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KYIV Universities

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка) was founded in 1834 (the Faculty of Law was established in 1835) and is one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1834 as the Kiev Imperial University of Saint Vladimir, and since then it has changed its name several times. During the Soviet Union era, Taras Shevchenko University was one of the top-three universities in the USSR, along with Moscow State University and Leningrad State University. It is located in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and is the third oldest university in Ukraine after the University of Lviv and University of Kharkiv. Now it comprises of 14 faculties and 5 institutes, the IT Centre and many other divisions. The University is also the co-founder of three institutes and two colleges. Students benefit from a large campus area with modern dormitories, dining halls, computer clubs, fitness centers and cafes.

Taras Shevchenko University is named after Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian literature and art. It is an institution of higher education that trains specialists in many fields of knowledge and carries out research. It is considered the most prestigious university in Ukraine and a major centre of advanced learning and progressive thinking. It consists of more faculties and departments, and trains specialists in a greater number of academic fields, than any other Ukrainian educational institution. According to the independent ranking of 228 universities in Ukraine performed by Compas, Taras Shevchenko University was ranked the first best position in Ukraine regarding the adequacy of alumni to the labor market of Ukraine. According to Scopus (2009), Taras Shevchenko University has the highest research paper output of any Ukrainian university, and is also the top research producer (as assessed by total paper citation count).

The University pays much attention to the international cooperation, in particular, with other HEIs. This cooperation results in international scientific conferences, summer schools, teaching of study courses by the professors from partner institutions, establishment of international Bachelor and Master programs etc.

An interesting point to note is that 4 of Ukraine's Presidents, including the current president Petro Poroshenko are TSU alumni

The Major faculties of this school are:

Faculty of Chemistry
Faculty of Cybernetics
Faculty of Geography
Faculty of Geology
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Information Technologies
Faculty of History
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Radio Physics, Electronics and Computer Systems
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Sociology
Preparation Faculty
Institute of Philology
Institute of Journalism
Institute of International Relations
Military Institute
Institute of High Technologies
Institute of Biology

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26/06/2015

GOETHE UNIVERSITY - FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Goethe University Frankfurt, positioned among the top international research universities, offers a wide variety of academic programmes, a diverse group of research institutes, and a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems. The university is named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the Frankfurt-born polymath renowned for his exceptional contributions to literature, science, and philosophy.

Founded in 1914 with private funding and inspired by the legacy of the European Enlightenment, Goethe University stands out as a pioneering “citizens’ university”—and the history of the university is one of openness and public participation.

Today, Goethe University is one of the only universities in Germany that enjoys significant public funding alongside administrative autonomy and the ability to create a private endowment.

As a university with an endowment, a funding model rare in Germany’s system of higher education, GU enjoys considerable freedom from state control when it comes to the details of how a modern university should be run, including the appointing of professors. The endowment that is being built up will be invested specifically in promoting an excellent atmosphere in which to research, study, think, and create.

Situated in Germany’s most cosmopolitan and international city, the university attracts a diverse body of students and researchers from around the world. Students at Goethe benefit from studying and living in Frankfurt, the largest financial and trading centre in Europe—with plenty of opportunities to learn and practise speaking German. Today, Frankfurt is ratedamong the top 10 most liveable cities in the world (according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting).

Today, the university has 46,000 students, on 4 major campuses within the city. Several Nobel Prize winners have been affiliated with the university, such as Max von Laue. The university is also affiliated with 11 winners of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize

The university is located on four campuses in Frankfurt am Main:

Campus Bockenheim: Mathematics, Computer science, Art history, Fine Arts
Campus Riedberg: Pharmacy, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Geosciences and Geography
Campus Westend: Social sciences, Pedagogy, Psychology, Theology, Philosophy, History, Philology, Archaeology, Law, Economics and Business Administration, Human geography
Campus Niederrad: Medical science, Dentistry, University hospital

Other facilities include the university sports complex on Ginnheimer Landstraße in Frankfurt-Bockenheim.

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25/06/2015

CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Cyprus International University (Uluslararası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi Universitesi) is an English-language private university in Northern Cyprus, formed as a result of rising interest in higher educational institutions and instruction in English, and in recognition of the increased need for universities which conduct education in foreign languages in Cyprus and other countries in the region.. It is located in the capital, North Nicosia and was established in 1997.

The University is situated 5 km from the city centre, 14 km from the Ercan State Airport, 50 km from the town of Famagusta, and 30 km from the coastal town of Kyrenia.

There are 9 faculties, 2 institutes and 6 schools run by the university, namely:

Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law Faculty of Communication
Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The School of Justice
Vocational School
Vocational School of Health Services
Tourism and Hotel Management
School of Applied Sciences
School of Foreign Languages

Masters Institute
PhD Institute

The University is quite serious in sport too, as seen by the "Arena". CIU Arena which is the first integrated sport complex consists of 7500m2 indoor and 15.000m2 outdoor area. The complex has the capacity of 1710 spectators, and consists of a professional and inclusive fitness room, indoor sport hall, indoor swimming pool (semi- Olympic, 170 capacity), table-tennis, aerobic gall, wall bars, shooting circle, squash, club rooms, cafe, health centre, changing rooms, offices, and classrooms!!!

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24/06/2015

East China Normal University (华东师范大学), commonly referred to as ECNU, is a comprehensive research university in Shanghai, China. Established in 1951,[1] it is the first national normal university of the People's Republic of China.

Originally founded to train school teachers, the University is now an institution training researchers, professors, high-level civil servants, as well as business and political leaders. Sponsored by the national program "Project 211" and "Project 985", the university is a staunch force in the nation's research in the humanities, social sciences and technology innovation, and is reputed to be the "Columbia of the East". ECNU is ranked 67th in Asia according to the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings in 2014, while the Leiden Ranking considered it 280th worldwide in 2013.

ECNU is an institution of higher education with global impact. China's first Sino-US higher education institute – New York University Shanghai (NYU Shanghai) – is jointly operated by New York University and ECNU. King's College London, the University of California, as well as the University of Manchester hold their international summer schools at ECNU each year.

Since 2013, the University officially changed its French name to École normale supérieure de l'Est de la Chine, to put forward the academic cooperation between ECNU and the École Normale Supérieure Group in France. The ENS-ECNU Joint Graduate School was formally established in June 2005.

At present the university is made up of 22 full-time schools and colleges, 2 unconventional colleges and 5 advanced research institutes, with 58 departments offering 76 undergraduate programs.

With campuses in Minhang and Putuo District totalling an area of over 220 hectares, East China Normal University has long been reputed as a "Garden University" for its beautiful campus scenery.

The university's athletic facilities include an outdoor track, outdoor basketball courts, indoor basketball courts, and indoor tennis and badminton courts. The university lacks a traditional indoor gymnasium with running/biking machines, free weights, and weight machines.

Li Yuanchao, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, and Jiang Nanchun, Founder of Focus Media, are some of the notable Alumni of this university.

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22/06/2015

The University of Nicosia (Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας Turkish: Lefkoşa Üniversitesi) is the largest university in Cyprus, with campuses based in the three largest cities in Cyprus: Nicosia, Lemesos and Larnaca. It was formally known, until September 2007, as Intercollege. The University enrolls approximately 5,000 students, 4,000 of which are based in Nicosia. It is the largest independent institution of higher education in Cyprus, combining the best elements of Western education, quality standards and an international philosophy. Located in the nation’s capital, the University of Nicosia is a global educational centre with 20% of its 5,000 students coming from abroad, representing over 60 different countries in a multicultural learning environment that promotes friendship, cooperation and understanding.

With instruction in English and an emphasis on critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, the University of Nicosia’s diverse range of academic programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level prepare students for leadership roles in the private and public sectors.

In 2011, the University of Nicosia established the first Medical School in Cyprus, and launched the Graduate Entry 4-Year MBBS Programme, the first Medical Programme in Cyprus in collaboration with St. George’s, University of London.
Today, the University of Nicosia Medical School offers two Medical Programmes, the 4-Year Graduate Entry MBBS (in cooperation with St. George's University of London) and the 6-Year Undergraduate Entry Medical Degree, as well as a Master of Science in Family Medicine.

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19/06/2015

POZNAN - POLAND

Poznan University of Medical studies offer English and polish course of medical studies. The University offer undergraduate and graduate courses of Medicine, undergraduate program of Dentistry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. It is one of the best medical universities of Poland. Medical program is follow USA and Canadian Curriculum.

Over the years, members of the PUMS faculty and research staff have been receiving prestigious awards and wide recognition for the excellent quality of their work, research, and teaching, and some have been sought after by the world's advanced medical centers. For example, in 2008 Dr. Maria Siemionow, a PUMS graduate and professor of surgery, has been responsible for leading the landmark face transplantation surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.A.
The Poznan University of Medical Sciences aspires to develop rich and exciting curricula. Students are presented with specific subject matter together with clinical objectives and potential outcomes, so that both student expectations and evaluations either in the basic sciences or in the clinical studies are made very clear by the respective faculty members. Furthermore, students receive training in problem-based learning through extensive use of brief clinical case studies in the basic sciences.

Reason choosing Poznan medical University?

Clinical training for students: programs focus on providing students with clinical experience in strong cooperation with the 6 clinical hospitals and the Center for Medical Simulation;
Best Medical School in Poland: Poznan University of Medicine is a renowned, non-profit institution with long academic traditions and a wide international recognition;
International accreditation: Poznan Medical University programs adhere to the American standards; and at present, they are more than 1,000 international students enrolled;
Reasonable cost and tuition fees: competitive for both American and European students seeking medical education tuition fees of Medical university of Poznan are less expensive;

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18/06/2015

Nanchang University

Nanchang University is a national university located in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China which was established in 1940 as National Chung-cheng University. Nanchang University is listed among the National Key Universities of China. The history could date back to Jiangxi Public Medical School and the National ZhongZheng University, given by Chiang Kai-shek, then president of the Republic of China, which were established in 1921 and 1940 respectively.

In 1993, Jiangxi University and Jiangxi Industrial University merged into the new Nanchang University, from when the name was adopted until now. In 1997, Nanchang University was listed among the Top 100 key universities in China. In 2004, the agreement on jointly developing Nanchang University was signed between the People's Government of Jiangxi Province and the Ministry of Education. NCU entered a new era of reform and development when it merged with Jiangxi Medical College in 2005.

Nanchang University is a national university situated in central China in Jiangxi province in the Provincial capital of Nanchang which is south of the Yangtze River. Jiangxi is famous as the home of porcelain (china).

With a first-class infrastructure and teaching conditions, NCU is the main node of CERNET in Jiangxi Province and the only modeling net university which has been upgraded to IPV6 in all areas and linked to CNGI. NCU has 12 affiliated hospitals of different ranks and categories, among which there are 6 national top tertiary general hospitals and one top tertiary stomatological hospital.

NCU hosts a graduate school and 21 undergraduate schools including colleges of Liberal Arts, Foreign Language Studies, Art and Design, Law, Economics and Management, the Sciences, Life Science, Material Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Education, Medicine, and Software. These undergraduate programs have an enrollment of approximately 36,000 full-time students.

NCU has a large-scale medical school. Not only does the medical school have a strong research orientation, it has 10 attached hospitals throughout the province. These hospitals accommodate the needs for teaching and internships for students of medicine.

NCU employs a teaching staff of 2,337, 52% of whom are professors and associate professors. Five of them are members of the distinguished Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. A number of them have received awards for their excellence in teaching and research from various government agencies ranging from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Public Health and the Jiangxi Provincial Government.

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17/06/2015

UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS

The University of Cyprus was established in 1989 and admitted its first students in 1992. It was founded in response to the growing intellectual needs of the Cypriot people, and is well placed to fulfil the numerous aspirations of the country. Despite its brief history, the University of Cyprus has earned the respect of the international academic community and the appreciation of Cypriot society. When the University of Cyprus first opened its doors to students, the incoming class consisted of 486 undergraduate students. During the academic year 2008-2009, 4321 undergraduate students attended courses operating within the 31 undergraduate programmes offered by the 21 departments of the six faculties. At the same time, there were 1285 postgraduate students.

Fees range between USD6000 - USD8000 per year, including accomodation!!!

The main objectives of the University are twofold: the promotion of scholarship and education through teaching and research, and the enhancement of the cultural, social and economic development of Cyprus. In this context, the University believes that education must provide more than simply accumulation of knowledge. It must also encourage students' active participation in the process of learning and acquisition of those values necessary for responsible involvement in the community. The University sets high standards for all branches of scholarship.

Based in the Capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, teaching is mainly in Greek. The official languages are Greek and Turkish, but only a few Turkish speakers are registered. Since September 2005, the University's credit point system is based on ECTS.

There are eight Faculties within the University:

*Faculty of Humanities: three departments and the Language Centre
*Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences: five departments and the Oceanography Centre,
*Faculty of Social Sciences and Education: four departments and the Centre for Gender Studies
*Faculty of Economics and Management: two departments, the Economic Research Centre and the Centre for Banking and
Financial Research
*Faculty of Engineering: four departments, the Nanotechnology Research Centre, KIOS Research Centre for Intelligent Systems
and Networks and the NIREAS International Water Research Centre.
*Faculty of Letters: three departments and the Archaeological Research Unit
*Faculty of Graduate Studies
*The Medicine School

There are 25 student clubs at the University of Cyprus, involved in educational, cultural, artistic and entertainment activities. The "Club Evening" is a yearly event organised by the clubs' coordination committee at which students have the opportunity to learn about the activities of the various clubs from their representatives and can register in the clubs of their preference. Clubs include:

• Archaeological Club • Art
• Cyprus Association for Special Education (C.A.I.E.)
• Dance • Environmental
• European Club • Film
• Experimental Workshop of Creative Expression (E.W.C.E.)
• ΙΕΕΕ •Journalists
•Karate •Music
•Orthodox and Hellenic Tradition
•Photoclub •Psychology
•Sailing •Scouting and Survival
•"Terpsichorian" Music Group •Theatre
•RC Models •Fencing
•Sociology •Chess Club
•Cycling •Volunteer

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