International student success stories
Career success starts here. Follow in the footsteps of our successful students starting with our programmes leading you to a career-focused degree and a bright future.
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Where are our graduates now?
Business, management and finance
Sabina
| KyrgyzstanJob: 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.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Banking and International Finance
Anastasiia
| RussiaJob: Program Officer, Green Skills & Green 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.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing
Maggie
| China MainlandJob: Oil Swaps Direct Trader at Onyx Commodities
“I’m currently working in the direct trading team in the oil swaps market for a leading market maker in London. London is the centre of financial markets, and it’s got one of the best education systems – so straight away I decided if I wanted to study abroad, it would definitely be in the UK, in London and at City. And I did that.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Economics
Law
Kseniia
| RussiaJob: 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.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Bedour
| Qatar“I’ve always wanted to become a solicitor to find justice. When doing my research, I found that City is one of the top universities in central London. The best years of my life are here, studying with international students – it’s really changed me.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Ali
| Saudi ArabiaJob: 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.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law
Other top subjects
Dariya
| RussiaJob: 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.”
Programme: Pre-Master's
Degree: Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences Further study: MA Media, Communications and Critical Practice at University of the Arts London
Shynggys
| Kazakhstan“The employability module was incredibly helpful! It gave me a solid understanding of what to anticipate when applying for jobs and internships and taught me the secrets to crafting a standout CV. Thanks to this module, I got a part-time job as an assistant tennis coach and I’m planning to apply for internships that align with my passion for tech.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Technology
Ekaterina
| Russia"Being in London is very inspiring because you have a lot of motivation to work and do better. 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 as I got a lot of support from our teachers and my personal tutor at the study centre.”
Programme: International Foundation
Degree: BEng Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
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