FAQ

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Admissions

Q1: What are your admissions requirements?
Postgraduates are normally required to have completed 12 years of primary and secondary education and a bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on the US 4.0 scale. Qualifications gained from other countries will be assessed for their equivalency to the 2.5 American standard.

Scholarship applicants must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Q2: Do I need a TOEFL/IELTS test score?
Non-native speakers of English are required to achieve at least a TOEFL score of 237 (computer based) or 590 (paper-based) or IELTS 6.5.

Q3: Where are your faculty members from?
The majority of Hult faculty are from the USA and UK. However, we also have Faculty members from various countries around the world.

Q4: What are you "known" for?
Hult is recognized for the quality of its business education, its international student body and its global campus network.

Q5: Can I study in another country while a student at Hult?
Hult offers a range of study tours in the summer. Recent trips have included the Hague, Vietnam and Jordan. Increasingly students have the opportunity to spend time at Hult’s other campuses in Boston, Dubai and Shanghai.

Q6: Where do Hult students come from?
Hult’s global student body comes from over 80 different countries. In London, the student body comprises over 60 nationalities. Our students literally come from all over the globe.

Q7: Do you offer distance learning?
Hult does not offer distance learning. All of our courses are campus-based.

Q8: Can I talk to current Hult students or alumni?
We are happy to put you in touch with current students and alumni. For more information on this please e-mail postgraduate@Hult.edu.

Q9: What is your application deadline?
Hult works on a rolling system of admissions, so applicants can apply at anytime. We suggest you apply three months before the semester start date. There are however deadlines for scholarship and housing applications.

Q10: I have sent in an application, when can I expect to hear a decision on my application?
Once we receive your complete application you can expect a response from us within 10 working days.

Q11: Do you accept transfer credit from other universities?
We accept transfer credits from other accredited Universities. The maximum number of credits we can transfer for postgraduates is 12.

Q12: Would other universities accept my Hult credits if I transferred?
Hult is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the US. Whilst credit transfers are common amongst undergraduate programs, it is less common for schools to accept any transfer credits for postgraduate programs. Students are advised to check with the relevant institution directly.

Q13: Do you have an association with any other Universities?
Hult has partnerships with many universities around the world including Study Abroad agreements with over 20 universities and colleges in America.

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Student Life

Q1: Do I need a student visa?
All international students require a student visa, except EU/UK citizens.

Q2: What clubs and organizations do you have?
Hult has a Student Council – the voice of the entire student body - which, along with the Dean of Students, organizes a range of cultural and social activities. Any Hult student is eligible to run for office, positions of which are elected in the Fall. Hult Students also have access to the University of London Union (ULU), just a five-minute walk from our campus. ULU offers over 30 sports clubs, a work out studio, a gym, and the largest swimming pool (33 meters) in central London. You will also have access to clubs and activities run at ULU. For full details of what the union has to offer please visit their website www.ulucube.com.

Q3: How much do I need for personal expenses?
The amount of money you will need depends on your spending habits. We recommend around £60-£90 per week - this should easily cover your food, travel and entertainment expenses.

Q4: Do I need to open a bank account? How would I do this?
Depending on how long you are planning on staying in London, you may or may not need to open a bank account. If you plan to be here for more than one semester we suggest you open a bank account. Upon request Hult will issue you with a letter for the bank stating that you are a student. If you take this letter to the bank you should have no problem opening a student account.

Q5: How or where do I change money?
There are many places in London to change money. You can use small private companies, American Express shops or banks. Exchange rates do vary so it may be best to look around before you exchange any large amounts of money. Exchanging money is a very simple process. Simply take your cash to one of the above places and they will calculate the exchange rate and provide you with sterling - this generally takes less than five minutes. ATM's are all over London and the majority will accept cards from around the world. ATM's usually give the best exchange rates but do double-check.

Q6: How far is downtown London?
We are downtown! Russell Square, one of the largest and most beautiful garden squares is in Central London and minutes from the British Museum and Oxford Street. Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and Piccadilly Circus are all about a 15-minute walk from our campus.

Q7: What athletics do you offer?
Hult per se does not offer any athletics. However, Hult students have access to the University of London Union, which offers over 30 different sport clubs, a gym and an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Q8: Do I need a car?
As we are located in Central London there is no need to have a car. Public transport is fantastic in London. We are located close to tube stations (Russell Square stop is closest to campus) and numerous bus routes.

Q9: What should I bring with me?

• Credit Cards - useful but use with care!
• Debit/ATM Card
• Document Folder to keep relevant documents:
• Valid Passport and student visa (and a photocopy)
• Copy of offer letter, visa letter and scholarship letter and other materials sent to you by Hult and receipts of payment for all fees.
• Your medical records and certified copies of academic transcripts, educational work or work qualifications that you may have completed.
• Electricity - the standard voltage throughout UK is 240V, 50Hz. Plugs have three-square pins and adaptors are available.
• Food - the Halls of Residence is self-catering. Cooking facilities, pans, plates, cutlery etc. are provided. However there are plenty of places to eat nearby if you do not want to cook (not recommended as it can be expensive). We have a small cafeteria on campus and you can also use the UCL catering outlets that are reasonably priced.
• Linen - sheets and bedding are provided. Towels are not provided.
• Medical Insurance - If your program of study is six months or longer you are entitled to free healthcare from the UK National Health Service. Students studying at Hult for less than six months should ensure they have adequate medical insurance.
• Optical Spares - if you wear glasses or contact lenses you should bring spares.
• Other personal items - you might find it useful to bring a battery operated alarm clock, a small sewing kit, medical prescriptions and most definitely, an umbrella!

Q10: How often do students go home to visit?
There is no set amount for how often students go home. It generally depends on how long a student is going to be in London. If a student is just visiting for one semester, they usually do not go home to visit. If students are here on a full degree program, they will usually visit at Christmas and in the summer.

Q11: Should I buy a laptop at home or wait until I get to the UK?
You can purchase a laptop either here or at home. But please be aware the U.K. runs on 220/240 voltage. For laptops it is better to buy a whole new power cord adapted for Britain than to use the original power cord with a converter/adaptor. It is also best to compare prices for laptops in your home country and in London.

Q12: What is the average class size?
For the Master of International Relations the average class size is 25. The Master of International Business is taught in a cohort of 65 students.

Q13: When do I register for classes?
Registration takes place on the first day of every semester. It is not possible for new students to register early.

Q14: How many classes do students take each day?
Hult students take five classes a semester; these classes generally meet two times a week. The number of classes a day varies depending on the individuals schedule but is generally two or three.

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Money and Financial Assistance

Q1: Are scholarships available?
Yes. Hult scholarships are available to all full time students with a GPA of 3.0 and above on the 4.0 U.S. scale. We also have special scholarships for students from select countries. For complete details of our scholarships, please contact our Admissions Office.

Q2: What is the cost of tuition and accommodation?
Click here for complete details of our fees.

Q3: How do I qualify to be considered for a scholarship?
The main way to qualify for a scholarship is to have a GPA of 3.0 and above on the 4.0 US scale. We also have special scholarships for students from select countries.

Q4: What other financial aid is available?
Students from America or with a sponsor in America can apply for a low interest student loan from International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC). For more details and an application please visit the IEFC website, www.iefc.com.

Q5: Does Hult accept FAFSA loans?
Currently Hult students are not eligible for loans through FAFSA. However, American students can apply for low interest student loans through International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC). For more details and an application please visit the IEFC website, www.iefc.com.

Q6: Can I earn money by working on campus?
Hult has a very limited number of fellowships.

Q7: Do I need a work permit for on or off campus jobs?
Your student visa will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week outside of term time.

Q8: Do I pay in US dollars or UK pounds?
All of our prices are in UK pounds. If you wish to pay in US dollars you can, the amount you pay will be based on the current exchange rate to pounds.

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