Overview
We're here to guide you through the process of becoming an International AUB student from the start and end of your course
Here you'll find all you need to know about applying to AUB as an international student.
English Language
We offer a range of English Language support for international students, both in preparation for and during their time at AUB. If you're unsure whether you need an English Language test to study with us or would like to know what of test you need to take, check out our English Language requirements.
If you’re applying to study with us but don’t think you will meet your chosen course’s minimum English Language requirements, you might qualify for one of our Pre-sessional English courses.
If you feel that you need a lot of English Language tuition to meet our English Language requirements, we have a partnership with an excellent local language school called Anglo-Continental School of English – you can get in touch with them by visiting their website.
Current AUB students can enjoy a range of English language help, free of charge. Our team of English for Academic Purposes tutors offer one to one sessions, group tutorials and workshops throughout the year.
Pre-sessional English Courses
Our Pre-Sessional English courses are for International and EU students who have not yet met our minimum English Language requirements or are looking to improve their study skills before starting their main course. The courses will improve their capability and confidence in using English language in their studies.
Currently, AUB is only able to offer Pre-Sessional courses for students applying to study at both BA or MA level.
For both study levels, we provide an 11 (6+5) week and a 5-week option. The course that you need to study will depend on how much you need to improve your English language before beginning your main course of study.
The dates of the Pre-Sessional courses are:
11 (6+5) week course: Monday 6 July to Friday 9 October
- Online: Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August
- Travel and quarantine time: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 6 September
- Blended (online and campus-based): Monday 7 September to Friday 9 October
5-week course: Monday 7 September to Friday 9 October
If you need a visa to study in the UK, we also recommend that you read about the visa requirements for our Pre-Sessional Courses.
If you have any questions about our Pre-Sessional courses, please contact our International Student Experience Officer by emailing intadvice@aub.ac.uk
Students will need a computing device with a webcam, microphone and headphones/speakers, as well as an internet connection to join video meetings using Zoom. Any students will ideally have a 2mbps internet connection, with 1.2mbps being the minimum we would recommend.
English Support for Current Students
Studying at university is an exciting challenge. To help you succeed in your academic studies, AUB has a team of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutors who can help you develop your academic language and study skills if you use English as an additional language.
EAP support is available to all AUB students who have English as an additional language. It can help you improve your English language and study skills through the following:
You can book these personalised tutorials for academic-related support with essay planning, structuring and use of academic language as well as study skills advice and guidance on, for example, time management, research, organisation and presentation skills.
These tutorials offer the opportunity to work with other students from the same course and year as you. They provide academic language and skills support. During these tutorials, you are also encouraged to develop and practise your communication skills.
These take place throughout the academic year and are open to all EU and international students at AUB. They focus on essential academic skills including:
- Assignment writing skills
- Referencing skills
- Presentation skills
- Research and reading skills
- Discussion skills
In-sessional Academic Skills Upgrade is designed to help you refresh, practise and develop your academic English skills. There are four separate modules: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
This course provides intensive, individualised English support for students studying a BA over the duration of one to three terms. The classes aim to develop general English skills, allowing students to practise their speaking, listening, reading and writing in a supportive, small group setting.
In-Sessional Academic Skills and Language Course
Academic language is no-ones first language and whether you have English as a first, second or even third language, this programme will help you develop the confidence to succeed in your AUB studies.
Each term we offer classes twice a week. We will focus on the same theme in both classes, so choose the day that suits you.
Timetable for new sessions coming soon.
To book your place, fill in the form below. We'll be in touch with further details.
