The Scholarships from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

These scholarships have been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world.

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of -

the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly

study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for

the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford it contributes to

the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world.

Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts. For more information, please go to www.oxcis.ac.uk

Am I eligible?

Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.

Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course,

including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information.

Open to British Muslim students and students from the following developing countries

in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh,

Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Djibouti,

Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan,

Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania,

Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Togo,

Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan

and Yemen Arab Republic.

You must be able to show how your intended course of study is of relevance to

the Muslim world. UK students must also be Muslims.

This scholarship is open to candidates studying for all degree bearing courses,

with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses.

What does it cover?

100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs

(the rate in 2011-12 was £12,300).

Awards are made for the full duration of a student's fee liability for the agreed course.

If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation

of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on

satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to write an annual report

about their academic and social activities and achievements at the university.

How do I apply?

Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Oxford Centre for Islamic

Studies Scholarships (OCISS) in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate

Application Form. Candidates should apply by Application Deadline 2

(6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects)

.

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application

for graduate study by the January deadline (20 January 2012) and you must

have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date

 (16 March 2012). Applications with an outstanding admissions decision after this date,

or applications which are re-evaluated against the later March deadline field,

are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

You must also complete a Scholarship Supporting Statement and upload it together with your

Graduate Application Form by the application deadline in order for your application to be

complete.

If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship,

 even if you have selected Oxford Centre for Islamic Studeis Scholarships (OCISS)

on the Graduate Application Form.

How will I know if I have been successful?

Successful candidates will be notified by email by summer 2012. This webpage will

be updated to show when all decisions have been made. If you have not heard from us

by the time this notice is posted, then your application to this scheme has

been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive,

we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback

on applications.

PSU Scholarship

Undergraduate Admission Procedures and Applying Online
Please read the following instructions carefully before applying online.

( Students must contact the Admissions office at 014948888 - Male Colleges)

1.      The student has to sit the aptitude exam (Qeyas) conducted by the National Center for Assessment in Higher Education. (This exam is required for graduates of regular (Arabic-Speaking) Saudi high schools). For more information about this exam, please visit www.qeyas.org. Graduates of International (Non-Arabic Speaking) Schools are recommended to take either the "English" version of the "Qeyas" test or SAT I exam, in order for them to be eligible to apply for a PSU scholarship.

2.      The student needs to fill the application-for-admission form (ONLINE or at the Information Desk of the Deanship of Admissions and Registration).

3.      The student has to pay the application fee (SR 500), either:

-       cash at the Student’s Accounting Office in campus,

-       or deposit the fee at the PSU Bank Account # 017-059999-001 SABB Bank, Hai Al-Worood Branch (for the Men's Colleges ), or Account # 2120844469940 Riyadh Bank, Al-Takhassussi Branch (for the Women's College) and submit the receipt to the Student Accounting Office. (The application fee is non-refundable). The fee can be paid before the Entrance Exam day.

4.      The student has to attend the Entrance Exam in the date and time specified by the Deanship of Admission and Registration. Students who earn excellent scores in the exam will be eligible to take the Preparatory Year Program (PYP) promotion exams. Students who pass the PYP promotion exams with high scores may be exempted from part or all of the PYP.


Required Documents

Students applying to join Prince Sultan Private University should submit the following documents :

1.      The student must keep sufficient copies of all document submitted to university, before submitting them.

2.      One copy of the original general secondary school certificate.

3.      One copy of the Qeyas (or SAT I) score.

4.      One copy of the National identification document.

5.      A good conduct certificate issued by the school from which the applicant has graduated.

6.      Four (4) recent 4x6 cm photographs.

7.      An official document from the workplace granting permission for the applicant to study at PSU. (Only in cases where the applicant is in employment).

Admission Criteria & Requirements

A student applying to study for a B.Sc. degree in any of the majors offered by Prince Sultan University should satisfy the following conditions:

1.      Has a general Saudi secondary school (high school) certificate (natural sciences, or social and administrative sciences) or equivalent. Those students who have their high school diplomas from administration major can join the Finance, Marketing and Accounting department only. High school diplomas earned outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must be approved by the Ministry of Education in Riyadh.

2.      Pass the University Entrance Exam.

3.      Be a full-time student; part-time enrolment is not permitted.

4.      Has a record of good conduct.

5.      If an applicant is public or private sector employee, he should obtain written approval to study from his workplace.

6.      Satisfy other conditions stipulated by the board of PSU and announced at the time of application.

7.      To pass the medical check-up.

8.      The student should have earned his high school diploma within the past five years.
The academic aptitude of applicants is based on their secondary school average, Qeys (or SAT I) scores, and the results of the Entrance Exam.

Transfer Criteria

Students can be admitted at PSU as Transfer Students based on the following criteria:

1.      Student must be currently enrolled at a university that is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Riyadh.

2.      Student’s cumulative GPA must be not less than 2.00 out of 4.0, only courses with (C) grade or better can be transferred.

The Academic Transfer committee will decide the courses that can be transferred based on the concerned department’s evaluation of the course contents. The decision must be approved by the college council.

Required Documents

1.      Official Saudi Arabian High School Diploma, or an equivalent high school diploma. (High school diplomas issued outside Saudi Arabia, must be accredited by the Ministry of Education in Riyadh).

2.      Official Transcript from the student’s current university.

3.      Official and detailed course- description of the courses taken by the student.

NOTE: Applications are for the Preparatory Year Program (PYP). Students can join a particular degree program after passing the PYP.

Apply Online
Admission Results

Kelebihan Dan Kekurangan IMO X3

Kelebihan Dan Kekurangan IMO X3

IMO - IMO X3

Gaung tablet Android tentu membikin pemakai pemula benar-benar penasaran mau mencobanya. Nah, untuk kita yang kepingin merasakan sensasi tablet dengan platform Android akan tetapi hanya mempunyai keuangan yang pas-pasan dapat mencoba IMO Tab X3. Tak sekadar fungsi berinternet ria, seabreg penguasaan memutar file multimedia player, game konsol juga ebook reader bakal kita peroleh pada sebuah tablet.

Tablet Android tersebut bukan produk pertama yang diberikan IMO Mobile Entertainment, pada awalnya IMO telah memproduksi IMO Tab X7. Untuk menyasar segmen low end,harga IMO Tab X3 dibanderol dengan sangat murah yaitu sekitar Rp.799.000. Tentunya ini alternatif yang menggiurkan untuk kita yang kepingin menjajal tablet Android.

Tablet tersebut berani tampil beda serta harga yang tak umum. Dengan banyak fitur internet serta multimedia membuatnya jadi opsi pemula ataupun yang hanya kepingin merasakan kenikmatan sebuah tablet Android. Kendati memiliki spesifikasi yang standar, performanya tergolong tak mengecewakan. Jadi tablet tersebut sangat layak dipunyai terutama untuk kita yang sangat gemar merasakan tablet dengan harga terjangkau.

Kelebihan IMO Tab X3

• Harga Murah
• Android Froyo
• Multimedia bagus
• Bonus Kartu memori 4GB

Kekurangan IMO Tab X3

• Layar sentuh resistive
• Tanpa Bluetooth
• Tanpa slot SIM Card
• frame ratenya pelan
• tidak ada kamera belakangnya

Resistive artinya sentuhannya harus ditekan dikit (biasanya sebuah pena plastik disertakan). Soalnya layarnya sbnrnya 2 lapis, yang harus bersentuhan agar "klik".
Yg capacitive tak perlu ditekan, karena benar2 mengandalkan kedekatan antara jari dan layar saja.

So, yg capacitive lebih responsif ...

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PS3

The release of the Playstation 3 is one of the biggest events in the gaming industry. Sony is believed to produce some of the best gaming consoles in the industry, and is also one of the biggest players in the gaming industry, generating huge sales across so many countries throughout the globe.

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Sony might been too late in releasing its two new digital e-Book readers.

However, even if the PS3 is a major success of Sony, it has encountered plenty of competition from other gaming consoles from both Nintendo and and Microsoft. And for good reason, too. If you compare the Playstation 3 to other consoles like the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, will see a lot of advantages and disadvantages that the PS3 has over the other two consoles. But do these advantages make the console worth buying? Let's find out.

One main advantage of the PS3 is that it allows web access. By this, people are able to share files with their friends. It can also be used to browse the Internet (goes without saying).

It can also function as a Blue-ray player, giving it an edge of versatility. People are able to watch movies and access files in a Blue-ray disk. In fact, the PS3 is one of the more cost-effective Blue-ray players available in the market today.

The use of a Blue-ray disk has proven to be a great innovation for the PS3. A Blue-ray disk is able to store more space for content, and can also provide better graphic and audio quality, improving the quality of gaming for gamers.

You can also install a Linux OS on the PS3, which only further increases its versatility. How is that? By being able to operate Linux, the PS3 can run a variety of programs that the user can use, aside from the console's native functions as a gaming and multimedia device.

Compared to the Xbox 360's 512mb memory, the memory of the PS3 packs in 256MB XRD for the cell, and 256MB DDR3 for the GPU. This means that you can store more things in both the PS3's memory banks than you can in an Xbox 360.

Since the PS3 is similar to a computer, it is more user-friendly than the Xbox 360, and offers more support when it comes to USB functionality.

A low failure rate is also associated with the PS3, which makes up for the fact that it is expensive. The controllers are also rechargeable which requires only a USB-to-USB cable for it to be recharged.

However, it also comes with its own disadvantages. Games played in the PS3 are designed to emulate life, which can, just like any other game, slowly take over the life of the individual.

Playing games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band (games also available in other consoles, admittedly) includes the use of plastic accessories that make it seem as if one is playing a real musical instrument. It has slowly influenced people who like playing these games to think that they can easily play musical instruments. The game does use some element of the real thing (for example, the use of drum pads for playing drum tracks), but the wall that separates real musical instruments and game controllers - or games and real life, in general - more blurred (see Grand Theft Auto controversies).

Another apparent disadvantage of the Sony PS3 is its price tag. The console is unusually expensive, to the point that the price may be considered as something somewhat exorbitant, especially in this global recession. To compare: the Xbox 360 costs only $299, while the PS3 is being sold at $499 each. Sony also has some inconsistency with making a single model for it as well, although the reason behind this may lie in the fact that they are constantly researching ways in which they can lower the price.

In terms of game library, the PS3 is inferior to the Xbox 360 since it has less titles. It has also been said that the games of the Xbox360 have better graphics than the PS3, despite people saying otherwise.

There are also issues to be found with the console's connection with the Playstation Network. Despite the console's network-capable system, the PS3 has been having problems in getting in touch with the PS Network. Some of the problems that have been reported often lies in the fact that the system is somewhat slow. It has also been reportedly difficult to file a complaint within the system.

Voice messaging between individuals is also not available in the PS3, although rumors say that this will be included in the next version of the console.

Before you think of purchasing a PS3, it is imperative that you research about the machine. The Sony Playstation 3 may have some advantages, but its disadvantages can make a pretty solid case against a purchase of the console.