas such as (i) such as science, engineering, computing and mathematics; or (ii) in businesses, humanities and social sciences.
Queen’s University has over 1200 international students from more than 70 countries outside of the UK. It is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s 20 leading research-led universities, and a global player in research areas ranging from cancer studies, pharmaceuticals and sustainability, to wireless technology, poetry and the sonic arts. In January 2010, the Centre will move to newly refurbished premises within walking distance of both the University campus and Elms Village Student accommodation. Located within two Georgian Houses, the Centre will be renovated and will offer a world class learning experience for more than 400 international students.
Background
INTO University Partnerships is a global organisation that works with universities worldwide on transformational internationalisation strategies through joint venture partnerships.It has a marketing network of over 600 agents and regional presence in 15 key countries. In 2008/09, there are over 4,600 students who have commenced their academic preparation and English language courses across the different centres in the UK.
See also
- Business-education partnerships
- Foundation degree, a year-long programme to prepare British students for undergraduate study
- English Language Institute, a common name for a university-based service that teaches English