European Business School, London

European Business School, London

Age: 30

History: Founded in 1979, the European Business School was originally an international institution with campuses in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Milan. This relationship existed until 1985 when the union separated, with each branch retaining the old name but with the city name attached. European Business School London is now a part of Regent's College.

Address: One campus in Regent's Park, London, though compulsory two semesters (one year) at one of more than 65 partner institutions in countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Uruguay and the USA, as well as many across Europe.

Ambience: Small and with strong international emphasis, stressing "the linguistic and cultural side of internationalism and international business". 70 per cent of students leave speaking at least four languages, while two per cent leave speaking seven.

Vital statistics: 1200 students, 90 per cent of whom are from overseas. All undergraduate students complete two semesters' study abroad (location dependent on language(s) studied), a minimum of 36 weeks work experience or internships, and study at least one foreign language (choosing from 9).

Courses? Business Foundation Course (fast-track six-month option available); BA (Hons) in International Business and BA (Hons) in International Events Management. At postgraduate level: MSc in Global Banking and Finance; MA in Entrepreneurial Management; MA in International Business; MA in International Marketing; MA in Human Resources; MBA in International Business. All programmes designed and delivered by EBS London and validated by the Open University Validation Services.

Added value: Greater number of opportunities abroad available to graduates, due to its international emphasis and focus on languages, internships and links with the business world. Influential alumni network, and almost all graduates entering the job market are employed within six months, they claim.

Easy to get into? They accept applications either directly or via UCAS, and you can either start in September or in February. They consider all applications on individual merits, and qualifications from all over the world are accepted. In terms of UCAS points, 160 are needed for first year entry.

Glittering alumni: Michael Scriven, author of seven books and holder of the French Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques honour.

Transport links: Excellent, being central London.

Who's the boss? Professor Michael Scriven, Director.

Teaching: Small class sizes (maximum 25 students per class). QAA scores are not applicable as EBS London is a private business school whose degrees are validated by the Open University Validation Services.

Nightlife: Spoilt for choice as its in London.

Any accommodation? Yes - there's room for 280 students, but a room in halls will cost you between £188 and £298 per week.

Cheap to live there? No way. The cheapest places start at £75 per week, but expect to pay more in the region of £100.

Prospectus: 020 7487 7505; www.ebslondon.ac.uk

UCAS code: E77