Visiting Students at the Faculty of Economics

The Faculty of Economics welcomes a limited number of doctoral students who wish to visit the Faculty. The Visiting Students scheme is aimed at doctoral students in other universities or similar academic institutions who wish to better conduct economic research at the highest international level and to get a broader perspective on economic policy issues.

There are two approaches for applying:

(a) for Overseas students

(b) for EU nationals

(a) For Overseas Students

As the UK operates a points-based immigration system, which is Tier 4 for students, Overseas students must be formally sponsored by the University. In order to be sponsored, there are strict requirements which can only be met by applying through the formal route via the Board of Graduate Studies. The Board of Graduate Studies admits a small number of applicants who wish to undertake a period of up to 3 terms full-time supervised research in Cambridge as visiting students, but do not intend to become candidates for any Cambridge qualification. Normal fees are payable and you must apply through the Board of Graduate Studies in the same way as other graduate students and you will have access to the same facilities as a student registered for a qualification. Your application will be forwarded to this Faculty and considered by the Admissions Committee and possible supervisors approached. Please go to this website for details on how to apply: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/study/research/visiting.html It is your responsibility to make sure you identify whether you require a visa, and then to understand, meet, and comply with these immigration requirements. If you need to apply for a new student visa, you must make your application under the UK Border Agency's Points Based Immigration System Tier 4 Student (General) legislation. Please see the PBI Office website for information.

(b) For EEA Nationals:

The opportunity to study in the Faculty without joining any particular programme is possible only if a member of the Faculty agrees to act as a sponsor. Prospective visiting postgraduate students should, therefore, identify and write to a sponsor enclosing a CV, a short summary of their current research and an explanation of why they wish to come to Cambridge. A list of the academics and their specialist research areas can be found at this site: http://www.econ.cam.ac.uk/faculty/index.html

Once agreement from a sponsor has been secured, an application should be sent to the Teaching Administrative Officer, Silvana Dean, at sd207@econ.cam.ac.uk , using the form below.

Approval will then be needed from the Chairman of the Admissions Sub Committee before a visiting student is admitted. Periods of study will normally be for a minimum of one term and a maximum of three terms, commencing at any time of the year. The Faculty has very limited space, so there will not be more than two visiting students in the Faculty at any one time.

Visiting Students will normally come for a minimum of one Term and a maximum of three Terms. Our academic year comprises three terms: Michaelmas, Lent and Easter.

What do we offer

Visiting Students are granted access to desk space, to the University´s Library facilities, as well as the Marshall Library, computing facilities, and attendance at lectures and seminars organised by the Faculty. Visiting Students are also entitled to membership of the University Centre.

What does it cost

In aliition to needing funds to cover living expenses there will be a bench fee of £1000 per term in order to cover facilities which are: desk space, attendance at lectures and seminars within the University, the use of the library, computer facilities etc.

The bench fee is payable before your visit commences, and the fee must be paid into the University´s Bank Account, ensuring the following points are met:

Accommodation

Most importantly, the Faculty does not provide accommodation, so students will need to make their own arrangements. Assistance in finding accommodation in Cambridge is available from the University Accommodation Service.

You can register online at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/accommodation .

How to apply

Applications are considered throughout the year and should be aliressed to Silvana Dean, Teaching Administrative Officer.
Applications should include:

English Language

Visiting students must be proficient in the use of the English language. If you have not previously studied in an English speaking university, the Faculty will require evidence of competence in the use of English. Details of the IELTS Test, on which we require a score are available from local British Council offices. All inquiries should be aliressed to:

Silvana Dean
Austin Robinson Building
Faculty of Economics
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge
CB3 9li
Email: sd207@econ.cam.ac.uk
Phone: +00 44 (0)1223 335208

May 2010