Kent first UK University to launch scholarship scheme for Romanian students

In a move which marks the entry of Romania to the EU in January 2007, the University of Kent has become the first UK university to be part of a financial support scheme for talented postgraduate students from the Eastern European country.

In partnership with the Ratiu Foundation UK, the University of Kent has developed a package which includes tuition fees at the home/EU rate and a £3,000 Ratiu Foundation Scholarship for two student places:

• MSc in Information Security and Biometrics
• MSc in Biomedical Imaging

The Ratiu Foundation was established in London in 1979 by Ion and Elisabeth Ratiu. Through its scholarships, the Foundation enables talented Romanian graduates and young professionals to gain skills in the UK which they can adapt and apply back home in Romania.

The University of Kent is one of the country’s leading universities and has a global reputation for its research in the fields of biometrics and biomedical imaging. The scholarships are available for courses starting in September 2007 and selection is made on the grounds of academic excellence.

Application Process
All candidates should inform their prospective department that they are applying for this scholarship. They must also hold an offer of a place on one of the above courses to be eligible for this scholarship.

Candidates should make their scholarship applications in writing to:

Mr Nicolae Ratiu, Chairman
The Ratiu Foundation UK
8th floor, 54 - 62 Regent Street
London, W1B 5RE
United Kingdom

Tel: + 44 (0)20 7439 4052
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7437 5908
E-mail: mail@ratiufamilyfoundation.com

For further details on the scholarships and information about the Ratiu Foundation, please see the following website: www.ratiufamilyfoundation.com/

Or email: mail@ratiufamilyfoundation.com