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Dublin University of Technology School of Business, Ireland

Dublin Institute of Technology’s (DIT) School of Business is one of the highest ranked colleges in Ireland, is a member of the European University Association (EUA), and is closely integrated in the economic and cultural life of Ireland. With roots dating back to the 1800s, DIT leads in key areas of learning and teaching. DIT has 20,000 students and 1,100 staff across six faculties. The Faculty of Business is one of the largest business schools in Ireland and offers students a flexible approach to designing their tailored study program across all major business disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Retail and Services Management.

In addition, the close collaboration with Irish and international firms and partnerships with over 20 national and international professional bodies creates extensive internship opportunities for students.

The Faculty of Business has over 140 full-time academic staff, many with extensive business experience. The Faculty is located in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus in the heart of Dublin city, adjacent to the business district and alongside other major universities. The campus is home to 4,000 students, ensuring a vibrant student life. DIT has excellent facilities including 1,000 open-access computers, a range of social spaces, and a library, which is the most advanced business-specific library in Ireland/UK and has considerable electronic information resources available to off-site clients.

Institute of Technology-Carlow, Ireland

At the Institute of Technology Carlow, every effort has been made to combine a stress-free location with top-level academic programs and facilities that are the leading edge in a number of key disciplines both nationally and internationally.

In the current academic year, the Institute has a student body of almost 4,500 and an academic staff of 200. All of this in a town of 20,000 people with healthy industrial and business sectors. Carlow, just 80 kilometers from Dublin, is one of the largest inland towns in the country and with its strong industrial base, makes an ideal choice for the location of an Institute of Technology campus.

The Institute benefits from continuous investment by the Government in the student learning environment and boasts excellent computing, multimedia, and library facilities in a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre. The Institute is also internationally renowned for research in the areas of Biotechnology, Engineering, and Marketing.

Located in the island’s sunniest region - the sunny southeast, the county is ideally located to explore the Wicklow Mountains, the medieval city of Kilkenny, the Viking settlements which grew into Waterford city and Wexford town, and of course, Dublin, Ireland’s exciting capital city.

With its rural location, Carlow provides the ideal setting for learning with all the essential services but without major urban distractions.

Its large campus is situated on the banks of the beautiful river Barrow just five minutes walk from the center of town.

Kingston University London, England

Kingston University offers a wide range of courses across a variety of subject areas. The University is based in Kingston upon Thames, a historic part of London just a 25 minutes by train from the city’s busy center. Our students benefit from both being close to London and living in a friendly environment. The University benefits from a modern environment, but is also surrounded by beautiful countryside and a rich heritage

Lancaster University, England

Lancaster University is a vibrant and friendly, self-contained campus university which is committed to achieving the highest standards. With its residential college structure and high quality teaching departments, Lancaster places great emphasis on the student experience. Lancaster is among the top 200 universities in the world according to the Times Higher-QS World University rankings and was one of the runners up for the title of University of the Year in 2006.

The campus has a reputation for being one of the safest in the UK and has its own thriving community based around nine residential colleges which helps both local and international students settle into university life quickly. The campus has received major investment over the last six years to improve student facilities, teaching space, and accommodation.

The University is located in the northwest of England, close to the beautiful Lake District, one of England’s national parks. It has good rail links to London (three hours), Edinburgh (two hours), or Manchester (one hour), as well as three airports within one and a half hours, which give easy access to mainland Europe. You are never far away from both spectacular countryside and city life. The city of Lancaster is 10 minutes from campus by bus and its picturesque narrow streets, its canal and riverside, its parks, manageable size, and friendly atmosphere all make the city popular with students. The city has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment; The Duke’s Playhouse offers repertory theatre and films alongside many pubs and restaurants, nightclubs, concert venues, museums, art galleries, cinema, and an annual literature festival.

Swansea University, Wales

Founded in 1920, Swansea is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University’s location is captivating.Swansea University has nearly 12,000 students and offers over 500 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate courses in a wide range of subject areas, from American Studies to Zoology. A full range of social, cultural, and sporting amenities complements the campus lifestyle and contributes to the strong sense of community that the University embraces.

Recent surveys and league tables have consistently placed Swansea among the top 20 universities in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction. The results reflect the University’s aim to deliver an outstanding student experience alongside teaching of the highest quality that produces graduates equipped for exceptional personal and professional achievement. Swansea University attracts the third largest research funding in the UK, after only Oxford and Cambridge.

Swansea University is set in rolling parkland overlooking the majestic sweep of Swansea Bay. The campus is a stone’s throw from the old fishing village of Mumbles, whose unique seaside atmosphere is complemented by a vibrant social scene popular with students. Travel just a few minutes in the other direction and you reach the Maritime Quarter, a modern waterfront village complete with restaurants, art gallery, theatr, and a busy marina.

The Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, is within easy reach from the University. Unspoilt beaches and dramatic cliff-top views provide a stunning location for water sports, cycling, and walking, as well as unparalleled research opportunities for students studying natural sciences.

Swansea itself is a lively city of 230,000 people. Its friendly shopping center includes a world-famous indoor market that dates back to the Middle Ages and offers traditional, locally produced food. Culturally, the city is home to the Dylan Thomas Centre, which celebrates the life and work of the great Welsh poet. Theatres, festivals, museums, and galleries enhance Swansea’s rich cultural diversity.

University of Kent-Canterbury, England

University of Kent-Canterbury has a friendly and vibrant campus with an excellent social life and superb facilities. Within walking distance of the city, it offers green and tranquil open spaces, lively cafés and bars and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Canterbury campus is built on 300 acres of parkland half an hour’s walk from Canterbury city center. Residential, teaching and administrative buildings are surrounded by green open spaces, fields and woods.

University of Stirling, Scotland

The University of Stirling is a wonderful place – beautiful and vibrant, relaxed and engaging. The University has one of the finest campuses in Europe and has an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. Many of its students comment on the friendly atmosphere of a medium-sized university, with a large number opting to live on campus with its great amenities and strong community feel.

The University of Stirling is located in the heart of Scotland, nestling at the foot of the Highlands and about two miles from the historic city of Stirling (pop. approx. 40,000). Scotland is closer than you might imagine and is very easy to get to from North America. Several major cities in the US and Canada offer direct flights and most others can be reached via one of the European hubs such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, or Paris.

Scotland has its own distinct culture, education, law and political systems, giving it a unique and diverse character, which differs from its southern neighbor, England. Outside the narrow, but well-populated central belt, much of the rest of the country consists of mountains and moors, islands, lochs, and glens. Stirling is especially fortunate in having so much of Scotland’s best scenery within easy reach.

Stirling is one of the most attractive places to live and study in the UK, offering a vibrant mix of the historic and modern. The city has a population of around 40,000 and offers a great mix of small city and rural lifestyles. Students make up over 20 percent of Stirling’s population and this is reflected in both the feel of the city and the broad range of amenities on offer. Stirling is also a major tourist destination which attracts visitors from all over the world to view the historic sights of Stirling Castle, the National Wallace Monument, and Stirling Bridge. To meet the varied needs of visitors and residents alike, the city is well-served by bistros, cafes, and restaurants, as well as offering a wide variety of social and leisure facilities.