UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

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SUBJECTS TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

• Business & Economics

  • Economics & Econometrics
  • Business & Management
  • Accounting & Finance

• Arts & humanities

  • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture

• Life sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Veterinary Science

• Law

  • Law

• Engineering & technology

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Clinical, pre-clinical & health

  • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Other Health

• Social sciences

  • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Communication & Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Sociology

• Education

  • Education

• Physical sciences

  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences

• Psychology

  • Psychology

• Computer Science

  • Computer Science

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

The University of Tokyo was formed in 1877 when the Tokyo Kaisei School and Tokyo Medical School merged to created the faculties of law, science, letters and medicine, which came together with a university preparatory school.

Since then the University of Tokyo has merged with a number of schools and institutions to grow into a large research university.It is made up of 10 faculties, 15 graduate schools, 11 affiliated research institutes, 13 university-wide centres, three affiliated libraries and two institutes for advanced study and the University of Tokyo Hospital.

The university has just over 450 international exchange agreements with universities from all over the world.The University of Tokyo can count eight Nobel prize winners, 15 Japanese prime ministers and five astronauts among its alumni.

MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is an independent, coeducational, private research university based in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Established in 1861, MIT aims to ‘further knowledge and prepare students in science, technology and other fields of study that will best benefit the nation and the world today’. Its motto is Mens et Manus, which translates as “Mind and Hand”.

The university lays claim to 85 Nobel Laureates, 58 National Medal of Science winners, 29 National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners and 45 MacArthur Fellows. Among its impressive alumni is Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations.

Scientific discoveries and technological advances accredited to MIT include the first chemical synthesis of penicillin, the development of radar, the discovery of quarks, and the invention of magnetic core memory, which enabled the development of digital computers.

MIT is currently organised into five different schools: architecture and planning, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences, management and science.It is home to around 1,000 faculty members and over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. MIT’s current areas of research include digital learning, sustainable energy, Big Data, human health and much more.

In addition to its emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, MIT also boasts a diverse and vibrant campus environment with a wide array of student groups. The campus is arranged over 168 acres within Cambridge, and features 18 student residences, 26 acres of playing fields, 20 gardens and green-space areas, as well as over 100 public works of art.

MIT estimates that all its living alumni have between them launched more than 30,000 active companies, created 4.6 million jobs and generated roughly $1.9 trillion in annual revenue.Taken together, this ‘MIT Nation’ is equivalent, they say, to the 10th-largest economy in the world.

University of Bonn

The University of Bonn, officially named The Rhenish Fried-rich Wilhelm University of Bonn after the Prussian King Fried-rich Wilhelm, was founded in 1818.

Established at the time of the Age of Enlightenment, the university, built on critical thinking and liberal values, expanded rapidly with many eminent scholars attending from across the whole of Germany.

By the 1930s, the Nazis had forced many Jewish intellectuals and dissidents to leave, and the wartime bombardment of Bonn that followed in 1944 led to the university’s destruction. In the post-war period, the university was rebuilt, students returned and its academics set about restoring the institution to its former glory.

Today, the University of Bonn is among the world’s leading research universities. It is home to more than 35,000 students and 4,500 academic staff, with strategic partnerships in place with 70 universities across the globe. Its strong international spirit is evident in its cohort of 4,000 international students, which, at about 12.5% of the student populace, is higher than the national average. Each year it confers approximately 800 PhDs.

The university cites subject strengths in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Economics, Biosciences, and Philosophy. Boasting two Nobel Prize winners: Wolfgang Paul in 1989 for Physics, and Reinhard Selten in 1994 for Economics, it also has associations with eight Leibniz Prize winners. Its most notable alumni include Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, and the composer Robert Schumann.

Offering over 90 degree programmers, the university is located across 371 buildings in the city of Bonn. Situated on the banks of the River Rhine, Bonn is a historic city and the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY OF BONN

• Social sciences

  • Sociology
  • Communication & Media Studies
  • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Geography

• Social sciences

• Education

  • Education

• Business & Economics

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Economics & Econometric
  • Business & Management

• Life sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Agriculture & Forestry

• Arts & humanities

  • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Archaeology

• Computer Science

  • Computer Science

• Physical sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Physics & Astronomy

• Clinical, pre-clinical & health

  • Other Health
  • Medicine & Dentistry

• Psychology

  • Psychology

• Law

  • Law

Durham University

History

• The oldest of the university’s 16 colleges, University College, was founded in 1832 at the same time as the establishment of the university. The most recent is Josephine Butler College, founded in 2006.
• In 1987 Durham Cathedral and Castle became a World Heritage Site, of which the university is a joint guardian.
• In 2012 the opera singer, Sir Thomas Allen was appointed as the university's 12th Chancellor.

Careers advice

• The highly-rated Careers and Enterprise team provides a wide range of services both centrally and within subject departments, in partnership with colleges and the Student Union. 
• Advisers give one-to-one support, group presentations and advice on application and CV development. Employability skills development, enterprise skills development and business start-up advice are also an integral part of the mainstream activity, and the service also provides an academic study skills programme.
• The team has strong and developing links with national and local employers or business groups, holding over 150 employer events annually; over 180 organisations attend recruitment fairs over six days in term 1.
• An online vacancy service is provided, giving access to thousands of job, placement, internship and work experience opportunities throughout the year. In addition, the service's comprehensive website and social media activity gives 24/7 access to wide-ranging resources, information, development activity and career planning support.
• The Careers and Enterprise team was shortlisted in the 2017 Awards for Excellence run by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, for the Durham International Student Employ ability Programmer, developed and delivered in partnership with the English Language Center

Students' Union

• Durham Students' Union is the champion of all Durham students. Durham SU is an independent body and as such represents over 17,500 students across both Durham and Queen's Campus, with five elected student officers holding the university to account, supported by hundreds of student academic representatives and committee members. Durham is a collegiate university, and the union works alongside colleges to engage students around issues of welfare and student experience, and leads on making sure these issues are addressed.
• Durham SU is home to over 250 student groups. Within these groups students can connect with like-minded people outside of their colleges and departments. Here they can develop their skills and enhance their student experience.
• Durham University Charities Committee (DUCK) – the Raise and Give or RAG group – is one of the best in the country, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds each year for local, national and international charities.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE COURSE WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Choosing your future profession and your path in life is not an easy task. Here are some steps you can follow.

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1. Do not be afraid to follow your passion Find out what really interests you. Every year the number of new professions is increasing. The labor market is changing very quickly. Be ready to follow your passion and keep learning all your life.

2. Check Entry requirements Choose the course and university where you can get accepted. Nowadays there are competitive as well as less competitive programs available for all the students.


3. Do your research Once you understand what you want to learn, check online about the courses and universities that may interest you and identify the career prospects, its pros and cons. Have a look at the subjects, course content and university information. Look at the career prospects of the course before selecting one.

4. Find out the cost of study It is an important aspect to consider, however try not to compromise on your career, as there are various financial assistance options available to support the student.