Many of the day-to-day features and processes of present-day Russia and the CIS have their roots in Soviet times. Amongst these is the strong – but different in many ways from Western models – Higher Education system, and also still the significant cultural detachment and closedness.
The majority of international students need time to adapt to the way of life in another country, and need help with this issue. Alongside the specialised services that exist in British universities, assistance at this level should be available up until the student leaves the UK.
Two University of Cambridge spin-out companies were recognised in the third annual ACES awards, which recognise the best in academic entrepreneurship from across Europe.
A scholarship of £1,000 will be awarded to international students in 2012-2013 academic year (whether self-payers or sponsored) from a number of countries including:
Many of the day-to-day features and processes of present-day Russia and the CIS have their roots in Soviet times. Amongst these is the strong – but different in many ways from Western models – Higher Education system, and also still the significant cultural detachment and closedness.