Surrey is a nice school in scotland. Scotland is a place to be. You won't regret it!Quote:
Originally Posted by fahimself
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Surrey is a nice school in scotland. Scotland is a place to be. You won't regret it!Quote:
Originally Posted by fahimself
Unfortunately, Wariso can't provide u sponsorship letter until induction. PTDF is probably waiting for enough scholars to get their CAS (and ATAS) before the induction. But if you do a mail to the accomodation office, they would listen to u. They know Wariso and PTDF too well.Quote:
Originally Posted by sallymos
@phoneline, Alice..., sallymos, etc
Interesting progression of events. Thanks for keeping this thread going; it's been quite informative.
@ Windows7, Some issues should not be left to email communication for resolution. Call, Call, Call!
Go to Manchester's website and find a telephone number for the appropriate admissions team and talk to someone there, ok?
If the person can't assist, ask him/her to refer you to someone else.
If need be, call the Course coordinator!
If there's no help there as well, call their International office and inform them that you are a PTDF scholar...They know us...
Please let's know the outcome of the call(s). Be calm and rational; dont panic, alright?
Cheers.
@ Phoneline: I don't think Surrey is in Scotland, aye?
From what I do know, it's in Northeast England and has the highest cost of living in the UK, apart from London;
It also has the most number of UK millionaires....
@Fahimself, what course did you apply for?
sorry, south east England
Dear Fellow Scholars,
Deos anyone has idea of how much PTDF pay scholars during der study, I will apprecaie if anyone has the idea and share with us here on dis forum
Hi guys,wishing you all success in your endeavours.Could anyone put me thru? how do a become a scholar,do you have an idea when 2013/2014 applications going to be out? i will be very greatful.
@Aliceinwonderland, the course applied for is Msc Process Systems Engineer. Your thoughts will be highly appreciated.
@Olumighty147,I heard the amount varies depending on the city/area you are in.
Anyone gotten London accommodation (for Imperial) yet?
I am officially OVERWHELMED.
The prices I have seen so far are utterly preposterous (from 225 pounds per week all the way to 310 pounds per week)!
I wonder if there's a cap/limit on accommodation prices from PTDF....
Imperial has no school-owned Postgrad accommodation but recommends Gradpad which requires you to first pay 500 pounds deposit then the full year's rent before school resumes....
Any one looking for Imperial accommodation as well?
Cheers y'all
@fahimself, what I can say about University of Surrey:
1. It's ranked among top 20 Unis in the UK.
2. Really good for ECM: Electrical, Chemical & Mech Engineering courses
3. Vibrant International community
4. Surrey is close to London (I think abt 45 mins or so; some people who work in London actually stay in Surrey) so i believe living conditions (and of course cost) should be higher.
5. Consequent from 3) above, more opportunities/ after school prospects.....(I'm not too sure abt this sha)
Is Surrey the only school you've applied to?
Please, what about Sheffield? How is the school? I have gotten unconditional offer from them but yet to get my CAS NO. how do I proceed to get it? Your kind assistance will be appreciatedQuote:
Originally Posted by aliceinwonderland
@Fahimself
You might want to compare the course modules from both schools. Find out which best suits your desired learning outcome. Luck!
@aliceinwonderland, thanks for your advice. I actually called a contact line I saw on the website at the postgraduate section of the faculty that offers the course this morning. The lady on the line told me the coordinator was on leave, and would be resuming 25th (i.e next monday). She said i shouldn't worry about the deadline, that d coordinator would continue my admission process ASA she resumes.Quote:
Originally Posted by aliceinwonderland
One Love.
@Aliceinwonderland, Thanks alot. I have an unconditional offer from Surrey and hopefully I'd be getting same from Cranfield shortly. These are the only two schools I applied to.
@Stfrest, thanks for your input
Kunley, How did you get your ATAS without paying the 1000pounds deposite? Please reply as they insist that I pay the amount or provide sponsorship letter before my CAS number will be issued.Quote:
Originally Posted by kunlenxy
@eeguru
The ATAS clearance is not issued by the university. ATAS is designed to check the spread of technology which could be used for weapons development. Check your offer letter for the JACS code; this tells if the ATAS clearance is required for your course.
go to www.fco.gov.uk/atas/ for more info.
Regarding your CAS number, the intended sponsor (PTDF) must always be quoted where necessary. That'll save you loads of grief. Alternatively, simply call the admissions office of your school for clarification.
Thank you. I have already informed them am a PTDF Scholar but yet to get reply from them.Quote:
Originally Posted by stfrest
windows 7.,I av an unconditional offer with Manchester fr MEAM.As per ur transcript issue, send a scan copy to yulia Jenson.shez on leave but resumes on d 25th of June.She'l reply wen shez back.cheerz n Godspeed.ps: quote ur student ID
@eeguru, I don't really know about Sheffield but like someone else said, compare the course modules with your personal goals and objectives.Quote:
Originally Posted by eeguru
Also, go to this link and read what students have to say about the school; Bear in mind however, that these reviews are highly subjective.
http://www.whatuni.com/degrees/revie...ntreviews.html
Cheers.
UniManchester folks, has any of you resolved the accommodation deposit issue?
Alice thnx for the assistance, am soo grateful. I called the Accommodation team told i am on full sponsorship from ptdf, that the should refer to their international office since Wariso said our names had been forwarded havin updated our pages on the ptdf website. I got a mail from manchester ytday saying its been confirmed and my room is secured.that i have no outstanding action required:D thanx Alice u da bomb..Plus a word to other scholars do Call. it works faster than mailing
@eeguru, i got same unconditional offer from sheffield too. yet to meet the requirements for leeds and newcastle(requiring IELTS). i like the modules they have under energy and environmental engineering, though studied under chem and biological dept, unlike most schools that do it under civil engineering. may i know the course you applied for, and please who else got sheffield, more ideas here please.thanks alot guys.
I applied for Automatic Control and Systems Engineering.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdaddie
please wen is the induction training
very good question @depacalon
they would let you know when its tym
from what i heard today,it shud b a week boring n cheerful session. It culd b any sunday from nw,cos i also heard d hotel is ready. Mr Wariso was nt on seat. May God give him quick recovry
@Khaleefa, wats d source of your info? I think its too early for the induction cos most of the MSc programmes are starting in September, which is like two months away. I just hope we would be given ample notice before the start date of d induction to enable those of us who are workers to also notify our employers about our resignation.Quote:
Originally Posted by khaleefa
@Windows7 i was at the ptdf building(area11)..i also ovaheard dem talking about deferments too..for those who stil have issues of deposits/sponsor ish,u can go to d buildng in abuja to get a letter dat will cover u for now b4 induction dats if u are close/or wanto...incase u wanto go to d building u may need number of som1 in training(down floor),so dat u wont b stranded at d gate.. Kind regards
if u r for sheffield,email the a copy of ur notification letter frm wariso and the link to the successful ptdf scholar. With that they will start ur processing
if u r for sheffield,email the a copy of ur notification letter frm wariso and the link to the successful ptdf scholar. With that they will start ur CAS processing. There is going to be a pre departure seminar at V.I july 4
How long does it take to process ones CAS NO after emailing them ur notification letter? This is the sixth day I emailed them and am yet to get a mail regarding the CAS No. Please how did you go about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by kunlenxy
I applied to Univ. Of Salford, Manchester to study MSc. Health, Safety and Environment and i have sent d mail as well as the link address informing them that PTDF would be responsible for the payment of my tuition nd accommodation fees but they are still asking for an official letter. My admission status is still conditional offer nd no CAS number yet. Please, who can advice me on what to do next?
I will also like to know when the induction programme would be and what nd what documents to take along. Thank you. 1 love.
@titilomalu, if u are close to abuja,going to dia office to get d letter of proof wud b d best option,rada dan waitng. And induction should a around d corner.we wud recieve d email. U should cal d skul n ptdf too. Thx
windows......khaleefa is right.induction ought to be soonest because its at the induction we are gonna apply for visas which should be done three to two months before departure...(if ur leaving sept then u shud apply for visa by july latest dont u think so).So i think khaleefas info is on point.
sallymos thx. The earlier the better. C u all dia by God's grace
ATTN ALL:
Pls I just got an IV for a CBT test at RSUST ICT Centre following my application for the NDDC postgraduate scholarship.
I believe this was the same venue that was used for the PTDF test; So I'm appealing to all PTDF scholars & other PTDF test takers to contact me with any useful information wrt the test especially on the GENERAL SECTION QUESTIONS.
[email protected]
Thanks.
@catchdwind...u cant b so sure or specific as to d kind of question u'l b asked...one thing for sure is to keep an open mind..cos dey can ask u anytin(not stupid..lol)..fellow scholars will attest to dat...if u are versatile..u'd ok...best of luck bro
I just receive my CAS from sheffield
@ khaleefa...thank you for your reply. Pls is there any assurance that i would get the official letter when i go to Abuja bcos i'm based @ Lagos. Was dat what you did to get yours?
University of salford sent me a mail some weeks ago that they've contacted PTDF for the official letter nd they are yet to receive it. I was thinkn maybe it would be given to us @ the induction programme. I dnt even know what to do.