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The establishment of the University of Warwick was given approval by the government in 1961 and received its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965. It is situated on a large 700 acre campus which straddles the boundary between the City of Coventry and the County of Warwickshire. The idea for a university in Coventry was mooted shortly after the conclusion of the Second World War but it was a bold and imaginative partnership of the City and the County which brought the University into being on a 400 acre site jointly granted by the two authorities.
In the forty years since the University of Warwick was founded, it has attained the position of one of Britain's leading universities. The University is consistently ranked in the top group for the high quality of its teaching and research.
Warwick was the first research-led University to give priority to widening participation and to lifelong learning and cultivates close and productive links with its local and regional community. It has a strong tradition of working in collaboration with business and industry and plays an active role in economic regeneration. Warwick ranked 5th among the UK's 100 universities for quality of research (Funding Councils' Research Assessment Exercise, 2001); over 91% of academic staff in departments with top research ratings of 5 or 5*.
Referring to the the teaching quality: 22 out of 24 academic departments so far assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rated 'excellent' or scored 21 or more points out of 24; 7 departments had perfect scores of 24.

The campus of the University covers 290 hectares and lies in the valley of Canley Brook draining red, heavy clay soils. It is an area of considerable historical interest with evidence of occupation since Neolithic times. Henry II gave part of this royal estate to Cistercian monks in 1155, and near Tocil Wood pottery was manufactured using local clay and charcoal. Following dissolution in 1535, the land was enclosed and assumed many of the features evident to this day. The campus covers four medieval farmsteads: Gibbet Hill, Tocil, Cryfield and Cryfield Grange Farms.

Over the last 40 years, in addition to building, there has been extensive tree planting and the creation of 8 lakes or ponds. A third of the area is farmed and, to reduce damage to wildlife, the University has entered into a Countryside Stewardship Scheme, which allows for replacing and improving hedgerows and creating �buffer strips� along existing hedges and watercourses.

The value of a Warwick Degree and what makes Warwick a unique place at which to study is the combination of excellence in both research and teaching. They are not activities confined to a select few, and as a student at Warwick, you will directly benefit from the lively academic community. For many years, Warwick has been recognised as one of the UK's leading research universities. This pre-eminent position was once again confirmed by the results of the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, carried out by the Higher Education Funding Councils. Warwick overall was placed fifth nationally out of 100 UK universities for research quality. Departments awarded the highly sought after 5* rating include Economics, English and Comparative Literary Studies, Mathematics (Applied), Statistics, Theatre Studies and Warwick Business School. Our research activity informs and inspires all our teaching. The Teaching Assessment Exercise carried out by the Quality Assurance Agency between 1993 and 2001 confirms the excellence of our teaching. 22 out of the 24 departments assessed were rated either excellent or scored 21 or more points out of 24. Departments achieving the perfect score of 24 include Economics, Education, Philosophy, Physics, Politics and International Studies, Sociology and Theatre Studies. The Times Good University Guide 2003 consequently placed Warwick sixth in its national table of teaching assessment results. A further ten good reasons to join us at the University of Warwick: 1. An active postgraduate community - around 40% of our student population are postgraduates, studying for a range of different qualifications 2. International renown - recognised worldwide with over 2,500 overseas students 3. Career prospects - offering one of the highest employment rates of all the top UK universities 4. Innovative programmes - with a significant vocational and professional content, satisfying the needs of industry, commerce and governments worldwide 5. Environment and situation - a landscaped self-contained campus on the edge of a city - the best of both worlds! 6. High quality accommodation - a range of choices, including on and off-campus 7. Cultural and sporting life - the largest Arts Centre outside of London plus excellent sporting facilities for all levels 8. Student's Union - one of the biggest SU's in the UK with its own Postgraduate Committee 9. Quick and easy applications - apply online at www.warwick.ac.uk/postgrad. 10. Help with funding - go to www.warwick.ac.uk/study/funding for more information.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	FTE: 1,638
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	FTE: 543
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 12,907 FTE: 11,925
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 2,453 FTE: 2,345
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 375 FTE: 375
Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 149 FTE: 149
Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	£ GBP 13,198
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	£ GBP 3,000
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 6,969 FTE: 4,607
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 3,267 FTE: 2,278
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Number of Inbound Exchange Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 12 FTE: 12
Number of graduate / postgraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 6 FTE: 6
Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	£ GBP 16,575
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	£ GBP 14,575
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 30,380 FTE: 16,682
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 7,670 FTE: 4,572
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Total Outbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 387 FTE: 387
Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Total Inbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 155 FTE: 155
Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Student Fees	£ GBP 16,550
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	£ GBP 12,257
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	35%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	87%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	295
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

One of the UK's leading research universities (placed fifth nationally for research quality in the 2001 RAE), Warwick is as well known for its excellence in teaching.

Range of Fees

�1,680 - �9,700

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 620 (paper), 260 (computer).

Accommodation

Students have a range of choices, including on and off-campus. There are three dedicated postgraduate residences, all of which offer in-room internet connections. Rooms are offered on either a 39 week or 50 week letting period for students who would like to remain on campus during the vacations.