Coronavirus Latest News
This page has been set up to provide the latest news and status of activity for our students, parents and partners with questions or concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) at our international colleges. It will be updated on a regular basis. (Last Updated 11:58 Monday 14th September 2020).
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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY 14th September 2020
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus 5th October, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: September 2020 / November 2020 / January 2021
Partial lockdown restrictions are in place and continue to be monitored. These are sensible, preventative measures to make sure Leicester city is as safe as possible. The best sources for the very latest and accurate local information are both the Leicester City and Leicestershire County Council websites.
DMU has shared the campus re-opening guidelines for students to ensure the campus is as safe as possible for the planned return on 5th October. Called Your DMU Future, this package of measures has all the very latest information on how studying with DMU will work come to the start of term in October. All students will be equipped with an easy-to-read guide which details the enhancements that have been put in place.
Central to this and ensuring student safety on campus, DMU is implementing thorough safety and hygiene measures across all buildings, including hand-sanitiser points, one-way systems, enhanced cleaning measures and more.
For more information, please read De Montfort University’s dedicated Coronavirus Page here.
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BANGOR UNIVERSITY 9th September 2020
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus 12th October, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: September 2020 / November 2020 / January 2021
Bangor University campus will be open to students for the September 2020 intake, starting its new academic year on the 28th September 2020. BUIC will start the new academic year on 12th October. Students will receive a blended learning experience. As the Covid-19 rules and guidelines keep changing, the university will be letting you know more specific details about how moving around the campus will work and what facilities will be available. The aim is to enable physical distancing in and around our buildings, to comply with the health and safety rules and recommendations for matters such as cleaning and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks etc.
The university has also provided information for international applicants and offer holders and what they are planning.
For more information, please read Bangor University’s dedicated Coronavirus Page here.
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE 8th September 2020
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus 12th October, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: September 2020 / November 2020 / January 2021
The University of Dundee is continuing with planning to ensure the safe return of students to Dundee and on-campus activity when the next academic year starts on 5th October. Updated guidance has been provided from the Scottish Government for universities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The university’s blended approach to teaching has been confirmed and will offer face-to-face on-campus activity with the option for a fully online experience, where the programme allows, if students cannot be on campus (this may not be possible for some courses with a stronger practical element). The university is still on track to deliver this for when the majority of teaching begins from 5th October 2020.
When on campus you must follow the current requirements regarding physical distancing and wearing of face coverings. All staff and students will be provided with a pair of washable masks. Students will receive this in their Welcome Pack or from their School Office.
For more information, please read University of Dundee’s dedicated Coronavirus page here.
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UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH 23rd June 2020
College Status: We look forward to welcoming students to campus 23rd September, online classes are available for students unable to travel
Admissions Open: September 2020 / November 2020 / January 2021
The University of Greenwich term starts on Monday 14th September 2020 with UGIC starting 23rd September, as planned and they have arranged a range of flexible options for students.
The university expects to deliver students main lectures online for the autumn term and students will also have the opportunity to attend seminars on campus, as soon as it is safe to do so. If studying on a practical course, students will have the option to join smaller, socially distanced groups when the campus reopens. If students are worried about coming onto campus or need to shield for health reasons, you will also be able to access our courses online.
The university is preparing advice for students and staff on face coverings while on campus and will provide further information.
For more information, please read the University of Greenwich’s dedicated Coronavirus page here.