My letter of application to study at the University of Oxford as a computer science student

Jajang Maja  

Tanjung Priok Street

Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta

08967897890

July 22, 2014

Graduate Program Director

Oxford University

United Kingdom

Attn: Graduate Selection Committee

With this letter, I would like to express my interest in studying at the Oxford University as an computer science student. I am currently studying bachelor’s degree programme in information systems at Gunadarma University in Indonesia. Having looked through the materials of the foreign department of my university, I was very delighted to find the opportunity to spend one semester learn programming at the Oxford University. I have decided to apply for this programme because I am sure it would strongly enrich my future studies and help me in my prospective career. Moreover I consider this programme as a great opportunity to get in touch with British culture and educational system. Last but not least, I am very curious about different approaches to the computer science at the foreign university.

I have chosen to apply for Oxford University, because I really like its module system of study. I specially appreciate the wide range of offered modules and the freedom in making your study plan. Many of the modules offered are unique for me, because there is no equivalent at my home university. Very important for me is also an “Excellent” rating for teaching of the computer science department and the overall friendly atmosphere at both the university as well as the city. The third main reason why I have chosen Oxford University is its Urban and Regional Policy Research Institute. It specializes in interdisciplinary research on key regional and urban policy issues, which is the field of computer science very familiar to me.

During my prior studies I have found out, that I would like to specialize in java programming and networking. The Oxford University of gives me a chance to get in touch with these subjects through modules from both Computer Science Depatment. In my last year at the Gunadarma University I worked on PT Unilever Indonesia as Junior Programmer. I really liked my project and I am keen to continue in it. I would like to use my stay in Oxford University for further developing my skills in empirical research and starting working on my diploma project. The possibilities that gives me Oxford University further expand those at my home university. I would take modules focusing on Java Programming and Networking Studies.

I would very much like to spend one semester at the Oxford University. This would give me a chance to deepen my programming knowledge in the inspiring, creative, and cosmopolite environment of one of the largest British universities. Furthermore I could improve my English and increase my confidence in passing the TOEFL examinations after I return. Moreover, I am confident that my experience in London would be extremely exciting, fun, and valuable for both my studies and overall general development.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.

Yours faithfully,
Jajang Maja Kurniawan

Respectfully yours,

Yuliana Altiano