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The Outstanding Achievement of One of GEC's Partner Universities

International student numbers hit all time high at Nottingham

They come from more than three-quarters of the world’s nations — and have helped to make The University of Nottingham one of higher education’s biggest international success stories.

Students from more than 150 nations have chosen Nottingham in the 2009/10 academic year, boosting international numbers to over 8,000 for the first time in the institution’s history. With another 8,000 studying at The University of Nottingham’s sites in Malaysia and China, the University has underlined its status as a truly global player in higher education and is now the largest recruiter of overseas students to a British university campus.

Nottingham has been welcoming international students for much of its history. It was the first UK university to set up a full campus overseas, in Malaysia, and the first overseas university in the world to establish a teaching and research university inside China Professor Chris Ennew, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, said: “Internationalisation is a key element of the University’s strategy for the 21st century, and reaching this figure is a significant milestone for the institution as a whole. The University’s success in attracting talented international students is evidence of its reputation as one of the World’s Top 100 institutions.”

Vincenzo Raimo, Director of the International Office, added: “Nottingham has a huge amount to offer to overseas students and we are delighted with the contribution they make, in return, towards making us one of the most ‘international’ universities in the UK. The opportunity to study and mix with students from so many different countries adds greatly to the educational and social experience, and helps to prepare them for today’s global employment market.”

Academic Success at the University of Dundee

GEC is a collaborative partner of the University of Dundee and has placed a number of students on their courses during the past 7 years. GEC places great importance on its links with universities that are outstanding in their areas of teaching or research. It was recently announced that the University of Dundee has achieved outstanding academic success by being the top university in Europe (and in the World) in 2009 in the field of research in pharmacology. GEC congratulates Dundee on this achievement.

See: The Times Higher Education for data from 'Thomson Reuters, Essential Science Indicators, Oct 2009'

Study Medicine and Veterinary Science in Europe

GEC's strong relationship with Debrecen Medical School, Hungary is reaching new heights. Many students from most of the countries where GEC is active such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan and India are choosing to attend one of the most traditional and prestigious medical schools in Europe.

GEC will soon be offering Vetinerary Medicine to its students by establishing links with IMS, International Medicine Studies, Bratislava, Slovakia. IMS deal with a number European Universities and their degrees are recognized by the EU. They also have WHO registration and are recognized by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

GEC also offers a Pre Medical International Degree Foundation programme for students not immediately qualified for the above medical degrees.

GEC Teams Up with Australian Universities

GEC is delighted to announce that it has teamed up with several Australian Universities and launched recruitment campaigns in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. Following a successful 'trial run' GEC Directors unanimously voted on pushing forward with Australian Recruitment across the African Continent. With Partners offering courses ranging from 2-year Diplomas, 3-year Bachelors and Post Graduate Degrees, GEC is able to offer a wide choice for the International student.

Operational Managers have carefully looked at the programme provision and quality assurance, together with all aspects of the visa requirements for African students and have rolled out a comprehensive package to students, following intensive staff training across the relevant offices.

In the first wave, students from all 3 countries have responded overwhelmingly to the news and are keen to discover all the possibilities and opportunities an Australian Education can offer them, including the right to live and work in Australia following their studies.

Feedback from One of Our Many Successful Students

Igwe has made his career in banking and is employed by BankPHB PLC, Nigeria. He studied previously in Nigeria for his BSc Banking and Finance at Abia State University and his MBA at Imo State University. He is now further developing his knowledge and skills at Middlesex University.

Read the letter Igwe sent to GEC below!

Good day Sir,

I wish to commend the excellent service your organization rendered to me when I applied for a Masters Program at Middlesex University. Presently I have enrolled and am undertaking the program, all due to the good work of your team in Port Harcourt and Lagos, Nigeria.

However as part of this feed back I would like to frankly comment on the lack of adequate facilities in your Port Harcourt office, especially the need for internet access, printing machines and scanners to help boost the services rendered to future applicants.

(Please note: The above is in the process of being remedied. GEC)

Your team is effective and I have recommended your organization to my prospecting colleagues for their applications to UK Universities.

I wish to express my gratitude to your organization for helping me fulfill my aim to study in one of UK's best Business School.

Thank you.

Regards

Igwe Anyika
M.Sc. International Finance
Middlesex University
Hendon, London

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