The University of Greenwich welcomes students from Sri Lanka , Where The past, present and future come dramatically together making it one of the most vibrant and richly varied places in which to study.
Housed in some of the UK's most elegant buildings the University is steeped in History and has been providing Higher Education since 1890. Today, a rich blend of around 23,000 students including over 4000 international students from over 120 countries including approximately 350 Sri Lankans study a wide range of programmes with us.

The University has three campuses: Greenwich, in the historic London borough; Avery Hill in South East London; and Medway, in Chatham Maritime, Kent. Studying at the University of Greenwich has many academic and employment benefits.

WHY CHOOSE US:
The University of Greenwich offers the best of both worlds - City and Country. You are on the doorstep of London, but with the cream of Kent - rolling hills, seaside resorts and historic sites - not far away.
Some of the features which have contributed towards the popularity of the University among Sri Lankan students in the past are as follows:

• Quality of teaching and facilities offered to International Students
• Location of the university and the Truly International learning environment offered by the university
• The International reputation for excellence enjoy by the university
• The competitive fees structure offered by the university Easy Payment Terms
• Nationality Scholarship offered to all Sri Lankan students

Wide range of exemptions offered to Undergraduate students for a number of our programmes if professionally qualified; they would be considered for a direct entry to either the second year or the final year of the degree depending on the recognised qualifications they hold. " You can improve your English language skills, which, as a global language, can be used to communicate in your future career and at a social level.

" The qualifications offered by the University of Greenwich are internationally recognized, meaning that wherever you may work your knowledge and experience will be valued. "You can obtain a degree relevant to your specific needs allowing you to go on to further study in your field or progress in your career.

"As an international student, you have the opportunity to work as well as study. You are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time, with no limit in vacation periods Therefore, you have the chance not only to gain extra finances to support your studies but also valuable work experience.
"Successful Graduates can apply for a two year Work Permit.

There are extensive free library and computing laboratory facilities on each campus, comprising PC networks and connection points for laptops as well as a range of printers, scanners and potters are available as well as general and subject specific software to enable you to carry out your work, staff are on hand to help you with any problems you might experience.

STUDENTS UNION
The university of Greenwich students union represents the interest of all students and provides in-house social facilities and support. Each campus has a students union where you can go for advice and information or make use of the social venues where you can get together with friends, for those who want to participate in fitness activities, both our Avery Hill and Medway Campuses offer sports and recreational facilities

FACILITIES OFFERED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The university's office of student Affairs offers a wide range of services through its student centre's to support students whilst they are at university, there are advisers who deal specifically with International students concerns, some of the specific support offered to International students includes

Immigration information on visas, employment, dependents visas and health related issues

• Academic help-English classes/study skills/personal tutors
• Social events---University trips/meeting other students/meeting British nationals
• Careers Guidance- From Workshops and drop in sessions to Individual interviews, selecting and guiding students on possible career options
• Counseling-if you are experiencing any personal problems and need support there are counselors to assist and guide the students
• Job Shop-you can receive help in finding part-time work within or outside the university and get advice on employment related matters
• Study Skills-Tutorial support from your assigned personal tutor, student services run workshops to aid study skills of students

RESEARCH FACILITIES
The University of Greenwich generates around 18 million pounds sterling in research and consultancy income every year, students benefit from being taught in a research environment where staff share the expertise and specialist facilities, the university currently has over 350 research students undertaking both MPhil and PhD degrees;

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
The university provides a wide range of accommodation facilities for the students to choose from and the university guarantees accommodation facilities for all new students who enroll for the September intakes provided they meet the accepted conditions.

CHOOSING YOUR PROGRAMME
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes in the following areas of study;
Accounting & Finance/Agriculture and Food Sciences/Architecture & Construction/Art/& Design/Business/Computing/Criminology/Drama &Performing Arts/Earth& Environmental Sciences/Economic/Education/Engineering/English/Events Management/Health/History/Horticulture/Law/Marketing/Mathematics & Statistics/Media/Multimedia/Nutritional Sciences/Pharmacy/Philosophy/Politics/Psychology& Counseling/Public Relations/Science/Sociology/Sports/Tourism Just one of our many areas of expertise is Computing and Mathematics with the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences situated next to the River Thames within the Greenwich Maritime Campus and less than 5 miles from Central London, it is an extremely successful part of the university with the Mathematics department ranked 10th in the UK in the (Times Good University Guide 2006)

The university is highly recognized both nationally and Internationally for its cutting edge research and its innovative approach to curriculum development, the university has pioneered degree programmes in Computing/Information Systems/Multimedia Technology/Networking/Internet & web technologies/Data Mining/Statistics/Computational Science and Engineering; The university has also been the recipient of many Queens Anniversary Prize awards.

VISITS BY THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Ms Joanne Wall, International Recruitment Manager from the university visits Sri Lanka 4 times a year in the Months of February/May/July and October and will be present at the British Educational Fair this year at the Hilton Hotel Colombo on the 21 and 22 February 2009 as well at the Queens Hotel in Kandy on the 24 February 2009.

Ms Wall who is no stranger to Sri Lanka having visited our country for many years and would be happy to discuss with you how you can commence your studies at the University of Greenwich. On the spot admissions will be offered to suitably qualified applicants during her visit to Sri Lanka.

Authorized Representation in Sri Lanka
The University of Greenwich is solely represented by INTERNATIONAL PLACEWELL CONSULTANTS the only authorized official representative for the University of Greenwich in Sri Lanka is headed by the Managing Director Mr. ROHAN WIJESOORIYA who has successfully guided and assisted applicants with all required information pertaining to the enrollment process as well as assistance on the visa documentation which is offered free to all applicants

Mr. Wijesooriya would be pleased to offer his guidance to all interested students who could email their request to ipclanka@yahoo.com or contact us on 0773060841/2593266/5730314 and visit their local office at 93 Thimbirigasyaya Road; Colombo 05;
UNIVERSITY PARTICULARS
University web site:
www.greenwich.ac.uk
EMAIL: international@gre.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8331 8136
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8331 8625
TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION, CONTACT INTERNATIONAL PLACEWELL CONSULTANTS!