Frequently asked questions

Yes, details for this are sent to you upon confirming your acceptance with us. The International Orientation Programme fee is included in the tuition fees paid by Study Abroad students and the programme is free to all exchange students.

We provide an airport 'meet and greet' service from Heathrow which is free of charge when you register for our International Orientation Programme. You are accompanied directly from the airport to your halls of residence and helped to settle in. Please see our pre-arrival section for maps of the campuses which are useful if you are arriving independently.

We have a variety of classes form across the university curriculum. Please see details in our Programme Information section.

First of all you should make your choice using our course directory and then gain approval from your home institution’s academic advisor. Usually your advisor decides if you will be entitled to receive credit for your semester at Middlesex.

Visit our pages on how to apply.

Each 30 credit class transfers as 6-8 US credit hours or 15 ECTS. During a typical academic year you would usually take 120 credits which are equal to 24-32 US credits. 120 credits usually translate into 4 courses. In some cases students are able to take 3 courses; however this needs to be approved by your home university.

Upon online enrolment, your timetables can be viewed via your personnal Middlesex Information page: Middlesex Integrated Student Information System (MISIS). This is usually available a week or two before the start of teaching.

Class time depends on your subject area but you should expect to have at least 12 hours of class contact time per week, plus a substantial amount of time required for independent study and completing your assessments.

Middlesex University provides a lecture and seminar format for its teaching. In lectures, you will learn the content of the subject with the rest of the class. Seminars allow you to discuss the content in smaller groups with the subject leaders.

Year long students will be assessed with exams as well as coursework.

Yes. The University requires a basic level of English. The entry requirements for undergraduate studies are a 6.0 in IELTS or 550 TOEFL.

Please visit our Summer School website for information on our summer package.

For up to date information, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk. In some cases, non-European Union students may be required to apply for a student visa. In other cases, some students are granted a visitor pass which is valid for 6 months.

For up to date information, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk. In some cases, non-European Union students may be required to apply for a student visa. In other cases, some students are granted a visitor pass which is valid for 6 months.

Yes, the Study Abroad Programme is open to all international students.

You can apply for a place in our halls of residence and pay your deposit and rent electronically.

Yes, as long as the housing application is made before the application deadline. (For September intake the deadline is 1 August, and for the January intake the deadline is 1 December). 

We offer self-catering accommodation for over 1300 students within our six halls of residence. Depending on your base campus, you will either have a study bedroom with en-suite facilities, or halls with shared kitchens and bathrooms. You will not have to share your bedroom.

Yes, all rooms have internet plug-in points.

Approximate costs per week are:
Food - £50
Travel – £25
Entertainment - £20

All books required for your modules are available to loan for one week from the library. However, the statistics show that most number of students prefer to buy the books because the demand for the library is quite high. The price for a book varies starting at 15 pounds.

Yes, all campuses have printing rooms in the libraries. The price for one black-and-white A4 paper is 5 pence; colour A4 is for 50 pence.

Check with your personal health insurance policy and also with your home institution to see what you are covered for.

 

By registering with a doctor upon arrival, a qualified professional will be available to see you in an emergency. It is easy to register, and this information will be given to you during our Orientation Programme.

It doesn’t rain every day, honestly! For detailed information see the met office's website.

General student support is available on each campus, and regular drop-in sessions are run by the International Student Liaison. You can also make appointments to see qualified confidential counsellors if required.

We have 5,500 students from around 130 countries around the world currently studying with us. Middlesex is a truly cosmopolitan university.

Yes, and during induction week you will get the opportunity to visit the Freshers Fair which offers a plethora of Student Clubs and Societies available for you to join. You can even start one of your own with help from the Middlesex University Students’ Union (MUSU).