Cambridge Ruskin International College introduces Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in Cambridge

Cambridge Ruskin International College introduces Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in Cambridge

July 15, 2011   10:14 am

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 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 center 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 Leigh Pulford, Senior Marketing Manager Cambridge Ruskin International College reiterated “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.

Commending on his experience Sidath Jayasekara, Electronics (B.eng) final year undergraduate student from Anglia Ruskin University said, “CRIC has respectable, friendly and experienced lecturers who helped me many times to get through common academic complications while I was studying for my CRIC foundation and first year. So far, all the assistance has brightened my academic skills, and I have passed every module with straight “A” grades. In addition, quiet Surroundings, well equipped class rooms and labs at CRIC helped me to concentrate on my studies as well.  Another point is the friendly CRIC staff, who are continuously support us in our academic or accommodation queries.  Furthermore, I find that, the CRIC timetable and enrolment systems are well organized and very easy to access through online. The very first time I came to the CRIC College, there was a three day CRIC welcome program which included a range of orientation programs at the university and a little tour around Cambridge city. It was really helpful for me because I was a new comer to the college and city.  Moreover, CRIC organized frequent interesting and exciting social activities during the semesters to reduce the academic stress too. Overall, I can say, CRIC gave me the best student life experience I ever had in my life.  I believe, the academic and professional experience I gained from CRIC would benefit me to further continue with my education easily.”

Students come from all over the world to study in Cambridge, which has a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and culture. Students at CRIC Cambridge enjoy the opportunity to study in an environment that provides a stimulating academic and social experience to rival any other opportunity in the world.

Nadeen Kumarasinghe, Senior Manager Strategic Planning and Business Development of Aspirations Education commenting about its partnership with CRIC, “We always believe in creating a platform for students to realize their aspirations, and it is with this promise we have joined hands with a best of the breed education institute from Cambridge. Our role in 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 programs conducted in Sri Lanka and other countries, which would enable students to obtain exemptions for subjects, subsequently saving millions of rupees and valuable time”.

With the education industry in Sri Lanka being in the spotlight with local universities and the government’s attention towards international education, and Sri Lanka’s highly literate population with a positive attitude towards solid education, there is immense potential for the industry to grow rapidly.

Approved and authorized by the Australian High Commission to assess and issue Pre Visa Assessments (PVA), Aspirations Education is registered in the UCAS customer database and is permitted to process the application via UCAS. The center has been trained and certified as a Singapore Education Specialist by Government owned Singapore Education. It’s also a pioneer member of the British Education Representatives Association in Sri Lanka, (BERA) established with the British Council. Accredited as one of the leading student placement centers for Malaysian Universities, in addition Aspirations Educations is certified as a New Zealand Education Specialist by the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.


Photo Caption: Leigh Pulford, Senior Marketing Manager Cambridge Ruskin International College with Ajith Abeysekera Chairman Aspirations Education.

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