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Study in India, graduate
from the University of London
Gain a University
of London
degree in India
‘The programme
offered by the
University
of London,
with academic
leadership from the
London School of
Economics and Political Science,
is excellent academically, with a
focus on application rather than
rote learning. It has really helped
me progress at the workplace and
in my day to day understanding
of economic concepts.’
Pranai Agarwal, BSc (Hons)
Economics and Management (2011)
Pranai graduated with a First Class degree
and is now a Senior Business Analyst at
American Express India. He studied at the
Indian School of Business and Finance
(ISBF) in New Delhi. Pranai is an Alumni
Ambassador, please see page 11 for details.
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The University of London
International Programmes
enables you to study for a
prestigious University of
London qualification in India.
Our degrees are internationally
recognised and will lay the
foundation for your whole
career. Our graduates gain top
jobs in banking, business, IT,
and other industries, and go
on to further study at some of
the world’s best universities.
They find that succeeding on
our rigorous and challenging
programmes gives them a great
sense of achievement and the
inspiration and confidence
to pursue their ambitions.
What’s more, you can choose
to study for your degree at
one of our network of local
teaching institutions and
benefit from all the support
and facilities they offer.
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How the University of London works
The University of London is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised
for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding teaching and
research of its Colleges, which are responsible for the academic direction and assessment
of all courses offered by the University of London International Programmes.
A federation of 18 Colleges and a
number of specialist research Institutes
+
in
collaboration
with 12 Lead
Colleges
Product of the collaboration
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A trusted name in global education
A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence,
respected by employers and universities worldwide.
Academic excellence since 1858
The award you receive
The University of London established the
University of London International Programmes
in 1858, making its degrees accessible to
students across the world. Past students
include many people who have shaped the
world we live in, including leaders of business
and industry, judges, authors, politicians,
and seven Nobel Prize winners, among them
Nelson Mandela. We now have over 54,000
students in more than 180 countries.
When you graduate, you are awarded a
University of London degree, diploma or
certificate. The final parchment includes
the University of London logo and
signature of the Vice-Chancellor, and
indicates which University of London
College conducted your examinations.
The University of London and India
We have a long history in India, with students
first taking University of London exams locally
in 1880. The first three universities in India,
the University of Calcutta, the University of
Madras and the University of Mumbai, were all
based on the University of London governance
model. There are now more than 700 students
studying with the University of London in India.
‘I would recommend
the University
of London
International
Programmes as
one can get a world
standard, quality education in
India, at a much lower cost than
moving overseas, but with an
equivalent global exposure.’
Standards you can rely on
Pankhuri Bansal, BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance (2013)
You can be confident in the standard of
your degree. The standard of assessment
is consistent wherever you study, whether
on campus at a University of London
College, or anywhere in the world. You
are assessed using dependable methods,
such as unseen examinations. This helps
to ensure that your University of London
qualification is of the same high academic
standard, however it is achieved.
Pankhuri is a Financial Analyst in the
Index Business Management Unit at the
Mumbai office of MSCI (Morgan Stanley
Capital International), a leading US-based
company that provides investment support
tools. She studied for her University of
London degree at Podar World College.
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Programmes developed by
world-leading Colleges
All programmes offered by the University of London International
Programmes draw on the academic expertise and cutting-edge
research of the University of London Colleges, which are responsible
for the academic direction, syllabus, and assessment of all courses.
A programme to suit you
Develop skills for your career
Whether you’re an undergraduate just starting
your university studies, or a professional
looking to take your career to the next level,
we have a programme to suit you. Choose
from over 100 globally recognised degrees,
diplomas, certificates and individual modules
at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Our degrees not only give you an in-depth
knowledge of your chosen subject, but also
develop long term skills that employers respect,
such as problem solving, analytical thinking and
self-discipline. Our students tell us their studies
broaden their thinking and challenge them to
consider issues in a wider international context
Subject areas
Popular programmes in India
< Accounting and Finance
In India, you can study at local
teaching institutions for
undergraduate degrees directed by
LSE and Royal Holloway, University
of London. You may also choose
to study independently
for postgraduate
programmes such as
the Master of Laws, or
health programmes
directed by the
London School
of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine.
< Agriculture and Environment
< Business and Management
< Computing and Information Systems
< Development and Earth Sciences
< Economics
< Education
< Health
< Humanities
< Law
< Social Sciences
< Veterinary Science
For a full list of programmes see:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
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LSE has an
outstanding reputation for academic
excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
It has 16 Nobel Prize winners and some 34 past
or present heads of state among its alumni and
staff. LSE is ranked fifth in the UK and 32nd in
the world in The Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2013-2014.
LSE provides academic direction for the
Economics, Management, Finance and Social
Sciences (EMFSS) programmes offered in
India. There is a wide range of Bachelor of
Science (BSc) degrees to choose from; these
internationally recognised degrees can be
completed in three years and are Honours
level. There is also a wide range of Diplomas
for Graduates, which are perfect if you already
have an undergraduate degree, but want
a qualification in another field. Diplomas
for Graduates are a great basis to progress
to postgraduate study, particularly if your
first degree is not readily acceptable as
equivalent to a good UK Honours degree.
Royal Holloway,
University of London is one of the largest
University of London Colleges and has an
excellent reputation for teaching and
research. Royal Holloway is ranked 12th in the
UK and 102nd in the world in The Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2013-2014.
Its renowned School of Management
directs the BSc Business Administration, MBA/
MSc International Management and MSc
International Business programmes. The
BSc Business Administration is an Honours
level degree and gives you the opportunity
to specialise in marketing, human resource
management, or international business.
‘From the start,
the quality of
the University
of London
International
Programmes was
higher than I had ever
studied before. The course laid
a very strong foundation for me
to use economics to look at the
world from a critical point of view
and has made a lasting impression
on the way I understand things
and make decisions to this day.’
Apeksha Vora, Diploma in Economics,
BSc (Hons) Economics and
Management, Diploma for Graduates
in International Development
In 2011 Apeksha was awarded a £20,000
scholarship to study International
Development in the UK. She is now an
independent research consultant in India.
She studied for her first Diploma and
her BSc at Russell Square International
College (RSIC) in Mumbai, but did the
Diploma for Graduates independently.
Read more about Apeksha in London
Connection: bit.ly/apeksha-vora
‘This degree is my
gateway to future
success in the global
and fast changing
work environment.
The degree allowed
me to secure immediate
employment in a multinational
company in the Middle East and
gave me the knowledge and tools
needed for a steady
career progression.’
Emina Toups, BSc (Hons) Business
Administration (2007)
Emina began her BSc Business Administration
in Azerbaijan, but moved to the Middle East
while studying. She is now working for a
company in the USA.
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Globally recognised qualifications
Our degrees are internationally recognised, giving graduates a
headstart when applying for jobs or pursuing further study.
A gateway to postgraduate study
The universities of Calcutta, Delhi and Mumbai
recognise LSE-led degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
as sufficient to sit the entrance requirements
exams for postgraduate study. Our degrees
also open doors to top universities worldwide.
Our graduates have gone on to complete
further study at renowned universities such
as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and University
College London (UCL), Dartmouth,
Chicago Graduate School of Business,
the University of Melbourne, the National
University of Singapore, and many more.
Masters scholarships at LSE
Scholarships for MSc study at LSE are awarded
annually to University of London International
Programmes students who have successfully
completed an undergraduate degree directed
by LSE and who have also been accepted
for postgraduate study at LSE. To qualify,
students will normally have, or expect to
have, a First Class degree. These scholarships
normally cover full fees and maintenance.
Transferring to a UK university
After your first year of study, you may be able to
transfer to the second year of a similar degree as
an on-campus student at one of the Colleges of
the University of London or another university
in the UK. A number of students from India
have been accepted to LSE in their second year.
However, there is a great deal of competition,
so you will need to achieve good marks. You
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should contact the admissions department of
your desired university for more information.
Opening doors to lucrative careers
Studying with the University of London can
give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Our graduates are sought after by local and
international organizations for their versatility
and leadership skills. Graduates from India
have gained jobs in a variety of organisations,
including Deloitte, American Express, Morgan
Stanley, and the British High Commission.
‘The Diploma
course offered by
the University of
London was the
only course which
offered a good balance
between the theory and
application of economics. I have
become more analytical in my
perspective and I have improved
my style of studying. I try to find
the causes of things instead of
accepting them as they are.’
Shalini Mittal, Diploma
in Economics (2010)
After excelling in the Diploma in Economics
while at Indian School of Business and
Finance (ISBF) in New Delhi, Shalini
overcame fierce competition to gain a
transfer to continue her BSc Economics
at LSE in London with a complete
scholarship. She then completed a
Masters at LSE and is now an economist at
Cambridge Econometrics in Cambridge.
Fast track to professional accreditation
Graduates of the BSc Accounting and Finance
and BSc Banking and Finance degrees who
wish to continue to professional accreditation
may be able to get exemptions for certain
modules from six professional bodies. This
arrangement means that if you pass the
required combination of courses on your
degree, you will be able gain your professional
accreditation more quickly. For more
information, please visit the following websites:
< Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
www.accaglobal.com/qualifications
< Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) www.cimaglobal.com
< Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales (ICAEW)
www.icaew.com/careers
< Institute of Singapore Chartered Acountants
(ISCA) http://singaporeqp.isca.org.sg/
< CPA Australia www.cpaaustralia.com.au
< ifs School of Finance www.ifslearning.ac.uk
‘I remember when
I was in my first
interview at Morgan
Stanley, the first
thing my boss
appreciated was my
University of London
degree. I worked with the Senior
Business Management team in
the UK and I can confidently say
that my degree set a firm ground
for me. It instilled in me the
constant need to think, question
and analyze – in other words it
gave me the secret weapon to
stand apart from the crowd and
strive in the challenges I take up!’
Kanika Khurana, BSc (Hons)
Economics (2011)
After graduating, Kanika was selected
for a year-long internship in London at
financial services firm Morgan Stanley.
She was subsequently offered a job as an
Analyst 2 at Morgan Stanley in Mumbai.
She studied at Indian School of Business
and Finance (ISBF) in New Delhi. Kanika is
an Alumni Ambassador, see page 11 for
details. Watch an interview with Kanika
on YouTube: bit.ly/kanika-khurana
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Get advice from our
Alumni Ambassadors
About your study
Studying with the University of London is a challenging yet
rewarding experience. We aim to give you as much flexibility as
possible about how, when and where you study.
Alumni Ambassadors are graduates who have
volunteered to offer advice and study tips
to prospective students. You can email the
Ambassadors below for advice, or for a full list visit:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/alumni
Study independently or get local tuition
Study where and when suits you
In India, you can study with one of our network
of recognised teaching institutions that support
our undergraduate programmes. These
institutions offer lectures and seminars which
help you to structure your studies and give
you an opportunity to meet other students.
Alternatively, if you want a more flexible option,
you can study independently. More information
about teaching institutions is on page 14.
You don’t need to put your life on hold to
study. Our flexible study periods – with
options for full or part-time study – allow you
to fit your study around your work and family
commitments. You can sit your exams at one of
our exam centres in nine major cities in India.
Study materials
All our students have access to a range
of learning resources, which draw
on the cutting-edge research of the
Colleges of the University of London.
Specially written study materials:
< Student guide and programme handbook
< Subject guides
< Textbooks for some courses
Online support via the student portal:
< Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with
online resources and discussion forums where
you can interact with students from around
the world to gain a global perspective
< Online tutors for most postgraduate
programmes (and some undergraduate)
< Online Library with access to
online journals and databases
< Administrative support
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A UK education at a reasonable price
Studying with the University of London
International Programmes is much more
affordable than coming to London to study
on campus. With no travel, relocation or
accommodation costs, it represents great
value for money. What’s more, you can
continue working full-time and spread
your payments across your degree.
Alumni Association
Your journey with the University of
London International Programmes does
not end when you graduate. Our Alumni
Association has over 100,000 members
worldwide, providing graduates with
unique networking opportunities.
Pranai Agarwal
BSc (Hons) Economics and Management (2011)
Email: pranai_agarwal@hotmail.com
Pranai is a Senior Business Analyst at American
Express India. (See profile on page 2)
Lisa Chakraborty
BSc (Hons) Information Systems
and Management (2006)
Email: lisa.chakraborty@gmail.com
After completing her degree, Lisa did a
Masters at LSE. She is now a Senior Consultant
at Deloitte Consulting in London.
Asif Chowdhury
BSc (Hons) Computing and
Information Systems (2002)
Email: aasif.chowdhury@gmail.com
Asif is a Senior Systems Engineer at the
Indian office of a multinational corporation.
Kanika Khurana
BSc (Hons) Economics (2011)
Email: Kanika.khurana18@hotmail.com
Kanika is an Analyst 2 at Morgan Stanley
in Mumbai. (See profile on page 9.)
Dr Sharad Kumar
Master of Laws (2006)
Email: saxenasharadk@yahoo.com
Former Diplomat Sharad lives in Delhi
and is a visiting faculty to number
of leading Management Institutions
and Universities and has 30 years of
management industry experience.
Dr Poornima Prabhakaran
MSc Epidemiology (2007)
Email: poornimaap@yahoo.co.uk
Trained as a physician in India, Poornima
completed her MSc Epidemiology before
going onto a PhD at the University of Bristol,
UK. She can offer advice on the efficient
management of studies, work and family time.
‘The course was
more practical and
application-based
than the regular
courses that are
offered in India. These
courses come to good use
in the career you wish to pursue.’
Arjun Khopkar, BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (2012)
Arjun graduated with a Second Class
degree and is now pursuing a career in
Credit Risk management and analytics
at Deloitte Touche and Tohmatsu, one of
the Big Four professional services firms in
the world. He studied at Russell Square
International College (RSIC) in Mumbai.
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‘Though there were
many competing
private universities, I
chose the University
of London mainly
because of the
content of the course.
The deep analysis and the
need to broaden one’s horizons
during the essential academic
years caught my eye. Though
learning never stops through life,
the sheer pool of knowledge I
gathered during my three years
studying was simply amazing.’
Entry requirements
and how to apply
Sameer Mehta, BSc (Hons)
Economics and Management (2013)
Undergraduate programmes
Alternative entry routes
Programme-specific requirements
The application deadline for undergraduate
programmes is 1 October each year. You
should apply online through the webpage
of your chosen programme:
If you don’t meet our entrance requirements,
you may still be eligible our Diplomas in
Economics and Social Sciences. Successful
completion of the Diplomas gives you
entry to the second year of EMFSS degrees.
They can only be studied with support
from specific teaching institutions, which
set their own entry requirements. Please
see page 14 for the list of institutions.
For EMFSS programmes you also need to have
passed Year X mathematics on one of the All
India Boards, or an equivalent qualification. For
more information and programme-specific
entry criteria for other programmes; visit the
‘requirements’ tab on the programme pages:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
If you intend to study at a local institution,
you should contact them for advice
before submitting an application.
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The following qualifications from India
meet our general entrance requirements:
Year XII All India Boards (CBSE or CISCE or
NIOS): Four acceptable academic subjects each
passed at 70% or above OR an overall average
of 70% from all subjects taken at Year XII.
There are many other qualifications from
India, including Year 12 State Board criteria,
the International Baccalaureate Diploma
and Cambridge International Examinations
that may be accepted for entry. For a
more comprehensive list see: www.
londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified
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Fast-track degree routes
You may be able to complete your
undergraduate degree in only two years if you
already hold an acceptable undergraduate
degree, or have previous undergraduate
level studies in a related discipline. For more
information, please see the ‘requirements’ tab
on your chosen programme page:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Diploma for Graduates
To be eligible, you need an undergraduate
degree from an accredited institution.
Applications close 1 October.
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Postgraduate programmes
You generally need to hold a Bachelor’s degree
with First Class Honours from an accredited
Indian university, or another degree which is
considered at least comparable to a UK Second
Class Honours degree. Further information,
including specific entry requirements,
application deadlines and how to apply online,
can be found on the programme web pages:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Sameer graduated in 2013 and
is now preparing to undertake a
Masters. He studied for his degree
at Podar World College.
‘The courses were so
well designed by LSE,
that every chapter
of each textbook
was interesting to
read and gave a new
understanding and
perspective. I could relate to the
matter being taught and think
of how to use it in real life.’
Prateek Mundhra, Diploma for
Graduates in Finance (2013)
Prateek chose to pursue the Diploma
for Graduates in Finance at Indian
School of Business and Finance (ISBF) in
New Delhi as he wanted a high quality
finance qualification to compliment
his undergraduate studies in Business
Management. He is now a Financial
Analyst at XL Dynamics, a mortgage
banking company in Mumbai. Read
an interview with Prateek on London
Connection: bit.ly/prateek-mundhra
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Teaching institutions in India
We work with a network of
over 130 teaching centres
worldwide within our Teaching
Institution Recognition
Framework, of which 73 have
achieved full recognition.
Known as recognised centres, they
provide teaching for students who want
additional teaching support. There are
two categories of recognised centre:
< Affiliate Centre This is the highest
level of recognition and is awarded to
institutions that demonstrate a sustained
commitment to delivering excellence
in teaching, student support, and
administration. Students can expect
high quality teaching, highly developed
pastoral care and educational guidance,
and excellent resources and facilities that
enhance their learning experience.
< Registered Centre These institutions
demonstrate commitment to delivering high
standards of teaching, student support and
administration. Students can expect to be
taught by well-qualified teachers, receive
learning support and guidance on their
studies, and to have access to resources
and facilities that benefit their studies.
Candidates for recognition
These institutions have recently started
teaching University of London programmes.
They have been approved by the University
of London International Programmes
following a series of due diligence
checks. They receive our full support.
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This list was accurate at the time of printing,
but may change. For more information
please visit: www.londoninternational.
ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions
Candidates for recognition
Globsyn Blue
Kolkata
www.globsynblue.com
Affiliate centres
Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF)
New Delhi
www.isbf.edu.in
Recognised programmes: Diploma in
Economics, BSc Business & Management,
BSc Economics, BSc Economics &
Management, Diploma for Graduates
in Banking, Diploma for Graduates in
Economics, Diploma for Graduates in Finance,
Diploma for Graduates in Management
Programmes: BSc Economics & Finance,
BSc Economics & Management
International School of
Management Excellence (ISME)
Bangalore
www.isme.in
Programme: BSc Business Administration
Russell Square International College (RSIC)
Mumbai
www.rsicollege.org
Recognised programmes: Diploma in
Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences, BSc
Accounting & Finance, BSc Banking & Finance,
BSc Business Administration, BSc Business &
Management, BSc Economics, BSc Economics
& Finance, BSc Economics & Management
Registered centre
Podar World College
Mumbai
www.podarworldcollege.org
Recognised programmes: BSc Accounting
& Finance, BSc Banking & Finance, BSc
Business & Management, BSc Economics,
BSc Economics & Finance, BSc Economics &
Management, BSc Management with Law
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