Dr. Hamish Main, Director, South Asian Partnerships of Staffordshire University will be visiting Sri Lanka to conduct interviews and offer spot admissions to Staffordshire University.

He will also provide free of charge career guidance advice, and assistance in selecting study programmes. Dr Hamish Main will be available for consultations at the APIIT City Campus at No 388, Union Place Colombo 02 on June 9 and 10 2009 from 10.00am onwards. Students interested in studying in UK and their parents are invited to the consultation sessions. Students and parents may contact Erandi Dodamwala on 011 2675244 or visit Staffordshire University Sri Lanka Office at the APIIT City Campus for more information and appointments.

Over the years, APIIT - Sri Lanka has been paving the way for a large number of students to obtain a British degree from Staffordshire University (SU) while studying at its City Campus in Colombo. APIIT City Campus provides outstanding facilities for teaching/ learning similar to those available in British universities. However, Staffordshire University runs several hundred cutting edge courses on its campuses in the UK and it is not practical to bring all these programmes to Colombo. It is important, then that we find ways and means of allowing our students to benefit from these first class learning opportunities at Staffordshire University. With this objective in mind, Staffordshire University has set up a permanent office at the APIIT City Campus in Colombo to provide Sri Lankan students with information about all University programmes and facilitate their transfer for study in the UK.

Staffordshire University Sri Lanka Office facilitates direct entry to an extensive range of courses at foundation, certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate level in the areas of Arts, Media and Design; Business and Law; Computing, Engineering and Technology; and Health and Sciences. The SU Sri Lanka Office provides up-to-date information on all these study programmes. In addition, the SU Sri Lanka Office provides career guidance and counselling service to help students select appropriate study programmes, assists students with visa application, and coordinates with the University Departments for exemptions for prior learning (eg HND, CIMA, CIM etc). All these services are provided free of charge.

Staffordshire University, established in the early 1900s, has evolved into one of UK's most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinking learning institutions. Always quick to adapt as student requirements change, Staffordshire University has become renowned for its groundbreaking new courses and first-class learning opportunities.

Located in the heart of England in a region popularly known as the Midlands, Staffordshire University is surrounded by a sophisticated network of roads and railways with easy access to major cities like London. The nearest two cities are Birmingham and Manchester. The university has two campuses based 18 miles apart. The Stoke campus is located in the centre of the vibrant city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Arts, Media, Design, Business, Law, Science, and English Language degrees are conducted here. The Stafford campus, which is well-known for its stunning facilities for Computing, Engineering, Technology and Health, is located in the beautiful English town of Stafford.

Some 16,000 students with 1500 international students from 75 countries make up the University's vibrant cultural mix from the UK and around the world. One of the first things visitors notice about Staffordshire University is the wide diversity of ages, backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and lifestyles that make up the SU community. Staffordshire University also remains dedicated to fulfilling the responsibilities as a true international centre of learning as it has 800 courses which are up-to- date and highly job oriented. Apart from the best study programmes, outstanding facilities, homely and friendly environment, SU provides on campus accommodation for all international students.
Staffordshire University has introduced a scholarship scheme for September 2009 intake. The scholarships will cover part of tuition fees. Prospective students are advised to contact the SU Sri Lanka Office for details of the scholarships and application procedure.

The International Student Centre provides a range of services customized for international students from diverse backgrounds to overcome the feeling of foreignness and gives friendly personal advice to them on living and studying in UK. Also, the university provides free career guidance service for career planning until you secure a job. Special guidance is given to international students to secure a part-time job to help finance their living costs. This includes support for making contacts with local employers and attending specialist fairs and information sessions.

Are you keen to find out more about studying in UK in general and at Staffordshire University in particular? Would you like to meet with Dr Hamish Main, a distinguished academic, and seek further clarifications? Please feel free to just walk into the APIIT City Campus at No 388, Union Place Colombo 02 on June 9 and 10 between 10.00am and 5.00pm. Still better, please call Erandi on 011 2675244 for an appointment.