The University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is one of the most prestigious universities in UK. It consistently achieves high rankings in international performance league tables. The University is truly international, drawing students from over 100 countries and benefiting from an extraordinarily diverse culture. It is a vibrant, dynamic, welcoming and inclusive international community, dedicated to learning, discovery and enterprise for all. The University conducts world-class research across a range of disciplines and provides a supportive, stimulating environment. An important aim of the University of Bristol is to attract culturally diverse, high quality students and staff, to work together in the pursuit of scholarship.

The University of Bristol has one of the largest Chemistry departments in Europe, attracting annually around 200 new undergraduate and 70 PhD research students. This on a par with the largest US Chemistry departments: for undergraduates UCLA leads, with an annual graduating class of about 220; whereas for doctoral degrees UC Berkeley tops the table, graduating around 60 PhD students per year. (US statistics from Chemical and Engineering News, Aug 20 2007 p60-73). The School of Chemistry is one of the leading Chemistry Departments in the UK for both research and teaching.

Over the last 10 years, students have graduated in Chemistry at Bristol from 17 different countries: Belarussia, Botswana, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Kuwait, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela. In the same period, extensive international research collaborations have been established with overseas university and industrial research groups.

International affairs in the School of Chemistry are managed by Professors Julian Eastoe and Guy Lloyd-Jones, who are Director and Deputy-Director of International Affairs, respectively.

International Advisory Panel

The School of Chemistry has established an International Advisory Panel (IAP), composed of internationally recognised experts in chemistry research and higher education. These people are also knowledgeable about the School of Chemistry at Bristol, either because they have obtained a PhD degree from here, or because they have established distinguished research links with the School. On the IAP, there is currently representation from Asia (China, India, Pakistan, Thailand), the Middle East and North Africa (Kuwait), Central and Southern Africa (Uganda, Botswana, South Africa), and South and Central America (Brazil, Mexico). The IAP members are ambassadors for the School of Chemistry.

IAP members advise the School of Chemistry about international affairs relating specifically to their geo-political region, including overseas PhD applications, opportunities for recruiting and funding high quality overseas PhD students, and also international opportunities for supporting School of Chemistry activities. Information from the IAP contributes to future planning and prioritisation strategies, and to raise awareness of international developments and opportunities as they arise.

Contact with IAP members may be made through Professors Julian Eastoe and Guy Lloyd-Jones।

PhD Studentships in Statistics

Department of Mathematics
Applications are invited for a number of PhD studentships in the Statistics Group, Department of Mathematics, University of Bristol, UK. The Statistics Group has an international reputation for excellence in research and in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise it was awarded ratings of 5*A.

The studentships will be restricted to students of a high quality - the normal entry requirement is the equivalent of a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours at undergraduate level. Worldwide qualified students are encouraged to apply.



The Statistics Group offers a number of studentships up to a maximum of 3.5 year studentships for UK and EU PhD students who have been residents in the UK for 3 years prior to application, and fees-only funding for other EU students. The studentships include a tax-free stipend of £12,600 per year.

For overseas students, the university has several sources of funding available including the Overseas Research Studentship (ORS) and Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award (DHPA). The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fee plus a maintenance stipend. The funding application for the academic year 2008 is closed, but it will be open soon for the academic year 2009.

Postgraduate study is based around research themes in Applied Probability, Bayesian Modelling and Analysis, Behavioural Biology, Graphical Modelling, Monte Carlo, Multiscale Methods, Nonparametric Regression, Optimisation Under Uncertainty, Statistical Bioinformatics, Statistical Signal Processing, Time Series and Spatial Analysis. Details of some possible PhD projects are available at the website http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/admissions_postgrad/stats/ along with more information concerning group, including funding schemes.

Please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator, Ms Lucy Innes (lucy.innes@bristol.ac.uk) with any further questions, that are not answered by the booklets available on the website, including qualifications and eligibility for funding.

Applications should be made on the official form, available from http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2008/intro/8. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

EUROPEAN MASTERS PROGRAM IN COMPUTATIONAL LOGIC

The Department of Computer Science at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, is offering the European Masters Program in Computational Logic as part of its Bologna 2nd cycle offer. It is an international distributed Master of Science course (MSc.), in cooperation with the computer science departments in the following universities:

• Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
• Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
• Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany
• Technische Universitaet Wien, Austria
• Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain

This program, entirely in English, involves studying one year at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and possibly completing the second year with a stay in one of the partner universities. After this, the student will obtain, together with the European degree, two Master of Science degrees: the Mestrado em Lógica Computacional degree from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with legal value in Portugal, and the respective Master of Science degree from the visited university, with legal value in its country.

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINES:

• 01 September 2008: last deadline only for European students starting at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (notification of acceptance: 10 September 2008)

SCHOLARSHIPS & MONEY SUPPORT:
There will be 12 consortium scholarships to waive the tuition fee of 3.000 â‚ for students without a scholarship, on the basis of their academic merit.

Every year 10 EMCL students with European citizenship can visit Australia (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) up to 3 months to work on a research project, sponsored by the European Master. The study period in Australia is part of the study programme and it is fully recognised by the European Master`s Program in Computational Logic. The guaranteed scholarship is of 3,100 â‚ and it covers the travel and living expenses in Australia.

APPLICATION:
Check this web page for detailed info on applications:
http://ssdi.di.fct.unl.pt/masters/mcl/content/prospective/how_to_apply.html

THE STUDY PROGRAMME:
The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is designed to meet the demands of industry and research in this rapidly growing area. Based on a solid foundation in mathematical logic, theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence and declarative programming students will acquire in-depth knowledge necessary to specify, implement and run complex systems as well as to prove properties of these systems. In particular, the focus of instruction will be in deduction systems, knowledge representation and reasoning, artificial intelligence, formal specification and verification, syntax directed semantics, logic and automata theory, logic and computability. This basic knowledge is then applied to areas like logic and natural language processing, logic and the semantic web, bioinformatics, information systems and database technology, software and hardware verification. Students will acquire practical experience and will become familiar in the use of tools within these applications. In addition, students will be prepared for a future PhD, they will come in contact with the international research community and will be integrated into ongoing research projects. They will develop competence in foreign languages and international relationships, thereby improving their social skills.

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Bologna 1st cycle or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Logic, or other relevant disciplines; special cases will be considered. The programme is part of the Master in Computational Logic (Mestrado em Lógica Computacional) and it has various strengths that make it unique amongst Portuguese and European universities:

Curriculum taught entirely in English:

• The programme is open to the world and prepares the students to move on the international scene.
• Possibility of a strongly research-oriented curriculum.
• Possibility for project-based routes to obtain the degree and extensive lab facilities.
• International student community.
• Direct interaction with the local and international industry and research centres, with the possibility of practical and research internships that can lead to future employment.
• Excellent scholarship opportunities and student accommodations.

The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is one of the few European Masters awarded by the European Uni0n`s Erasmus Mundus programme from its first year of existence in 2004. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Uni0n as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third-countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third-country nationals participating in these Masters Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying in third-countries.

The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is sponsored scientifically by the European Network of Excellence on Computational Logic (CoLogNET), the European Association of Logic, Language and Information (FoLLI), the European Coordinating Committee for Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI), the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AI*IA), the Italian Association for Informatics (AICA, member of the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies), the Italian Association for Logic and its Applications (AILA), and the Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence (APPIA).

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Prof. Luis Moniz Pereira, at lmp@di.fct.unl. pt
Departamento de InformÃtica
Faculdade de CiÃncias e Tecnologia
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2829-516 Caparica
Portugal

Phone: +351 21 294 8536 (Secretary)
Fax: +351 21 294 8541
European MSc in Computational Logic site:
http://ssdi.di.fct.unl.pt/masters/mcl/

Universitas Gadjah Mada Scholarship

Universitas Gadjah Mada

The Special Region of Yogyakarta, one of the smallest provinces in Indonesia, has been widely known as a center of Javanese culture as well as a center of learning. It has 3,400,000 inhabitants, 511,000 of whom reside in the city of Yogyakarta. Its designation as a center of learning is marked by the existence of 120 state and private tertiary educational institutions, with a student population of over 300,000.

Gadjah Mada University, which has taken on a new status as a state-owned legal entity since December 26, 2000, is the oldest and largest university in Indonesia। It was founded on December 9, 1949 and currently has 18 faculties, 71 undergraduate study programs, 28 diploma study programs and a Graduate Program of 62 study programs with around 55,000 students, 350 foreign students, 2,301 employees, and 2,266 lecturers। Up until October 2003, the University has graduated 134,219 students consisting of 17,358 diploma holders, 94,923 first degree holders, 21,406 masters and 532 PhD holders.

Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University offers scholarship for Master Degree (S2) study at Gadjah Mada University.

Requirements:

1. Earned S1 from GMU (Gadjah Mada University)
2. GPA Minimum 3.25
3. Toefl score minimum 450
4. Submit application form along with documents needed
5. Attend and pass from interview which will be held on 20 June, 09.00 – 11.00 WIB at Graduate School of GMU Building

For further information please contact:
Marem Warsito (mobile: 0818 277 198),
Gedung Sekolah Pascasarjana UGM,
Jl. Teknika Utara, Pogung,
Yogyakarta, 55281,
Tlp: (0274) 544976;
Fax: (0274) 564239,
Email: ppsugm@idola.net.id;
website: www.pasca.ugm.ac.ईद

PROCEDURES TO STUDY AND EXTENSION
at UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA
General entry requirements:
1. meet all academic standard required by universities in Indonesia;
2. receive a full offer of admission from Indonesian Higher Education Office;
3. submit a statement of substantial funding verification toward Bachelor's,
Master's or Doctoral degree studies;
4. submit documents verifying standard health conditions, signed by a
recognized doctor or home country hospital;
5. submit a statement of complying with Indonesian university regulations.
Specific entry requirements:
All international students intended to study in Indonesian universities undertaking
academic programs, professional course work, language and culture classes or
practical training programs should provide the following documents:
1. a full offer of admission from university.
2. a letter of recommendation from the Indonesian Embassy Officials.
3. a curriculum vitae or resume.
4. a certified copy of secondary level certificate/diploma and academic
transcripts.
5. a statement of substantial funding verification from institutions/ agencies
sponsor or personal bank draft.
6. a copy of current passport.
7. a statement of complying with visa conditions for not working during study
periods in Indonesia, and complying with Indonesian law and regulations.
8. a letter of sponsorship from institutions/ agencies or family in Indonesia
supporting the student's intention of studying in Indonesia.
9. a (red-background) passport photo of 4 cm X 6 cm.
10. a medical report issued by authorized home country institutions or hospitals.
Students undertaking practical training programs should also submit a letter
of recommendation from Indonesian universities or institutes where they study.
Extended study permit:
Should a student need to extend his/her period of study in Indonesia, the
university should request an extended study permit to the Directorate General of
Indonesian Higher Education. Supporting documents for obtaining the extended
study permit are as follows:
1. a student's academic progress report
2. a letter of Self Residing Report (SKLD) from the local Police Station.
3. a copy of current passport.
4. a copy of Limited Stay Permit in Indonesia (KITAS)
5. a curriculum vitae or resume.
6. a statement of substantial funding verification toward students' studies.
Procedures to get Visa:
It is strongly suggested that, to come to Indonesia, you should not use the type of
visas other than the temporary stay visa (commonly called VITAS), because it
may cause some inconveniences. For example, if you come for study purpose
using the VKSB (Visa Kunjungan Sosial Budaya/Social and Cultural Visit Visa),
usually you will get 2 months of stay permit promptly. But then you will have to go
to local immigration office every month to prolong the visa for the total stay permit
of 6 months. Furthermore, you will have to apply for a new visa from the nearest
Indonesian Embassy (it means that you should leave Indonesia) after 6 months
stay.
Student visa application procedures:
1. Applicants submit an application letter directly to intended university or
institute with all supporting documents stated in the list of specific entry
requirements.
2. Should an applicant receive an offer of admission, the university becomes
the facilitator or sponsor of the applicant during his/ her study periods in
Indonesia.
3. The university sends a letter and all applicants' supporting documents to the
Directorate General of the Indonesian Higher Education requesting the
applicant's study permit.
4. Directorate General of the Indonesian Higher Education contacts the
Bureau of Foreign Affairs (BKLN) and Public Relation, General Secretariat
of Ministry of National Education recommending applicant's academic
standing.
5. Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Public Relation (BKLN), National Education
Department together with all related departments review the applicant's
documents in a Clearance House discussion forum.
6. Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Public Relation (BKLN), National Education
Department issues the applicant's study permit addressed to the university
where the applicant intends to study. A copy of the study permit letter is also
addressed to the applicant.
7. Applicants residing in Indonesia may directly apply to universities and
submit all required supporting documents listed in the earlier section.
Visa types and stay permit application procedures:
A. Stay Visa Permit application procedures.
Types of visa for staying in Indonesia:
1. Diplomatic Visa
2. Work Visa
3. Tourist Visa
4. Socio-cultural Visa
5. Limited Stay Visa
The appropriate visa for international students intended to study in Indonesia is
the Limited Stay Visa. A Limited Stay Visa is given by Directorate General of the
Immigration Office in Jakarta (see Stay Permit Application Procedures).
B. Limited Stay Visa application procedures.
There are two ways in obtaining Limited Stay Visa for international students who
intend to study in Indonesia.
1. International students who is still in their country and going to enter
Indonesia with the Limited Stay Visa (VITAS)-one year visa
Procedure:
a. With study permit from Foreign Affairs Bureau and Indonesian Education
Department, the university proposes Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) for
international students to Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta.
University or its representative can arrange Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) if
students submit:
· 3 passport size photographs
· a copy of current passport
· a curriculum vitae or resume
b. General Director of Immigration issues Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) to
Indonesian embassy/consulate in their home country
c. International Students propose Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) to Indonesian
embassy/consulate in their home country
d. Using Limited Stay Visa (VITAS), international students can enter
Indonesia and go to the university where they study.
e. The university where international students study submits Limited Stay
Visa (VITAS) and proposes License for Limited Stay (KITAS) to local
Immigration office and a letter of Self Residing Report (SKLD) to the local
Police Station
2. Applicants who enter Indonesia with Social Cultural Visit Visa (valid for 30 or
60 days and could be extended for the max 4 x 1 month, for total the max of
6 months)
Procedure:
a. Applicants can use Social Cultural Visit Visa from Indonesian
embassy/consulate to enroll at university. It must be accompanied by
study permit letter.
b. If the applicant is accepted, the university will propose study permit to
Ministry of National education
c. With the study permit university applies immigration status conversion
from Social Cultural Visit Visa to VITAS to local immigration office.
d. The head of Local immigration office will send the immigration status
conversion proposal to the Immigration Central Office in Jakarta through
Ministry of Justice and Human Rights Office.
e. The Immigration Central Office in Jakarta will give approval on the
immigration status conversion of the students after they stay for 2 months.
f. After getting the approval, students can propose KITAS and a letter of Self
Residing Report (SKLD) to the local Police Station.
Extend stay permit
Every year, the university where the students study will regularly extend its
international students' KITAS to the local immigration office according to their
study permit duration and forward it to Directorate General of Higher Education.
The KITAS arrangement for International students who study in institutions other
than those which are members of National Education Department will be handled
by its own institution.
After obtaining extended stay permit, international students have to get a letter of
Self Residing Report (SKLD).