Science Without Borders

Introduction
Courses Covered
What is included
English Language (Pre-sessional) Courses
Accommodation
Life at UEL
How to Apply
More Information

Introduction

University of East London is delighted to participate in the Brazilian government's Science Without Borders programme, enabling Brazilian students to take part of their undergraduate degree or postgraduate research programme with us.

The scheme is administered in Brazil by CAPES and CNPq, and is managed in England by Universities UK.

With 35 students already participating in Science Without Borders at UEL, we are the most popular university in London for the scheme.

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Courses Covered

Please click here to download a full list of undergraduate courses at UEL which are covered by the scheme.

We also have places on PhD programmes under the Science Without Borders scheme. Students can take one year of their PhD with us then transfer back to their university in Brazil, or they can complete the whole PhD here at UEL. For more information, please email swb@uel.ac.uk. We have eligible PhD programmes in the following UEL schools:

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
School of Arts and Digital Industries
Royal Docks Business School
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
School of Psychology

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What's included?

The Brazilian government will pay a set amount to us which covers:

Your tuition fees
Accommodation
A Welcome and Orientation programme including airport pick-up service
A programme of fun social events throughout your time at UEL
Administration and support
A three-month industrial placement or supervised industrial project
English language courses as appropriate

You will also receive a stipend from the government which covers your living expenses and travel to and from London.

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Presessional English Classes

If you need to improve your English before joining the Science without Borders programme at UEL, you could be eligible to take our presessional English classes. Courses vary in length depending on what you need. The cost of the English course, including accommodation, is covered by your scholarship.

Information about entry requirements for Presessional English classes can be found here.

Accommodation

As a Science Without Borders student, you will normally be housed in our moderrn and beautiful Docklands Campus. All rooms are single occupancy and are just a short walk from Cyprus DLR station, making it safe and easy for you to travel to Central London. Your room will have the following facilities

Private en-suite shower room with toilet and sink
An internet connection
An antenna socket so you can connect a television
Access to a well-equipped shared kitchen

Click here for a virtual tour of our excellent Halls of Residence. Science Without Borders students will normally be placed in our West Halls.

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Life at UEL

We work hard to make sure that every Science Without Borders student has a great experience at UEL. When you arrive in London, we organise a comprehensive Welcome Programme made up of a range of social acticities and practical information sessions. The programme is fun and informative. We also arrange fun trips throughout the year just for Science Without Borders students, including things like a trip to Thorpe Park, a cruise along the River Thames and a night out at the Theatre. All of the trips are free of charge and are designed to help you make the most of your time as a UEL student.