Canterbury - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the GAU - Canterbury Study Abroad tuition fees?
Tuition fees:
GAU Cyprus scholarship are applicable in GAU Canterbury
2. What type of accommodation is available at GAU – Canterbury?
GAU – Canterbury offers two types of accommodation:
Shared Student Housing: Student Housing based around the city near to campus. These Houses are fully furnished and made up of between 4-6 bedrooms with communal lounge, bathroom and kitchen. You would be sharing with other GAUC students. Students arriving late may have to be accommodated in nearby towns. Rate: 450 GBP per month.
Home Stay Accommodation: To give our students a truly British experience we offer the opportunity to stay with British families. This experience helps develop English language skills and provides firsthand knowledge of British culture. In home stay accommodation you would be provided with meals, laundry facilities, a shared bathroom and your own bedroom. Rate: 160 GBP per week. This sum includes morning, lunch and evening meals.
*All Accommodation fees are paid in advance before you can apply for your UK visa.
* If you would like to arrange your own accommodation in Canterbury, you can use following links: www.campuselet.co.uk , www.your-move.co.uk , www.leydonlettings.co.uk or www.studenttenant.com
3. Do we need to pay extra for electricity and water? If so how much?
While Electricity and water are included in the accommodation fees excessive usage may result in additional charges.
4. When should we pay?
You must pay the full tuition and accommodation fees before you apply for your UK visa.
5. Do I need to have extra money on my account to apply for a visa?
You must have at least £800 per month in your account for living expenses. For one semester this is £3,200.
6. How will my grades appear in my GAU transcript?
Credits and grades earned in Canterbury will be included in your GAU transcripts. The courses taken at GAU Canterbury will be identified and a separate certificate will be issued stating that part of your programme was completed at the GAU Canterbury campus.
7. Will we obtain a second Diploma?
No, but as noted above, you will receive a separate certificate confirming the credits earned in Canterbury.
8. Can I study my final year at GAU Canterbury?
Yes, you can. Turkish students can study their last year in the UK campus and according to YOK regulations, they will be granted the standard GAU Diplomas.
9. I’ve paid the full accommodation & tuition fees in Cyprus and have decided to study at GAU Canterbury. Can I transfer the funds to the Canterbury account?
Yes, your funds will be automatically transferred to GAU Canterbury. However, the differences in the fees should be paid to GAU Canterbury account.
10. Are Summer School courses available?
Yes, there are. If you are interested in studying at Canterbury during the Summer Semester you should inform the International Office and your department at the beginning of May, you will be assisted in making the necessary arrangements.
12. Who will sponsor our visa? Who will advise us when we apply for a visa?
GAU Canterbury has a sponsor’s license from the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) to sponsor students from overseas. The International Office will assist you with your applications. However, the decision whether to award a visa lies solely with the British Embassy visa department.
For further information and guidance please contact
The GAU International Office Rectorate Building 2nd Floor
Tel. 0 392 650 2000 Ext. 1347
Alternatively you can email us at studyabroad@gau.edu.tr