London Brunel International College (LBIC) – Brunel University London

Navitas family bursaries

Value: The bursary is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee for up to 8 units of study within one program only with a Navitas member institution. The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken and excludes mixed English options.

Eligibility

• Family Bursary applies where two or more students from the same family study at a Navitas institution.
• The first family member can be studying at a Navitas institution at the same time as the other family members or may have studied at any Navitas institution previously.
• The family bursary is granted to the second and subsequent family members who study at a Navitas institution.
• Not have previously received a Navitas scholarship or bursary, or had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.

Conditions

• Successful recipients will not receive any money from the Navitas member institution. The value of the bursary will be recorded on the student's account each semester of study.
• The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken.
• Navitas bursary is not applicable to English language program or any component of any English language program offered by Navitas member institutions.

Navitas academic merit scholarship

The Navitas Academic Merit Scholarship is awarded each semester to the most outstanding results from two students across all programs at a Navitas Pathway College or Managed Campus.

Value

The scholarships are one academic semester or part thereof (equivalent to the maximum of up to five academic subjects) for a Navitas Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (Australia), UTP Stage II or Associate Degree (Canada), UPP or IUTP (USA) or Undergraduate pathway program (UK) at a Navitas college or one academic semester of foundation or undergraduate study at La Trobe University Sydney Campus, Curtin University Sydney, Curtin Singapore or Macquarie City Campus or one academic semester of a Master's program at Curtin University Sydney, Curtin Singapore or Macquarie City Campus.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be continuing (current) student, enrolled and studying towards a Navitas Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (Australia), UTP Stage II or Associate Degree (Canada), UPP or IUTP (USA), Undergraduate pathway program (UK), University Foundation or Bachelor Degree program (Australia) or Master's programs (Australia);
• Be currently studying full-time;
• Have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in the semester prior to being eligible for the scholarship;
• Not have any outstanding fees on their student account;
• Not have previously received a Navitas scholarship or bursary, or had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

• Academic results (GPA) from their previous semester of study. Should two students have identical academic results, the scholarship panel will refer back to marks awarded within each subjects/course to ascertain the scholarship recipient.
• Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship panel must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
• Outcome of scheduled interview (if required)

Types of rooms Brunel University London:

• Standard: single room with shared bath/shower facilities
• Halls: Chepstow Hall, Clifton Hall, Saltash Hall
• En suite: single room with private bath/shower facilities
• Flat layout: Bishop Complex, Faraday Hall, Isambard Complex, Lancaster Complex, Galbraith Hall, Fleming Hall
• Corridor layout: Mill Hall
• Studio flat: room for co-habiting couples with private kitchen and shower facilities.
• Hall: Isambard Complex

Alternative accommodation options:

• Shared student houses are located around Brunel University London which is close to transport links to London, local shops and the University campus.
• On average shared student houses have four to five private bedrooms with shared bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms.
• Most properties contain shared laundry facilities at no extra cost.
• A deposit and bond will need to be paid to the letting agent in order to secure the property.
• Students will also need to sign an accommodation contract which is a legally binding document that covers the terms and conditions of the rental agreement for the period of occupancy.
• Average costs of shared student houses vary from £350- £650 per month depending on the quality, facilities and location. Note that generally Shared Student accommodation is cheaper than Individual Student flats.
• Monthly rent can be inclusive or exclusive of heating/lighting and utility bills. If these amenities are not included then students must ensure they budget for this additional expense.

• Individual student flats usually comprise of one or two bedroom properties that are generally furnished to a high standard with fully fitted bathrooms and kitchens.
• Individual student flats often come with an allocated parking space.
• Contracts for individual student flats are usually for a minimum of 6 months.
• A deposit and bond will need to be paid to the letting agent in order to secure the property.
• Students will also need to sign an accommodation contract which is a legally binding document that covers the terms and conditions of the rental agreement for the period of occupancy.
• Rent for individual flats vary considerably depending on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms or the location of the flat. Note that generally individual student flats are more expensive than shared student houses.
• Price ranges from £950 - £2000 per calendar month.
• Monthly rent does not normally include utility bills. Gas, electricity, water and internet will all be paid at an additional cost and students will need to budget for this.