International student success stories
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Where are our graduates now?
Business, management and finance
Sabina
| KyrgyzstanPrivate Credit Associate at BlackRock
“I chose to do a year-long placement programme between Year 2 and 3 of my degree. It helped me get a summer internship at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, after which I secured a graduate role.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Banking and International Finance
Anastasiia
| RussiaProgram Officer (Green Skills and Entrepreneurship) at Global Green Growth Institute
“My experience was great! There was a friendly, supportive and accepting atmosphere where everyone did their best to help you understand. I graduated with one of the best results in my course.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing
Maggie
| China MainlandOil Swaps Direct Trader at Onyx Commodities
“London is the centre of financial markets, with one of the best education systems. I decided if I wanted to study abroad, it would definitely be in the UK, in London and at City. And I did that.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Economics
Law
Kseniia
| RussiaAssociate at Ashurst LLP
“It was my childhood dream to study in London and become a lawyer. My goal was to get a training contract before graduation, and I did. All this hard work, studying and preparation paid off.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Bedour
| QatarTax Assistant at EY
“I’ve always wanted to become a solicitor. When doing my research, I found that City was one of the top universities in central London. The best years of my life were here, studying with international students – it’s really changed me.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Ali
| Saudi ArabiaLegal Consultant on International Law
“The centre was important in teaching me about the UK education system and how it works, from writing academic essays to sharing my opinion in seminars and listening to other people’s opinions. It definitely helped me in my university degree.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Other top subjects
Dariya
| RussiaSports Journalist and Production Assistant at IMG Media Limited
"Studying abroad was one of the best things that happened to me, specifically the study centre. I think that was something that opened me up to the idea of trying. It led me to where I am now - living in the best city and doing the best job in the world.”
Pathway: Pre-Master's
Further study: MA Media, Communications and Critical Practice at University of the Arts London
Shynggys
| Kazakhstan“The employability module was helpful! It gave me a solid understanding of what to anticipate when applying for jobs and internships, and creating a standout CV. Thanks to this module, I got a part-time job as an assistant tennis coach.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Technology
Ekaterina
| Russia"Being in London is inspiring because it motivates you a lot. I wanted to progress to City St George's because it is one of the best places to study in the city. Progression is quite smooth, I got a lot of support from our teachers at the centre.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BEng (Hons) Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering