EDUCATION

CRIC introduces degrees in Cambridge

Opens admission interviews for the September 2011 intake in Sri Lanka :

Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC) a member of the Navitas Group and an associate college of Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge and Chelmsford, one of the prestigious universities in the UK announced its rang range of degrees for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Sri Lanka. The company partnered with Aspirations Education (AE) an international career guidance and student placement service Centre in Sri Lanka further offering students visas to study in Cambridge UK, a company spokesperson said.

The college offers a range of study interests for first year entry for business students with a range of courses in accounting and finance, biomedical science, business management and marketing, law as well as civil and mechanical engineering and postgraduate pathways in business, computer science and law.

With three intakes a year in September, January and June, students are granted prompt entry to the Undergraduate and postgraduate Pathways at Anglia Ruskin University. English language tuition is available for students who require language training and support through Anglia Ruskin University’s English Language Centre which has up to six commencements each academic year. The college works closely with the students and supports them in all the avenues; accommodation assistance, insurance registration, setting up bank accounts to, doctor registrations etc.

Speaking about its introductions to Sri Lanka Cambridge Ruskin International College Senior Marketing Manager Leigh Pulford said “The Sri Lankan market is well suited to students studying in the UK as most students complete either local or Cambridge O/A Levels, which prepares them for either foundation or first year degree entry. The partnership between Anglia Ruskin University and CRIC provides students with the opportunity to access an Anglia Ruskin University degree, moving easily through the different stages of study that conclude in a final Bachelor or Master’s degree from Anglia Ruskin University.

Situated on both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses of Anglia Ruskin University, CRIC students have access to all of Anglia Ruskin University’s facilities and on-campus living accommodation on both campuses.Sri Lankan students currently at CRIC have been very successful in their degrees at Anglia Ruskin University. According to The Destination of Leavers Survey 2008-2009 The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) “Anglia Ruskin University has one of the highest Graduate Employment ratings across the country at 91% which showcases our industry aimed curricular and exposure. On successful completion of their studies, students graduate with an internationally recognised Bachelors or Master’s Degree from Anglia Ruskin University and graduates are well received by employers.” Aspirations Education Strategic Planning and Business Development Senior Manager Nadeen Kumarasinghe said, Aspirations Education “We always believe in creating a platform for students to realize their aspirations, and it is with this promise we have joined with a best of the breed education institute from Cambridge.

Our role within this context is pivotal for the students. We ensure that all student applications are handled efficiently and all correspondence with foreign institutions are conducted in an ethical and timely manner. Our expertise in preparing Visa documentation, too, is widely acknowledged by our students and is underscored by our high rate of Visa approvals. In addition, we provide information on study programmes conducted in Sri Lanka and other countries, which would enable students to obtain exemptions for subjects, subsequently saving millions of rupees and valuable time”.

Programmes in Qatar:

ICBT Campus partners Al Amer Group

ICBT Campus recently entered into a partnership with Al Amer Group in Doha, Qatar establish a campus facility and delivery of ICBT programme in Qatar.

Al Amer Group of Companies is a Qatar based group formed under the Local Government Law and regulations having JV activities with other foreign companies. The company was formed with the intention to create leading, nationwide clients of cost-effective, flexible solutions for procurement, construction, execution, inspection, quality management, manufacturer, logistics, travel and tourism, plant maintenance and operations, technical support and Services (Industrial and Commercial).

Al Amer have a wide range of service with huge level of infrastructure and hence our clients include Qatar Petroleum, and almost all Q - Companies. In addition to the above services, Al Amer are engaged in providing commercial and Industrial construction and maintenance, support services to reputed inspection, project management and design and also undertakes turnaround maintenance and shut down services all over the GCC.

Education and training will be the newest addition to the Al Amer Group product folio and in partnership with ICBT aiming to be the best in Qatar.

Under this agreement, the ICBT Campus will set up a campus in Qatar and will award qualifications ranging from Diploma to masters level in areas such as business management, information technology, quantity surveying, project and construction management. Commencing September 2011, ICBT campus will offer a HND and BSc in quantity surveying and Construction Management ( with Sheffield Hallam University UK) and proceed thereafter offering the full range of qualifications available at ICBT Campus in association with its prestigious British universities and educational service providers.

With the combined strengths of Al Amer Group and ICBT, modern Campus facility will be established in Qatar presenting a unique opportunity to Sri Lankan, Qatari and thousands of other expatriates living and working in Qatar to obtain world class British Qualifications.

ICBT Campus has been active in the Middle East since 2007 offering qualifications to the Sri Lankan community engaged in the Construction Industry. ICBT Campus will commence quantity surveying and construction courses simultaneously in September in Dubai, Oman and Qatar.