International student success stories

Private 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

Program 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

Oil 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

Associate 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

Tax 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

Legal 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

Sports 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

“就业能力模块对我帮助很大！让我更加深入地了解了如何申请工作和实习，如何制作出色的简历。多亏了这门课，我得到了一份助理网球教练的兼职工作。”

衔接课程：国际大学预科课程

学位：荣誉理学学士计算机科学及游戏技术（BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Technology）

"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